Bob Carter, Executive Vice President Toyota Motor North America, with the Guinness World Record certification Photo: Toyota The second-generation Toyota Mirai has set the official Guinness World Record for the longest distance traveled by a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle without refueling. After a five-minute fill-up, it completed 845 miles, or 1,360 km in Southern…
The 2017 Fiat 500e is an electric vehicle (EV) that is exclusive to drivers in Oregon and California, and can get a full charge in less than 4 hours when connected to a Level 2 energy source. The fun-to-drive Italian vehicle has signature Fiat style and is available in just one well-equipped trim that features…
Europe has been becoming increasingly open to the adoption of electric vehicles,… France is in real trouble. After the French government used emergency powers… A while back, Nissan and Renault announced that they would be providing… When a large group of delegates gets together to discuss the climate,…
Photo: Audi To get the best idea of how a rally car will perform in a race, an automaker will often test vehicles in various conditions and terrain. After undergoing tests in Germany and Spain, Audi took the RS Q e-tron rally car to Morocco to see how the electric vehicle would do in the…
The Chevy Bolt is proof of a growing interest for electric vehicles With talks of electric and autonomous innovations and new additions to the truck and SUV segments, General Motors seems to be covering all of the automotive bases right now. Yet not even GM could escape the downward sales trend that most auto manufacturers…
BYD is cutting production in China while soaring internationally, with a staggering 334% increase in overseas sales.
Tesla’s leadership shake-up and plummeting sales raise pressing questions.
Hyundai is electrifying its lineup, blending high-performance with eco-friendly tech.
Driving a Tesla Model 3 could save you hundreds on fuel costs each year.
We’re well into the third day of the Round of 16, and it’s time for Germany and Algeria to meet at Estadio Beira-Rio in the town of Porto Algere. The winner of this match will go onto the quarter finals to face the winner of the earlier France-Nigeria game. The Germans might have superstars like…
Meet the new boss Photo: Stellantis The Dodge Charger is dead. Long live the Dodge Charger. On Wednesday, Dodge wrapped three days of reveals at its Speed Week event with the unveiling of the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept, the much-anticipated first peek at the muscle brand’s electric future. Thinking About Making a Change: Get a…
A new report has Lincoln Nautilus production ending July 2024 Photo: Lincoln It’s starting to look like the end is extremely nigh for the Lincoln Nautilus. Ford Authority reported on Wednesday that it has learned production will be ending on the Lincoln Nautilus in July 2024. This follows a report from AutoForecast Solutions Vice President…
Photo: Ford Ford has announced plans for BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, a new $3.5 billion plant that will specialize in the production of lithium iron phosphate batteries. BlueOval Battery Park Michigan will be the first LFP battery manufacturing plant in the United States with the backing of an automaker. One of Ford’s Top EVs: The…
Call this Mustang Mach-E GT almonds. Cuz it’s nuts Photo: Ford Ford’s kicking off the last month of this cursed dang year with a heckuva bang. It’s been said for the last year that the Mustang Mach-E GT would get a special edition capable of going from 0-60 mph in the mid-three-second range. And ya…
Ford has already confirmed a battery-electric midsize pickup, which could be the Ranger Photo: Ford Hans Schep, Ford Motor Company’s general manager of commercial vehicles in Europe, has confirmed what we’ve long suspected. A plug-in hybrid version of the Ranger is heading into production in the near future. Going Green, Driving Lean: Mustang Mach-E is…
HEY Y’ALL CAN YOU BELIEVE ALL THE SHRIMP I CAN CRAM IN THIS THING? Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford wants everyone to know that the upcoming 2021 Mustang Mach-E has a great frunk, especially if you like tailgating and love chicken wings. Ah yes, the frunk. If you haven’t heard the term for the front…
The team at Livingston’s Soda Fountain and Grill with the new BlueOval milkshake Ford is bringing a huge investment to the city of Stanton, Tennessee, with its massive new vehicle and battery campus. In anticipation of BlueOval City going online in 2025, a local business has unveiled a special sweet with a twist — or…
The Mustang Mach-E 1400 emerges from the smoke like a donut dragon Photo: Ford All too often these days, you find yourself doom scrolling through the news and muttering “that’s crazy” under your breath at every passing story. Today, if you read up on the newly revealed Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400 prototype, you’ll be saying…
The Ford Mustang Mach-E was revealed in LA Sunday evening Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford has at long last revealed the all-new Mustang Mach-E, the fully electric SUV that marks the first new addition to the Mustang lineup in 55 years. Revealed on Sunday after months and months of speculation, the SUV promises to live…
Blizzard? Snow problem for the F-150 Lightning and Ford Intelligent Backup Power Photo: Ford Running down a list of every rad thing about the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning might take a while. From its super quick acceleration to its huge Mega Power Frunk, it’s not hard to see why Ford’s basically pre-sold its entire first…
Is the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E the first spinoff in a full-fledged Mustang sub-brand? Photo: Ford Ford is toying with the idea of spinning out its Bronco and Mustang into unique sub-brands, an idea that the automaker’s been kicking around for the past couple of years. A report from Autoweek not only says that the…
