The Chevrolet Bolt has only been out for a little over a month, and its awards cabinet must be on the brink of collapse. It has picked up “car of the year” awards from several organizations, including the Detroit Free Press and the North American Car of the Year Awards. It has won green car…
Kia is planning to go greener than ever before. After recently announcing that it will be expanding the availability of the Soul EV, the South Korean carmaker has decided to celebrate. As Soul EV sales begin throughout Oregon today, Kia Motors America has announced its title sponsorship of the 2015 Plug & Pinot celebration. The 2015…
Michigan Central Station will be integral to Ford’s electric and autonomous vehicle development When asked for a quote on the fact that Ford paid $90 million for Michigan Central Station in Corktown, the founder of a commercial real estate finance company had just one word for Crain’s Detroit Business: “DAMN!!!!!” All caps. Five exclamation points….
SUVs like the 2021 Atlas helped make Q4 2020 a success for VW Photo: Volkswagen It’s no secret that 2020 was a rough year for the automotive industry. The still-ongoing COVID-19 pandemic resulted in everything from halted production to delayed releases. Thankfully, the end of the year saw many automakers rebound in a big way….
2021 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring plug-in hybrid Photo: Lincoln The Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring has secured a spot on Autotrader’s list of the 10 Best Electric Cars for 2021. The sleek, sophisticated SUV was one of 10 models singled out by the publication for its eco-friendly powertrain, sophisticated design, and performance. How to Choose: An…
Purdue professor Issam Mudawar and students test an EV charging cable prototype Photo: Ford Charging times are a common quibble that might keep drivers from making the leap to an electric car sooner rather than later. But Ford Motor Company and Purdue University are looking to fix that issue right quick with a new charging…
Mary Barra credited GM staff as the reason for securing a place on the World’s Most Ethical Companies of 2020 list Each year, The Ethisphere Institute releases its annual list of World’s Most Ethical Companies. This year, GM placed on the 2020 list along with 131 other international companies across different segments. The organization commended…
Alexandra Ford English is the newest member of the Rivian board of directors Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company announced earlier this month that Alexandra Ford English — the daughter of executive chairman Bill Ford — has joined the board of directors at Rivian. English takes the place of Joe Hinrichs, who left the board effective…
The Model 3 will soon join Models S and X in Tesla’s lineup One thousand dollars is not an insignificant amount of money. While some might see this amount as a drop in the bucket, most people wouldn’t spend $1,000 on just anything. Yet, today, across the world, people are lining up for hours to…
Photo: byronv2 Although it isn’t the largest car market in the world, Europe is certainly shaping up to be the greenest soon, as a new draft EU directive that’s expected to take effect in the next three years would require every new or refurbished house in the entirety of the EU to be equipped with an EV…
The Velite 7 EV is one of two new Buicks rolling out in China Photo: Buick Thanks to a growing portfolio and a commitment to innovation, Buick continues to dominate in the lucrative Chinese market. One of General Motors’ biggest goals in the region is to increase the appeal of electric and hybrid vehicles to…
Monique and Evetta, the mother-daughter Detroit-Hamtramck duo Monique Watson of Detroit will probably have a hard time coming up with a gift for Mother’s Day that will top what she already gives her mother every day by working side-by-side with her at General Motors’ Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant. Monique and her mother, Evetta Osborne, are the…
The all-new Mustang Mach-E earns the IIHS Top Safety Pick award Photo: Ford Add yet another major piece of hardware to the Mustang Mach-E’s trophy case. The all-new Ford Mustang Mach-E has earned the Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, making it an even smarter bet. Smart Money: The all-new 2021…
The Ford Mustang Mach-E has soared toward the top of the EV sales charts Photo: Ford The 2021 Mustang Mach-E is a bona fide hit, guiding Ford to record electrified vehicle sales through the first half of the year. Over that period of time, the Mustang Mach-E has climbed past EV mainstays to become the…
2020 Soul EV Photo: Kia Along with the all-new, six-trimmed 2020 Kia Soul revealed yesterday at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, Kia revealed details about its battery-powered counterpart, the Soul EV. Powered by a 201 horsepower-rated electric motor and 64kWh battery, the Soul EV combines the fun-to-drive performance of a crossover and the efficiency and…
Wards says the Mustang Mach-E has one of the 10 Best Interiors of 2021 Photo: Ford When you’re talking about the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E, you’re talking about an SUV that’s got a lot to love. Take, for example, its super-cool cabin, which scored the all-electric Mustang Mach-E yet another award: the first spot on…
The Detroit Auto Show is taking its final winter bow this month before it moves to warmer months in 2020, and the biggest automakers in the world are there to say farewell. Nissan came to the party with an exclusive party favor available nowhere else: The Nissan IMs concept, also known as the elevated sports…
