Ford CEO Jim Hackett (left) and Volkswagen AG Dr. Herbert Diess Photo: Ford Motor Company After much rumor and intrigue, Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen AG announced in January plans to form an alliance that will lead to the joint development of commercial vans and midsize pickup trucks by 2022. The partnership is primarily focused…
The 2016 Kia Optima (pictured above) was named on the 10 Best Family Cars of 2016 list along with the 2016 Kia Soul Parents across the United States will be happy to know that if they choose a Kia model, they’re making the right choice for their family. The 2016 Kia Optima and 2016 Kia…
Mitsubishi is ending the production of its all-electric i-MiEV One by one, Mitsubishi’s sedans are dropping like flies from its lineup. The Japanese carmaker recently confirmed it is going to focus on offering crossovers in the American market, and it’s not messing around. Now, the newest Mitsubishi model to get axed is its sole all-electric…
“You can’t. Always. Get. What you waAaant,” – a sullen Mick Jagger upon learning the news Photo: Kia Motors Global Many Kia fans were disappointed to learn that the Soul EV was not going to be produced for the 2020 model year. But they held on to the promise of a better version of the…
Photo: Ford Motor Company Rumors emerged this week that Ford may take a similar tack with the Mustang Mach-E as it is the Bronco, delivering a “baby” Mustang Mach-E built on the Volkswagen Modular Electric Drive Matrix platform. Ford has since denied the claim. Per Auto Express, representatives of Ford and VW met in November…
Each year, Kia arrives at McCormick Center in downtown Chicago to display the best of its vehicles, from the sporty Stinger to the all-new Seltos. This year was no different, with the refreshed 2020 Cadenza making its debut. However, along with showcasing its impressive lineup, Kia was recognized by a couple major organizations at the…
DENDO DRIVE HOUSE Photo: Mitsubishi Motors The Mitsubishi Motors DENDO DRIVE HOUSE earned a spot on the 2019 Hive 50 award list. Hanley Wood Magazine selects HIVE 50 Innovators to honor the products, processes, or people that work to improve performance, inspire creativity, or discover better methods of building. Improving Upon Technology: Mitsubishi innovations over…
Can you make heads or tails (or face) from this super-vague new Infiniti teaser? There are fewer practices more annoying than Vaguebooking. For those not familiar, Vaguebooking is when someone on your friend list fills up your timeline with vague status updates that more-often-than-not seem like they’re little more than worms dangling on hooks just…
2015 Nissan LEAF battery pack As battery-powered cars become more and more prominent (heck, I just recently updated our EV List, and it was exhausting), one thing is certain: carmakers are going to need a ton of batteries. Currently, the vast majority are produced in Asia, such as the South Korean firm LG Chem, which…
Plug-in car sales are heating up in one surprising segment, according to a new study by iSeeCars.com: newly used cars. It seems that electric cars and plug-in hybrids that are only 1 to 3 years old are some of the hottest deals on the market. To be more specific, the average price of very-late-model EVs…
Sorry, LEAF Rough news for makers of green cars: an Edmunds.com study has found that more green car drivers are going back to gasoline when it comes time to get a new car – the number of green drivers that got another green car was about 45% of the total, down from 60% in 2012….
Nissan UK sport car chief James Olvier told Top Gear that a GT-R Hybrid is the “obvious direction,” indicated that it could look much like the CONCEPT 2020 Vision GT As I wrote back in September, there are a great many signs indicating that the next-generation GT-R will inevitably carry a lot of the visual…
2017 Nissan Rogue Nissan has earned the top 2017 brand award from the Automotive Science Group (ASG) for its “commitment to corporate social responsibility and environmental protection.” Four Nissan vehicles—the Rogue (Nissan’s top-selling vehicle), Pathfinder, Versa Sedan, and Leaf–were also ranked top vehicles in their categories according to ASG’s 2017 Automotive Performance Index (API). Founded…
2016 Chevy Volt Exterior One of the biggest talking points going into the reveal of the 2016 Chevrolet Volt revolved around how it would look. When the covers were at last lifted, we found at that Chevy had indeed taken an extremely efficient vehicle that was otherwise drab and managed to improve both its performance…
GM will be building a lot more batteries in the near future A few weeks ago, it was announced that Buick would be forced to delay the launch of its Velite EV in China due to an issue with their battery supplier. This incident may have convinced General Motors to expand its domestic battery production….
