Nissan’s Taxi of Tomorrow In a city known for its skyline and the ever-present yellow cab, have you ever wondered how New York City’s taxis came to be taxis? It takes a whole lot of legal work, paper work, leg work – a matrix of rules, regulations and politics in which Nissan’s Taxi of Tomorrow…
When it comes to buying a new car, many Canadian shoppers are… Aligning your next vehicle purchase with the stars may seem a bit… Safety is priority number one in the minds of many car buyers. Yet,…
In addition to skills, every mechanic needs the right tools for diagnosing and repairing vehicles. Most mechanics prefer having their own tools rather than borrowing. Those that work in automotive shops also prefer buying their own toolset since they don’t want to worry about misuse, loss, and neglect of tools. Additionally, some shops might not…
Building the Toyota Mirai was a big risk on the part of the Japanese automaker, given that the hydrogen refueling infrastructure was practically nonexistent when the sedan first became available in the United States, even though it was limited exclusively to California. There’s already been plenty of progress on that front since the car launched,…
Ford tests its vehicles by spattering them with fake bird poop … because science Photo: Ford When do we know for a fact that science has gone too far? Probably when it’s used to develop artificial bird droppings. Lab-developed synthetic bird poop isn’t just a reality; Ford is using it as a way to test…
2016 was yet another record year for Ford in China, and the… Ford today announced first-quarter sales numbers in China, revealing a 14% increase… Ford Motor Company reported a 9% year-over-year decrease in China last month,… Ford kicked off the new year with sales totaling 130,832 vehicles in… Ford set a new record for sales…
The 2020 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell is now officially available at select… Back when Toyota announced Project Portal, which involves the development of hydrogen… The Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric car will now finally be… Two years ago, GM told the world that it was working on… Toyota has launched Project Portal 2.0, the…
Photo: Maurizio Pesce Thirteen global industry leaders have joined together to form a new “Hydrogen Council” that will invest more than €1.4 billion ($1.5b) per year in hydrogen energy solutions and technologies. The council is comprised of Air Liquide, Alstom, Anglo American, BMW GROUP, Daimler, ENGIE, Honda, Hyundai Motor, Kawasaki, Royal Dutch Shell, The Linde…
An alliance of automakers has struck a new deal with the California Air… General Motors proposed a national zero-emission car sales requirement that could offer… The Trump administration has proposed a rollback of fuel economy and pollution… With support from Toyota, Shell, and Kenworth, the Zero and Near Zero-Emission Freight Facilities project provides a large-scale “shore…
Tesla Model S P85D: Looks like the Model S, just way faster We may have waited through almost the whole of Thursday, but Elon Musk finally gave us the D, and it is much bigger than we thought it would be. Turns out that the long promised “D” denotes the dual motors that will allow…
Photo: The News Wheel Automakers love to tout the power ratings of their vehicles, but to the average car-buyer, those numbers are gibberish. How are you distinguish what’s actually above-average torque and horsepower and what’s not? Here’s a basic guide to help you identify what numbers are impressive and what are just mediocre. What a…
Tesla has quite the following — and quite the sense of humor.… Panasonic this week announced plans to invest an amount exceeding $256 million… Despite many of its own fans wishing Tesla Motors didn’t use a badge on… Well, we have a winner. Tesla is now the sole owner of… Anyone lusting after what was to be…
Early German Car Phone Photo: Ben Franske It’s hard to think of life before cell phones. The communication options they provide, as well as entertainment and navigation, are key to our modern lives. Before phones could live in our pockets, however, inventors developed car phones to ride along with us in vehicles. According to the…
Toyota says it will aggressively use Virtual Power Purchase Agreements with renewable energy providers to cut down emissions from its North American operations by up to 40 percent over the next three years. The move is part of Toyota’s Environmental Challenge 2050 goal of completely eliminating its global emissions from plant operations. Under the VPPAs,…
We’ve all heard of terms like smog, exhaust, and emissions, but what’s… According to a memorandum acquired by Bloomberg, a working group of the… As I was writing once more about how the Trump Administration, the… Back in October, Scott Pruitt, head of the Environmental Protection Agency under President… Probably one of the vehicles that spend…
Everywhere you looked at the Chicago Auto Show, there were rows of beautiful news cars of every shape and size. Every automaker brought their A-game to the Windy City, showing off their lineups of latest cars, trucks, and SUVs. As an automaker who rarely disappoints, Hyundai had its booth at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show…
Times have certainly changed for Cadillac. The brand was once the home… Fully autonomous vehicles aren’t ready for today’s roads, but driver assist technologies… What could be more luxurious than going on a road trip in… What better way to celebrate retirement than by purchasing a GM model?… With sleek styling, responsive power, and available…
Photo: Hyundai The newly revealed 2021 Hyundai Elantra represents a dramatic departure from the model’s previous generations, boasting an eye-catching exterior makeover, improved driving dynamics, a new hybrid model, and cutting-edge technologies like wireless smartphone integration and Digital Key. Here’s a look at six of the 2021 Elantra’s most notable highlights: The Current Model: Get…
The 2018 Toyota C-HR is an all-new vehicle in the Toyota lineup designed to meet growing demand for subcompact SUVs. Overall, it makes a good first impression, with excellent handling, numerous standard convenience and safety technologies, and an interior far roomier than you would expect. Curiously, it left some features off the table, like all-wheel…
GM alleges that Ford infringes on its trademark with the BlueCruise name Photo: Ford Back in April, Ford renamed its new hands-free driving technology BlueCruise. Fast forward to today, and that new name will face a challenge in court from General Motors. The Game Has Changed: Ford’s all-electric F-150 Lightning coming in spring 2022 Just…
The super-bold Toyota Box… sorry, Vellfire Minivans are never the most attractive vehicles on the road, at least when compared with fearsome machines from the likes of Ferrari and Porsche. But minivans have a wide appeal, particularly to larger families and those who frequently transport a crap load of people. While in the US, automakers…
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…
© 2024 | Thenewswheel.com | All rights reserved