Nissan e-NV200 Nissan is a pioneer when it comes to electric vans, and the brand-new Nissan e-NV200 takes the bar even higher. Nissan introduced the e-NV200 at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, and this electric van does not disappoint. Nissan outdid themselves as they combined elements from two mulit-award winning vehicles: the Nissan LEAF and…
The 2022 CT4-V Blackwing Photo: Cadillac The 2022 Cadillac CT4 allows you to customize the exterior look of the luxury sedan with the new Radiant Package. The 2022 CT4. To opt for the new Radiant Package, you must have the Luxury or Premium Luxury trim levels of the 2022 CT4. Car Care: Maintenance tasks to…
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Green Car Journal recently announced that the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is one of the finalists for the 2020 Family Green Car of the Year award. This latest recognition comes just over a year after the Outlander PHEV won the Green Car Journal award for 2019 Green SUV of the…
Image: Paul Lowry We have heard reports from various sources intoning the impending end of the dominance of oil thanks to electric and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles. For a while, I reacted to these studies in much the same way as if someone predicted how a particular sports team (say, the Bengals) will do this season—I…
Despite Mazda’s reluctance to adopt hybrid or electric engines into its main line of cars for the U.S., the EPA says that Mazda has the highest overall Manufacturer Adjusted Fuel Economy for five years in a row. How? Because Mazda’s dedication to ICEs leads to more immediate innovations in fuel efficiency compared to other companies…
Photo: Albert Duce One of Detroit’s most recognizable and beloved landmarks is being eyed for purchase by the Ford Motor Company. Crain’s Detroit Business reported on Monday that negotiations between Ford and the Moroun family’s Crown Enterprises would see Michigan Central Station come under the ownership of the Dearborn-based automotive giant. Two sources familiar with…
White collar jobs may not be as secure as they once were General Motors recently announced its intention to cut approximately 14,000 jobs in an effort to pivot toward an automotive landscape that features an increasing amount of electrification and automation. However, only 6,000 of these jobs will involve “blue-collar” facility workers. The remaining 8,000…
Nissan and its gaming partners Photo: Nissan Not simply content to have its vehicles featured in racing games like Forza, Nissan partnered with two of the world’s most popular esports teams in March: FaZe Clan and OpTic Gaming. With both teams’ jerseys sporting the automaker’s badge, Nissan was hoping to tap into the video game…
Photo: General Motors GM Defense has been on a roll in recent months. The military-oriented division of GM has not only been tapped to produce Chevy Colorado-based Infantry Defense Vehicles, but GM Defense president David Albritton has revealed that the automaker is open to producing GMC Hummer EVs to suit the military’s needs. Built for…
Ford vs. Chevrolet is one of the all-time great American car rivalries, and now it’s the subject of a new podcast miniseries. Business Wars: Ford vs. Chevrolet was written and narrated by author and historian A.J. Baime. The four-part podcast is part of Wondery’s larger Business Wars series. With both automakers headquartered just a short…
Last year, AAA reported that 20-percent of American drivers said they’d consider buying an electric car as their next vehicle. This year, even more U.S. residents are warming up to EVs, as a recent survey confirms. The stats The Union of Concerned Scientists and Consumer Reports performed the survey. They evaluated and compiled the responses of…
The Eclipse Cross PHEV Photo: Mitsubishi Motors The Mitsubishi Eclipse was first introduced in the U.S. back in 1990 and served as inspiration for the Eclipse Cross that’s on the market today. While the Eclipse Cross in the States only gets its power from a gas engine, a plug-in hybrid version of the compact SUV…
The Mitsubishi eX concept is the future of Mitsubishi’s EV technology Say “Hello” to the future of Mitsubishi. The Japanese carmaker took the Tokyo Motor Show by storm earlier this week, introducing multiple concept cars to the industry that reflect Mitsubishi’s future plans. One of the biggest, though, is the all-wheel-drive Mitsubishi eX Concept, which…
As vehicles become more and more complex and new technologies come into play, automakers have to put more and more money into research and development and other new investments to keep ahead of the curve. Mazda Motor Corporation is no exception, as Nikkei Asian Review reports—the Zoom Zoom brand is shelling out a record amount…
Ford Motor Company on Monday announced that Lynn Antipas Tyson has taken the position of executive director of Investor Relations. Effective October 1st, Tyson took over in the role from previous executive director Ted Cannis, who has been appointed to the role of global director, Electrification. Tyson’s experience over three decades in finance and strategic…
As people age, their driving ability decreases. For older men, losing their ability to drive, the freedom associated with the open road, and the self-sufficiency afforded by driving causes greater stress and sadness than for older women. Why is this? According to research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety that surveyed 2,990 people, women…
