It’s a major commitment that you’ve always been too young to make. You’ve seen a lot of your friends tie the knot, but you thought you’d always be on your own. Your day has come, and you’re ready to start a relationship. Being that it’s your first time, you could use some advice from an…
The Outlander PHEV has been an enormous sales success for Mitsubishi, so much so it accounts for 50 percent of sales in the U.K. PHEV sector — quite the accomplishment when you remember it isn’t a cheap car. Even more notable is the fact Brits love the Outlander PHEV so much they’re buying them faster…
Raising our voices in song is an uplifting experience and rocking out in the privacy of one’s car is often the best anecdote to a rough day. And, although it might be slightly embarrassing to get caught mid-lyric by a passing motorist, it’s worth it. Because singing—even off-pitch in your car—has serious benefits to your…
2020 Kia Stinger Photo: Kia As a carryover from the previous model year, the 2020 Kia Stinger doesn’t feature any major visual changes. However, Kia removed the Premium and GTS trims and replaced the 2.0L trim with the GT-Line to help streamline the buying process. The 2020 Kia Stinger is available at four trim levels:…
The 2015 Woodward Dream Cruise is taking place this Saturday in Metro Detroit The recently-debuted 2016 Chevy Camaro is continuing its tour of America and–for the next leg of its journey–will be heading back home to Detroit. After showing its redesigned face at the All-Star Game in Cincinnati and the Brickyard 400 in Indy, the all-new…
The Mitsubishi i SE got the best overall Fuel economy of any hatchback with 116 MPGe Highway. Consumer Reports has unveiled its list of the 2014 models with best and worst fuel economy, ranking vehicles by segment. Rather than simply create a list that accounts for every vehicle available on the road, Consumer Reports bears…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made Tesla patents open source material. Earlier this week, Musk hinted that he might be opening up all Tesla patents to the public. Just a few days later, Mr. Musk has delivered on his promise. In his own press release (okay, okay, yes, it was probably ghost written, but it…
Elio production to start this fall Photo: Elio Motors Back in May, I reported on a tiny, three-wheeled car that could very well become the future of city driving. The Elio is the same length as the Honda Fit, but at less than half the price and half the weight, the Elio is a much…
Couric and Gumbel exchange witty banter marveling at the electric i3 Photo: BMW USA At a time when many automakers are sitting out this round of highly-anticipated Super Bowl commercials, BMW has already shown confidence in this year’s ad by debuting it a week early. Those looking forward to seeing what the brand has in store…
Chevrolet K5 Blazer-E Photo: Chevrolet A 1977 K5 Blazer has a new electrified life thanks to the Electric Connect and Cruise package from Chevrolet. The revamped energy-efficient model, which illustrates the automaker’s innovation to be sold in the second half of 2021, will be showcased during virtual SEMA360, set for Nov. 2-6. Available Now: 2021…
The 2014 Kia Optima The results are in, and Kia’s February sales numbers are looking pretty good despite the majority of the automotive industry enduring a slump. Kia reports a total of 41,218 vehicles sold during February, led by the Optima midsize sedan with total sales of 11,226, and the completely redesigned Kia Soul, selling…
Drivers with disabilities can hit the road with a new set of electric wheels: The Solo. Photo: Chairiot Mobility Inc The car industry has never really offered help to those in wheelchairs when providing mobility options. Sure, you can take out the driver’s seat in a large van and get a motorized platform to hoist you…
The “Imagine by Kia” concept was unveiled in Geneva Photo: Kia Motors The 2019 New York Auto Show is just nine days away, with the press getting a first glimpse at the concepts and new vehicles to be unveiled. Having been incredibly active at this season’s auto shows and already debuting multiple concept vehicles, all…
If you’re a fan of heavy metal, then you probably best know Kirk Hammett as the blisteringly fast guitarist for Metallica, arguably one of the biggest bands in the world. If you’re a fan of hilariously awkward moments in documentaries about rich musicians allowing their otherworldly egos to tear apart at the seams their decades-long…
Last week, researchers at the Public Interest Research Group published a report entitled “Millennials in Motion,” which found that young Americans are increasingly driving less and walking, biking, and taking transit more. There were several reasons suggested for the decline, including Millennials’ preference for urban settings where having a vehicle is optional; continued socioeconomic impacts…
2019 Nissan Note Photo: Nissan The Nissan Note closed out 2018 with a best-selling record for car sales in Japan. With its advanced, eco-friendly, and fuel-efficient e-POWER electrified powertrain, the Nissan Note is adding up to be a favorite among drivers. Learn More: Vmotion 2.0 and Xmotion Concepts show Nissan’s vision of the future In…
