The 2021 Ford F-150 Limited is available with a PowerBoost V6 hybrid Photo: Ford It might be controversial to suggest, but it seems likely that the all-new 2021 Ford F-150 is going to be a sales hit. While one of the biggest adds to the lineup is the 3.5-liter PowerBoost V6 hybrid, Ford Motor Company…
The all-new 2021 Ford F-150 has been a hit for Ford in Canada Photo: Ford Even with ongoing inventory challenges, Ford Motor Company of Canada secured a winning quarter of sales over the past three months. In Q2 2021, Ford of Canada sold 65,958 vehicles overall, up 30.5 percent from the pace set through the…
The pure-electric 2019 Chevy Bolt and the plug-in hybrid 2019 Chevy Volt are both popular choices in the green-car segment. Here’s a brief comparison of these models to help you decide which one would suit you best. Go Green: Discover the unique qualities of the Chevy Volt Cost The starting MSRP of the 2019 Bolt…
GM already uses a 2.2 megawatt solar array at its plant in Lordstown, Ohio Here on The News Wheel, we have kept an eye on the state of energy generation in our country, for the simple reason that, as the manner in which we generate electricity gets greener, so do vehicles that rely on electricity…
Akio Toyoda says that “people are waking up to reality”… Ford expects it will lose a total of $4.5 billion on EV business this year, up from $3 billion in losses from the previous year… Toyota’s stance is that while carbon neutrality is important, EVs are not the only solution for automakers to reach it……
The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro is a legendary muscle car that is all-new this model year and will turn every head on the street as you drive past. This is one of the most anticipated cars for the 2016 model year, and it has rolled off of the assembly line ready to take down the competition…
Suspension systems that don’t use adjusting shock absorbers can’t provide the same combination of handling and comfort as Magnetic Ride Control Photo: © Bill Abbott If you’ve ever found yourself reading an article in Car and Driver magazine, came across the term Magnetic Ride Control, and had no clue what it meant, then please don’t…
Photo: The News Wheel When you are buying a brand-new car, you can easily tell if you’re getting a good deal because you have a consistent point of reference: the manufacturer’s suggested retail price. If the dealer’s sticker price is much higher or lower than that, you can gauge if it’s a ripoff or a…
This article is sponsored by CarIndigo. Will Aston Martin soon have new ownership? Photo: Aston Martin Chinese automaker Geely is thinking of buying a stake in British sports car manufacturer Aston Martin. Lawrence Stroll, the Canadian billionaire and part-owner of the Racing Point Formula 1 team, was also in the news recently for injecting $260…
Nissan is part of the global Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, which basically means that we American customers are used to not getting all of the vehicles that Nissan builds. For instance, the Nissan Kicks went to South America before it made its debut in the States, and the tiny Nissan Micra is racing around tracks in Canada…
Photo: Lance Anderson via CC Whether you’re camping overnight in the local countryside or traveling thousands of miles to your destination, choosing the right RV campsite is key to having a good vacation. But if you’re not sure what factors to consider when choosing a campsite, you’ve come to the right place to get started….
Photo: Chrysler The Chrysler Pacifica has come a long way towards growing past its reputation as a plain-Jane people mover. This smart minivan is loaded with family-focused innovations, helpful tech tools, and plenty of safety features. Here’s what the Pacifica brings to the table. The 2024 Pacifica boasts a refined silhouette, bright LED headlamps with…
Photo: Toyota Back when Toyota announced Project Portal, which involves the development of hydrogen fuel cell semi-trucks, the automaker was adamant that this kind of heavy-lifting work was one of the best use-cases for the cutting-edge powertrain technology. Now the automaker is proving it again with the very first hydrogen fuel cell electric utility tractor…
Photo: Lexus The stunning Lexus LF-30 Electrified Concept recently made its national debut at the Canadian International Auto Show, alongside two other innovative Lexus concept models. Here’s what each vehicle has to offer. Take Style to the Next Level: Drive the 2020 Lexus NX Photo: Lexus This EV takes futuristic styling to the next level….
