Select vehicles will come standard with the Ford Refresh95 cabin air filter starting in Q4 2021 Photo: Ford Odds that you gave very much or any thought to the kind of cabin air filter your car uses prior to, oh, say March 2020? Not particularly high. Ford has given some thought to its cabin air…
The rugged Bronco Sport has helped Ford gain three points in compact crossover market share Photo: Ford The compact crossover segment is one of the hottest things going, but Ford’s had trouble keeping up with the competition despite overhauling the Escape a few years back. But thanks to the all-new Bronco Sport, which shares a…
Photo: Hyundai The Hyundai Santa Fe didn’t get a complete redesign for 2021, but it’s close. Updated engines (including a hybrid), exterior design changes, a reconfigured console and dashboard, and fresh tech features make the 2021 Santa Fe quite a bit different from the previous model year. This midsize five-seat SUV is now available in…
It’s the circle of liiiiiiife! It’s a Ford Explorer! Photo: Ford Over the past 30 years, the Ford Explorer has stood tall over its competitors as the bestselling SUV of all time. Ford apparently decided that its Explorer should also literally stand tall over the competition, which is why they put one on top of…
2021 Kia Niro EV Photo: Kia The COVID-19 pandemic created various immediate needs for consumers of all kinds. One industry that saw a meteoric rise was at-home shopping, specifically in the auto industry. Rather than immediately visiting a dealership in person to get a feel for a car, consumers are more likely to do a…
2019 Ford F-150 Limited Photo: Ford Motor Company With the start of the 2020s, folks are keen to put together lists of their favorite movies, television shows, music, books, and games over the previous decade. The Detroit News’ Henry Payne instead put together a list of the 10 vehicles that he saw as defining the…
Photo: Kia For 13 years, the Kia Soul has caught the attention of many thanks to its quirky design that has held up all this time. Now in its third generation, the 2022 Kia Soul arrives with a few changes for the better and one change that might cause a stir in some local Cars…
Photo: Buick The GL8 Avenir, an upscale minivan that Buick sells in China, will receive hybrid technology and an array of other upgrades for the 2022 model year. Luxurious Family Hauling: Meet the 2021 Buick Enclave Highlights include an economical 48-volt mild hybrid powertrain, new interior and exterior colors, and a redesigned infotainment system. “With…
The Chevy Camaro could soon be driving off into the sunset Photo: Chevrolet The Chevrolet Camaro as we know it may only have a few years left. As part of General Motors’ huge push to introduce new EVs, an electric performance sedan could end up replacing the legendary muscle car. Smartphone on Your Touch Screen:…
Mitsubishi donates an Outlander PHEV to the CRC Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Middle Tennessee recently had a tornado outbreak, which was devastating to many in the area. As such, Mitsubishi has decided to help Nashville residents by giving a 2020 Outlander PHEV to the city’s Community Resource Center. Saving You Money Over Time: 5-Year Cost to…
Even if you’re unfamiliar with automotive maintenance, you’ve probably heard about taking a car in for a tune-up. While what’s involved in a tune-up has changed over the years since engine technology has advanced, the tune-up is still an essential part of regular maintenance that can help your car last longer and perform better. Here’s…
Ford says the new Maverick will be up for grabs at showrooms in Canada Photo: Ford So far, the 2022 Maverick is looking like a pretty smart play from Ford. It’s moving at an impressive clip with reservations closing in on 80,000 in the United States, but there’s some concern that the demand could leave…
My-my-my-my Mitchell… Photo: dave_7 via CC If you’re a fan of so-bad-it’s-good cinema, you’re already well aware of the goldmine that is the 1970s. From crazy kung fu flicks to cheap sci-fi schlock, this was definitely an exploitation-heavy decade. It was also a period stuffed with low-budget crime dramas, some better than others. One of…
Recalls have long been a problem for automakers (especially in the past few years). Not only is there the expense of fixing the problem, there is also deploying that information to the dealers, contacting the owners of the affected vehicles, and getting each to laboriously come in to the dealership to get the problem fixed….
Welcome back once more to In the Rearview, where I bring you the past week’s automotive news in a nicely bite-sized form. Here’s a Sound Bite for You: The Chevy Volt’s Engine was one of Ward’s 10 Best Engines First up this week, if you haven’t yet seen The Fate of the Furious or are…
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