Honda VP John Mendel announces the Clarity Series (right) and the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid (left) Today Honda announced two big changes coming to its green car lineup, starting with the addition of electric and Plug-in Hybrid versions of the Clarity, and continuing with the upcoming launch of the 2017 Accord Hybrid. Set to launch…
The new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Worker model is powered by a 161-horsepower diesel engine Mercedes-Benz Van enthusiasts will be happy to hear the German automotive brand showed off a more affordable Sprinter van today at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show. Dubbed the Worker, the new entry-level van features a starting price tag of $32,495, which makes…
Photo: © General Motors The Society of Automotive Engineers International has announced that its next recipient for the Edward N. Cole Award for Automotive Engineering Innovation is none other than Larry T. Nitz, executive director of General Motors global propulsion systems. The Edward N. Cole Award is presented to honor an SAE International member whose…
Tesla Motors’ T-Shaped Badge Photo: EV Stories In recent weeks there has been growing controversy and concern about the Tesla driver who crashed while using the Model S’s “Autopilot” mode and the claim of a Tesla car experiencing “sudden acceleration.” So far, the cause of both crashes has been attributed to driver error. Joshua Brown,…
Update: We received a call from Said Deep, Head of Ford North America Product Communications, who said “We do not comment on speculation but can confirm these reports are not accurate.” The original story was notably meatless, but it appears that there was somehow less substance than even its bare bones suggested. It’s not unreasonable to think…
Obama takes a look at Chevrolet’s new all-electric Bolt Photo credit: Michael Martinez President Barack Obama stopped by the North American International Auto Show in Detroit today to check out some of the latest models. According to the White House, Obama’s visit was meant “to showcase how the American auto industry has come roaring back…
The 2016 Kia Rio hatchback in Digital Yellow While all eyes were on the Kia Trail’ster electric AWD concept this morning, the 2016 Kia Rio was making a more demure debut at the Chicago Auto Show. And for the sedan version, this appearance was a world-first that was just a tad overshadowed by its more…
The Great Plains in Gascoyne, North Dakota everydot.com Chevrolet announced last week that it has purchased carbon credits from 11,000 acres of North Dakota prairies in order to eliminate about 40,000 tons of annual carbon dioxide emissions from the atmosphere. According to US Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the emissions being saved by Chevrolet’s…
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class (Euro spec pictured) As we draw nearer to the beginning of the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), automakers are revealing teaser images and vehicle specs left, right, and center. The latest to bring a new vehicle out of the spotlight is Mercedes, which is unleashing details and photos of its…
Mitsubishi has sold 10,000 Outlander PHEVs in the UK. Pictured is the 10,000th Outlander PHEV, with Marcus Joy (left), the dealer principal; Paul Aspin (middle), the lucky customer; and Lance Bradley, the Managing Director of Mitsubishi Motors UK. Early this month, Mitsubishi announced a pretty monumental milestone for its UK branch: it sold 10,000 Outlander PHEV…
It looks like the NISMO team still has some things to iron out of the new GT-R LM NISMO race car, as they’ve announced their withdrawal from the first two races of the World Endurance Championship at Silverstone and Spa to focus on continued testing. Nissan’s newest prototype will now make its debut at the…
The Mitsubishi Mirage continues to earn a reputation as an inexpensive form of transportation in Kelley Blue Book‘s latest Top 10 list, “10 Most Fuel-Efficient Cars under $25,000”. At 44 highway miles per gallon, the 2015 Mirage is the most fuel efficient non-electric and non-hybrid vehicle in America, but doesn’t carry the monetary premium that…
The Kia Trail’ster reveal at the Chicago Auto Show This morning, Kia kicked off the Chicago Auto Show by unveiling an awesome concept vehicle that we really, really hope makes it to production someday. The electric all-wheel-drive Trail-ster concept takes everything we already love about the Kia Soul and adds some bad-assery to make this…
Nissan released its sales numbers for the first month of 2015 today, and things are looking good following a record setting 2014. Compared to last January, sales were up 15.1% and set a record for the best January in Nissan history. Nissan Group total sales numbered 104,107 in the United States, with 94,449 under the Nissan…
If Honda had an astrological sign, its horoscope would read “Today, you will receive an industry award; then tomorrow, another; and the day after, and after, and after…” 2018, it seems, is really proving to be Honda’s year. The most recent set of awards it has received now comes from Edmunds.com, which named the automaker’s…
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