Carbon fiber is prevalent in a ton of products, and according to Nexus Media Writer Jeremy Deaton, “Carbon fiber is the Superman of materials.” But even Superman has his Kryptonite. Although carbon fiber is vital to so many items including wind turbine blades, bicycles, tennis rackets, and Formula One race cars, it’s expensive, from its…
The Cadillac lineup is about to experience some major changes. Over the next few years, the luxury brand is looking to double its profits and turn around years of declining sales. Part of that plan involves introducing a new model every six months or so. Here’s a look at some of the new vehicles Cadillac has…
Toyota has released EPA estimates for the 2016 Mirai fuel cell vehicle With its October release date coming ever closer, Toyota is finally releasing fuel economy numbers for the 2016 Mirai fuel cell vehicle. Are you sitting down? I hope so. Because the 2016 Mirai will get an EPA-estimated 67 MPGe city/highway/combined, and will be…
Photo: Hyundai Do you hear that screaming in the distance? Chances are, it’s the BTS Army and they’re REALLY EXCITED about something Jungkook and RM have done. Or perhaps it’s the K-pop group’s new collaboration with Hyundai and all of the super kawaii videos and images that have been released as a result. (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ Need…
2019 Cadillac CT6-V Photo: Cadillac At the 2019 Miami International Auto Show, Cadillac displayed the new 2020 CT6 Platinum. The model had a brand new ‘800T’ badge, which is a result of a torque-based naming scheme. New Features Added: 2020 Cadillac XT5 The reasoning behind the badge Cadillac is planning on using the torque-based naming…
Could the 2021 ID.4 become the next World Car of the Year? Photo: Volkswagen Every year, the WCOTY — or World Car of the Year award — seeks to honor the finest vehicles that money can buy. In order to qualify, a vehicle must truly represent the best of the best in all categories. Recently,…
A solar array at GM’s assembly plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky General Motors has once again been ranked on two Dow Jones sustainability indices — one for North America and one for the world. These highly influential indices track thousands of companies around the world and rank them based on their financial stability, environmentally friendly…
Photo: ©Toyota Toyota is back at it again with yet another electrified vehicle you wouldn’t commonly associate with the brand. After recently unveiling its hydrogen-powered fuel cell buses, and then a hybrid boat, the latest project Toyota has been working on is none other than a hydrogen-powered fuel cell semi-truck. Based on what the automaker…
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Photo: Mitsubishi Motors The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has earned the very first 2020 Family Green Car of the Year award. Green Car Journal gave the SUV this award for having family-friendly features and green components. A Quick Overview: Eco-friendly technology in the Outlander PHEV Why the Outlander PHEV is being recognized…
Photo: Ford Motor Company Mere days after the United States formally withdrew from the Paris Climate Accord at the behest of a sentient diaper, American automaker Ford stepped up its efforts to fight for a better future for generations to come. Ford Motor Company joins the New Deal for Europe, bringing it together with several…
Lincoln President Joy Falotico Photo: Ford/Perry Photo LTD Lincoln Motor Company President and Ford Motor Company Chief Marketing Officer Joy Falotico earned the title of 2019 Automotive Marketer of the Year. Announced earlier this year by MediaPost, the award acknowledges Falotico’s role in helping continue the elevation of the Lincoln brand with engaging campaigns centered…
Photo: Toyota Toyota showed off the first-ever RAV4 Prime and the all-new, second-generation 2021 Toyota Mirai at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show, alongside its highly-anticipated Camry AWD model. All three of these cars represent a significant evolution forward for the Japanese automaker, which is delving deeper into electrification while offering more performance options than…
StoreDot EV battery pack Photo: StoreDot When you talk and write a lot about electric cars (and I do), the same topics crop up over and over again like cat hair on your black blazer, even though you just lint-rolled it. One of the most pervasive always comes from people who are generally for electric…
Cadillac went all out to make its 2021 Escalade just all sorts of ridiculous when it comes to luxury, tech, and all the bona fides. But even with so much going on, the new Cadillac Escalade still struggles to keep up with the latest version of the Lincoln Navigator. At least that’s what the experts…
This carbon fiber material could be replaced by something far stronger and lighter: graphene Imagine a material 100 times stronger than steel. It can conduct electricity better than anything in use today, is an excellent thermal conductor too, and has a multitude of uses: solar panels, biotechnology, batteries that charge in seconds, touchscreens, water filtration, tissue regeneration,…
This is it—the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is officially done. The very last Lancer Evo Final Edition produced for North American markets (serial US1600) has been sold at auction, marking the end of the famed sports car. It fetched $76,400, a very fair price. To put that into perspective, the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution had a…