The Lincoln Corsair is the brand’s top-selling SUV through June 2021 Photo: Lincoln With six months down in 2021, Lincoln Motor Company is sitting primed to have its biggest year ever for SUV sales. Through June, Lincoln has sold 46,018 SUVs in the United States — up 21.7 percent and good for the brand’s utility…
To boldly go where no automaker has gone before Among of the most highly-discussed vehicles on the market right now is the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV. Chevy’s latest project in the realm of electric motor models is quickly becoming one of the most popular electric cars in the industry. Of course, the Bolt is not General…
Photo: Hyundai If you’ve been hoping for a glimpse of Hyundai Motor Company’s new Ioniq 5 electric crossover, the automaker recently released a trio of heavily shadowed images. These shots show the vehicle’s front end, rear end, and front wheel. Constantly on the Go? Here’s why the Hyundai Kona SUV is perfect for your busy…
Euisun Chung, executive vice chairman, Hyundai Motor Group (left) and Kevin Clark, president and CEO of Aptiv shaking hands after signing a joint venture agreement Photo: Hyundai Hyundai has announced that it is partnering with mobility solutions company Aptiv to create a joint venture focused on the development and deployment of SAE Level 4 and…
Manual cars are quickly becoming a dying breed in the United States, with more than 95% of all new cars sold equipped with an automatic transmission. Honda, however, recognizes the value of driving a manual and is seeking to share its knowledge with the world, perhaps in the hopes that people will buy one of…
Terrafugia flying car Photo: LotPro Cars via CC It turns out that GM is (once again) considering developing a flying car. Earlier this week, GM CEO Mary Barra briefly alluded to the company’s interest in “aerial mobility.” She views it as an extension of GM’s Ultium electric battery system. GM spokesman Stuart Fowle made a…
GM is partnering with CoverCar, anItaly-based Confezioni Andrea S.r.l., to create tailored-fitted custom covers for their vehicles to replace the plastic wrap commonly used to protect vehicles during shipping. The GM custom car covers will be easy to install and remove, and will better protect cars during the lengthy shipping process which can span thousands…
GMC raked in $24 billion in revenue for General Motors in 2017 The profitable GMC brand is giving General Motors extra breathing room to pursue development of electric and driverless vehicles. An article in The Wall Street Journal today traces the ascendancy of GMC among GM brands, to the tune of about $24 billion in revenue…
Will the Ford Ranger Splash join this lineup sometime down the road? Maybe! Definitely possibly Photo: Ford Sometimes, you name a vehicle something particular because you want to give it attitude. Think names like the Bronco, the Raptor, or the Mustang. And sometimes, you just gotta go with a name like Splash because — c’mon,…
Ford reveals the Kansas City-built E-Transit on Thursday Photo: Ford Ford’s Kansas City Assembly Plant, which just celebrated the launch of the 2021 Ford F-150, is adding another crucial production to its production slate. Ford Motor Company announced Tuesday that the Kansas City plant will build the upcoming E-Transit electric van, which the automaker reveals…
Ford is one of the headline partners on the Detroit Smart Parking Lab project Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company is teaming up with Bedrock, Bosch, and the State of Michigan to launch a first-of-its-kind testing space in Detroit next month. The all-new Detroit Smart Parking Lab officially opens in September at Bedrock’s Assembly Garage, offering…
Our diesel and gasoline are made by refining petroleum (and mixing in some ethanol), but if we do as Bosch, the German auto parts manufacturer, suggests, then maybe it doesn’t have to be that way. Basically what Bosch would like to see people do is invest in developing synthetic fuels, which are made from electricity…
The 2020 Buick Regal GS is one of the latest Buick sedans to hit the Chinese market Photo: General Motors Buick is definitely on a roll in China. The luxury brand is now General Motors’ top-selling American brand in the Chinese market, and that success continues to inspire growth for the company’s lineup. Last year…
Photo: Chevrolet At the 2021 Consumer Electronics Show, Chevrolet gave us our first peek at the Super Cruise-integrated steering wheel inside the 2022 Bolt EUV. When the model arrives, it’ll be the first Chevy to boast this hands-free driving technology. Here’s a look at what we know so far about this upcoming model. Get More…
With style and power to rival the more expensive sports cars on the market, the 2019 Nissan 370Z is a great car for a great price. Its MSRP starts at $29,990. The 2019 Nissan 370Z Coupe is available in five trims: 370Z, Heritage Edition, Sport, Sport Touring, and NISMO. Check Out: Nissan enters the Formula E…
GM is keeping changes to a minimum for the 2019 Chevy Bolt EV For the 2019 model year, the Chevrolet Bolt EV is undergoing a few changes, but nothing too dramatic. Just like last year, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” seems to be GM’s strategy for the 2019 Bolt. It’s a good one,…
The Volt’s legacy will likely die with it The Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid was among the passenger cars that GM announced it would discontinue late last year. Despite its demise, rumors persisted that GM would replace the Volt with a hybrid crossover. However, Mark Reuss, the incoming president of GM, recently put a stop to…
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