Today Honda announced its endorsement of the “Smart Columbus Plan,” a proposal put forth by the city of Columbus, Ohio, to win the US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Smart City Challenge. Honda, which bases its North American manufacturing operations in central Ohio, has also pledged to partner with Columbus in a variety of transportation innovations,…
The UK government is preparing to put forward a proposal that would ban cars that cannot drive 50 miles or more on electric power. Though it wouldn’t go into effect until 2040, Toyota has warned that this “Road to Zero” plan, as it is dubbed, would discourage it from investing into UK manufacturing. Tony Walker,…
Photo: Hyundai A quartet of new design renderings show the latest addition to Hyundai’s performance sub-brand: the Elantra N Line sport sedan. Confidence for City Driving: Learn about the 2020 Hyundai Venue’s safety features The Elantra N Line goes beyond the regular Elantra sedan with a variety of sporty design elements and N-branded touches. The…
2014 Cadillac ELR The 2014 Cadillac ELR is an eye-catcher with smooth, sweeping lines that create an aesthetically pleasing exterior, while remaining aerodynamic. This contemporary style makes you feel like you’re stepping into the world of luxury the moment you set sights on it. While it’s based on the Chevrolet Volt, there are no similarities…
Get ready to throw a party. Mitsubishi Motors crushes October by having the best sales numbers in that month since 2007. With over 8,000 units, the Japanese automaker’s sales figures are 8.4% higher than they were at this time last year after experiencing a dip in September. For the year, the OEM is ahead of…
Pop star Justin Bieber drives one, UFC fighter Conor McGregor bought one as well, and MLB player Scott Carroll owned one too until it was stolen in Chicago. What vehicle is it that all of these celebrities drive? Of course, it’s the Cadillac Escalade, and Lexani Motorcars may have just created the most luxurious custom Escalade…
Ford is diving back into the small truck segment by late 2021 (don’t worry, the next Ford compact pickup will probably be more handsome than the Courier here) Photo: Ford While much of the focus of late on new products in Ford’s portfolio (portFordio?) has been devoted to vehicles like the Mustang Mach-E, Bronco, and…
The iconic Osaka Castle is a victim of monster mayhem caused by an inadvertent car crash Photo: Ethan Conley via CC There are few fictional characters with as varied and wide-ranging a history as Godzilla. Today, the creature is most-often associated with things like monster fights, cinematic cheese, and — if you’re a regular reader…
One of the five 2020 Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks fixing to light up SEMA 2019 Photo: Ford Motor Company SEMA is upon us once again, and Ford is looking to offer up one of the most impressive lineups at the show. Not only will Ford be showing off its Transit, Ranger, Escape, Explorer, and…
Photo: Hyundai This year’s college grads are leaving school only to confront an economy hit hard by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this environment, it’s more important than ever for young drivers to select an affordable, high-value vehicle — one like the Hyundai Kona, which was recently honored as one of Autotrader’s 10…
The Hyundai Veloster Grappler concept Photo: Hyundai The Hyundai Veloster isn’t the first vehicle that comes to mind for off-roading prowess, but that’s about to change. Hyundai has given its quirky three-door hatchback a massively rugged makeover just in time for November’s 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The Veloster Grappler concept incorporates an array…
Ice and snow aren’t the only “evils” of winter for your vehicle…so is pre-treatment solution Photo: Pixabay While it’s great to use a car cover or keep your vehicle in the garage to protect it from winter’s harsh elements, don’t forget another precaution — keeping it clean to prevent any corrosion from road salt and…
New reports about the rumored “baby” NSX say it could become a hybrid Fans of the Acura NSX sports car, but not its $100,000 plus price tag, received a glimmer of hope earlier this year when John Mendal, American Honda executive vice president, kind of let it slip that Honda was working on a more affordable…
©GM The General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant in Michigan is responsible for some of the automaker’s most popular vehicles. To keep up with demand, GM announced last week that the plant will add more than 1,200 hourly and salaried jobs, as well as a completely new second shift. “The workforce at Detroit-Hamtramck is second to…
The 2014 Hyundai Elantra 2014 is the year of redesign for the Hyundai Elantra with a new facelift and upgraded powertrain making the car more appealing than ever before. 2014 Hyundai Elantra Exterior With the use of Hyundai’s Fluidic Sculpture design language, the 2014 Elantra shakes off the typical conventional styling of sedans to put…
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