When you’re searching for a new vehicle, especially if efficiency is important to you, you will probably come across two different measurements for fuel economy: MPG and MPGe. MPG stands for miles per gallon. This is pretty straightforward; a vehicle’s MPG indicates how many miles you can drive using one gallon of gasoline. These numbers are…
People were really digging the all-new Seltos in March Photo: Kia It seems that Kia is on a roll lately. After debuting the all-new Carnival multi-purpose vehicle, Kia saw its best monthly sales ever in the U.S. in March. Not only that, but it also reported an all-time high for first quarter sales. It should…
Photo: Volvo Swedish automaker Volvo Cars will increase paid parental leave for salaried and hourly employees around the world as part of a new “Family Bond” program. Volvo says the program is due to take effect on Thursday. You might note this as April Fools’ Day, but fortunately for Volvo employees, Family Bond is certainly…
It’s common for drivers to have a love/hate relationship with brakes. Brakes are a vital safety component that enables us to stop our vehicles at the necessary stop lights and to avoid colliding with pedestrians, other autos, and animals. Though, it can be frustrating how expensive brake system repairs can be, we couldn’t enjoy the…
Though Chevrolet has built a reputation for easy-to-use infotainment systems, modern cabin tech, and diverse powertrains, it also offers a handful of fuel-conserving models for the environmentally-conscious. Here are the top five 2019 Chevy models that get the best EPA-estimated mileage (or gas mileage equivalent). Tire TLC: Signs that it’s time to replace your tires…
While women account for half of all cars sold or leased, they are only adopting EVs like the Nissan LEAF at a 30 percent-or-less clip According to a report compiled by the UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies based open studies of early adopters of vehicles like the Nissan LEAF, women and men are different…
Charging the Volt Last week, General Motors’ own blog, Fast Lane, put out a list of ten workplace charging etiquette tips, now that the technology is catching on. In fact, according to GM’s own EV infrastructure expert, Britta Gross, EVs begin to sell much faster once others become aware of how easy it is to…
Spring cleaning season is upon us — but it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the tasks at hand. Whether you decide to tackle that garage-cleaning project now or later, here are a few tips to help you manage your clutter. Put Something Gorgeous in Your Garage: The New Infiniti QX55 Keep, toss, sell, or donate…
Author and adventurer Travis Rabenberg, the host of a Twitch TV channel dubbed “Travis Travels,” has unveiled his latest brainchild: the Tesla Roamer motorhome, a Tesla Model S that has been modified as an RV camper. Set to launch at the Michigan Energy Office’s EV Ride & Drive event on April 17, the Roamer will…
Last month, Nissan sold the 50,000th LEAF in the United States, reaffirming its place at the top of all things EV. It was announced last week that Nissan’s friendly little electric will break new ground in a new market at the end of the month when the automaker officially releases the LEAF in Mexico and…
Nissan and City Football Group have signed a five-year agreement that will make Nissan the Official Automotive Partner of City Football Group. For those not in the know, CFG is comprised of Premier League Champions Manchester City FC, Manchester City Women’s FC, New York City FC, Melbourne City FC, and Yokohama F・Marinos, of which Nissan…
The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV is entering production in October It’s hard to believe that the Chevrolet Bolt only just debuted at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. And that it was just this past January that we got our first look at the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV in its first commercial. Since January, this electric…
150 new hires will help bring ID.4 production to the U.S. Photo: Volkswagen Volkswagen is currently preparing for massive changes and exciting updates. As 2020 heads into its final stretch, the automaker is getting ready to unleash new vehicles for 2001. Among these is the highly anticipated ID.4 electric SUV, which will begin production on…
Racing may no longer be just for the fast and the furious, but for the environmentally efficient as well. Nissan took advantage of the relatively new ECOseries races to test an experimental Nissan LEAF with a double-sized battery pack. The ECOseries, which began in 2010, was held at the Barcelona Technical Centre. As the newest…
Won Kyu Kang previously worked for BMW before Kia Photo: Kia Around this time last year, Kia named Karim Habib the Senior Vice President and Head of Kia’s Design Center. Since then, the Korean automaker has released a handful of stylish vehicles that have strayed from some of Kia’s standard designs, including the all-new Seltos…
In the past decade, the automotive industry has made huge leaps forward in technology and design. Now that you’re driving in the 21st century, it’s time to update your understanding of cars to this century, too, and dispel some old myths that have persisted for far too long. Deal or Deal-Breaker: Is it a wise…
Earlier, we mused that Nissan might want to consider bringing the electric version of the Taxi of Tomorrow to New York within the next five years to satiate the needs of disgruntled cabbies. It seems like the automaker is already a step or two ahead, as they have announced that they have begun testing the…
