Earlier this year at NAIAS, Ford outlined its vision for a “City of Tomorrow,” a futuristic utopia where mobility challenges are met and overcome in sustainable and intelligent ways that becomes increasingly more improbable every time the gross thing that people call the president opens its hideous maw and uses the gears hidden beneath its…
The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Earth Day 2017 is fast approaching, and with it comes the usual barrage of press releases from automakers claiming to be the greenest. In the case of Hyundai, that actually might be the case. Let’s take a look at some of the green achievements Hyundai is celebrating this year… Ioniq…
Though gas prices have fallen, plenty of people would still rather pay up front to be eco-conscious than pay at the pump. Honda is banking on the alternative energy demographic to continuing to grow with the North American debut of the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell sedan yesterday at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show. The…
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy has published its annual rankings of the 12 greenest vehicles on American streets, as well as meanest (or least efficient). The ACEEE bases its listings on several variables, including fuel economy ratings and manufacturing processes. It was a good year for Chevrolet, which landed two vehicles on the…
We’ve already seen the list of changes in store for the 2019 Chevrolet Volt. Now, we’ve got details on the plug-in hybrid’s new price tag as well. When the 2019 Chevrolet Volt LT goes on sale this fall, its base MSRP will rise $300, from $34,095 to $34,395. That includes a destination fee but doesn’t…
Step aside, DC charging Photo: © General Motors Almost unfailingly, when I get to write about some crazy new battery technology, it’s a study that a group of researchers published, where they have one or two working prototypes. While these are cool and fascinating, they are also several years away from even possibly showing up…
Chevrolet Malibu General Motors Korea announced on Tuesday a record 180,275 vehicles sold domestically in 2016, effectively crushing the previous record of 158,404 vehicles set in 2015. GM Korea finished up 2016 with domestic sales totaling 18,313 units, achieving the best mark for the month of December in company history as well as the automaker’s…
Today General Motors announced the execution of an unsecured $14.5 billion revolving credit facility, which will consist of both a $10.5 billion five-year facility and a $4.0 billion three-year facility. The facility is meant to amend as well as extend the company’s currently existent $12.5 billion revolving credit facility. “We believe this larger revolver, along…
2017 Ford Fusion Energi Hey, cool cat! You wanna be hip to the latest trends out of the City of Angels? Well, if being hip entails purchasing a new automobile, then you may now want to lend more consideration to the fuel-efficient variants of the 2017 Ford Fusion. Ford analyzed June sales figures and found…
Lake Geneva Photo:Zacharie Grossen Everybody learns about the water cycle in grade school and one of the most powerful forces in the cycle is evaporation—so powerful, in fact, that coupled with special devices, the open bodies of water across the United States (not including the Great Lakes) could produce 325 gigawatts each year through evaporation….
“It’s not who I am, but what I drive that defines me.” Batman has never been a stranger to incredible cars. Whether they are different versions of the Batmobile or simply cars that his alter-ego Bruce Wayne drives, you can’t deny that the Caped Crusader has a wicked sense of style. One of the most stylish…
The 2017 automotive show season is in full swing and this week marks the opening of one of the nation’s biggest: the Chicago Auto Show. All the big brands are gathering in the Windy City to show their newest wares, including Korean automaker Hyundai and its luxury line Genesis. The most anticipated news concerning Hyundai…
▶ China reportedly plans to slash auto tariffs — a huge win for Trump — and auto stocks are moving: Shares of Fiat Chrysler, General Motors and Ford jump in intraday trading on reports that China is moving toward cutting tariffs on autos made in the U.S. https://t.co/HuWxLYz2Nh — FinanzLinksASIA (@FinanzLinksAsia) December 11, 2018 This…
Ford Motor Company’s Changan Ford joint venture announced this month plans for a $116 million investment that will facilitate the expansion of its Chongqing Technology Development Center. The expansion will be used to increase Changan Ford’s vehicle testing and development capabilities; the facilities established through the expansion will emphasize vehicles, powertrains, and eventual testing of…
Cadillac had a “shocking” announcement to make about its powertrain research Diesel-based powertrains have been on the decline for quite some time now. Following the events of Dieselgate, sales of diesel-based vehicles have plummeted in markets like the U.S. and Europe. Originally, Cadillac planned to invest in diesel-based versions of its vehicles. However, the company…
