Photo: Ford Amidst the spread of COVID-19 across the continent, Ford has announced that it will shut down European vehicle and engine production effective March 19. While Ford hasn’t provided a timeline for the suspension of production, it says that it anticipates “that this action will continue for a number of weeks.” “While the impact…
The press conferences at the LA Auto Show are taking over the car world, and Nissan got in on the action with a presentation of its own. During the event, it dramatically ripped the cover off of a refreshed 2019 Nissan Maxima, which was expected. The second vehicle it brought was the 2019 Nissan Murano…
MI-Garden Photo: Mitsubishi Motors In Tokyo, visitors will soon get the chance to view Mitsubishi innovations and concepts in a unique and interactive way. Mitsubishi is opening MI-Garden GINZA, which is a new center that showcases Mitsubishi technology and models. Up-and-coming: New Mitsubishi models What you can expect in MI-Garden GINZA MI-Garden GINZA is a…
Man, Hyundai is just a collaboration and partnership machine, lately. In the past couple weeks, we have talked about Hyundai partnerships with connected car developers, solid-state battery makers, electric car battery recyclers, and even a hydrogen-fuel-cell research and development partnership with Audi. The newest revealed team-up, though, is making something a little less tangible: a…
The new 2016 Chevy Volt commercial touts the vehicle’s progressive powertrain Just a couple of weeks after the car’s Detroit debut, the first 2016 Chevy Volt commercial has arrived, showing off the plug-in hybrid’s new design and advanced powertrain. Take a look: 2016 Chevy Volt Commercial The second-gen Volt’s new powertrain enables it to travel…
Toyota is always trying to be different and invent new things, but do its concept cars really need to have such bizarre names? The automaker has dropped the first teaser image of an all-new concept car called the i-TRIL, which will is set to premiere at the upcoming 2017 Geneva Motor Show in March. We’re…
In case you haven’t heard, we are mere days away from Christmas. Have you found presents for everyone on your list? If you’re still shopping for a difficult teen on your list, we have a few gift ideas to help them drive right on the roads this winter. A Really Good Ice Scraper Sure, many…
A sketch of the Mustang-inspired rear of an upcoming electric performance crossover Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford seems poised to build on the brand cache of two of its most popular products by establishing Mustang and Bronco sub-brands. This would not only involve various different versions of vehicles — like the 760-horsepower Mustang Shelby GT500…
Last month, Ford got a whole bunch of dealers together for a meeting in Palm Beach, Florida, to talk about stuff. Among the stuff discussed: the Ford Bronco, which has been pretty much a ghost since its return was confirmed a little over two years ago in Detroit. But this particular bit of stuff was…
The new Buick GL8 25S will be available in five unique color options Photo: © General Motors In case you didn’t already know, Buick is kind of a big deal in China, especially its GL8 multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), which has accounted for more than 700,000 units moved since the GL8 Avenir was launched back in…
Photo: Honda Just in time to punctuate Earth Day, the 2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid was named the winner of the Cars.com 2019 Eco-Friendly Award thanks to its total driving range of 340 miles and EPA-estimated electric-only range of 47 miles. Currently the top-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle in America, the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid is…
The 2017 Buick Regal is an entry-level luxury midsize family sedan—the ideal choice of locomotion for drivers seeking a car that does a bit of everything decently well, and that does luxury very well. The Buick Regal is one part fuel-efficient family sedan, one part all-terrain-ready AWD, and one part performance luxury. Among all these…
The 2015 Optima, which fueled 2014 Kia sales While many of us may have woken up on New Year’s day with regrets about the decisions we made in 2014 (or, at the very least, the night before), Kia Motors America probably doesn’t need to make many resolutions for 2015. That’s because, according to new 2014…
The bond will provide an incentive for drivers to buy hybrid vehicles, like the 2015 Toyota Prius First, they brought you the Prius. Then, they brought you the Mirai. Now, Toyota is issuing an Asset-Backed Green Bond—only the second one the industry has ever seen—in order to help support the sale of green vehicles. The…
Photo: Toyota The next-generation, 2020 Toyota Highlander has made its world debut at the New York International Auto Show, complete with a bold new design, significant fuel economy improvements, new high-tech features and a hybrid powertrain. Like most of the other vehicles in the Toyota lineup, the Highlander has completed the transition to the company’s…
The 2020 Hyundai Sonata Photo: Hyundai A pair of new Hyundai models have achieved finalist status for one of the industry’s most prominent annual awards. The redesigned 2020 Hyundai Sonata sedan is one of three models still in the running for the North American Car of the Year award. Meanwhile, the all-new 2020 Hyundai Palisade…
If Economics 101 taught you anything (apart, perhaps, from how to blindly text your friends under a table without being obvious), it’s the idea that high demand makes it more difficult for a provider of goods to maintain its supply. Ford, it seems, is going to have a tough time keeping up with demand for its…