A YouTuber fed up with seeing the Hellcat fail because of the driver created a video to teach people to race a Hellcat correctly: 7 Commandments for Dodge SRT Hellcat Owners Pictured: Two 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcats Both the Dodge Challenger and Charger SRT Hellcats lay down 707 horsepower. They should be dominating the…
The Toyota i-ROAD has come to the Golden State Toyota is famous Stateside for its ultra-safe and reliable cars, trucks, and crossovers. But over in Japan, Toyota has been creating some different types of vehicles to determine whether or not there is a market for such contraptions. After successful testing in Japan and Grenoble, France,…
Future VW EVs will be faster, have greater range, and more battery power Photo: Volkswagen Volkswagen recently launched the highly anticipated ID.4, but this was only the beginning of the automaker’s journey in EV land. VW is looking to adopt new technologies that will make the next generation of EVs even more powerful. The automaker…
Sergio Marchionne says he is “impressed” with what Elon Musk has done Over the weekend, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) CEO Sergio Marchionne, who is not so subtly trying to attract a buyer for his already supersized auto giant, visited Silicon Valley to meet with tech experts (or techsperts, as the young’uns are calling ‘em) from…
2016 Chevrolet Volt Photo: © General Motors Following an announcement from Shanghai GM earlier this month wherein the automaker said that it will commit a significant portion of $4.3 billion USD to building 10 “new-energy models” for the Chinese market, policy documents posted to the Chinese finance ministry’s website on Wednesday revealed the country’s plans…
Chevy crossovers ans SUVs reigned supreme in 2018 Near the end of 2018, Chevrolet announced the cancellation of several of its passenger cars. Sales during the fourth quarter show precisely why Chevy is shifting away from sedans and toward SUVs and crossovers. Despite slowing sedan sales, Chevy suffered only a slight 1.4 percent sales decline…
The Toyota Mirai will be released in Norway and Sweden this summer The Toyota Mirai is a remarkable vehicle. Fueled by hydrogen, the Mirai (whose name means “Future” in Japanese) emits nothing but water from its tailpipes, making it the next big thing in the green car industry. However, Toyota has not been able to…
Photo: Toyota Earlier this month, before society ground to a halt, the next-gen Toyota Mirai made its Canadian debut at the Québec City International Auto Show. With people urged to stay home not long afterward, it’s possible the Mirai may be the last new car some people have seen since — and, well, we can…
Portland resident Rishabh Mehandru and his historic LEAF This week Nissan delivered the 75,000th LEAF to Rishabh Mehandru of Portland, Oregon. Well, it’s his second, because he loved his first one so much that he had to buy one when the lease was up. Mehandru is a senior engineer at Intel and commutes 30 miles…
Mitsubishi has seen consistent growth over the last year, with 2017 bringing in more than 100,000 vehicle sales for the first time in a decade. 2017 also marks the fifth consecutive year of growth for Mitsubishi, but it goes even further: sales numbers for the year show that Mitsubishi Motors is the fastest-growing non-luxury brand in the…
The 2016 New York International Auto Show begins next week, and carmakers from around the globe are looking to debut some pretty spiffy vehicles. Even Mitsubishi is joining in on the fun and has announced its press conference time—and a pretty good look at the vehicle it’s going to be focusing on. Want a New…
You know what they say about too much of a good thing Earlier this summer, General Motors announced that it would be increasing Chevrolet Bolt production by 20 percent during the fourth quarter of 2018. This production increase is being initiated to keep up with a rising consumer demand for the EV. Still, the recent…
The Bolt EV has received numerous industry awards since being released in 2016 Photo: © General Motors In the few short months since it’s been released, the 2017 Chevy Bolt has already been named the Detroit Free Press Car of the Year and Motor Tend Car of the Year, but now it can also say…
The Buick Velite 6 PHEV Photo: Buick With the arrival of the Velite 6 PHEV, the Buick lineup of green models for the Chinese market is growing once again. Buick’s Newest U.S. Model: Check out the 2020 Encore GX crossover In China, EVs and hybrids are frequently referred to as “new energy vehicles.” Buick’s newest…
Everybody knows a new LEAF is on the way, but Nissan has done a great job of keeping the project under wraps. That gives us the privilege of relentlessly speculating until we get some real information. The latest rendition of this speculation considers the possibility that the 2017 Nissan LEAF could take some design cues…
General Motors Canada sold 23,612 vehicles in November, down 17.2% year-over-year. Retail sales totaled 17,664 vehicles, down 21.9% year-over-year, and fleet sales totaled 5,948 vehicles and increased 0.5% year-over-year. All four of GM’s brands saw year-over-year volume decreases both in terms of retail and total sales, but the automaker anticipates a surge in sales—particularly for…
Dr. Tobias Sünner Photo: © General Motors GM has announced that it has appointed Dr. Tobias Sünner as the president of its Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), effective June 1st, 2015. Sünner will operate out of the headquarters of GM’s Shanghai-based automotive engineering and design joint venture with SAIC. “Tobias brings to PATAC a…
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