Last year, BMW became the official vehicle partner to the International Automobile Federation’s Formula E Racing. The electric car racing circuit focuses on one-seat electric cars that compete in racing events in large city centers around the world. Recently, BMW decided to renew its support for the fledgling race series. This demonstrates BMW’s lasting commitment to electric…
The wait list for Tesla’s Model 3 keeps growing, and drivers will have to wait at least a year before the car even enters production, and that’s only if everything runs smoothly. After that, Tesla still needs to have a high volume of production to be able to fill all of the orders, and some…
One of the first things you think about when it comes to big cities is traffic. Clogged roadways, slow moving highways, and smog on the hottest days come to mind, and they don’t paint a pretty picture. BMW knows that, and is working toward a better future. Modern cities have mostly been based around cars,…
Well, folks, I am distraught. The time that I have dreaded since… Saudi Arabia is on our radar here at The News Wheel particularly… You have heard a fair amount from we editors of The News… Two years ago, GM told the world that it was working on… During the school year, school buses driving…
While a fully electric dragster might sound like a paradox, the Chevrolet eCopo Camaro is working to disprove doubters by shattering stereotypes on the drag strip. The electric blue, lightning-bolt emblazoned Camaro was put to the test at Arizona’s Wild Horse Pass drag strip, and it passed with flying colors. Driven by an electric crate…
Today at Auto Shanghai 2017, Honda exhibited the world premiere of the CR-V Hybrid, the brand’s all-new SUV model for the Chinese market. The Honda CR-V Hybrid features a Honda Sport Hybrid i-MMD two-motor hybrid system, as well as a full complement of features that includes the Honda Sensing suite of safety technologies. The new model…
Photo: Pixabay If you’re new to the world of automotive, it may take some time to pick up the lingo. We have a list of some basic terms you should know, but there are still dozens of acronyms automotive journalists and enthusiasts use on a daily basis. Here’s a glossary of some of the most-used…
The 2019 Dodge Charger has earned award-winning attention from the experts at Kelley Blue Book, who have just honored the four-door muscle car with the title of Best Resale Value in the fullsize car segment. Check Out: The upgrades to the 2019 Dodge Charger lineup “The Charger blends its unique style with performance into a…
Things are soon taking a turn for Mazda as they announce some executive personnel changes, which will go into effect on June 26 after ratification by the shareholders at a general meeting and the approval from the board of directors at a subsequent meeting. Sleek and Powerful: Check out the new 2018 Mazda6 Current CEO…
2018 Nissan LEAF Out with the old and in with the refabricated. A new program in Japan will allow Nissan LEAF owners to switch out their used, old car batteries for refabricated ones. This fee-based program from Nissan will start in May, and will charge 300,000 yen for each 24-kilowatt-hour refabricated battery; a brand new…
Honda’s hydrogen-fueled Clarity Fuel Cell sedan will carry an introductory lease price of $369 a month for 36 months (plus tax) when it launches in California later this year. Leasing terms for the five-passenger, zero-emissions FCV will include a mileage allowance of 20,000 per year, up to $15,000 of hydrogen fuel, up to 21 days…
People come and go from the limelight in the automotive industry like celebrities each with their 15 minutes of fame, but some names have persisted over the years and become power players in the market. If you don’t follow the inner working of the auto industry, make sure you at least know who these trade…
The Nissan LEAF is making waves around the world, and it has just been included in a deal to send the world’s largest EV taxi fleet to a company in Madrid. With increased popularity comes increased production, and Nissan’s plant in Sunderland, UK is proud to announce a new production milestone for the electric car…
It’s tax season, and you’re scouring the internet looking for ways to maximize your tax return by increasing your deductions. Your vehicle can be a useful resource when it comes to saving you money on your federal taxes. Here are the most common ways that people utilize their cars to save money on their taxes….
There are certainly perks to driving a BMW Photo: Jason Mraz via YouTube Copulation in cars is becoming a hot motif for music videos these days. Keith Urban’s “Somewhere In my Car” video recently stirred up controversy with its soft-core fornication scenes, and now Jason Mraz’s “Long Drive” music video follows two aroused teens who can’t wait to find…
General Motors Canada wrapped up the first quarter of 2017 in as strong a fashion as an automaker could hope to: with its best single sales month in nine years. GM Canada’s sales rose 22.9% to 30,115 in March as all four brands enjoyed double-digit sales increases; retail sales were up 27.2% at 21,979 units,…
Sports Activity Vehicles like the BMW X3 made up the bulk of BMW’s sales Throughout 2018, BMW focused on its utility models, or Sports Activity Vehicles as the brand calls them. Doing so appears to have paid off for the German automaker. By the end of 2018, BMW’s U.S. sales were up by 1.7 percent….
