Tensions in the United Kingdom have led to a halt in MINI production Photo: Brian Snelson Tensions between BMW and its workers in Britain have reached an apex this morning, as workers at three separate BMW plants have staged a 24-hour strike. Picket lines have been put in place for the next 24 hours at the…
Toyota Prius History When the Toyota Prius was introduced to the American market in 2001, it quickly made a name for itself as an eco-friendly way to get around town. Now, the Prius has become a household name and essentially synonymous with “hybrid,” helping Toyota become the industry leader in hybrid technology in a competitive…
When it comes to eco-friendly cars, it doesn’t get much better than BMW. But even once you start searching for the perfect car within the BMW brand, the choices remain limitless. So here’s a short list of the top 3 most eco-friendly BMWs to help you find your way. Starting off our list is the…
At the most recent TU-Automotive Detroit, Mitsubishi Motors won the “Telematics OEM of the Year” award. Mitsubishi received this honor because of their impressive Road Assist+ smartphone application. Check Out More Mitsubishi Technology: Super All Wheel Control TU-Automotive Detroit is the largest automotive technology exhibition and conference in the world. Here, the impressive award of…
The 2018 Lexus GS occupies a place in the Lexus lineup between the middle-of-the-road ES and the range-topping LS, and actually contains a full line of sedans in itself, from the efficient turbocharged four-cylinder-powered base model to the roaring V8-propelled GS F sports car. MORE POWER: Meet the whole of Lexus’ performance lineup [wptab name=”What’s New”]…
Have you ever wondered what it’s like putting an entire vehicle together? The vehicle production process is something that takes place on a daily basis in auto plants, but we know virtually nothing about it. Toyota Great Britain broke down the walls of their plant so consumers could get a glimpse at how their cars…
The new Camaro Turbo AutoX concept even comes with a GoPro camera mount so drivers can watch their fastest laps Photo: © General Motors Chevrolet brought approximately 20 vehicles to the 2016 SEMA Show, but the crown jewel of this group may be the Camaro Turbo AutoX concept. Taking many of the suspension components from…
Linger on your pale blue cars Cars can come in any variety of colors, from bright electric yellow to hot pink. Yet, most motorists choose vehicles with more subdued hues of black, white, and gray. For the 2018 and 2019 model years, consumers appear to be sticking with that established trend. According to coatings supplier…
Around any major city, the highest-mileage vehicles are the city’s cabs (or Uber drivers, we suppose). So, from an environmental point of view, that makes it a big deal that there is a project in the works to make London’s taxis plug-in hybrids, which is about to get a new round of funding. The London…
2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier A lot of new technology is shaking up the auto industry, and some recent studies indicate that Americans are starting to warm up to the changes. But automakers still have a long way to go to convince everyone. The J.D. Power 2020 Q1 Mobility Confidence Index Study polled both Americans…
A global bestseller, and recent award-winner Photo: Volkswagen Every year, Digital Trends — a major consumer technology news source — ranks every vehicle they’ve tested over the preceding 12 months. They organize these vehicles into their respective categories to ensure like is compared to like, and name the best car in each segment. This year,…
Toyota Fuel Cell Vehicle coming in 2015 Vehicles that run off hydrogen and whose only emissions are a little bit of water seem like science fiction, but if you’ve been following the automotive industry in the last year, you would know that they are very much a reality. Toyota has announced that it will take…
The past several years, Mitsubishi Motors has made a strong effort to hold the Hispanic community closer to its heart. For example, since 2014, Mitsubishi drastically increased its investment in Hispanic TV networks like Univision, Univision Deportes, Telemundo, and Galavision. Now, Mitsubishi is taking another step in its Hispanic marketing with a dedicated campaign, which…
I guess if you can afford a $74 grand Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid, you can afford to park it here, too Although it’s probably not the first thing you associate with the German high-performance car company, Porsche actually boasts a larger variety of plug-in hybrids than any other automaker. Not even Toyota, with its myriad…
The Volkswagen Golf is a company classic, having been around since the 1970s. The nameplate has been used by Volkswagen for over 45 years, assuming different body styles and adapting to suit the needs and trends of the time periods it went through. Now it’s set to undergo its next makeover with the introduction of…
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