The new Australian Toyota Corolla Hybrid Toyota is known worldwide for its hybrid vehicles—particularly for the Prius lineup—and Australia is no exception. In the land down under, Toyota is releasing a new addition to the hybrid family in the form of the Corolla hybrid. This new hybrid model boasts a ton of upgrades, the most…
Photo: Ford The seventh-generation Ford Mustang is expected to arrive sometime around 2022, and it will likely bring with it the first-ever, long-gestured Mustang Hybrid. United Kingdom publication Autocar is feeding fuel into the flame of speculation in positing that the Mustang Hybrid will base its electrified powertrain around a V8 engine and feature all-wheel…
2020 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring Photo: Lincoln Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has negatively impacted the vast majority of automakers’ first-quarter sales, Lincoln this week posted a net Q1 2020 sales gain at 25,561 vehicles delivered. Sales were up 2.3 percent over the first three months of the year, and that gain comes almost…
Photo: Toyota Toyota intended to reveal a new compact SUV at the Geneva Motor Show in March, but had to reschedule the launch as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. No one was quite sure how long the delay would be, but it seems we have the answer because Toyota has finally revealed the new…
Photo: Ford Motor Company You know the type. The one who sits in the backseat of the car — or, more frustratingly, the front seat — waving their hands wildly in front of them whenever a vehicle ahead of you changes lanes suddenly or slows down. You’re confident in your driving, but it gets to…
“Back to the Future” helped make the DeLorean an Icon, but it also showcases tons of beautiful Chevrolet vehicles that set the scene and sell the timeframe. While everyone is still in shock over the biggest blunder in the history of award show mix-ups, I’m over here fangirling from the presence of an iconic vehicle…
Because of the level of innovation, vision, and prestige surrounding the Milan Furniture Fair, also known as Salone del Mobile, many automakers use this week-long event as a chance to build their brand. Being the largest trade fair of its kind in the world, Milan Design Week typically welcomes a number of automotive design teams…
Photo: Tumisu via Pixabay The coronavirus pandemic has definitely hit the global auto market hard — especially in China. The country saw a 42 percent drop in car sales during the first quarter of 2020 compared to last year. Here’s a brief overview of the current sales slump and what China is doing to help…
Do you have your eye on a Ford Focus RS hot hatch, but you just haven’t quite gotten around to grabbing one up yet? Well, you might want to get the lead out. Ford has announced that production of the Ford Focus RS will conclude on April 6th, ending on an up note with the…
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid The family rideshare service Kango and Chrysler are teaming up to provide quality and eco-friendly transportation to students in the San Francisco Bay area. According to FCA, starting this fall trusted Kango drivers who meet pre-screening requirements will have a chance to obtain an affordable lease on a new Chrysler Pacifica…
2019 Chrysler Pacifica For the second consecutive year, the experts at Good Housekeeping Institute and Car and Driver have singled out the Chrysler Pacifica as the best for the year. In 2018, it was the hybrid version of the Chrysler Pacifica that earned Best New Car status among hybrid competitors. Now in 2019, the Chrysler…
Just yesterday, the U.S. Department of Transportation finalized a “quiet” car ruling which will require automakers to incorporate pedestrian alert sounds into their vehicles, particularly electric and hybrid models. 2020 was set as the full compliancy date for vehicles to implement the new protective technology. According to the requirements, the alert sounds must activate when the…
London is introducing driverless cars that have a similar design to Heathrow Airport’s UltraPOD shuttles It looks like London is jumping on the self-driving car bandwagon—and its driverless cars are going to have a familiar design. England’s capital recently announced that it will begin testing its first driverless cars on the streets of London. These…
Photo: Ford Motor Company The soon-to-launch new Ford Transit van will be up to 176 pounds lighter than its predecessor, but it will still enjoy a 176-pound increase in max load-carrying capabilities. How? Simple: spaaaaaaaaaace. Ford engineers applied an aluminum hood to the Transit — a first for any commercial vehicle in Europe — as…
The 2020 Ford Explorer has arrived in the Middle East Photo: Ford The all-new and improved Ford Explorer is primed and ready to hit the dunes. The 2020 Explorer has launched in the Middle East, bringing with it the exceptional off-road capabilities of Intelligent Four-Wheel Drive and the Terrain Management System. Originally launched last year…
Nobody seems to really know anything about this mid-engine two-seater Mustang somehow Photo: Ford Performance courtesy of John Clor It’s not very often that an automaker turns to its fanbase to help get some details on a vehicle it made. It does happen, though, and it’s happening now with Ford reaching out for help with…