Ford is out here just trying to dismantle every single misconception you… If the early response to the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is any… This week, President Joe Biden announced a goal that 50 percent of… In May, Ford announced that one of its Michigan plants will change… One of the major keys to gaining…
New 2021 Ford F-150 arrived at dealerships in December Photo: Ford Not even a global pandemic could break the incomparable streak of the Ford F-Series. Ford sold a total of 787,422 F-Series trucks in 2020, making it the bestselling truck in America for the 44th year in a row. December capped off another year of…
How’s 235 pounds of extra payload potential sound? Photo: Ford The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is moving off the assembly line and rolling out to eager customers across the country. And it’s bringing a lot more muscle with it than even what Ford originally promised. And it Can Charge Other EVs: Pro Power Onboard lets…
Ford F-Series claimed an impressive triple crown for truck sales in 2023 Photo: Ford The Ford F-Series has locked up its 47th consecutive year as America’s bestselling truck. Try to act surprised. In 2023, Ford sold a cool 750,789 F-Series trucks — enough to also secure a 42nd straight year as the bestselling vehicle in…
Yesterday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed his company’s newest vehicle: The Cybertruck. This thing. Photo: Tesla Yes, it sounds like something from an episode of Doctor Who. Yes, it kind of looks like something from an episode of Doctor Who, as well. WEEEEE-oooooooooooo-WEeeeeeeee-oooooohhhh, der der der derderderderderrrrrr Photo: Paul Hudson The Cybertruck is Musk and…
The groundbreaking of the ECTC BlueOval SK Training Center took place on Tuesday Photo: Ford Earlier this week, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joined representatives from Ford, BlueOval SK, and Elizabethtown Community and Technical College to break ground at the site of the ECTC BlueOval SK Training Center. The advanced training facility will be part of…
The Lincoln Navigator topped the list of Most Comfortable SUVs for 2021 Photo: Lincoln U.S. News & World Report recognized the 2021 Lincoln Navigator as the top choice on its list of the 12 Most Comfortable SUVs in 2021. When it comes to delivering premium quality, U.S. News & World Report says that the Navigator…
Nissan Leaf SV Plus Photo: Nissan Drivers in Canada can start saving for the 2022 Nissan Leaf, as the automaker just released its MSRP. The all-electric model features a starting price of CA$37,498 for the Leaf SV. Drivers can save even more with potential government incentives. Designed to bring EVs to more drivers, the Nissan…
“A Streetcar Named Desire” may be best known for launching Marlon Brando’s film career, but it also features some amazing vintage rides.… Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is a pretty good game, but it’s very light on cars. Here’s a list of some vehicles you won’t see while playing.… It’s time for us to understand and appreciate…
President Joe Biden will get a peek at the all-new Ford F-150 Lightning prior to its May 19 reveal You’ve only got about eight days and some hours to wait before you can feast your eyes on the all-new, all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning. But we now know that one somewhat important person will probably get…
Ford is working on building an EV that starts around $20,000 but is still profitable Photo: Ford One of the major keys to gaining the advantage in the ongoing EV wars is finding that sweet spot with price. Ford Motor Company is already well on the path with its all-new 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning, which…
Goodnight, sweet prince Photo: Ford Last week, Ford Motor Company announced plans to restructure operations in India and end manufacturing in the country. This comes with a casualty: the Ford EcoSport, built at the Chennai assembly plant. Call it the NecroSport now. Because it’s dead, darlings. This One’s Up and Kicking: The Ford Bronco is…
You can use your Ford F-150 Lightning to charge other EVs like the Mustang Mach-E Photo: Ford Yo, dawg. Ford heard you like EVs that do cool stuff. So Ford made a truck that you can charge so that you can charge other EVs. Shockingly Popular: The Ford F-150 Lightning is sold out for the…
Alert: The horses are out of the barn Photo: Ford For the most part, the 2024 Ford Mustang doesn’t reinvent the wheel. Not that a lot of folks would want it to — look at the response to the Mustang Mach-E, after all. But what the seventh-generation Mustang certainly does is take that well-familiar wheel…
Ford is expanding F-150 Lightning production to meet high demand Photo: Ford Suffering from success is not just the name of an album released by an incredibly corny DJ. It’s also something that Ford has felt a bit of late due to the overwhelming demand for its all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning. But relief is on…
Might FCA have finally secured the merger they’ve been seeking all these years? Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe Renault are two of the world’s largest automakers. A new proposal from FCA would result in an even larger automotive company. Yesterday, FCA submitted a proposal for a merger with Renault. The result would be the third-largest…
The 2016 Chevy Volt is making its big-screen debut on May 22nd with a cameo role in the Disney adventure Tomorrowland, starring George Clooney and Britt Robertson. So in the spirit of cross-promotional synergy and whatnot, General Motors just released a Tomorrowland-themed commercial for the new Volt, which plays upon the automaker’s history of innovation….
