Yes, Ford has a robot butt it calls Robutt. Why wouldn’t they? Photo: Ford Ford took every precaution to ensure that its all-electric Mustang Mach-E, the first-ever Car and Driver EV of the Year, would surpass expectations. And that, as it turns out, includes calling upon one of its greatest weapons: Robutt. Keep It Cool:…
The automation of labor is a can of worms that must one day be opened; whether it leads to embracing the necessity of a universal wage and accepting the end of work or working to delay the inevitable in order to prolong traditional human working standards, the march of technology demands the conversation happen widely…
Though the 2017 Chevrolet Spark might be tiny, it is definitely fierce. This subcompact car is one of the smallest in the market—but don’t let its size fool you. Not only is the Spark considered the most affordable vehicle in Chevy’s lineup, but it will also save you money at the gas pump thanks to…
The 2019 Chevrolet Volt Several changes are in store for the Chevrolet Volt in 2019. Most significantly, the plug-in hybrid Volt will gain a new 7.2-kilowatt charging system that can cut charging time in half. When using Level 2 charging facilities, the 2019 Volt, which has an all-electric range of 53 miles, will be able…
The Cadillac Lyriq EV is expected to launch in 2021 Photo: Cadillac Despite delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Cadillac’s first all-electric model is still on schedule for a 2021 debut. However, the initial introduction of the Lyriq EV could take place in China, with a North American launch coming in 2022. Meet the Cadillac…
Ever wonder what the meaning behind your favorite automotive company’s logo is? Let’s uncover the hidden symbolism behind 20 of the most prominent car badges. Are you ready to have your mind blown? Fun Facts & Hidden Meanings Behind Popular Car Logos Acura The Acura luxury brand takes its logo design from the shape from…
When it comes to vehicle color, Audi has a unique and fun way of standing out from the crowd. For several years now, the automaker has offered a staggering amount of customizable color options via the Audi Exclusive program. Customers can choose to color their new ride in a wide variety of different, unique ways….
All hail the Car and Driver 2021 EV of the Year: the Mustang Mach-E Photo: Ford Ford ain’t a stranger to firsts, and its all-new Mustang Mach-E has bagged yet another for the Blue Oval. The experts at Car and Driver named the Mustang Mach-E its choice for 2021 EV of the Year, making it…
Chip Ganassi Racing’s electric SUV Photo: General Motors GMC and Chip Ganassi Racing are teaming up for the very first Extreme E season in 2021. For this electric racing venture, Chip Ganassi Racing will compete in an electric SUV inspired by the new GMC Hummer EV. More GMC Trucks To Check Out: The 2020 lineup…
There’s no other vehicle on the road today that’s quite like the Jeep Wrangler. Blessed with top-notch off-road-capabilities and one-of-a-kind looks, the Wrangler is the go-to vehicle for people who don’t mind traveling off the beaten path in search of a new adventure. The Jeep Wrangler has also earned numerous industry accolades, including a KBB.com…
Ford CEO Mark Fields announced on Tuesday that the automaker will have moved all small-car manufacturing to Mexico within “the next two to three years,” which created enough of a stir in the atmosphere that it roused a hideous orange beast from its ancient slumber. Republican presidential nominee and somewhat-flesh-colored garbage bag filled with fresh…
The Ford Mustang Mach-E is now a Guinness World Record-holder Photo: Ford The all-new Ford Mustang Mach-E has won oodles (yes, oodles) of awards in its young life, including 2021 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year and first-ever Car and Driver EV of the Year. It now has a new title: Guinness World Record…
Meet Mary Barra: GM CEO and Motor Trend’s 2018 Person of the Year Each year, Motor Trend publishes a list of its top vehicles in each automotive segment. What many people don’t know is that Motor Trend also publishes a list of the top 50 individuals in the automotive industry, including everyone from designers to executives….