In the United States, the purchase of an EV is usually accompanied by a big discount funded by the government. In the early days of EVs, this was especially helpful, as it combated the high price of the new technology. Thanks the growing popularity of EVs and hybrids, the prices are finally starting to come…
Recent college grads eager to drive into the future should get behind the wheel of a Chevy Volt. According to the experts at Autotrader, the Chevy Volt, model years 2016-2019, ranks as one of the 10 best cars for recent college graduates in 2019. Check Out: The 2019 Chevrolet Volt “For environmentally conscious drivers or…
The massive 15.5-inch tablet display offered in the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Photo: Ford Motor Company When the first batch of the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E begins hitting showrooms close to year’s end, they’ll boast the latest in cloud-based navigation through the state-of-the-art SYNC 4 infotainment system. To help Ford make the newest generation of…
Photo: Toyota Toyota and Hino Motors have struck a new partnership with the aim to develop a hydrogen-powered, heavy-duty fuel cell truck that will produce zero emissions. Hino, based in Tokyo, is the leading producer of medium and heavy-duty diesel trucks in Asia. Both companies have declared ambitious goals to reduce CO2 emissions. In addition…
The next round of EVs from BMW might not stand out as much as the i3 and i8 BMW’s i3 and i8 vehicles stand out in the automotive industry due to their electric powertrains. Another distinguishing feature of these models are their futuristic design aesthetics. However, according to BMW, the automaker’s next wave of electric…
Hello, and welcome to In the Rearview, where I bring you the week’s top car news in delightful, nugget-sized form. Nicely Done: Here is what Chevy is doing to help those affected by Hurricane Irma This week, we start with news out of Canada, where the General Motors CAMI Assembly Plant strike has finally come…
The fourth season of Fomula E racing isn’t even over yet and already organizers announced this month the locations for the fifth season. So far, 13 races are scheduled in 12 cities. New York City once again has the honor of hosting two races in the summer to close out the championship, and leaders scheduled…
When it’s a beautiful day outside, it can be hard to sit inside a carefully climate controlled office and get work done. Or, perhaps your job requires you to be on the move and you really would like a place to work that’s better than a Starbucks table. Engineers at Nissan and designers from the…
The Chevrolet Volt was GM’s first major hybrid vehicle. Despite its impressive efficiency and wealth of features, GM decided to pull the plug on this electrified vehicle. While the last Volt rolled off the assembly line in February, you can still get one at a whopping 18 percent discount throughout May 2019. Tough and Stylish:…
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…
2019 Chevrolet Trax Drivers from around the world — North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Africa (EMEA) — are in agreement. White, or some version of it, is still the top choice of exterior paint color for their cars, according to the BASF Color Report 2019 for Automotive OEM Coatings. What Does Your Car Say…
The Chevrolet Volt was GM’s first major hybrid vehicle. Despite its impressive efficiency and wealth of features, GM decided to pull the plug on this electrified vehicle. While the last Volt rolled off the assembly line in February, you can still get one at a whopping 18 percent discount throughout May 2019. Tough and Stylish:…
This article is sponsored by ZenAuto. What’s to come for the new Tesla Model Y? Photo: David G Stead-man The automotive industry has been in a constant state of alert following the announcement of the Tesla Model Y last year. But what can we expect from this highly anticipated vehicle? Tesla CEO and founder Elon…
If Daenerys truly wants to break the wheel, then she probably wouldn’t get too far in the automotive industry It is said that when you play the Game of Thrones, you either win or you die. While the stakes are certainly not as high, the automotive industry carries a similar spirit of competitiveness found throughout…
This article is sponsored by Intelligent Vehicle Finance. With the recent unveiling of the Tesla Cybertruck as well as reports in October that Tesla posted a surprise $143m profit – there’s no indication that Tesla are going to stop on their upward trajectory anytime soon. With the increasingly tense battle with Porsche in the battle…
It used to be that, when you heard the words “green car,” the first thought that came to your mind would likely be the Toyota Prius. That’s not the case so much anymore, as the green car market has widely expanded and automakers across the globe offer hybrids, EVs, plug-ins, diesels, hydrogen fuel cells, and…
Photo: Volkswagen The Volkswagen Atlas, which seats seven, is getting a sibling. The all-new Atlas, which is designed to seat five passengers, will be manufactured at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga factory. Sharing the same award-winning MQB platform as the seven-seater, the five-passenger seating Atlas will make its world debut at the 2018 New York International Auto Show….