GM’s EV charge stations surpass 400. Despite a large number of EV naysayers throughout the country, the alternative form of transportation is really taking off—and becoming a much more viable way of getting around. In fact, General Motors announced yesterday that GM’s EV charge stations at various U.S. production and business facilities have surpassed 400;…
It’s part of the natural ebb and flow of gas prices. As the weather warms up, more people hit the road and spike the demand for gas, therefore spiking the prices. But this year, AAA predicts a more significant strain on our wallets than usual. Don’t worry, we aren’t about to see gas spike above…
Remember how people were deathly concerned about the epidemic of fires breaking out in Tesla vehicles (read: two instances that resulted in no injuries) and swallowing them whole in an angry conflagration? Funny to think how several months later, the two Tesla fires pale in comparison to the seemingly endless parade of ridiculous things that…
Electric-vehicle advocates and hopefuls have long foretold a time when EVs will no longer be simply a niche option, but an option that will rival the convenience and proliferation of the internal-combustion engine. For the most part, though, oil producers scoff at these prophecies—OPEC in particular countered predictions of oil industry falls with its own…
2017 Ford Fusion Energi Ford is investing a lot of money in the further development of electrified vehicle technology, so it understands that one of its primary goals moving forward with its hybrids and EVs is to alleviate the concerns of drivers who may not think that EVs are capable of holding up over long road…
You might think what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but sometimes, that’s just not true. Earlier this week, Fiat Chrysler dealers from across the country gathered at a meeting in Las Vegas to catch a glimpse of FCA US’s newest products and now, we know just what to expect from Dodge in the future….
One section of the BMW NAIAS display The BMW display was the first place that Marci and I spotted one of the “car janitors.” These people were dedicated to keeping the cars clean and shiny all day. There were honestly so many of them that for a while it seemed like they outnumbered all the…
When you think of Toyota, chances are you think of safe, reliable, if slightly boring cars that are affordable and come in varying shades of beige. But, if Toyota 86 lead engineer Tetsuya Tada gets his way, Toyota will become as known for its performance division as BMW is for its M sports cars or…
Toyota has deepened its relationship with Panasonic to develop battery technology for electric cars, signaling the automaker’s continued commitment to a clean future of mobility. Toyota’s goal is for green cars to comprise half of its global sales by 2030. The announcement builds upon an existing agreement with Panasonic, the global market leader in automotive…
2/27 Update: Ford has issued the following report to the Wall Street Journal story that puts Volkswagen’s investment in Argo AI at $1.7 billion: “Our talks with Volkswagen continue. Discussions have been productive across a number of areas. We’ll share updates as details become more firm.” Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen AG announced plans for a strategic…
Learning how to drive can be a challenge, especially with so many modern distractions. If you’re the parent of a young driver, it’s normal to worry that your teen might be stare at their smartphone instead of focusing on the road. Here are four quality apps to help increase your child’s safety behind the wheel…
Some rideshare platforms have paused its shared carpool feature to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Lyft and Uber are to of the primary companies that recently announced a temporary suspension of services for both the U.S. and Canada. Amazon Key In-Car Delivery: Get your deliveries during social distancing with this helpful service A step…
Chevrolet Spark History The Chevrolet Spark was introduced in the United States in 2012 when it arrived for production as a 2013 model. The boldly-styled Spark was challenged with the task of attracting young car-buyers to the Chevy nameplate, and it has been immensely successful in doing so. A surprising supply of interior technology and…
Select customers in Toronto and Quebec were among the first Canadians to receive the new Bolt EV While the build up for the new Chevrolet Bolt EV has been extraordinary, the slow release of the vehicle has customers asking when the Bolt will finally become available in their state or province. Well, that time has…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we’re not talking about the holidays. The Detroit Auto Show, or North American International Auto Show, is fast approaching in January. Many automakers will be making big reveals, and even more companies will be present with large booths. BMW has recently announced what key vehicles will…
GMC got a leg upon its competitors in terms of garnering buzz at the 2017 North American International Auto Show by revealing the all-new 2018 GMC Terrain on Sunday evening. The Terrain, which shares a platform with the new 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, looks decidedly unlike its bowtie-wearing cousin with a bolder and more bubbly exterior….
