Ford looks to recreate a little history with the Mustang Mach-E and Ocean to Ocean Reimagined Photo: Ford With its Ocean to Ocean Reimagined cross-country tour, Ford is putting the Mustang Mach-E to the test to show off its long-distance driving capabilities. Over the course of 50 days, a pair of Ford’s all-electric SUVs will…
As could be reasonably expected with the eventual launch of production for the all-new 2016 Chevrolet Volt, GM plans to axe production on the previous-generation Volt. With the new Volt expected to arrive by the fall, the end of the road for the 2015 Volt is very nigh. According to Edmunds, GM will suspend production…
Everyone who’s seen The Fast and the Furious remembers Brian O’Connor’s little green Eclipse that he drives in most of the movie. What was it about the Eclipse that made it the quintessential tuner car of the 90s? Find out about each its four generations below. First Generation First Generation Mitsubishi Eclipse Photo: Spanish Coches…
The Ford Research & Engineering Center in Dearborn, Michigan, is receiving a new 2,159-panel solar array. Capable of generating 1,127 megawatt hours of energy, the rooftop array is the latest development stemming from a partnership between Ford and DTE Energy. Ford’s Sustainable Path Ford: All-new F-150 adds mighty, efficient PowerBoost hybrid V6 Ford and DTE…
For some drivers, a posted speed limit is more of a suggestion than a hard and fast rule, and their disregard not only puts other drivers at risk; it’s also a reckless way to burn through gas and money. The study, “Fuel Consumption Sensitivity of Conventional and Hybrid Electric Light-Duty Gasoline Vehicles to Driving Style,” by…
Mitsubishi has made the Outlander PHEV V2H-ready New Year’s Day is right around the corner, so now is about the time for compiling the ol’ list of resolutions. Somewhere very close to the top of Mitsubishi’s list has to be an entry written in big, bold marker letters: launch the Outlander PHEV in America. Mitsubishi…
It’s time to cool down the hype train, here. In the past several days, we have seen headlines crying “Mazda rotary coming in 2019!” citing an article from Automotive News (link at the bottom, subscription required). More Mazda: Meet the Mazda flagship, the three-row CX-9 However, annoyingly, that is not exactly what’s going on. What…
Toyota Reveals FCV Exterior The long-awaited moment is finally here. After months of anticipation, Toyota has revealed the production Fuel Cell Vehicle’s (FCV) exterior for the first time, and given us an approximate price tag for when the vehicle goes on sale in the Japanese market before April of next year. The European and U.S….
Ford was America’s top automaker for hourly employment last year Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company busted out its American flag and waved it all over the place Friday, announcing that it topped the American auto industry for hourly employment in America once again. Ford says that it employs more than 57,000 UAW-represented employees in America…
Photo: Volvo As we finally get used to writing 2020 on our checks or homework, it’s worth looking back at some of the most impressive sales figures of the previous year and the last decade. Namely, the fact that Volvo managed to sell just shy of 46,000 plug-in EVs in 2019. Join the club: Check…
The future, at long last, seems increasingly likely to be an electric one for the automotive industry. Among those leading the charge is General Motors, whose new Chevrolet Bolt EV has been tapped to begin its nationwide rollout this month and has thus far been a hit in its limited release. This might lead one…
Volkwagen is working very hard to make the auto world and its customers excited for the future. First the automaker unveiled the BUDD-e concept at the International Consumer Electronics Show, and now the Tiguan GTE Concept is making its world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Keeping You Safe: Check out VW’s Safety…
Photo: Honda Honda has announced it is producing nearly 12,000 gallons of hand sanitizer through its Fuel Cell System Manufacturing partnership with General Motors. The two global automakers say they are making hand sanitizer as part of an “industry-wide effort to help alleviate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.” The sanitizer will be used at…
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Photo: Mitsubishi Motors On Monday, America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 was introduced in the Senate. The long-awaited bill proposes transportation projects’ spending, including a maximum of $1 billion in spending on clean transportation. Going Green: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is 2019 Green SUV of the Year What the bill entails America’s…
2018 Nissan Leaf Nissan is mixing it up at this year’s annual Japanese Classic Car Show (JCCS) by showcasing two new 2018 models—the second-generation Nissan Leaf and the Nissan 370Z Heritage Edition—alongside some more seasoned vehicles—a 50th anniversary celebrating 1972 Datsun 510, the race worthy competitor 1994 Nissan D21 Hardbody Bonneville, and the record-holding 1970…
Photo: Mazda The 2022 Mazda MX-30, the brand’s first-ever battery electric mass-market vehicle, is finally headed to America. After finding success in key international markets, the new model will land stateside later this year. Meet the MX-30’s Gas-Powered Sibling: Shop for the Mazda CX-30 A glimpse into Mazda’s electrified future Photo: Mazda According to an…
Ford Ion Park will be based out of Romulous, Michigan Photo: Ford Earlier this spring, Ford Motor Company announced a new global battery center that will help the automaker’s mission of scaling battery research, development, and production for EVs. We now know that Ford Ion Park will emanate from Romulus, Michigan, repurposing an existing property….
