From left to right: Trisha Habucke, Judy Asher, and Anne Marie Graham-Hudak Photo: Ford Motor Company A trio of Ford employees earned Crain’s 2019 Notable Women in STEM recognition from Crain’s Detroit Business last month. This year’s honorees were Judy Asher, Ford’s manager of cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance; Anne Marie Graham-Hudak, a sustainability, environment,…
CAFE standards help decrease your trips to the gas pump In the automotive world, there are plenty of acronyms that a lot of people don’t understand. From 4WD and IIHS to KMA and NHTSA, these acronyms often leave car-industry outsiders scratching their heads and saying, “Huh?” One of the most ambiguous of all the acronyms…
2017 Nissan LEAF If you’re looking to go green behind the wheel but want to respect your budget, consider a used electric car. According to the editors at U.S. News & World Report, the 2017 Nissan Leaf is one of the best options. It just made the pub’s Best Used Electric Cars in 2021 list….
Honda also teased two new electrified sports cars Photo: Honda Over the next decade, Honda will spend approximately five trillion yen ($39.8 billion) to electrify its vehicle lineup. By 2030, it plans to have created a dedicated EV production line in North America and to have increased production to two million EVs per year. The…
Humans as a species love to tell stories. However, sometimes those stories turn out to be false, or outdated, or just plain made up, and the resulting myths could negatively affect people and their cars. So, in the interest of clearing away some of the stories surrounding cars out there, these are some car myths…
Kia e-Niro Photo: Kia Motors Two-time Oscar-winning actor Robert DeNiro is the front man of a new advertising campaign in Europe that promotes the eco-friendly Kia e-Niro. The campaign, set to launch in November, celebrates the all electric crossover, which boasts a long-driving range — approximately 615 kilometers in the city and a total of…
It seems to be the general consensus nowadays that, at some point, zero-emission vehicles are going to become the norm. However, what most people don’t see as they stare in awe at the new Tesla electric car is that non-gasoline cars are split into two main, distinct camps, and as they each struggle to gain…
Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2015: The new Volkswagen Golf Just a week after the 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI was awarded the title of Yahoo Autos Car of the Year, the rest of the Golf family has gotten its due after being named Green Car Reports’ Best Car to Buy 2015. The VW…
2015 Volkswagen e-Golf At the Management Briefing Seminar earlier in the month, Volkswagen announced that it will be working with 3Degrees to offset the emissions created in the production, distribution, and driving of their e-Golf and Audi’s A3 Sportback e-tron (due later this year). In order to accomplish this, they will be purchasing carbon offsets…
The 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage stunned at its debut during the LA Auto Show It’s not a mirage—well, actually, yeah it is. After skipping the 2016 model year, Mitsubishi has finally unveiled the 2017 Mirage subcompact and it’s better than ever. With a new exterior design, a variety of innovative connectivity features, and unbeatable fuel efficiency,…
Photo: Toyota Toyota announced it will invest approximately $3.4 billion in U.S.-based automotive battery production through 2030. This is part of the $13.5 billion that the automaker disclosed last month would put forward toward solid-state battery development. Part of this investment will involve establishing a new company and building a new automotive plant in the…
Photo: Toyota In a new press release outlining its path to carbon neutrality, Toyota said it plans for electrified vehicles to make up 70 percent of its total sales volume in the United States by 2030, and 90 percent in Europe by 2025. Out of all the full-line automakers, Toyota seems the one most reluctant…
Nearly 20 percent of cold-storage vaccines intended for children have to be thrown away because of temperature changes during transportation… Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Mazda has been finding ways to pitch… With the entire world dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, you are probably… Similar to how a lot of common human activities have been…
Looking for a new car this summer? Before you go browsing the inventory of your local dealerships, take a minute to enter the DASANI® Sparkling Sweepstakes because you might take home the grand prize: a classy new 2015 Hyundai Sonata! What’s great about this online contest sponsored by the Coca-Cola Company is not just the…
Will the Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring take flight in Europe? Photo: Lincoln Lincoln Motor Company is working to deliver on its promise of becoming a global brand, delivering impressive sales in major markets like China and the Middle East. While the European front remains untapped, a recent trademark filing suggests that may not always be…
Paced in part by a strong performance from Buick, GM China posted… Earlier this week, General Motors announced that it would be closing five… Stateside sales for sedans have been on the decline for most of… General Motors reached an unprecedented level of sales success in China for… Key to General Motors’s recently-announced plans to…
According to Kia, sales of the iconic Soul have been up approximately… Many Kia fans were disappointed to learn that the Soul EV was… The Kia Soul has been a staple of the Kia lineup since… For the third consecutive year, the Kia Sorento and Soul have been… The all-new 2020 Kia Soul is officially…
Ford on Monday announced that it will launch a new generation of Mondeo Hybrid vehicles for Europe in 2019. The next-generation Mondeo Hybrid lineup will include a new wagon variant, which joins the current four-door sedan body style. “For many customers the practicality offered by a wagon body style is an absolute must, so we’re…
President Joe Biden called for electrified vehicles to account for half of all new sales in the U.S. by 2030 This week, President Joe Biden announced a goal that 50 percent of all new vehicles sold in the United States by 2030 be emissions-free electrified vehicles. He was joined on the White House lawn by,…
It was announced today that Ford and GE (General Electric) will be teaming up once again in order to install vehicle charging stations at Ford corporate facilities around the country. The stations, known as the GE WattStation™, will allow Ford employees to charge their EVs/plug-in hybrid vehicles during their workday. The move not only makes…
Since the day Elon Musk brought Tesla into the automotive world, he has been reshaping the way we look at the car-buying process. Traditionally, car dealerships have been individually-owned franchises. Automotive manufacturers supply the dealership with inventory and they sell them for a profit. In fact, many states have legislation requiring car sales to be this way….
