Cadillac vehicles are known more for their lavish features and powerful performance than for their impressive fuel economy. However, Cadillac’s lineup does have some balanced options for buyers who want their luxury to come in a reasonably efficient package. Continue reading to learn more about the five most fuel-efficient models offered by Cadillac for 2018….
SAIC-General Motors-Wuling has released the all-new Baojun 310 hatchback, a vehicle that boasts a deft combination of efficiency, functionality, spaciousness, and technological savvy. Offered in four different trims, the Baojun 310 has been priced between RMB 36,800 ($5,521) and RMB 49,800 ($7,472). More from GM China: Buick Envision crossover makes transition to US market The…
by Luca Samson, Car Trackers Club Car trackers aren’t a new topic, but they’ve only recently become available to the wider public. And in the last few years, the technology has really taken off. Nowadays, vehicle tracking devices have a lot more features and functions beyond simply tracking your car. There is a lot of…
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid History The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is one of the most distinctive hybrids in its class. The MKZ Hybrid is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine combined with an electric motor creating 188 hp, and boasts an impressive 45 mpg. Early History The hybrid version of Lincoln’s best-selling MKZ was introduced to the…
2018 Nissan Rogue Hybrid Photo: Nissan Four select market regions — Northwest, West, Mid-Atlantic, and Mountain —are now stocked with 2018 Nissan Rogue Hybrid models, according to Nissan, which just announced pricing for the eco-friendly crossover. With an MSRP starting at $27,020 is the Rogue Hybrid SV (FWD); the Hybrid SL (FWD) starts at $32,380;…
The Lexus NX is the brand’s mid-size crossover, offering drivers the brand’s premium touches in one of the most popular vehicle segments on the market. Low-Risk Used: Here is what Lexus gives you with its Certified Pre-Owned program [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for the 2019 Lexus NX? The 2019 Lexus NX carries over unchanged from…
Audi’s latest luxury sedan is ready to take over the executive class in 2019. The 2019 Audi A8 is giving Mercedes-Benz and BMW a run for their money with an innovative redesign that offers exceptional performance and industry-best driving technology, even though the rumors of the 2019 A8 being equipped with Audi’s Level 3 system…
The 2016 Infiniti QX50 has been updated for this model year, and it’s filled with the very best in luxury engineering. More legroom and newer technology will make your ride more comfortable than ever. The 2016 Infiniti QX50 is only available in one trim level. 2016 Infiniti QX50 Exterior The QX50 is a crossover built…
2016 Cadillac XTS Photo:© General Motors The 2016 Cadillac XTS sedan earned a five-star safety rating from the federal government and it’s also the only luxury sedan with standard Magnetic Ride Control, which is the world’s fastest-reacting suspension. Coming available with a 410 horsepower twin turbo V6 engine and all-wheel drive, the 2016 XTS is…
2016 Cadillac Escalade Photo: © General Motors Few SUVs have withstood the test of time like the Cadillac Escalade, which was introduced in 1999. Offering a 420 hp engine, a stunning exterior, and a trailering rating of up to 8,300 pounds, the 2016 Escalade is almost guaranteed to remain one of Cadillac’s best-selling vehicles. The…
The 2016 Cadillac ATS coupe is an American luxury vehicle with a starting MSRP of $37,995. The Cadillac ATS coupe offers the choice between a turbocharged four-cylinder and a 3.6-liter V6 engine. Furthermore, the ATS coupe also comes standard with 18-inch alloy wheels and a rearview camera. The 2016 Cadillac ATS Coupe is available in four…
2014 Infiniti Q50 Exterior There’s no denying the sporty character that the 2014 Q50 embodies, while the sleek sweep of the hood hints at the entry-level luxury that Infiniti is looking to sell. The smoother curves and subtle character lines add to this luxurious feeling, making the sport sedan welcoming. 2014 Infiniti Q50 Performance The…
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC is a two-door roadster with a retractable hardtop. This model is the replacement for the outgoing Mercedes-Benz SLK which first launched 20 years ago. The new Mercedes-Benz SLC carries a starting MSRP of $47,950. In addition, the SLC features notable exterior design changes, as well as a new engine option. Key…
According to GM, the Chevrolet Camaro is currently the best-selling sports car in Brazil. The automaker has sold more than 6,000 Camaro units since 2010. It’s yet another achievement the brand can add to its belt as it rides out the final stretch of a successful year, while anticipating its electric goals for the new…
Any thriving business prioritizes mainstream marketing trends while heeding the more marginal ones. The same is true of companies in the oil industry, like Chevron. Per Forbes, Chevron is partnering with EVgo to begin offering EV charging stations to drivers in California. About the collaboration Chevron general manager of company-owned and operated motor fuel stations…
General Motors will not be offering the 2017 Trailblazer in the United States Photo: © General Motors Off-road enthusiasts have been asking Chevy to build a new Trailblazer SUV for years and consumers are finally getting their wish, as long as they live in the Middle East. General Motors has finally announced all of the new tech…