The Netherlands is home to world-famous tulip fields, canals, masterful works of art, and bicycle culture, just to name a few things. Diesel and gas cars might be disappearing from the country’s landscape, however, as its legislative branch is considering a ban on their sale as soon as 2025. Get It While You Can: Check out…
Hello, and welcome once more to In the Rearview, your weekly digest of the top car news of the week. First up this week, Nissan made a box, and we are all very proud. You Might Need More: All-weather tires just don’t work as well in the summer as summer-only tires To be fair, it is…
All three new models premiering at the 2015 NAIAS Photo: BMW North America BMW was one of the first automakers to take the stage today at the 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). In a relatively subdued presentation (which is no surprise considering how discreet its presence at the Los Angeles Auto Show was)…
The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD is one big, tall chunk of truck. So big and tall, in fact, that drivers will be giving thanks for its practical new BedStep feature whenever they use the cargo box. The BedStep, a step with a grippy surface, is built right into the side of the Silverado HD’s bed….
Nissan Leaf Hearse Photo: Ana Ulin Over the years, many vehicles have been turned into hearses and put to solemn work. Usually we think of stately luxury brands that are given the duty of conveying the dead to their final destinations; however in the UK one funeral home has turned the zero-emissions Nissan Leaf into…
Carbon fibre can store energy in the body of a vehicle. Researchers at #ChalmersUniversity has shown that carbon fibres can work as battery electrodes, storing energy directly. This opens up for significant weight-reduction in future aircrafts & vehicles. https://t.co/krTScKx3us pic.twitter.com/1XuZo6i1Hs — Chalmers University (@chalmersuniv) October 18, 2018 While owners of conventional vehicles prioritize mileage, owners…
Zimmer discusses his vision of bringing orchestral music to 21st century audiences BMW has redefined the automotive field and composer Hans Zimmer has redefined the music field. So what would happen to our fragile universe if these two forces collaborated? We’re about to find out. German-born composer and record producer Hans Zimmer is joining with BMW to…
Toyota has introduced a new Aero Performance Package for the GR Yaris, designed in collaboration with professional racing drivers.
Dodge’s high-performance Durango R/T 392 and SRT Hellcat will not be available in California and 17 other states that follow its emissions regulations. The ban is tied to state-level fuel economy standards that remain in effect despite federal rollbacks under the previous administration.
Mercedes-AMG has confirmed a major shift in the next generation of the C63: the controversial four-cylinder hybrid is being dropped.
Power defines modern performance cars. From hybrid megacars to quad-turbo engines, today’s cars push the limits of engineering with unmatched performance.
Toyota, Lexus and Subaru are recalling over 94,000 vehicles from 2023 to 2025 due to an HVAC defect that may disable the defroster and reduce windshield visibility.
After nearly three decades as a compact hatchback, the Ford Focus is heading for a major transformation. Production of the current model will end in November, but the nameplate may return in 2027—this time as a mid-size SUV assembled at the company’s Valencia plant in Spain.
Audi’s legendary five-cylinder engine is nearing the end of its life. The turbocharged 2.5-liter, long celebrated for its distinct character and performance, will disappear from the lineup within the next two years, marking the close of an era that began nearly five decades ago.
A glowing oil light is not a suggestion—it’s a warning. Whether it’s a drop in oil pressure or dangerously low oil levels, driving with that light on risks severe engine damage. Every extra minute on the road could mean hundreds—or thousands—more in repairs.
Nissan has introduced a world-first in engine design with a new manufacturing technique that could shift the landscape of hybrid efficiency.
The 2026 Renault Clio debuts with a fresh design, enhanced interior, and efficient hybrid options, reaffirming its dominance in the competitive small car segment.
The new GLC with EQ Technology marks the brand’s first fully electric compact SUV for the US market, delivering up to 483 horsepower and a WLTP-estimated range of 443 miles.
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