Photo: Ford Motor Company Some things just kind of sell themselves. The Ford Mustang has thrived as one of the most beloved vehicles on the planet for nearly 55 years based on its commanding presence and innate desirability, something that has been reinforced with countless appearances in film, television, and throughout all facets of pop culture. Because…
Ford of Britain announced this month that it is teaming with Primary Engineer to create a STEM initiative that ultimately benefits students from 20 schools in Essex. Through Primary Engineer, Ford invited 40 teachers from the schools to pay a visit to its Dunton Technical Center for a practical course resulting in their students being…
The 2018-19 FIA Formula E street racing championship marked the debut of Nissan’s involvement in the series, but while the Nissan e.dams team was off to a rough start, it made great strides forward in final few months and finished on a high at the season-concluding double-header in New York City. Earlier this month, Nissan…
e-NV200 VIP Concept It’s hard work making a van seem like anything more than…well, you know, a van…but Nissan seems up to that unenviable task. With the its e-NV200 VIP Concept, Nissan takes its all-electric commercial van and makes it a first-class experience, upgrading it in such a way that its luxury is fit only…
The Chevy Malibu was first introduced in 1964 as a convertible subseries of the Chevelle. After a 14-year hiatus starting in 1983, the Malibu reentered our lives in 1997 as the sedan we all know and love today. Now in its ninth generation, the 2020 Malibu gets a couple new exterior colors as well as…
Buyers generally turn to Cadillac for luxurious sophistication and sleek power rather than outstanding fuel efficiency. However, the brand’s 2019 lineup does offer a solid selection of vehicles that provide those qualities while not requiring frequent, expensive visits to the pump. Efficient Newcomer: Cadillac teases electric SUV 2019 Cadillac CT6 The CT6 sedan is Cadillac’s…
Photo: Ford Motor Company Anghami, the leading music streaming platform in the Middle East, is now one the apps available in Ford vehicles as part of Ford SYNC 3 AppLink. Ford Middle East announced last month that the more than 70 million registered users of the service can now use their Apple iPhones or Android…
The Lincoln MKC is due to enter its second generation in 2020, but a report suggests that the final product will continue Lincoln’s trend of moving away from alphanumeric titles in favor of real names. Automotive News reports that Lincoln dealers were informed in May that the MKC will become the 2021 Lincoln Corsair. Alongside…
Porsche was one of the first sports car manufacturers to embrace the potential of hybrid power, and now the Germany company is officially launching its first-ever all-electric car, the Taycan. Based on comments by Porsche’s model line director, the sleek EV will be positioned between the Cayenne and the Panamera, which start at $65,700 and…
The Mazda Hydrogen RE RX-8 More than 10 years ago, Mazda created a hydrogen rotary engine that emits no CO2. Mazda’s hydrogen engines weren’t built from the ground up; instead, the automaker decided to modify its existing rotary engine and change it to use hydrogen fuel instead of gasoline. It was able to achieve this…
Is this Formula E car ready for the pressure? The fourth season of Formula E racing just wrapped up last month, but the new series is already waiting to start in December. While Renault has been a major force in the electric car racing circuit, winning three of the four seasons, it’s handing over the…
The Chevy Malibu was first introduced in 1964 as a convertible subseries of the Chevelle. After a 14-year hiatus starting in 1983, the Malibu reentered our lives in 1997 as the sedan we all know and love today. Now in its ninth generation, the 2020 Malibu gets a couple new exterior colors as well as…
Do you remember those old Uncle Sam “I Want YOU for the U.S. Army” posters? Hawaii better start printing new ones to hang around the state, because the government really would like everyone to drive carbon-free transport. They want it so badly that a rebate up to $10,000 is being offered to customers who purchase…
The Honda NeuV concept, an EV with an artificial intelligence (AI) “emotion engine” The Honda Research Institute Japan Company, a subsidiary of Honda R&D, announced today that it has teamed up with the Graduate School of Informatics at Kyoto University this month to conduct joint research in the field of artificial intelligence. Honda says its…
Chevrolet is a very proud American brand, and it looks like the Chevrolet Colorado could be going through its paces to enlist in the armed forces. General Motors will spend a year testing a Chevrolet Colorado powered by a hydrogen fuel cell in partnership with the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development & Engineering Center…
One of these men has an Oscar at home When one thinks of electric car manufacturers, Nissan and BMW are normally at the top of the list with their respective Nissan LEAF and i Series vehicles. According to racing news site AutoSport, the two manufacturers are in talks to join the Formula E racing series…
You’ll probably never step foot in the same room as this Mercedes hypercar Most vehicles are affordably-priced, practical transportation machines made for the average consumer that sometimes sport extra style or power. And then there’s that occasional one-in-a-hundred hypercar that’s designed purely to show what engineers are capable of and cause a stir. The latest…
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