GM and Honda are pooling their resources to develop advanced batteries for their upcoming EVs Innovation often breeds unexpected partnerships. This is especially true for the automotive industry, which is always experimenting with innovative new technologies. Take, for example, a recent partnership between General Motors and Honda. These two automakers will be working together to…
What’s New for the 2015 Ford Focus? The 2015 Ford Focus gets a few styling tweaks on the exterior and interior as well as a new SE Sport Package. 2015 Ford Focus Exterior The 2015 Ford Focus resembles a smaller Ford Fusion more than ever before, especially with the new Aston Martin-style grille. And that’s…
507s EVs gathered for a parade in San Francisco and set a world record in the process To celebrate National Drive Electric Week, Nissan got together an impressive caravan of 507 EVs—a great many of which were its very own LEAF—to parade through San Francisco. Not only was this number impressive, but it was also…
Your car’s exhaust isn’t the only pollution hazard…so are its tires A group of British students known as The Tyre Collective recently won this year’s James Dyson Award for an invention that captures tire dust. (Because apparently car tires, not just their engines, are a major source of pollution.) Here’s what you should know about…
The future is here … and it’s a flying Hyundai. Photo: Hyundai When pondering the possibilities of futuristic technology, one concept that tops many people’s lists is recreational “aeromobility.” Translation: flying cars. It’s an undeniably appealing idea, but even with the many technological advancements we’ve seen in recent years, are we any closer to realizing…
Way back in June 2011, Mitsubishi and Nissan got together and decided that it was a good time to start producing minicars—little three-cylinder compact vehicles—so they created NMKV, which immediately set about creating and selling 500,000 gas-powered compact cars under the Nissan and Mitsubishi names. The Mitsubishi eK, one of the minicars to come from…
Just in time for World EV Day on Sept. 8, Nissan celebrated the 500,000th LEAF rolling off its assembly line. This milestone model came out of the production plant in Sunderland, England. Since the plant built its first LEAF back in 2013, it’s crafted more than 175,000 of these affordable EVs. The landmark LEAF found…
The Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept, unveiled last year at the Geneva Motor Show, has earned the annual Good Design award from the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. Good Design is a program that was founded in 1950 and that has…
Hydrogen fuel cell technology might be going mainstream in the next decade Photo: NGerda With all of the buzz about electric cars, it’s easy to lose sight of another alternative fuel for vehicles: hydrogen. It turns out that hydrogen could be a cost-competitive fuel option for cars in the near future. Eco-Friendly Rides: Find a…
The Outlander PHEV won “Best Green Development” in the annual Techie Awards Well fancy that: turns out that the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is not just the “Best Alternative Fuel Vehicle” in the UK, but it is also the proud recipient of the “Best Green Development” Award which it won in BusinessCar’s annual Techie Awards. Meanwhile,…
Photo: Albert Duce The exciting, mysterious, will-they-or-won’t-they story of Ford potentially buying Michigan Central Station took another wild turn this week. Strap in! Crain’s Detroit Business on Thursday reported that a May 22 warranty deed transferred ownership of the Moroun family-owned MCS Crown Land Development Co. LLC to New Investment Properties I LLC. The deed…
2019 Nissan Micra Cup opening weekend Photo: Nissan The opening weekend of the 2019 Nissan Micra Cup proved to be victorious for reigning champion Olivier Bédard, who has qualified in pole position at the Nissan Micra Cup a total of 23 times. This year’s Nissan Micra Cup coincided with the Victoria Day Weekend Speedfest and…
Photo: Nissan Since it first hit the streets in 2010, the Nissan LEAF has sold over 450,000 models — making it the world’s best-selling EV. More Green for Your Wallet: Calculate your fuel savings One for the record books Photo: Nissan As one of the early popular, practical production EVs, the Nissan LEAF has long…
Nissan Qashqai GOOD NEWS, EVERYONE. You’ve waited and waited, and the time has finally come for the Nissan European August sales to be revealed. Despite the fact that Nissan’s overall sales were down marginally (37,579 units in 2014 versus 37,725 units last year), the automaker improved its market share by 0.6 percent by pulling consistent…
After investing $5.3 billion in research and development, Mitsubishi Motors plans to release six all-new models by 2020. This three-year plan is called “Drive for Growth” and describes Mitsubishi’s initiative to spike the company’s unit sales by 30% and increase profit margins by six% or more. Research and development teams are looking to expand Mitsubishi’s participation in the…
Photo: Lexus Want something a little smaller than the Lexus UX subcompact crossover? Well, you’re in luck. Lexus boss Pascal Ruch confirmed that the automaker is planning to introduce a small, electrified, entry-level vehicle to replace the CT 200h. Check Out: 2019 Lexus models However, the CT 200h isn’t going away anytime soon — Lexus…
On Tuesday, General Motors released its latest Sustainability Report, which emphasized the importance of connectivity, car-sharing, autonomous vehicles, and alternative propulsion as keys to the future of providing customers with cleaner, safer, and more efficient mobility options. “We see tremendous potential in these technologies and the long-term benefits for our customers and communities around the…
Welcome to In the Rearview, where I catch you up on some of the top stories on The News Wheel in the past week. First, we have been treated to a number of product reviews (it is December, after all), including SimplyFun’s ‘Drive’, a retro board game called ‘Burn Out’, the NASCAR Heroes comic books,…
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