Fast Company names Ford Pro CEO Ted Cannis one of its Most Creative People Photo: Ford Ted Cannis, who was announced as the new CEO of Ford Pro back in June, was recently honored by Fast Company as one of its Most Creative People in Business 2021. Among the reasons for the honor, Cannis is…
Ford is just out here buying up anything and everything that’ll help it with its goal of becoming a world-renowned mobility company. The automaker this month confirmed its purchase of Spin, a San Francisco-based dockless electric scooter company that already has a fairly significant presence in the Bay City and beyond. Spin currently operates in…
Photo: notman05 After the Chevy Volt’s success lately (with winning Green Car of the Year and allowing a reviewer to stretch its electric range to twice the estimated limit), expectations for the upcoming reveal of the production model Chevy Bolt at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in January are very high. And it’s no surprise—Chevy…
Nissan vehicles are known for their exceptional drifting skills, and the Nissan GT-R even holds a world record for the world’s fastest drift. Japan’s powerful drift culture ensures that future Nissan performance vehicles will consider drifting performance in their engineering. That is true for the performance vehicles, but what about the everyday driving models? What…
Ford notes a decline in the popularity of manual transmissions in Europe Photo: Ford Though the all-new 2021 Ford Bronco is now one of the few vehicles on the road with a standard seven-speed stick shift, the popularity of the stick shift is on the decline in America as automatics are increasingly the norm. The…
The Next-Gen of Lancers is on the horizon If you want something done, you have to do it yourself. That might have to be Mitsubishi’s motto if they can’t find a partner to help produce the next wave of Mitsubishi Lancers. According to a report from Ward’s Auto, Mitsubishi is initiating in-house production of the…
2017 HYUNDAI IONIQ HYBRID AT 2017 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW While most automakers will be showing off their wild new concept models at the North American International Auto Show this week in Detroit, Hyundai and Genesis are avoiding the stage this time; neither are scrambling for the limelight. Having already showed off its wealth…
The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox will have a starting MSRP of less than $30,000 in Canada Photo: © General Motors The month of January has been a busy one for Chevrolet. Besides bringing its full model lineup to the Detroit Auto Show—including a life-sized LEGO Batmobile—the American automaker also showcased its 2018 Chevrolet Equinox at the…
Usually, the articles we write about car innovations are for drivers. This new piece of tech, though, is purely for backseat passengers. At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Audi unveiled a new virtual reality experience to make dull car rides much more exciting. Are You Ready? Make sure you’re prepared to drive in snow…
With recent laws and regulations up in the air, many consumers are trying to reduce their carbon footprint. To help you out, we’ve put together a few simple tips to push you closer to that goal when you’re behind the wheel. Tires 101: Maintenance and More Avoid traffic Yes, this one is easier said than…
Photo: Volkswagen For the first time ever, TIME has revealed a list of what it has deemed to be the 100 Most Influential Companies in the world. The inaugural TIME100 list included the likes of the NBA, actress Reese Witherspoon, the Roblox online gaming platform, and K-pop entertainment group HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment, of…
2021 Audi A7 Plug-In Hybrid Photo: Audi While the Audi A7 has been in production since 2010, it wasn’t until the 2021 model year that this attractive luxury sedan became available as a plug-in hybrid. Not long after its debut, the A7 was awarded a Top Safety Pick+ designation. Now the PHEV is being recognized…
The Lincoln Aviator scored a record sales start in Canada in Q1 2021 Photo: Lincoln Lincoln Motor Company of Canada sold 1,428 vehicles in Q1 2021, up 1.1 percent from its sales start to 2020. The company’s SUV lineup led Lincoln of Canada to a first-quarter uptick despite the fact that fewer than 20 sedans…
The head-up display in the GMC Sierra Denali Photo: General Motors Envisics is a startup that’s working on re-creating head-up display and adding augmented reality to the system. GM Ventures and other companies have invested a total of $50 million in the startup so far and plan to implement the new display in upcoming vehicles….
