Mitsubishi and Record the Journey Excel in Rebelle Rally

Team Record the Journey Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Mitsubishi and Team Record the Journey recently completed the 2020 Rebelle Rally. The team drove the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV during the competition and earned third place in its class. An Eco-Friendly Model: Everything you need to know about the Outlander PHEV What happened in the 2019 Rebelle…

Toyota Canada Sales Surge 16 Percent in July

Photo: Toyota Canada Inc. July was a good month for Toyota Canada Inc., which reported sales of 21,668 vehicles, or 15.9 percent more sales than over the same period last year. Excluding Lexus-branded vehicles, Toyota-branded vehicles did even better with sales up to 19,764, a 17.2 percent improvement. Unlike Americans, it seems that Canadians are…

Mitsubishi Places Third in 2021 Customer Service Index

The 2021 Mitsubishi lineup Photo: Mitsubishi Motors J.D. Power has released the results of its 2021 Customer Service Index Study. This evaluated how satisfied customers were with the repair and maintenance services they received at a service facility or dealership. Mitsubishi had the third-highest ranking of all the mass-market brands in the study. The Best…

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The sci-fi adventure Tomorrowland is on track to eventually lose $140 million, which would make it one of the biggest flops in Disney history (and considering Disney’s recent history, that’s saying something… John Carter, anyone?) But, if you are one of the select few who actually saw the film, you might be interested in this…

Ford Suggests Mustang Mach-E Will Help Your Love Life

Imagine that these people are you and your date next Valentine’s Day Photo: Ford Motor Company So it’s Valentine’s Day, which almost certainly means that your social media timeline for the entire day has been 1.) folks lamenting that they don’t have a date 2.) folks boasting about what makes their date so great 3.)…

Ford Increases EV Investment to $22 Billion

Ford launched the all-new Mustang Mach-E in December Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company is full steam ahead into its electrification plans. With the all-new Mustang Mach-E arriving nationwide and the first fully electric F-150 set to enter production next year, the automaker is well on the way to becoming a global leader in EV production….

A Look at the VW ID.4’s Coasting Function

Braking in the ID.4 feels a lot like braking in a gas-powered vehicle, and that’s intentional Photo: Volkswagen It’s pretty safe to say that Volkswagen’s new all-electric SUV, the ID.4, has taken the world by storm. After a number of delays throughout 2020, the highly anticipated vehicle finally made its debut later in the year….

Tesla Model 3 Due Out in 2017

Just when you thought Tesla Motors couldn’t get any better (wait, you did think that, right?), Elon Musk and his pioneering team of innovators went ahead and announced that a third-generation Tesla, called the Tesla Model 3, will be introduced to the market in 2017, after the launch of the Tesla Model X. While I’m…

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7 Best Cars from the 2016 New York Auto Show

Every year, residents and visitors of the Big Apple flock to the New York International Auto Show to see the most impressive newcomers to the automotive industry. This year, attendees were not disappointed. Popular brands like Mazda, Chevy, Nissan, Lincoln, and Acura showed off new and improved models, while others introduced quirky vehicles designed to catch the attention…

Ford Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid Trial Moves to Cologne

Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is extending testing for its new Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid to the city of Cologne, Germany, furthering its efforts to demonstrate the viability of zero-emissions driving in real-world cases. Ford Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid trial testing now spans Cologne, London, and Valencia, Spain. Ford is also leveraging the…

Volvo CEO Says COVID-19 Could Boost EV Sales

Photo: Volvo It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic is having a massive impact on the automotive industry and that it will do so for years to come. While none of us know exactly how everything will shake out, Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson recently came forward with an interesting prediction: the novel coronavirus will speed…

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Plant a Tree to Offset Your Car's Carbon Emissions

Photo:Raw Pixel One passenger vehicle emits an average of 4.6 tons — or 9,200 pounds — of carbon dioxide (CO2) every year. While other greenhouse gases like methane and nitrous oxide are present in vehicle emissions, carbon dioxide is the largest concern for environmentalists, making up 81% of all greenhouse gas emissions. Carbon dioxide pollutes the air we breathe…

California Faces Rising Emissions in Face of SUV- and Truck-Loving Residents

Photo:Roger Blake California, from an environmental perspective, is generally seen as one of the greenest states in the US, with strong emissions control regulations and even an electric-car sales mandate. The state has generally been leading the opposition to the current presidential administration’s rollbacks on Obama-era environmental regulations. The state even passed laws to force…

Ford Reveals Range Figures for Mustang Mach-E GT, GT Performance Edition

Track-ready Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition has impressive long-range chops Photo: Ford Ford has revealed the EPA-estimated ranges for the upcoming Mustang Mach-E GT and Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition. The highest-powered versions of the all-new EV will still return more than respectable mileage despite crazy quickness and power. In fact, both offer even better…

Buick Unveils Futuristic Electra Concept EV

Photo: Buick The all-new Electra concept crossover takes its name from Buick’s storied past while illustrating the brand’s lofty aspirations for the future. Buick’s Most Luxurious Trim Level: Learn more about the premium Avenir lineup Introduced today in China, the Electra concept combines an all-electric platform, spaceship-like design, and an array of next-generation performance and…

Toyota and Tesla Could Work Together on New Small SUV

Photo: Web Summit via CC Toyota and Tesla have been at odds over hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, but that isn’t stopping them from working together on a new, small electric SUV platform. A report by Chosen Ilbo, a Korean news publication, says that an official from the Japanese automotive industry confirmed a partnership was being…

Mary Barra, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers Throw Support Behind Single National Fuel Efficiency, Emissions Standard

Last month, I speculated about what the position of the automakers would be in relation to new fuel efficiency and emissions rules. I guessed that they would like to have fewer regulations, but would greatly prefer a single national standard and more certainty in future regulations. Turns out I’m better at this than I thought….

