Using CGI, the new “Blackbird” rig is rendered to look like a Chevy Spark I don’t want to alarm anyone, but you can’t believe everything you see on TV. That’s especially true when it comes to the world of marketing. Though the Federal Trade Commission still exists to protect consumers from false advertising, our nation’s…
If it ain’t broke… The Chevrolet Bolt EV, one of the latest models introduced to the Chevrolet lineup, is also one of the most advanced vehicles in the Chevy family. When it first arrived for the 2017 model year, the Bolt brought with it a collection of Chevrolet’s premium features. With how advanced the Bolt…
The XT4 packs plenty of power, thanks to its engine As the 2019 XT4 is the latest addition to the Cadillac lineup, the luxury brand has begun to heavily advertise the crossover. Up to this point, Cadillac has mainly focused on the XT4’s stylish design and interior features, but the latest XT4 ad focuses on another…
For most of us, buying a car is one of the first major purchases we make. As common as it is, purchasing a vehicle is not something to take lightly. Many buyers choose to finance their purchase, and that alone can affect the entire process. The car’s make, model, and features are just one piece…
Drink deep the glory of the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT350R Photo: Ford With the 760-horsepower Mustang Shelby GT500 rightfully soaking up lots of folks’ attention, it’s shockingly easy to forget that the Shelby GT350 is still out there blowing people’s minds — and that there’s going to be a 2020 Mustang Shelby GT350R. Forgetting about…
2019 Chrysler Pacifica Since its debut, the autoTRADER.ca Top Pick Awards have singled out the Chrysler Pacifica. The award-winning minivan continues to impress the editors with its minivan-segment leading styling, technology, and especially its innovative powertrains that include a hybrid option. Check Out: 2018 Chrysler Pacifica overview “Our editorial team put every vehicle on the…
“We are beginning to reach the limit of what traditional imaging sensors can accomplish. Our new bioinspired camera shows that nature has a lot of interesting solutions that we can take advantage of for next-generation #sensors.” Published in #OSA_Optica: https://t.co/l2nbNRNlA3 pic.twitter.com/d6ZdSQQdbw — The Optical Society (@OpticalSociety) October 14, 2018 Despite the potential of self-driving vehicles…
Photo: Eric Fischer Recently, we dialogued about some of the current obstacles driverless cars have to overcome. Per the New York Times, jaywalking — and other unpredictable behavior from humans — is an additional challenge that autonomous vehicles will need to conquer. And a safety issue that city planners will need to address, as they modify…
©GM GM has been on a hiring spree. The company has hired 9,000 new employees since 2016, and 40 percent of its current staff are new personnel. CEO Marry Barra’s recent trip to Harvard indicates that the automaker will continue this hiring trend. Engaging with Harvard students Barra visited the campus to participate in the…
The popular Nissan Altima is built at Nissan’s Smyrna assembly plant Nissan’s Smyrna assembly plant in Tennessee has become the automotive industry’s top-producing facility in North America for the first half of 2014. A total of 334,082 Nissan vehicles were manufactured in Smyrna from January to June of this year, which is a 40.5 percent…
Photo: Toyota Two months ago, Toyota announced it would bring back the Venza, a stylish, wagon-style crossover that would stand out in the automaker’s lineup as a kind of refined RAV4 Hybrid. As it turns out, that got a lot of people interested — a lot more than Toyota expected. According to Japanese site Asahi,…
Unlike the sixth-generation Camaro Z28, the Cadillac Escalade survived to see another year on the market. While the Camaro Z28 might be gone, it’s not forgotten – the next-generation Escalade might be inheriting its high-performance engine. Check Out: Brand new models About the Camaro engine If the rumors are true, then the Escalade is set…
Burt Jordan retires from Ford after more than 20 years Photo: Ford Burt Jordan, vice president of Global Purchasing Operations and Supply Chain Sustainability with Ford Motor Company, announced his retirement from the company in June. Though his retirement went into effect July 1, Ford has yet to name a successor. One of Ford’s Best:…
The Toyota Prius’ status in the automotive world is legendary. Regardless of what you think of its styling or handling (bland and bland, yes we know), there’s no denying that it set something extraordinary in motion back in 1997, when it became the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle in the world. Today, the Prius is the…
Photo: Matheus Bertelli | Pexels Most camper batteries are charged via an AC / DC converter. This takes alternative current (AC) shore power and turns it into DC power that is pumped into the battery. In some systems, the camper battery might be charged via the alternator of the vehicle pulling the camper. It’s a…
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