Potential electric-vehicle buyers in the Pacific Northwest might soon have more initiative to purchase an EV. Besides the federal income tax credit worth up to $7,500 for certain EV models, vehicle owners in Oregon can apply for a state rebate worth up to $2,500. Those in Washington are waiting to see whether or not the…
Rapid Red has proven a popular color choice for the Mustang Mach-E Photo: Ford Motor Company Reservations for the 2021 Mustang Mach-E are well underway, and Ford is taking a look at some of the early trends it’s noticed among folks who have slapped down $500 for the new electric SUV. “Since revealing the Mustang…
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV interior Photo: Mitsubishi Motors If you want to feel in control behind the wheel, it’s worth pairing your engine with a manual transmission and shifting gears yourself. Unfortunately, if you’re a fan of the stick shift, you’re going to have a more difficult time finding your next car since fewer new…
Toyota and Suzuki have announced the two companies agreed to a capital alliance focusing on autonomous driving technology. Toyota will purchase a 4.94 percent stake in Suzuki for roughly $908 million at current exchange rates, while Suzuki will spend $455 million to acquire a much smaller, 0.2 percent share of Toyota. The firms had said…
Electriphi will help Ford Pro customers improve fleet charging and uptime Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company has acquired Electriphi as part of the development of its Ford Pro commercial business. The California-based company will be integrated into Ford Pro to provide customers with EV fleet and charging management software for businesses. Ford’s Hard-Working Trucks: All-new…
Ford has announced that The Sierra Club will be joining the Drive Green for Life program, which it founded with SunPower in an effort to further incentivize drivers to make the switch to an all-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle. Drive Green For Life launched in 2011 and is currently available to homeowners in all 50…
Distract yourself from the pandemic with one of these car-themed audiobooks Need some fresh titles to add to your audiobook list? Whether you’re craving a virtual road trip or simply want to learn more about auto maintenance, here are some car-themed audiobooks you can purchase via Amazon. Quarantine Makeover: Refresh your car with these nifty…
The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse Sport Edition Photo: Chevrolet According to recently released data from the United States Environmental Protection Agency, cars are heavier and more powerful today than they’ve been in the last 45 years. Because of this, the average new car has the best power-to-weight ratio ever. Selecting the Right Car for Your Needs:…
Nissan partners with Delta to bring EV home charging to Nissan LEAF owners in Thailand Photo: Nissan By partnering together, Nissan and the global power supply provider Delta Electronics PCL are providing a convenient and much-needed amenity to drivers in Thailand eager to command or who are already behind the wheel of a Nissan LEAF…
Ford, DTE building a massive solar array atop the former’s Research & Engineering Center parking garage Photo: Ford The Ford Research & Engineering Center in Dearborn, Michigan, is receiving a new 2,159-panel solar array. Capable of generating 1,127 megawatt hours of energy, the rooftop array is the latest development stemming from a partnership between Ford…
Coming to the U.S. by the end of the year, the 2019 Nexo fuel cell SUV is Hyundai’s latest addition to its cutting-edge lineup of alternatively powered vehicles. It’s also a major improvement on Hyundai’s previous fuel cell vehicle, the Tucson FCEV. Here’s a closer look at some of the Nexo’s key features. Range and…
Chrysler Group today reported that the fuel savings and emissions due to its TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmissions have been astounding. Over their lifetimes, the transmissions, which power more than one million vehicles on the road, are projected to save drivers a collective $2.5 billion at the pump and will have prevented more than 700 million…
According to a recent press release by Mitsubishi, the brand will be bringing a compact SUV concept car to the Geneva Motor Show in March. From the pictures, it looks a hell of a lot like the XR-PHEV concept that they already revealed. Take a look for yourself. It also sounds like the XR-PHEV, as…
The all-new Voltec EREV Propulsion System for the 2016 Volt ©GM How long has the Chevrolet Volt been on the market? The first Volts appeared for the 2011 model year at the end of 2010, making the first Volts sold around six years old, now. So, as the Volts gradually get older and older, we…
Photo: Nissan Nissan and the Turo peer-to-peer car-sharing service are teaming up to bring benefits to new Nissan LEAF drivers. This nationwide promotion offers a $350 Turo credit when you lease or purchase a new LEAF. The Benefits of Buying a Nissan: Learn about these Nissan rewards The benefits of Turo Turo gives you access…
Welp, it’s time to get back out my floppy striped cap, vest with two dozen shiny brass buttons, pocket watch, and waxed handlebar mustache, because Mazda has officially fired up the Hype Train. Specifically, Mazda released a 16-second video that has tantalizing implications for the auto shows next month. More Mazda: Which Mazda crossover would…
Ford will build its new 2.5-liter Duratec in Valencia starting next year Photo: Ford Ford has announced that it will invest an additional 5.2 million euros ($6.3 million) in its Valencia operations to support its shift to electrified vehicles. Following an initial investment of 24 million euros ($29 million), the investment supports increased battery pack…
A Dendo Drive House diagram Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show, Mitsubishi showcased its Dendo Drive House technology. So, how does the system actually work? The following is a brief breakdown of the Mitsubishi Dendo Drive House System. At the core of the Dendo Drive House concept is the ability…
The Soul EV could see a big upgrade in electric range next year Kia doesn’t want you to feel like you have to give up funky style if you want to go green. That’s why it’s possibly making some big improvements to its electric Soul model that is sure to turn heads—and keep you as…
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