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When you’re shopping for a new car, you’re probably weighing the benefits of a car vs. an SUV. But, if you get a hatchback, you’ll get the best of both vehicle worlds. Why? Because a hatchback offers a nimble ride similar to a sports car but offers the cargo space you crave from a small…

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For 13 years, the Kia Soul has caught the attention of many thanks to its quirky design that has held up all this time. Now in its third generation, the 2022 Kia Soul arrives with a few changes for the better and one change that might cause a stir in some local Cars & Coffee…

New Tech Turns GMC Hummer EV SUV Into Off-Road Monster

Photo: GMC Off-road dominance takes top priority in the 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV — as illustrated by a pair of advanced technologies that will make their debut when this all-electric beast arrives in early 2023. Satellite-enabled trail mapping and a mobile generator are just two of the many features designed to make the Hummer…

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Kroger Driverless Delivery Begins Testing In Arizona

Unfortunatley, the driverless delivery test looks nothing like this. Photo: Kroger In June, Kroger revealed its plans to develop a driverless grocery delivery service with startup Nuro. While we knew testing was imminent, we weren’t sure where exactly it would take place. Well, the trial phase has officially begun, and America’s grocer chose Phoenix, Arizona,…

Nissan LEAF Driving European Marathon

When you ask someone why they don’t drive an electric car, a lot of them bring up something about short battery range or low performance. To help shed the misconceptions surrounding EV adoption, the Electric Marathon is currently winding its way through Europe to showcase exactly what these cutting-edge vehicles can do, and the Nissan…

Behind the Badge: What Animal Is on the No-Longer-Used Saab Symbol?

Saab AB (Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget or “Swedish Aeroplane Limited”) began as an aviation and defense manufacturer in 1937 out of Trollhättan, Sweden. In the late 1960s, the company began creating automobiles and merged with truck manufacturer AB Skania-Vabis (aka Scania). At the end of 1989, a primary investor sold his share of Saab to General…

Infiniti Rolling Out New Hybrid Prototype

The Paris Motor Show begins on Oct. 4, and Infiniti is celebrating with its favorite thing, a new concept car. Designers of the Infiniti Project Black S Prototype created a sporty vehicle loaded with Formula One performance hybrid technology to break all the speed limits if it hits the road. Rides Available Now: Infiniti has a…

Lexus reveals DIRECT4 Electrification Technology

Photo: Lexus Last year, Lexus set its sights on electrification. With the debut of the LF-30 concept car, the automaker established that it wasn’t looking to sacrifice athletic performance for efficiency. And to achieve that goal, Lexus has developed something it calls DIRECT4 electrification technology. Here’s what we know so far. Clean, Green, Driving Machines:…

Nissan Sells 50,000th LEAF in United States

Todd and Lisa Bolt of Dallas bought the 50,000th Nissan LEAF sold in the US Todd and Lisa Bolt of Dallas, Texas recently made the decision to purchase a Nissan LEAF electric car. The choice seemed simple enough—the executive pastor at the Gateway Church where they are both employed determined that the LEAF was the…

Kia Considers Niro EV to Reduce Overall Emissions

The Niro Hybrid could soon offer an all-electric powertrain Kia has been making an effort to go green recently, and it doesn’t look like that’s going to stop anytime soon. The South Korean carmaker recently revealed to United Kingdom-based Car Dealer magazine that it is considering introducing an all-electric version of the new Niro crossover,…

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2018 Nissan Leaf Heads To Production in Smyrna

This month, the all-new 2018 Nissan Leaf was unveiled to the world in an online presentation. The car received a much-needed update in design and driving range, along with a starting MSRP that is $690 below the current Nissan Leaf. While several models of the new car are making their way around the country to…

Mustang Mach-E Deliveries Start in 2021 in Europe

Mustang Mach-E deliveries in Europe kick off in 2021 Photo: Ford The first round of 2021 Mustang Mach-E SUVs is rolling out now to customers across the United States. European customers don’t have long to wait, either. Ford says initial Mustang Mach-E deliveries in Europe will begin in 2021. New from Ford: 2020 Ranger adds…

Meaning Behind the Cadillac Lyriq Name

Photo: Cadillac The combination of numbers and letters Cadillac has relied on to name recent models is disappearing soon. Instead, the automaker will focus on real monikers for its lineup of sophisticated vehicles. The Cadillac Lyriq EV represents two firsts for the automaker: The first vehicle to arrive using a name and the first crossover…

Ford Mustang Mach-E Passes Michigan State Police Evaluation

Ford Mustang Mach-E first EV to pass Michigan State Police evaluation Photo: Ford The Michigan State Police recently released the preliminary results of its annual vehicle tests. And, surprise surprise, Ford is on top again. But the most impressive news coming out of this year’s Michigan State Police vehicle evaluation may very well be the…

Chinese Automakers Consider Purchasing Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

FCA could find a potential buyer in China FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne has never been shy about pursuing possible mergers for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Unfortunately for him, both General Motors and Volkswagen showed little interest in acquiring the automaker. Somebody’s interested, however, as an unknown Chinese automaker recently made a silent offer to purchase FCA. While…

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The Chevy Volt may be gone from the automaker’s lineup, but it’s far from forgotten. According to the experts at Kelley Blue Book, the Volt is among the best plug-in hybrids on the used-car market. Here’s what puts it above the competition. Find a Vehicle that Fits Your Lifestyle and Budget: Check out the used…