It’s fashion because she’s leaning so far back! Photo: Volkswagen While not incredibly inclusive, Volkswagen sure did go all out to ensure that its Pride Month event was fancy as heck. Held at the Parrish Art Museum in the Hamptons, the prom-themed party featured celebrities, politicians, and more. Giving Back: See how Volkswagen is helping…
As one of the automakers which hasn’t yet resorted to coded number-letter combinations for its model names, Hyundai Motors’ lineup is filled with unique vehicle titles. If you’ve ever wondered where the names of these Hyundai cars originated and what they mean, we have the answers. Where Did Hyundai Models Get Their Names? Elantra Comes from…
The introduction of the Velite Concept means the Buick Blue Campaign is in full effect Photo: © General Motors Buick made its plans to introduce new eco-friendly vehicles in China abundantly clear when it revealed the Buick LaCrosse Hybrid earlier this year at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show. Now, Buick has ramped up its green…
The 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback Photo: Honda On the surface, the 2025 Honda lineup doesn’t seem to offer any big changes. But look a little closer —several of the automaker’s core vehicles actually boast significant updates for the new model year. Here’s a look at what Honda shoppers will find when they browse the lineup….
Photo: 2023 Toyota Crown Branding, especially in the United States, is everything. Most people aren’t familiar with the specs, features, and price of any given car by simply looking at it on the street. Often, the top marker of a vehicle’s value is its badge. Consequently, when customers buy an expensive luxury ride and wish…
Since the day Elon Musk brought Tesla into the automotive world, he has been reshaping the way we look at the car-buying process. Traditionally, car dealerships have been individually-owned franchises. Automotive manufacturers supply the dealership with inventory and they sell them for a profit. In fact, many states have legislation requiring car sales to be this way….
The Gloucestershire Constabulary doesn’t just keep the streets clean from crime —… British petrolheads are in for a treat. Bicester Heritage has revealed its… To say the economic future of the United Kingdom is foggy is… Nissan has been pushing against the United Kingdom’s exit from the European… It’s admittedly taken a quite a bit…
A Dendo Drive House diagram Photo:Mitsubishi Motors Mitsubishi is going to add an energy solution service at its Okazaki Plant in Japan. Provided by Mitsubishi Corporation Power Ltd. and Mitsubishi Corporation, the eco-friendly service uses renewable energy to help lower its amount of carbon emissions. Added Peace of Mind: MitsubishiRoadside Assistance Located in Okazaki City,…
The F1 track at the Spanish Grand Prix We’ll start with a disclaimer: Formula 1 has a long and rich history, full of heritage and drama and danger and cutting-edge technology and men with enormous legacies. So when we titled this article “A Brief Look into the History of Formula 1,” we really meant a…
GM’s focus on electrification will impact hiring trends through the first quarter of 2021 Photo: GM Introducing new electric models like the 2022 Bolt EUV isn’t the only step GM is taking to move closer toward an electric future. The automaker recently announced its plan to hire an extra 3,000 employees to bolster its IT,…
Custom Painted Fiat 500e “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Stormtrooper Science fiction fans had to love the new Fiat 500e that was recently showcased at the 2015 LA Auto Show; since the vehicle drew inspiration from the upcoming movie, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Looking For A New Car? Check out these tips for first-time car…
The Toyota Mirai at the hydrogen station in Zaventem Photo: © Robin De Raedt /Toyota If alternate-fuel vehicles in the United States were a carful of kids, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles would be the one stuck riding in the back middle with his feet on the hump. Life Is Hard: Bake some cookies Partly this…
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