Toyota has launched Project Portal 2.0, the second iteration of its hydrogen fuel cell truck, which it unveiled today in Northern Michigan before a crowd during the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars. Internally known as “Beta,” the new electric Class 8 truck already boasts significant improvements over its predecessor, with an estimated range…
Photo: ©Toyota Toyota has announced it plans to build the world’s first megawatt-scale, carbonate fuel-cell, power-generation plant with a hydrogen fueling station. Called Tri-Gen, the plant will be operational at the Port of Long Beach near Los Angeles by 2020 and will derive its power from agricultural waste from North Californian dairy farms. Toyota estimates…
Shell, Honda, and Toyota will collaborate to build seven new hydrogen refueling stations in Northern California following Shell’s successful securing of a $16.4 million grant from the California Energy Commission. The Energy Commission invests up to $100 million each year to support innovations in fuel technologies and transportation to help the state meet its demanding…
Photo: Toyota Toyota is ready to launch its next-generation hydrogen fuel cell truck, which for the time being will run drayage routes in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Using a modified version of the fuel cell system that powers the all-new 2021 Toyota Mirai, the next-gen Class 8 heavy-duty truck will be…
With trucks and SUVs now accounting for 80% of new car sales in the U.S., one can only imagine just how much further along we would be if… For the 10th year in the row, Nissan has earned the Sustained… The EPA and South Coast AQMD have awarded Volvo Trucks $21.7 million to deploy 70…
Photo: Patrick Hendry via Unsplash Camping is more popular than ever among Americans, millions of whom report planning to buy a recreational vehicle this year. But while camping is often viewed as a relatively affordable way to go on vacation, it isn’t always as budget-friendly as it seems, especially if you’re bringing kids along. The…
The Ford F-Series will be featured at the Kentucky Derby in May Photo: Ford The most iconic event in equestrian racing is now being supported by the most iconic American automaker and best-selling truck brand of 43 years and counting. Ford announced on Monday that it has agreed to a new multiyear partnership with Churchill…
Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant should earn $1B more in revenue thanks to the new Ranger, Bronco Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company says that moving Michigan Assembly Plant from producing the less- or not-profitable C-MAX and Focus cars to the all-new Ranger and upcoming Bronco should result in an improvement in operational earnings of…
Last week, Jeep teased two of the Moab Easter Jeep Safari concepts that it would be debuting at the 48th annual Utah trek. Today, all six of the eggs were let out of the proverbial Easter basket when Jeep and Mopar unveiled photos of all six Moab Easter Jeep Safari concepts. “This year, we’re showcasing…
This latest adjustment is different than those that came before… According to MIT Technology Review’s Karen Hao, automated vehicles have three current… The pure-electric 2019 Chevy Bolt and the plug-in hybrid 2019 Chevy Volt… The Cadillac Escalade celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and has been a… As announcements continue to pop up about 2019 models,…
Pictured: BMW 5 Series GT Hybrid with Power eDrive… Could the future i5 look like this? Remember last month in March when AutoNews Europe interviewed BMW Group research and development chief Klaus Froehlich, who confirmed the next BMW i Series model wouldn’t be released until at least 2020? German publication Auto Bild has reported that…
The convenience provided by an attached garage may be endangering the air… A few days ago, I wrote an article about how state governments… California has historically had a huge problem with vehicle emissions. This, as… According to a memorandum acquired by Bloomberg, a working group of the… Following the long-lasting and widespread backlash on…
The gorgeous BMW i8 charges beneath the solar carport concept The first BMW i3 in the United States has been delivered at last, and Americans everywhere are hotly anticipating the impending launch of the highly futuristic/powerful/desirable i8 plug-in hybrid sports car. For an official event to be held in Los Angeles in order to properly…
While fully autonomous vehicles are still a thing of the future, advanced… As the all-electric and self-driving vehicle markets continue to explode, Volkswagen is investing in companies that will help them own the future.… A research team at MIT is trying to improve self-driving car technology by teaching vehicles to see around corners using shadows.……
2002 Cadillac Cien Concept Photo: © General Motors President of General Motors North America Mark Reuss all but shut down the suggestion of a Cadillac sports car in an interview released earlier today. Despite the sentiment in his words, something about Reuss’ comments—and a bunch of other pieces that seem to fit together pretty nicely—got…
Fact: this blog is about the Cadillac ELR ad, “Poolside.” Fact: it is also about other stuff. What I’m about to tell you may come as an absolute shock. It is imperative, however, that you hold on past this shocking revelation as the meat of what follows is entirely dependent on your digestion and understanding…
The Green Car Journal announced the finalists for its prestigious Green Car Awards, which go out each year to winners at the LA Auto Show. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is one of the finalists for the 2019 Green SUV award. Winners of these awards are those vehicles that demonstrate leadership in the automotive industry, raising…
NASCAR is an interesting sport that is watched by two main groups of people. The first are diehards that root for their favorite driver, and the second are the thrill-seekers that like to see a good crash. Every safety precaution possible has been taken in NASCAR, but explosive, fiery crashes are inherent to the nature…