Buick recently introduced its newest SUV for the Chinese market: the Buick… There’s a huge shortage of computer chips around the world, and it’s affecting the automotive industry in addition to consumer electronics.… Ah yes, the flying car. As far as highly desired futuristic technology… Chevrolet recently added to its Chinese compact sedan lineup, introducing…
The 2023 Silverado 1500 is one of seven Chevy models with an NHTSA 5-Star Overall Safety Rating Photo: Chevrolet Seven of Chevrolet’s 2023 models can take their place among the safest vehicles on the road today. These vehicles have all attained the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 5-Star Overall Safety Rating — awarded only after…
When you’re shopping for a new car, you’re probably weighing the benefits… It’s that time of year again — new models are rolling into… Drivers in Canada can start saving for the 2022 Nissan Leaf, as… Since the auto industry is adopting alternative fuels, I figured I’d take a look at one of the cleanest…
A look at the future, courtesy of Nissan Photo: Nissan Nissan is no stranger to pushing the envelope with advanced concept cars, and their showing at the Tokyo Motor Show continued that trend. Signaling an unprecedented reinvention of the Nissan brand and a bold new direction for the automotive industry at large, the automaker revealed…
Photo: Ford Motor Company If you plan on taking your furry friend with you on an adventure any time soon, you’ll want to not only be sure you’re transporting them safely, but that you’re also prepared for the journey and any mishaps that may occur. Here are five items every dog owner should keep in…
In its goal to meet student and family needs, it features not just after-school programs and a community center, but also a food pantry.… When I first sat down to play The Last of Us back in 2013, I had no idea it would teach me something useful: what an alternator is.… In a recent…
April 17 is one of the most meaningful days on the Ford holiday calendar, and not because it’s within striking distance of Rex Manning Day. It’s National Mustang Day, and this year marks the 60th anniversary of the legendary pony car’s debut at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. And what better way to celebrate…
If you squint, it almost looks like an open mouth. Scary… Photo: Bull-Dozer via CC There are two kinds of scary movie: “actually” scary, and “fun” scary. There are plenty of movies out there that have been produced for the sole purpose of scaring the crud out of you. But there are also lighter, sillier,…
Photo: Lincoln Lincoln Mexico has fallen for the charms of a real Casanova — namely, Sebastián Casanova. Sebastián Casanova was named the new director of Lincoln Mexico last week, bringing 16 years of auto industry experience to the role. His appointment went into effect on Oct. 1. Top Honors for Lincoln: Aviator Grand Touring plug-in…
“Hi, I’m Vince Megna, and I might actually be some kind of functional psychopath.” UPDATE: Tesla has issued a response. Full disclosure: I had never heard the name Vince Megna until earlier this afternoon when I read an article about his movement to file a lemon lawsuit against Tesla on Jalopnik. Megna is the self-proclaimed “King…
Production of the Lincoln Nautilus may end by 2023 Photo: Lincoln Lincoln Motor Company recently confirmed that its focus is on “a strong SUV portfolio,” which currently sits at four models. The uncertain fate of Ford Canada’s Oakville plant could see that number fall to three by spelling the demise of the stylish new Lincoln…
General Motors and Bay Area-based software company Autodesk have teamed up over the course of a few years in a high-powered partnership, and today proudly have revealed the first fruits of their labor. Behold! Lifting the Veil: Why should you buy a CPO vehicle, anyway? Photo: ©General Motors3 Ok, so what that above thingamabob, which…
Today’s buyers pay about $75,000 for a new RV, and almost nine out of 10 buyers purchase… A new survey by the RV Industry Association shows that millennials are… After GMC introduced its new Hummer EV in a Super Bowl advertisement,… Although boomers seem to have cornered the market on collecting, driving, and… There’s no…
If the early response to the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is any… “The kitchen and the chef, they have not created a real business yet or a real world yet, but they’re trying to trade the recipes. And the chef is saying that, ‘Well, our recipe is going to become the standard of the world…
Photo: Mazda Hot on the heels of the new SKYACTIV-X gasoline engine, Mazda is already hard at work on its next evolution: a new inline six-cylinder SKYACTIV-X engine, destined to power both Mazda and Toyota vehicles. Shop Now: The 2019 Mazda3 The SKYACTIV-X gasoline engine debuted earlier this year, powering the all-new Mazda3. This innovative…
