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…
Nissan GT-R 50th Anniversary Edition Photo: Nissan Nissan brought a wealth of models to the 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon, including the new Nissan Skyline. The automakers offerings ran the gamut from bespoke minivans to racecars, but each one was united by eye-catching design and thoughtful detailing. Here’s a look at what Nissan chose to showcase….
This article is sponsored by Shelbourne Motors. Toyota is a brand that’s known for its eco-friendly vehicles Photo: Toyota Environmental damage is a constant topic in the news and it’s clear that we need to take action to reduce our impact. Even a small change can help when everyone makes an effort. Driving is often…
This article is sponsored by Carpet Cleaner Lab. Self-cleaning Nissan LEAF A couple of years ago, Nissan announced an experimental technology for its LEAF electric car in the form of self-cleaning paint. The special paint features a layer of air between the paint and debris, which helps prevent dirt from sticking to the car’s exterior….
This article is sponsored by Honda New Zealand. Photo: JD Hancock via CC Even the most eco-conscious companies can be challenged by the delicate balance needed to create a quality product while preserving the environment. The manufacturing process itself is one of the largest CO2 contributors, regardless of what is being built. Businesses can benefit…
Photo: Nissan You next Nissan could offer an even more quiet and comfortable ride, thanks to a new feat of engineering the automaker unveiled at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show. Dubbed “acoustic meta-material,” this sound-deadening substance is designed to be both lightweight and versatile. Innovation Comes Standard: Check out the latest Nissan models Check out…
This article is sponsored by Brakes Hub. Have you ever wondered how your car works? Today, vehicles play an indispensable role in the social, economic, and industrial growth of any country. With the invention of the combustion engine, the automotive industry has grown dramatically. Take a look at the parts that make up the modern…
When it comes to helping our planet, there seems to be two camps in the automotive world, with one advocating for electric cars, and one group looking to biofuels. The Paris Climate Conference last year agreed on some pretty strict emissions targets for 2025 and 2030, and the EU is currently putting plans in place to…
We’ve been talking about Volkswagen’s shift from diesel fuel to biofuel to electric for a while now, but this week we were finally shown what VW is thinking when it comes to the future of green technology. The latest Volkswagen concept car, called simply the I.D., was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show and is meant to…
The Mondial de l’Automobile Paris, more commonly known in English as the Paris Motor Show, is getting ready to kick off on October first. It seems as if Volkswagen is ready to turn over a new leaf at the event, announcing this month that their slogan for the Paris Auto Show will be “Think New.” To…
Your car can have a new life as home decor or furniture! Photo: Debs (ò‿ó)♪ via CC You don’t need to be an interior decorating wizard to turn some recognizable automotive parts into your newest home decor. With a little bit of soldering, electrical wiring, and imagination, you can practically recycle your entire car into…
Every automaker follows common patterns and attributes when designing its vehicles so that each entry in its lineup possesses a shared, unifying theme. While some characteristics are more overt, like a uniform grille shape, others are more conceptual. Take, for instance, the Kia brand. While some automakers are set in their ways, sticking to the…
To help incentivize getting behind the wheel of their all-electric RAV4, Toyota is offering a discount via low-cost lease and loan offers. Toyota hopes that the move will help boost sales for its compact crossover, which is powered by a Tesla Motors battery pack and motor. Accolades for Scion: The Scion FR-S Named an Automobile…
Discovering the next generation of a car brand is extremely exciting, particularly if you’re a major car enthusiast. Honda is one of the most popular Japanese car brands to date, known for its reliability and, since the introduction of the Honda Civic, it’s been hugely popular with families too. Here, we’re taking a closer look…
FCA boss Sergio Marchionne told The Detroit News that something similar to the Portal Concept could be produced after 2018 Hidden at the back of Chrysler’s display at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show was the new Chrysler Portal Concept, which made its world debut earlier this month at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas….
