The new Australian Toyota Corolla Hybrid Toyota is known worldwide for its hybrid vehicles—particularly for the Prius lineup—and Australia is no exception. In the land down under, Toyota is releasing a new addition to the hybrid family in the form of the Corolla hybrid. This new hybrid model boasts a ton of upgrades, the most…
Photo: Ford The seventh-generation Ford Mustang is expected to arrive sometime around 2022, and it will likely bring with it the first-ever, long-gestured Mustang Hybrid. United Kingdom publication Autocar is feeding fuel into the flame of speculation in positing that the Mustang Hybrid will base its electrified powertrain around a V8 engine and feature all-wheel…
2020 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring Photo: Lincoln Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has negatively impacted the vast majority of automakers’ first-quarter sales, Lincoln this week posted a net Q1 2020 sales gain at 25,561 vehicles delivered. Sales were up 2.3 percent over the first three months of the year, and that gain comes almost…
Photo: Toyota Toyota intended to reveal a new compact SUV at the Geneva Motor Show in March, but had to reschedule the launch as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. No one was quite sure how long the delay would be, but it seems we have the answer because Toyota has finally revealed the new…
Photo: Ford Motor Company You know the type. The one who sits in the backseat of the car — or, more frustratingly, the front seat — waving their hands wildly in front of them whenever a vehicle ahead of you changes lanes suddenly or slows down. You’re confident in your driving, but it gets to…
“Back to the Future” helped make the DeLorean an Icon, but it also showcases tons of beautiful Chevrolet vehicles that set the scene and sell the timeframe. While everyone is still in shock over the biggest blunder in the history of award show mix-ups, I’m over here fangirling from the presence of an iconic vehicle…
Because of the level of innovation, vision, and prestige surrounding the Milan Furniture Fair, also known as Salone del Mobile, many automakers use this week-long event as a chance to build their brand. Being the largest trade fair of its kind in the world, Milan Design Week typically welcomes a number of automotive design teams…
Photo: Tumisu via Pixabay The coronavirus pandemic has definitely hit the global auto market hard — especially in China. The country saw a 42 percent drop in car sales during the first quarter of 2020 compared to last year. Here’s a brief overview of the current sales slump and what China is doing to help…
Do you have your eye on a Ford Focus RS hot hatch, but you just haven’t quite gotten around to grabbing one up yet? Well, you might want to get the lead out. Ford has announced that production of the Ford Focus RS will conclude on April 6th, ending on an up note with the…
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid The family rideshare service Kango and Chrysler are teaming up to provide quality and eco-friendly transportation to students in the San Francisco Bay area. According to FCA, starting this fall trusted Kango drivers who meet pre-screening requirements will have a chance to obtain an affordable lease on a new Chrysler Pacifica…
2019 Chrysler Pacifica For the second consecutive year, the experts at Good Housekeeping Institute and Car and Driver have singled out the Chrysler Pacifica as the best for the year. In 2018, it was the hybrid version of the Chrysler Pacifica that earned Best New Car status among hybrid competitors. Now in 2019, the Chrysler…
Just yesterday, the U.S. Department of Transportation finalized a “quiet” car ruling which will require automakers to incorporate pedestrian alert sounds into their vehicles, particularly electric and hybrid models. 2020 was set as the full compliancy date for vehicles to implement the new protective technology. According to the requirements, the alert sounds must activate when the…
London is introducing driverless cars that have a similar design to Heathrow Airport’s UltraPOD shuttles It looks like London is jumping on the self-driving car bandwagon—and its driverless cars are going to have a familiar design. England’s capital recently announced that it will begin testing its first driverless cars on the streets of London. These…
Photo: Ford Motor Company The soon-to-launch new Ford Transit van will be up to 176 pounds lighter than its predecessor, but it will still enjoy a 176-pound increase in max load-carrying capabilities. How? Simple: spaaaaaaaaaace. Ford engineers applied an aluminum hood to the Transit — a first for any commercial vehicle in Europe — as…
The 2020 Ford Explorer has arrived in the Middle East Photo: Ford The all-new and improved Ford Explorer is primed and ready to hit the dunes. The 2020 Explorer has launched in the Middle East, bringing with it the exceptional off-road capabilities of Intelligent Four-Wheel Drive and the Terrain Management System. Originally launched last year…
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