Doesn’t it make sense the Chevy Bolt EV would be manufactured at one of the greenest plants in the US? Photo: © General Motors There are a variety of ways that the General Motors Orion Assembly facility tries to reduce its environment footprint, but none of them are quite as effective as the nearby landfill…
If you’ve been searching for a new eco-friendly vehicle, then June might be the perfect month to bring it home. That’s especially true if you’ve been considering the Chevy Bolt EV. From now until July 1, the brand is offering a 16-percent discount and interest-free financing, for both the 2018 and 2019 versions of this…
Chevrolet introduced the United Arab Emirates to the Bolt EV at the 2017 Dubai International Motor Show, and demand for the efficient and stylish vehicle has only mounted ever since. In July, demand finally gave way to supply as the first Bolt EVs made their way to dealerships across the region. The first Chevy Bolt…
Deva Ramanan, Ph.D., and Simon Lucey, Ph.D., will head up the Carnegie Mellon University Argo AI Center for Autonomous Vehicle Research Photo: Ford Motor Company Argo AI, the autonomous vehicle development partner of the Ford Motor Company, announced this week that it is pledging $15 million over the next five years to form the Carnegie…
All-new Scion xB Release Series 10.0 On Wednesday, April 16, the Scion xB Release Series 10.0 will be unveiled at the New York International Auto Show in New York City. Only 1,500 examples of the Release Series 10.0 will hit dealer lots this summer. “The xB Release Series 10.0 gets a fun, technology influence with…
Photo: Tim Pierce While some might list car fires in the “unlikely occurrence” category, this type of incident is way more common than many people think. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 18 percent of all reported fires occur in a motor vehicle, either on a highway or road. This same organization also…
GM is discontinuing the Chevy Cruze hatchback General Motors announced Monday that it was ending production of the Chevrolet Cruze sedan at its Lordstown plant in Ohio — effectively discontinuing the model for the North American market. Now, GM is also indicating that it will end production of the Cruze hatchback at the Ramos Arizpe…
The Menlo EV hasn’t been officially unveiled. However, we know that it will be based on the Bolt EV, shown above. The bow-tie brand has a new electric crossover on the way — the Chevrolet Menlo EV. This new model shares DNA with the Bolt EV, and will compete with similar crossovers — namely the…
Using CGI, the new “Blackbird” rig is rendered to look like a Chevy Spark I don’t want to alarm anyone, but you can’t believe everything you see on TV. That’s especially true when it comes to the world of marketing. Though the Federal Trade Commission still exists to protect consumers from false advertising, our nation’s…
If it ain’t broke… The Chevrolet Bolt EV, one of the latest models introduced to the Chevrolet lineup, is also one of the most advanced vehicles in the Chevy family. When it first arrived for the 2017 model year, the Bolt brought with it a collection of Chevrolet’s premium features. With how advanced the Bolt…
The XT4 packs plenty of power, thanks to its engine As the 2019 XT4 is the latest addition to the Cadillac lineup, the luxury brand has begun to heavily advertise the crossover. Up to this point, Cadillac has mainly focused on the XT4’s stylish design and interior features, but the latest XT4 ad focuses on another…
For most of us, buying a car is one of the first major purchases we make. As common as it is, purchasing a vehicle is not something to take lightly. Many buyers choose to finance their purchase, and that alone can affect the entire process. The car’s make, model, and features are just one piece…
Drink deep the glory of the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT350R Photo: Ford With the 760-horsepower Mustang Shelby GT500 rightfully soaking up lots of folks’ attention, it’s shockingly easy to forget that the Shelby GT350 is still out there blowing people’s minds — and that there’s going to be a 2020 Mustang Shelby GT350R. Forgetting about…
2019 Chrysler Pacifica Since its debut, the autoTRADER.ca Top Pick Awards have singled out the Chrysler Pacifica. The award-winning minivan continues to impress the editors with its minivan-segment leading styling, technology, and especially its innovative powertrains that include a hybrid option. Check Out: 2018 Chrysler Pacifica overview “Our editorial team put every vehicle on the…
“We are beginning to reach the limit of what traditional imaging sensors can accomplish. Our new bioinspired camera shows that nature has a lot of interesting solutions that we can take advantage of for next-generation #sensors.” Published in #OSA_Optica: https://t.co/l2nbNRNlA3 pic.twitter.com/d6ZdSQQdbw — The Optical Society (@OpticalSociety) October 14, 2018 Despite the potential of self-driving vehicles…
Photo: Eric Fischer Recently, we dialogued about some of the current obstacles driverless cars have to overcome. Per the New York Times, jaywalking — and other unpredictable behavior from humans — is an additional challenge that autonomous vehicles will need to conquer. And a safety issue that city planners will need to address, as they modify…
©GM GM has been on a hiring spree. The company has hired 9,000 new employees since 2016, and 40 percent of its current staff are new personnel. CEO Marry Barra’s recent trip to Harvard indicates that the automaker will continue this hiring trend. Engaging with Harvard students Barra visited the campus to participate in the…
