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….
Welcome to the home of the Chevy Corvette! If you’re travelling through southern Kentucky and are looking for a unique experience, check out the Chevrolet Corvette Assembly Plant Tour in Bowling Green, Kentucky. While it’s not the best tour experience in itself, the wonder of seeing a vehicle as iconic and luxurious as the Chevy Corvette being…
Photo: Toyota Toyota expects to invest more than $13.5 billion by 2030 in solid-state battery technology, which it believes will one of the most important automotive technologies of the next decade. Toyota may well be resisting the all-in push to EVs at the present time, but there’s no doubt the automaker sees batteries as the…
Jeep’s Jim Morrison had a go at the Explorer Timberline, and Ford ain’t having it Photo: Ford I guess you could say that the war of words between Ford and Jeep is getting pretty serious. In an interview this month, Jeep North America President Jim Morrison said he feels sorry for people who buy the…
The 2018 Toyota Avalon is a family-friendly, full-size sedan that comes with all of the perks you expect when buying a vehicle with a Toyota badge: class-leading safety, good resale value, and a golden reputation for reliability. Even though the backseat is more accommodating than most of its rivals and its performance is not half…
Photo: Porsche Porsche has teamed up with Lucasfilm, the production company behind Star Wars, to create a starship that will be featured in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the last film in the sequel trilogy and the one that will mark the end of the Skywalker saga. Porsche’s design team will meet regularly in…
Photo: Lei Han China’s problem with air quality is well-documented, and one of the city and federal government’s most visible ways to deal with it is by dealing with its citizen’s cars. The country has used various methods to reduce emissions from vehicles (as well as reduce traffic in the increasingly populous cities in the…
The Mitsubishi i-MiEV was announced the winner of the 2017 Vincentric Best Value in America™ award in the electric/plug-in hybrid vehicle segment. The Vincentric Best Value Awards have been running for 13 years and look at vehicles from both the United States and Canada to determine cost of ownership. Eight factors come into play: financing,…
Photo: The News Wheel The true cost of owning a car extends beyond merely the price you pay when you initially purchase the vehicle from a seller. Even after you submit your last payment, you’re still paying for your car. When you’re budgeting for how much your next car will cost you, consider this extensive…
2015 Nissan LEAF battery pack Once a Nissan LEAF needs a new battery, what happens to the old one? If it were a Game Boy or CD player, you’d just toss the batteries in the trash (or recycle them), but a Nissan LEAF’s battery pack weighs 300 kg (660 lbs), which is a good amount…
The 2017 Toyota Prius v is the car you go look for on the dealership lots when you want the biggest car you can get that has the best possible fuel economy. It’s a compact hybrid wagon, which means it’s not quite as big as an SUV—though it gets close—and still manages to be as…
The automaker estimates that by the time TMMK is fully prepared for the next generation of cars, it will have invested more than $8.5 billion… The Japanese company reduced its initial production target for the financial year by about 300,000 vehicles… The global chip shortage may be partially to blame, but the writing was on…
The 2023 Honda Civic Type R set a new lap record for front-wheel-drive cars around the Suzuka Circuit in Japan… Automakers must continually resort to technicalities to win their enduring game of Who Sold The Most Cars This Year… Compared to the current model, the 2022 Honda Civic already looks simple and sporty, with more…
Photo: Chevrolet The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV makes the transition to all-electric driving easy with solid range, a roomy interior, and intuitive technologies. For 2023, this hatchback is available in 1LT and 2LT trims — and boasts a deeply discounted starting price of $25,600. Should I Buy or Should I Lease? A guide to financing…
Ford is not alone in raising prices on its newest EVs. General Motors, Lucid, Rivian, and Tesla have all done the same in recent months… This is the latest in a string of partnerships between the recycling startup and battery manufacturers… Automakers are racing to get the incentive extended before Republicans threaten to sweep the…
Ford is stepping up to the future, becoming the first automaker to utilize the Stratasys Infinite Build 3D printer. The automaker hopes to expand on the use of 3D printing by determining whether the technology is scalable for printing large one-piece auto parts like spoilers for both prototype and low-volume production vehicles. The Stratasys Infinite…
Despite Mazda’s reluctance to adopt hybrid or electric engines into its main… Last month, Mazda posted a teaser video on its YouTube channel of… In 2011, Mazda introduced its new Skyactiv-G high-compression engine technology, which has… Mazda has achieved some great things with its engineering. Its SKYACTIV engines… Once more, Mazda can look smug at…
Electrification is a big deal in modern car manufacturers, with the majority of automakers offering at least a few hybrid models in addition to their gasoline-powered lineup. However, one company which has largely ignored this trend is Mazda, which only offers its Mazda3 Hybrid in Japan, with no hybrids in the US market at all….
The Cadillac CTS was a luxury sports car that was designed, engineered, and produced by General Motors for 17 years. The executive car first arrived on the scene in 2002 and went through three generations before it was discontinued to focus on Cadillac’s electric future. Ready for Adventure: These are the best Cadillac models for…
With two strategic acquisitions, Volvo has positioned itself to become a global leader in online car sales.… Carbon fibre can store energy in the body of a vehicle. Researchers… When it’s back-to-school time in the United States, parents mob the stores… As battery-powered cars become more and more prominent (heck, I just recently… I would…
The Bottle Rockets Photo: Cary Horton After more than 25 years of churning out smart, fist-pumping rock ‘n’ roll songs tinged with country twang and Midwestern wit, the Bottle Rockets recently called it quits. Now that I’ve spent a few days mourning the loss of this great yet criminally little-known band from St. Louis, I’m…
Photo: Ford Motor Company As part of its continued efforts to explore the usefulness of 3D printing in vehicle manufacturing, Ford is exploring the possibility of offering fully customizable 3D-knitted car seat covers. Leveraging a form of 3D printing used in the production of clothing and furniture, Ford would give customers the ability to craft…
Based on awards handed out by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety,… Hyundai has announced that it is partnering with mobility solutions company Aptiv… If hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles catch on, Hyundai Motor Group will be poised… Today, March 27, marks the first day of official sales for Hyundai’s… For the past half-decade, Hyundai has been…
Photo: Cadillac Despite the production delays that the auto industry has been hit with this spring, some automakers are still making steady progress on driverless car technology. GM recently announced an extension of its Super Cruise hands-free system that would help bring autonomous vehicle technology to city streets. An Electric Horizon: Learn more about Cadillac’s…
If you want to be part of an elite club of California drivers, the Mirai might be the vehicle for you. This hydrogen-powered sedan is available in limited quantities, and interested drivers are already being directed to a wait-list. Toyota wants the Mirai to become a trailblazer for other hydrogen-powered vehicles, and expects to increase…
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