Photo: geralt Whether you own an EV or are thinking about renting one on your next road trip, wouldn’t it be nice to know which apps are the best ones to download to support your eco-friendly journeys? You’re in the right place. Here are four useful apps to simplify and streamline your EV drives. Peace…
A ruling passed on Tuesday banned Tesla in New Jersey. On Tuesday, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) passed a ruling that essentially prevents the sale of Tesla vehicles in the state henceforth, and, boy, is Elon Musk pissed. The ruling bans the direct sale of vehicles in the Garden State, meaning that Tesla…
Tan Le dialoguing with fellow Young Global Leader Rodrigo Mendes about the Formula One race car he tested out which employed her innovative technology. Photo: Young Global Leaders Maybe you’re a lifelong Star Wars fan, or perhaps you’re simply interested in sci-fi worthy ideas like controlling machines with your mind. Former refugee and CEO of…
General Motors Korea has announced Kaher Kazem as the successor to James Kim in the role of president and CEO. Kazem, the current president and managing director for GM India, is also expected to be appointed Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors. “We are pleased to have Kaher taking over GM’s key operations in…
Some of the coolest converted and customized vehicles on the road are classic cars which under the skin are outfitted with more modern drive components—the concept of “LS-swapping” (putting one of GM’s small block LS engines into another car) is so common that it is almost a punchline. Personally, I give bonus points for unusual…
They say good things come in small packages, and when it comes to the 2016 MINI Cooper 2 Door, they are absolutely right. Featuring the retro styling you remember from the Swingin’ Sixties but in a much more practical package, the Cooper will net you approximately five gazillion cool points as soon as you drive…
Photo: Albert Wójtowicz When you have an electric car, most people want to know how far you can go on a charge. If you give them the official figures, the observers will usually follow up with a quip about how an EV’s range can make road trips difficult. Well, one explorer wanted to show EV…
Image: Anna Hidalgo The city of Paris has once again initiated a partial ban on cars driving within the city in the face of “red-alert” levels of pollution. The city hall has said that the air pollution, which has grown much worse since November 30th, poses a significant risk to residents’ health, and lays the…
There is one particularly ideal situation for environmentally-conscious electric car owners: In addition to reducing greenhouse emissions by driving an electric car, you cut yourself off from a power grid often fueled by burning coal or other polluting substances by harvesting energy from the sun through roof-mounted solar panels, stored in a large battery to…
Unless you’re a graphic designer, you probably didn’t realize a lot of thought goes into auto brands’ logos. For instance, Mazda’s current badge might remind you of those simplified cartoon sketches of birds in flight. While there’s actually some truth in that observation, the influences and history of the Mazda logo are more subtle–and fascinating–than…
When you think of the all-electric Opel Ampera-e, you are liable to think of any number of positive qualities: chiefly fuel efficiency, but also the versatility of a subcompact crossover and a surprisingly stylish look. You may not look at the Ampera-e and immediately think of rallying, but you would be wrong to underestimate it…
Nissan showcased the Seamless Autonomous Mobility (SAM) system at CeBIT in Germany. SAM is one of Nissan’s innovations in autonomous driving Photo: Nissan Dedicated to propelling autonomous driving into the real world, Nissan showcased its advanced solutions and technology at CeBIT in Germany yesterday. This is Nissan’s first showing at CeBIT, the biggest digital show…
Nissan’s EV focus has always been on its Nissan LEAF, and the car has sold well over the past five years. The concern with electric cars, though, is always its range. Range is particularly important for the Nissan LEAF, as it has no gas range extenders like other EVs. Nissan and Nissan Arc Ltd announced…
2017 Nissan LEAF The Nissan LEAF has hit a milestone in the UK in sales—20,000–and in customer satisfaction. Earning the title of “Best Green Car” in the 2017 Driver Power survey, the Nissan LEAF proves its owners are loyal and thrilled to have adopted the all electric-vehicle as their choice mode of transportation. Edward Jones,…
No matter how large a hurricane is, it disrupts life all around it. Nissan knows this, and it is offering deferred payment options to current Nissan drivers and special pricing to all who lost their vehicles in Hurricane Florence’s destruction. Hit The Road: Learn more about how to plan the perfect road trip If you or someone…
The redesigned 2016 Toyota Prius The countdown to the US release of the 2016 Toyota Prius is on. To help build excitement, the Japanese automaker has released the first new commercial featuring the all-new fourth-generation hybrid, and it’s a little over-the-top. Anyone familiar with the third-gen Prius will know that it’s not exactly the most…
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