The popular Nissan Altima is built at Nissan’s Smyrna assembly plant Nissan’s Smyrna assembly plant in Tennessee has become the automotive industry’s top-producing facility in North America for the first half of 2014. A total of 334,082 Nissan vehicles were manufactured in Smyrna from January to June of this year, which is a 40.5 percent…
Photo: Toyota Two months ago, Toyota announced it would bring back the Venza, a stylish, wagon-style crossover that would stand out in the automaker’s lineup as a kind of refined RAV4 Hybrid. As it turns out, that got a lot of people interested — a lot more than Toyota expected. According to Japanese site Asahi,…
Unlike the sixth-generation Camaro Z28, the Cadillac Escalade survived to see another year on the market. While the Camaro Z28 might be gone, it’s not forgotten – the next-generation Escalade might be inheriting its high-performance engine. Check Out: Brand new models About the Camaro engine If the rumors are true, then the Escalade is set…
Burt Jordan retires from Ford after more than 20 years Photo: Ford Burt Jordan, vice president of Global Purchasing Operations and Supply Chain Sustainability with Ford Motor Company, announced his retirement from the company in June. Though his retirement went into effect July 1, Ford has yet to name a successor. One of Ford’s Best:…
The Toyota Prius’ status in the automotive world is legendary. Regardless of what you think of its styling or handling (bland and bland, yes we know), there’s no denying that it set something extraordinary in motion back in 1997, when it became the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle in the world. Today, the Prius is the…
Photo: Matheus Bertelli | Pexels Most camper batteries are charged via an AC / DC converter. This takes alternative current (AC) shore power and turns it into DC power that is pumped into the battery. In some systems, the camper battery might be charged via the alternator of the vehicle pulling the camper. It’s a…
Photo: Maserati Normally, we would be just a few days away from Maserati’s big reveal of its upcoming MC20 sports car. As it stands, we’ll have to wait until September because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But new details concerning the upcoming car are slowly trickling in, and the latest info from Car and Driver suggests…
The new logo of the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Photo: Ford Logo design isn’t one of the first things that gets the spotlight when it comes to something like a new Mustang. In the case of the newly revealed 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1, much more of the focus naturally falls to stuff like…
In an effort to provide a jump to its premier plug-in, the 2014 Volt price was reduced by $5,000 starting with the 2014 model year. The move would lower the 2014 Volt’s price to $34,995 with shipping, which is a 12.5% decrease from last year’s model. The move comes after Volt sales dropped by 3.3%…
Jon Ikeda, Vice President and General Manager of Acura, reveals the 2018 Acura TLX in New York Today in New York, to kick off the auto show, Acura revealed a refreshed 2018 TLX. The new and enhanced performance luxury sedan features three distinct variants, an Acura Precision Concept-inspired design, an all-new TLX V6 A-Spec, and…
2016 model pictured above. The Toyota Camry’s affordability is probably among the reasons it is one of the best-selling cars in America. Toyota must be aware of this, as they have announced that the new 2017 Camry’s price will remain unchanged, despite some significant trim upgrades. Most of the new goodies come in the form…
The new 2017 Honda Accord Sport Special Edition Good Housekeeping has announced its “Best New Cars Awards for 2017” awards, among which was a Best Sedan trophy for the new 2017 Honda Accord Sport. The winners, which appear in the February issue of the magazine currently on newsstands, also include the Volkswagen Golf (Best Compact), BMW M240I…
There’s more to New York State than just the Big Apple. The Empire State is filled with beautiful scenery, cozy towns, and gigantic waterfalls. It’s also home to a rich automotive history, which is highlighted at the following four car museums. Saratoga Automobile Museum Photo: Darryl Kenyon The Saratoga Automobile Museum’s mission is to teach…
The 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid has received a makeover for the new model year, with newly standard features including an eight-way power driver’s seat and a 4.2-inch TFT multi-informational display. Also standard are traction control, stability control, ABS, and brake assist, making this year’s Camry Hybrid safer than ever. 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid Exterior From…
The 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek offers off-road capability and real-life utility. Whether you’re buying a vehicle to serve as your daily commuter or want a capable vehicle to help you explore the wilderness, the Subaru XV Crosstrek is well worth consideration. Its fun-to-drive personality more than makes up for its sometimes lackluster acceleration, and its…
The first teaser image for the new Ford Puma ST Photo: Ford The all-new Ford Puma is a pretty cool little crossover that introduces a bit of aesthetic uniqueness to the automaker’s crossover lineup. It’s also got a bunch of wicked-sounding trims like the Puma Titanium X and Puma ST-Line X Vignale, which remind me…
12.4 miles of road will be closed in the center of London. Mayor Sadiq Khan unveiled the plans for September 22 — Clean Air Day — in a bid to help tackle the city’s air pollution problem. https://t.co/v38O1iAqGM — CNN (@CNN) June 20, 2019 On Sept. 22, London residents will observe a car-free day. Mayor Sadiq…
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