2018 Nissan LEAF J.D. Power is handing out two new awards for achievement in engineering, and the 2018 Nissan LEAF is a winner. Taking home the prize for the Highest-Rated Vehicle Redesign for the 2018 model year, the all-electric, zero-emissions 2018 LEAF boasts the automaker’s signature V-Motion grille, an element absent from the 2017 model,…
A Jeep Wrangler Hybrid? It’s more likely than you might think. Jeep’s signature vehicle, the Jeep Wrangler, has been the subject of several recent rumors and reports. From a possible debut for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler at the L.A. Auto Show later this year to the reported use of more aluminum materials in the construction of…
Photo: Ford Amidst the spread of COVID-19 across the continent, Ford has announced that it will shut down European vehicle and engine production effective March 19. While Ford hasn’t provided a timeline for the suspension of production, it says that it anticipates “that this action will continue for a number of weeks.” “While the impact…
The press conferences at the LA Auto Show are taking over the car world, and Nissan got in on the action with a presentation of its own. During the event, it dramatically ripped the cover off of a refreshed 2019 Nissan Maxima, which was expected. The second vehicle it brought was the 2019 Nissan Murano…
MI-Garden Photo: Mitsubishi Motors In Tokyo, visitors will soon get the chance to view Mitsubishi innovations and concepts in a unique and interactive way. Mitsubishi is opening MI-Garden GINZA, which is a new center that showcases Mitsubishi technology and models. Up-and-coming: New Mitsubishi models What you can expect in MI-Garden GINZA MI-Garden GINZA is a…
Man, Hyundai is just a collaboration and partnership machine, lately. In the past couple weeks, we have talked about Hyundai partnerships with connected car developers, solid-state battery makers, electric car battery recyclers, and even a hydrogen-fuel-cell research and development partnership with Audi. The newest revealed team-up, though, is making something a little less tangible: a…
The new 2016 Chevy Volt commercial touts the vehicle’s progressive powertrain Just a couple of weeks after the car’s Detroit debut, the first 2016 Chevy Volt commercial has arrived, showing off the plug-in hybrid’s new design and advanced powertrain. Take a look: 2016 Chevy Volt Commercial The second-gen Volt’s new powertrain enables it to travel…
Toyota is always trying to be different and invent new things, but do its concept cars really need to have such bizarre names? The automaker has dropped the first teaser image of an all-new concept car called the i-TRIL, which will is set to premiere at the upcoming 2017 Geneva Motor Show in March. We’re…
In case you haven’t heard, we are mere days away from Christmas. Have you found presents for everyone on your list? If you’re still shopping for a difficult teen on your list, we have a few gift ideas to help them drive right on the roads this winter. A Really Good Ice Scraper Sure, many…
A sketch of the Mustang-inspired rear of an upcoming electric performance crossover Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford seems poised to build on the brand cache of two of its most popular products by establishing Mustang and Bronco sub-brands. This would not only involve various different versions of vehicles — like the 760-horsepower Mustang Shelby GT500…
Last month, Ford got a whole bunch of dealers together for a meeting in Palm Beach, Florida, to talk about stuff. Among the stuff discussed: the Ford Bronco, which has been pretty much a ghost since its return was confirmed a little over two years ago in Detroit. But this particular bit of stuff was…
The new Buick GL8 25S will be available in five unique color options Photo: © General Motors In case you didn’t already know, Buick is kind of a big deal in China, especially its GL8 multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), which has accounted for more than 700,000 units moved since the GL8 Avenir was launched back in…
Photo: Honda Just in time to punctuate Earth Day, the 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid was named the winner of the Cars.com 2019 Eco-Friendly Award thanks to its total driving range of 340 miles and EPA-estimated electric-only range of 47 miles. Currently the top-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle in America, the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid is…
The 2017 Buick Regal is an entry-level luxury midsize family sedan—the ideal choice of locomotion for drivers seeking a car that does a bit of everything decently well, and that does luxury very well. The Buick Regal is one part fuel-efficient family sedan, one part all-terrain-ready AWD, and one part performance luxury. Among all these…
The 2015 Optima, which fueled 2014 Kia sales While many of us may have woken up on New Year’s day with regrets about the decisions we made in 2014 (or, at the very least, the night before), Kia Motors America probably doesn’t need to make many resolutions for 2015. That’s because, according to new 2014…
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