Hello and welcome once again to In the Rearview, where I tenderly gather the top automotive news from the past week and then lob it at you side-arm, one at a time. Photo: Phil Guest First up, this was a big week in motorsports, as Formula 1’s Monaco Grand Prix loomed. And, as a result,…
Photo: Hyundai In a bid to help hydrogen-powered transportation catch on globally, Hyundai is upgrading its groundbreaking Xcient Fuel Cell truck. Choose Confidence: Hyundai vehicles are backed by America’s Best Warranty Designed for a variety of commercial applications, the heavy-duty Xcient Fuel Cell is the first-ever mass-produced hydrogen truck. This year’s update will provide it…
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…
Last month, Mazda posted a teaser video on its YouTube channel of a pair of vehicles. At the time, the automotive community at large generally agreed that these were probably a new Mazda3 sedan and hatchback, similar to the Kai Concept. Now, in a somewhat underwhelming news release, it has confirmed these suspicions. It said…
The Chevrolet Bolt won a highly coveted spot in Consumer Reports’ Top… Electric car owners and motor speedways were treated to a feast of… A while back, I read a little bit about the Chevy Volt,… The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime is a plug-in hybrid version of the… Carlos Ghosn has been adamant about rescuing…
Nissan Pulsar NISMO Concept A lot of really cool stuff happened at the Paris Motor Show. The Lamborghini Asterion, the Jaguar XE, the Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta, all had a little somethin’-somethin’ to show off. Despite the beauty of these and other new models and concepts on display in Paris, the vehicle that stole our hearts…
Hyundai received several honors earlier this week, notably for the 2018 Hyundai Ioniq and the 2018 Hyundai Accent. These vehicles, both sedans of varying sizes, were honored with two of Car and Driver‘s Editors’ Choice awards. The 2018 Ioniq won in the hybrid category, while the Accent took home the prize for the subcompact segment. Car and…
Photo: Toyota Toyota has unveiled its next-generation multimedia system, which will feature a virtual assistant, over-the-air updates, and user profiles. More than 400 dedicated team members and business partners collaborated to develop the system since 2018, a process that has marked a “fundamental shift in the way we design products,” according to Daniel Hall, global…
Ford last month revealed its Transit Custom PHEV, a groundbreaking plug-in hybrid van that will offer zero-emissions driving for up to 31 miles and will deliver a maximum range of 310 miles thanks to the award-winning 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine. With the debut of the Transit Custom PHEV at the IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover,…
The Toyota Prius is somewhat of a legend in the hybrid car world. As the first mass-produced vehicle of its kind, the Prius has been around for 15 years, and in that time many drivers have come to appreciate the vehicle’s ability to save them money on gas while also saving the planet. Now, the…
Someone raised their kid right. 13-year-old William Rabillo gave up his action video game lifestyle last month to aid his struggling single mother, Krystal Preston, with needed transportation. Rabillo eyed a 1999 Chevy Metro on Facebook Marketplace and reached out to the seller. While he had nowhere near the amount the owner was asking, he…
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica (left) and Pacifica Hybrid (right) introduced nearly 40 new innovations to the minivan segment Just to recap, the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has already earned the North American Utility Vehicle of the Year Award at this year’s Detroit Auto Show, but that hasn’t stopped even more trophies from rolling in for this minivan,…
Photo: The News Wheel You have many factors to consider when choosing your next car: interior space, safety features, fuel efficiency, infotainment technology, and — of course — price. But here’s one factor you may never have considered: resale value. Why does this matter? Because unless you intend to drive your car until it collapses,…
PIctured: 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Photo: Mitsubishi Vincentric gave the Mitsubishi Mirage and Mirage G4 the 2020 Vincentric Best CPO Value in America awards. The cars received these awards because they offer incredible value in their segments. An Award-Winning Lineup: The green Outlander PHEV During the seventh annual Vincentric Best CPO Value in America Awards,…
The Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV II is one of the new SUVs that will debut in the brand’s SUV-focused lineup A lot of people think that Mitsubishi is on its way out of the industry—but it looks like Mitsubishi disagrees. The Japanese carmaker recently announced that it is planning on expanding its model range with new…
The Ford F-150 Raptor in front of Ford Rouge Center Ford on Thursday celebrates 100 years at its Rouge complex in Dearborn, where the company began building Eagle Boats for the United States Navy during World War I in 1918 and today builds the Ford F-150. To honor the occasion, Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman…
Whether you believe it or not, women and men are different in… While residents of California, Washington D.C., Arizona, and Texas have all seen… Cruise Automation, General Motors’ self-driving technology subsidiary, already has a major presence… After safely completing thousands of deliveries in Scottsdale, Arizona, Nuro and Kroger… As part of a new billion-euro mobility…
Photo: The News Wheel WD-40 is one of those magical household products that has hundreds of uses beyond just de-squeaking hinges. You can use it around your home, to remove gum from your hair, and even to conquer several issues on your vehicle. Here are seven ways you can safely use WD-40 on your car….
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