Ford this month revealed its new Transit Custom Plug-in Hybrid at Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle 2017, which took place in Millbrook. The Transit Custom PHEV breaks cover as the automaker ramps up a 12-month trial that will see select London fleet customers make use of 20 low-emissions vans in day-to-day operations. “For more than 50…
Kumar Galhotra becomes president of the Americas and International Market Group Photo: Ford New Ford Chief Operating Officer Jim Farley recently conducted a 10-week close-look at the automaker’s operations, and the resulting analysis sees several changes to Ford Motor Company leadership and organization. The changes announced on Thursday align with several key goals for Ford…
Ford teased a prototype of its all-electric F-150 last year Photo: Ford A report suggests that had the Detroit Auto Show gone ahead next month as planned, Ford may have used the show to debut its F-150 hybrid or all-electric F-150. Ford Motor Company was a part of the push to move the annual North…
Chrysler’s Millennial-Mobile may be coming to fruition Last year, Chrysler introduced the conceptual Chrysler Portal EV minivan. This vehicle was marketed as a vehicle of the millennials, by the millennials, for the millennials. Recent reports suggest that the Portal may not merely be a concept for much longer. Instead, it is rumored to be entering production in 2020….
Cadillac is offering a complimentary home charging station to those who are among the first purchasers of the vehicle. Related: A Look Back at the Cadillac Ciel Concept Being one of the first to purchase the all-new 2014 Cadillac ELR just became a little more appealing. Not only will customers receive a revolutionary electric luxury vehicle,…
Is the 2020 Ford GT Liquid Carbon the sexiest GT yet? Photo: Ford Motor Company The dozens — literally dozens — of people who will have the opportunity to purchase a 2020 Ford GT should be very excited. Ford announced an update for the GT that sees horsepower increase from 587 to 600, a new…
2016 Chevy Equinox Photo: © General Motors Chevrolet sales in September were up 10.9% with 170,675 Chevys sold across America. Chevrolet benefitted from year-over-year growth from a number of key models, and a 19% uptick in retail sales pushed the brand to its sixth straight month of retail sales and market share gains. Chevy’s Future…
Reese Counts of Edmunds recently shared the publication’s top five refreshed vehicles for the current year. The GMC Acadia scored a deserving place on the Best Updated Cars for 2020 list. An Attractive Family-Hauler: Meet the winsome 2020 GMC Acadia Praise from Edmunds According to Edmunds, the 2020 Acadia is a prime example of a…
Due to a combination of unusual weather patterns causing record smog in major cities across the world, increasingly stringent CAFE regulations, and VW’s diesel cheating scandal, one of the largest buzzwords in automotive news has been “emissions”. Multiple studies have shown that emissions from vehicles can cause a host of health issues, from lung problems…
Former General Motors Executive Bob Lutz seems to have had a fairly dim view of EVs like the Chevy Volt and the upcoming Chevy Bolt, according to comments made in a roundtable panel discussion last year that were recently found and discussed by Green Car Reports. Basically, what Lutz said was that vehicles like the Volt,…
The 2021 Toyota Camry has officially launched, and with up to 17 different models, you can bet we’re not about to detail them all. However, there is one new feature of special note that every model gets, and that’s Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+. The Camry is the first model to benefit from TSS 2.5+, which…
Photo: © General Motors It’s been a busy month for GM. Just last week, the automaker filed an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to trademark the Enspire name. The application has the serial number 88224926 and specifies that GM will use the trademark for automobiles. This isn’t the first time that…
Every child wants a shot at playing the game that he or she loves, but video games will only get one so far. This is why Chevrolet — the official vehicle of Major League Baseball — has offered young Major League contenders the chance to play America’s national pastime. Comerica Park: Displays two Chevy vehicles…
Nissan Serena e-POWER minivan The electrified powertrain in the Nissan Serena earned a notable distinction for its innovative engineering, the 2019 Technology of the Year award. This title handed out by the Automotive Researchers’ and Journalists’ Conference of Japan highlights the Serena minivan’s available e-POWER system, which helps the model to deliver impressive fuel efficiency…
The Nissan IDS Concept is one smooth ride, and the vehicle is making its first appearance in the US at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. This zero-emission electric car is notably equipped with autonomous driving technology guided by state-of-the-art artificial intelligence. Nissan is one of the automakers hardest at work on autonomous…
Nissan LEAF Every month, we get a glimpse into how our favorite automakers are doing with their sales figures. Once again, the numbers are in, and Nissan for one has every reason to be happy about them. The month saw a new Nissan April sales record, with total sales for Nissan Group up 18.3 percent,…
Mitsubishi is celebrating its 100th anniversary by re-creating the very first car it produced in 1917: the Model A, only 22 of which were originally made. With the help of West Coast Customers, an automobile repair shop based in California that specializes in vehicle customization, Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) will strive to remain as…
Photo: Maserati Maserati has launched a new limited Royale Special Series that pays tribute both to the brand itself and to the 1986 Quattroporte Royale, only 51 of which were produced. The revived special edition series is not quite as exclusive, though almost, as the luxury Italian automaker will build just 100 examples across three…
American drivers will have to wait a bit longer for the ID.4 Photo: Volkswagen It’s a well-known fact that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic put a dent in the auto industry this year. Reveal and release dates have been drastically altered, and production was slowed or even stopped. Thankfully, production plants have been working hard to…
2018 Nissan LEAF J.D. Power is handing out two new awards for achievement in engineering, and the 2018 Nissan LEAF is a winner. Taking home the prize for the Highest-Rated Vehicle Redesign for the 2018 model year, the all-electric, zero-emissions 2018 LEAF boasts the automaker’s signature V-Motion grille, an element absent from the 2017 model,…
A Jeep Wrangler Hybrid? It’s more likely than you might think. Jeep’s signature vehicle, the Jeep Wrangler, has been the subject of several recent rumors and reports. From a possible debut for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler at the L.A. Auto Show later this year to the reported use of more aluminum materials in the construction of…
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…
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