The Chevy Bolt after its Small Overlap Crash Test A lot has already been said about the incredible efficiency of the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt. With an impressive 238-mile range, the Bolt’s powertrain is able to get you to where you need to go for less. But what of the Chevy Bolt’s safety? Well, the Insurance…
Ford makes the CDP A List for climate and water Photo: Ford CDP has named Ford Motor Company to its A List 2020 for water security, marking six straight years the automaker has earned a place on the list. Ford also earns its second consecutive placement on CDP’s A List for climate change. CDP, a…
Whether your teen is heading back to high school, going off to… The Chevy Spark was introduced in 1998 as the Daewoo Matiz. Four… Over the past few years, Chevrolet has discontinued many of its sedans… In recent years, there’s been a decrease in the number of vehicles… Want your Chevy to stand apart from…
Ford Motor Company on Wednesday released its 19th annual Sustainability Report, which revealed that the automaker has achieved its goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions from manufacturing by 30 percent a full eight years ahead of schedule. Ford’s Environmental Quality set the goal of a 30 percent reduction in CO2 emissions generated by global manufacturing…
Turn signals can be a source of both comfort and frustration on… This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, The News Wheel… When buying a used car, it’s crucial that you check its vehicle history… Believe it or not, the very first cars that were made weren’t… Saying that the road to developing an…
Photo: Chevrolet As we covered in a recent article, former Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda is having his “I told you so” moment with regard to electrification. After EV sales surged in 2021, it seemed the EV market was finally ready to go all-in on battery-electric technology, and many automakers either committed or deepened their existing…
Looking for a new car this summer? Before you go browsing the inventory of your local dealerships, take a minute to enter the DASANI® Sparkling Sweepstakes because you might take home the grand prize: a classy new 2015 Hyundai Sonata! What’s great about this online contest sponsored by the Coca-Cola Company is not just the…
VW is planning major infrastructure updates on U.S. soil Photo: Volkswagen It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has hit the auto industry hard. Despite the challenges the last year has brought, Volkswagen has refused to slow down. The launch of the ID.4 is the just the beginning of a massive new push for EVs…
Photo: Honda Honda has taken the wraps off the all-new CR-V e:FCEV, the first plug-in hydrogen vehicle in America. Developed jointly with General Motors, it will launch as a 2025 model with 29 miles of EV range and 270 miles of zero-emission hydrogen range. Similarly to Toyota, Honda has committed itself to a zero-emission vehicle…
While Honda historically performs well in the awards, its 2024 showing is genuinely remarkable… The used-car experts at Kelley Blue Book recently named the 2021 Buick… The rivalry between Ford and Jeep is at a full tilt with… The Chevy Volt may be gone from the automaker’s lineup, but it’s… If your teen is in…
Photo: Toyota Toyota has announced its hybrid battery warranty will be extended to 10 years from the date of first use or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is up from 8 years and 100,000 miles, which was already pretty solid to begin with, and makes the warranty the longest offered warranty in the industry…
In case you missed it, Tesla CEO Elon Musk awkwardly danced his way onstage at a Model 3 event at the brand’s Shanghai plant yesterday. The crowd cheered him on as he casually tossed his jacket to the side, bopped his head, and eventually transitioned into the “Walk Like an Egyptian” move, for some strange…
From left: Akio Toyoda, Koji Sato, and Takeshi Uchiyamada Photo: Toyota Akio Toyoda, 66, will step down from his role as president and CEO of the Toyota Motor Corporation on April 1. He will become the company’s chairman of the board of directors. He will be replaced by Lexus chief Koji Sato, who has also…
News Flash: Coronavirus Concerns Cause Cadillac Cancellation! Photo: Cadillac As the threat of coronavirus continues to spread, the more effects it continues to have on the world. COVID-19 is already responsible for the cancellation of several auto shows, and the industry is continuing to feel its effects as 2020 continues. The latest casualty of the…
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