First, if you would indulge me, some mood music. In the world of plug-in vehicles, the Cadillac ELR cuts a sad and tragic figure. Introduced back in the 2014 model year, the ELR came as the luxury upgrade from the Chevrolet Volt, the carefully-prepared sushi to Chevrolet’s meat and potatoes. Careful Attention: Following these tips…
Americans have higher expectations for EVs than they did pre-pandemic Photo: GM The pandemic has definitely triggered some interesting trends in vehicle usage here in America. More people are working from home than before COVID-19, which is reducing the number of miles people drive for commutes. For those who do go to work, many of…
Toyota has released a statement clarifying why it is supporting the Trump administration’s efforts to revoke California’s authority to set its own fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions standards independent from the federal government. The automaker says it “entered into this legal action not as a plaintiff or a defendant, and not to favor any…
Photo: Mazda With its unique styling and electrified powertrain, the MX-30 sets itself apart from the rest of the Mazda lineup. But when the model was first announced, no one predicted that it would offer three different powertrain choices. Here’s a look at what each one brings to the table. Know Your Options: Tips for…
Every 2021 Mustang Mach-E includes 250 kWh of complimentary fast-charging from Electrify America Photo: Ford Need some more incentive to plunk down a $500 (refundable) deposit on a 2021 Mustang Mach-E? (Apart from the super-rad new Cyber Orange color, that is?) How do 250 kilowatt-hours of free charging sound? Ford announced that customers who purchase…
Photo: Honda Unfortunately for Red Bull Racing’s title challenge, Honda has confirmed that Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez’s engines are irreparable after the damage they sustained at the British and Hungarian Grands Prix, respectively. Championship rival Lewis Hamilton had crashed into Verstappen at the British Grand Prix in Silverstone, which led to a lot of…
From Lincoln to Ford, the United States automotive industry has been greatly affected by the Presidents of the United States. Pardon the pun. However, cars have also had a profound impact on the presidents themselves. As the most powerful person in the country, the President of the United States needs a powerful set of wheels…
Welcome to In the Rearview, where I bring you the week’s car news again, but with my own delightful and lighthearted spin. This week, we start our merry way down lighthearted lane by considering that since in the Cars movies there are WWII veterans, that means that there was a Cars Hitler. And then even…
Mazda has achieved a particularly and increasingly impressive title in the past four years, as in each yearly Light Duty Fuel Economy Trends Report that the US Environmental Protection Agency releases, it has named the Zoom Zoom brand as the most fuel-efficient automaker in the United States. Well, it seems that Mazda thinks four is…
Pre-orders for the all-new Ford Mustang Mach-E are now open in China Photo: Ford The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E has already proven a hot commodity in the United States with booming sales. Ford Motor Company looks to replicate that success in China, where pre-orders are officially open for the locally built Mustang Mach-E. Just the…
A profitable EV might be just around the corner for GM Photo: Chevrolet General Motors has repeatedly stated that EVs will make up a large portion of its vehicle offerings moving forward. Many automakers and analysts might consider this move a risk, as EVs currently struggle to be profitable. Yet, GM’s CEO Mary Barra believes…
Battery validation engineer Mary Fedrick uses an Oscilloscope to test a battery at a new facility in Allen Park Photo: Ford With Ford ramping up toward a fully electric lineup, battery production takes on a new level of priority. The automaker is meeting those needs with the newly announced Ford Ion Park, a global battery…
2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV exterior Photo: GMC The future is electric, and several models from GMC will be introducing eco-friendly powertrains in the next few years. The GMC Hummer EV pickup is slated for 2022 with the GMC Sierra EV following in 2023, and the Hummer EV SUV will hit the market in 2024….
The Chevrolet Bolt won a highly coveted spot in Consumer Reports’ Top 10 Picks of 2018 this week. As part of the list, the Bolt was named Top Compact Green Car. The Bolt is helping to push GM into the electric car segment, earning impressive sales numbers last year. Acknowledging the Bolt’s unique presence in…
Photo: Nissan Nissan continues its dedication to changing the way people think about driving, how driving is powered, and how it affects the world with the release of Nissan Energy Solar to customers in the United Kingdom. Learn More: Nissan Earns 2018 Energy Star® Partner of the Year “Nissan Energy Solar is a complete system…
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…
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