Photo: byronv2 If you haven’t been paying attention to Uber, lately, the company has been having some major PR problems. Whether it’s a former female employee writing about rampant sexism within the company, or it’s the CEO getting into an ugly shouting match with one of the drivers, or it’s the company essentially working to…
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Deputy Managing Director T.S. Jaishankar with G.M. Sales-North Rajiv Sharma at the Fame India Eco Drive Toyota is all about eco-friendly cars. From the introduction of the Prius at the turn of the century to the recent release of the Mirai fuel-cell sedan, the Japanese automaker is dedicated to producing cars that…
Photo: Nissan The City of Lights just became a little bit brighter this Christmas season, and it’s all thanks to the Nissan LEAF. The automaker gave this best-selling electric car a festive makeover by covering it in thousands of Christmas lights, powered by the vehicle’s regenerative braking system. Keep Your Car Healthy: Reasons to service…
GM China Battery Lab Photo: GM The future of automotive is battery-powered, and General Motors is definitely on board to be a leader in the movement. And the automaker is already earning rewards for its electrified efforts. For its capacitor-assisted battery (CAB) technology, the GM China Science Lab in Shanghai has earned a 2019 R&…
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…
Tesla just reached a landmark achievement, despite how short-lived it ultimately was Photo: EV Stories In recent months, Tesla has been gaining a considerable amount of ground, at least on Wall Street. The electric car company first surpassed Ford’s market cap earlier this year, and shortly after passed above GM’s market cap. However, both of…
Image: Paul Lowry A new study has predicted that the recent rises in oil prices are just the beginning of a long climb, forecasting that, if things carry on as they are, the price of oil in 2020 could reach a “super spike.” Thinking Forward: These are the best Chevy vehicles for families This study…
Autonomous cars are everywhere you look in the news right now. They are testing on America’s streets, and almost every auto show has a special self-driving concept. Even though we can see them for ourselves, having a car that drives itself still seems like one of those science fiction dreams right up there with flying…
The BMW i Division may have lost a model before it was ever made When BMW first launched the i Division brand, it was comprised of two vehicles: the BMW i3 and the BMW i8. For years, rumors circulated of another vehicle joining their ranks: the BMW i5. Now, rumors about the BMW i5 are making…
Ford is rumored to be building its Tesla-fighting Model E at its small car assembly plant in San Luis Potosi by 2019 or so, which leads many to believe that Ford’s dedicated EV will be a sedan comparable to the Model 3. One of Ford’s Most Popular SUVs: The 2017 Ford Edge combines style and…
The Opel Astra has done seemingly nothing but win awards since its arrival on the market, and it now has two new trophies to add to its expansive case. The Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI won the Green Mobility Trophy 2017 and the title of “Best Economical Diesel” this month from the readers of Auto Zeitung….
By rolling out No Charge to Charge in Atlanta, owners and lessees of 2015 LEAF vehicles will benefit from two years of free public charging The capital city of Georgia has long been referred to as “Hotlanta” due to its sweltering summers and equally sweltering night life and club culture. Another thing that’s extremely hot…
The Nissan LEAF took part in a midnight race to raise noise awareness We’re exposed to so much noise in everyday life that we almost forget it’s there. Even in our quietest moments, noise is still all around us—the hum of the air conditioning, the whir of the computer fans, the engine purr of the…
In his speech to the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan, Carlos Ghosn outlined four of the major pillars that he believes will create opportunity for the advent of Nissan’s Autonomous Drive technologies. One of these trends was the increasing purchase power of women and the proliferation of women in positions of influence in the automotive…
Mark Chaffin Mitsubishi this month made two key changes to its executive team, naming Mark Chaffin its new Chief Operating Officer and Jeff Holland its new Director of Public Relations for North America. Both appointments have already taken effect. Chaffin succeeds Don Swearengen in the role of COO, in which he will oversee vehicle sales,…
Mazda has long been one of the largest supporters of internal combustion engines whether due to natural inclination or small size, continuing to improve its existing engines using SKYACTIV design technology to increase fuel efficiency rather than follow other automakers in creating ranges of hybrids, electrics, and hydrogen-fueled vehicles. In fact, just at the end…
Mazda has been gradually coming around to the idea that it will need to put some form of electrification in its vehicles. Today, though, we have finally come to Mazda announcing its plan for electricity in its lineup by 2030. Looking Ahead: The 2019 Mazda Miata is here, better than ever Photo: byronv2 Electrification Mazda…
Arnt-Gøran Hartvig and Marius Bornstein and their zero-emission Hyundai ix35 The future has no limits–and neither does eco-friendly driving. That’s what Hyundai tried to prove as it sent two Norwegian scientists (Arnt-Gøran Hartvig and Marius Bornstein) on a 24-hour trip through the public roads of Germany. In order to show the zero-emissions potential of the…
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