The Toyota Camry was introduced to the United States in 1983 and has since been the bestselling passenger car in the country more often than not Back in June, Toyota built its 10 millionth vehicle at its plant in Georgetown, KY. The vehicle in question was a white Toyota Camry Hybrid, which worked out nicely,…
Research has suggested that new car sales could be down by more… YouGov BrandIndex conducted the 2019 NextGen Word of Mouth U.S. study. The… Pregnant people often wonder about the risks of flying, but it turns… General Motors offers an array of driver assistance, headlighting, and safety features… During your daily commute to work, it’s…
Lexus and Toyota were comfortably in the lead as the most reliable car brands, followed by… The full report contains lots of other interesting information about the way fans perceive the sport.… Americans cited increased interest in the outdoors, expanded flexibility through work and school, and the desire to travel with family as their top…
2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier Photo: Chevrolet In the car world, trying to deal with all of the industry jargon, acronyms, and niche terminology can feel overwhelming. That’s especially true of emerging technology like electrified vehicles. If you’ve ever been confused by the difference between an EV, a PHEV, or a mild hybrid, we’ve got…
Nearly one year to the date since the announcement that a hydrogen-powered Hyundai vehicle was on its way, and six months since the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell SUV arrived in California, the Korean brand is announcing more good news for the future of hydrogen power. Green Car Journal has released its nominations for its annual eco-conscious automotive awards….
If you’ve been feeling down because your “old” Kia doesn’t offer Apple… While some people have made (and in many cases, already broken) New… Another holiday season has come to a close, and so too has… There are a lot of automotive figures from 1991 that motorists would… To paraphrase Boyz II Men, it’s so…
With 2020 just beginning, the year’s first major auto shows are kicking… Honda will present a new Augmented Driving Concept at 2020 CES, which… As the all-electric and self-driving vehicle markets continue to explode, Volkswagen is investing in companies that will help them own the future.… At the 2019 SEMA Show, many new Chevrolet components…
General Motors enjoyed strong U.S. sales in the second quarter, reporting 696,086… For many Americans, cars are often a status symbol first and a means of transportation second… “Capote” is a great showcase for the late Phillip Seymour Hoffman, but it also has a few issues, many of which accompany the Chevy Bel Air.… The…
Kia has come a long way since 1944 For more than 50 years, Kia has produced millions of vehicles — some of which are still being driven today in places like India, Mexico, Europe, and America. But have you ever wondered how Kia got its start? You probably know the brand is originally from South…
In the few decades it’s been in the American automotive market, Korean company Hyundai has established a solid presence. But, most people don’t know very much about this intriguing off-shore brand. If you think you knew everything about Hyundai, there’s still more to learn. Here are 10 fun facts about the automaker. Everything You Ever Wanted…
Photo: The News Wheel Common car advice says premium gasoline is only beneficial when recommended by the manufacturer. For vehicles that don’t recommend high-octane gas, the tiny boost in power and fuel economy isn’t enough to offset the increase in price, and using the more expensive fuel won’t improve reliability. But over time, more vehicles…
Let’s address the elephant in the room right now: India has not been in a good place with its air quality. We have talked a few times about the horrendous levels of toxic air pollution (especially in Delhi, the most polluted capital city in the world), but easy solutions to that problem are hard to…
What’s New for the 2015 Chevy City Express Chevy welcomes the City Express to their lineup as an all-new model. 2015 Chevy City Express Exterior The 2015 Chevy City Express is Chevrolet’s all-new commercial van, offering business a new option in the cargo van segment. The City Express is built on a car platform –…
Photo: Ford Despite the rollback of Obama-era federal emissions rules, Ford says that it will continue to abide by California’s voluntary emissions standards moving forward. Ford’s Efficient Future: New Ford Explorer gets a more efficient hybrid trim with 500+-mile range The new Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Rule announced last week requires 1.5 percent year-over-year increases…
The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander has received the Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost… The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander model is a popular vehicle that has won… Mitsubishi has recently been celebrating several consecutive months of sales growth. Of… Earlier this year, Mitsubishi surprised test drivers of its new Eclipse Cross… The Mitsubishi Outlander is the brand’s largest…
2018 marks the 100th anniversary of Chevrolet’s lineup of trucks. Late last month, the automaker revealed how it planned to celebrate this momentous occasion: the 2018 Chevy Silverado Centennial and Chevy Colorado Centennial. Among the many features equipped to the special edition pickups, perhaps the most notable is the Heritage Bowtie Badge, a throwback to Chevy’s…
From left to right: Trisha Habucke, Judy Asher, and Anne Marie Graham-Hudak Photo: Ford Motor Company A trio of Ford employees earned Crain’s 2019 Notable Women in STEM recognition from Crain’s Detroit Business last month. This year’s honorees were Judy Asher, Ford’s manager of cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance; Anne Marie Graham-Hudak, a sustainability, environment,…
CAFE standards help decrease your trips to the gas pump In the automotive world, there are plenty of acronyms that a lot of people don’t understand. From 4WD and IIHS to KMA and NHTSA, these acronyms often leave car-industry outsiders scratching their heads and saying, “Huh?” One of the most ambiguous of all the acronyms…
2017 Nissan LEAF If you’re looking to go green behind the wheel but want to respect your budget, consider a used electric car. According to the editors at U.S. News & World Report, the 2017 Nissan Leaf is one of the best options. It just made the pub’s Best Used Electric Cars in 2021 list….
Honda also teased two new electrified sports cars Photo: Honda Over the next decade, Honda will spend approximately five trillion yen ($39.8 billion) to electrify its vehicle lineup. By 2030, it plans to have created a dedicated EV production line in North America and to have increased production to two million EVs per year. The…
Humans as a species love to tell stories. However, sometimes those stories turn out to be false, or outdated, or just plain made up, and the resulting myths could negatively affect people and their cars. So, in the interest of clearing away some of the stories surrounding cars out there, these are some car myths…
Kia e-Niro Photo: Kia Motors Two-time Oscar-winning actor Robert DeNiro is the front man of a new advertising campaign in Europe that promotes the eco-friendly Kia e-Niro. The campaign, set to launch in November, celebrates the all electric crossover, which boasts a long-driving range — approximately 615 kilometers in the city and a total of…
It seems to be the general consensus nowadays that, at some point, zero-emission vehicles are going to become the norm. However, what most people don’t see as they stare in awe at the new Tesla electric car is that non-gasoline cars are split into two main, distinct camps, and as they each struggle to gain…
Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2015: The new Volkswagen Golf Just a week after the 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI was awarded the title of Yahoo Autos Car of the Year, the rest of the Golf family has gotten its due after being named Green Car Reports’ Best Car to Buy 2015. The VW…
2015 Volkswagen e-Golf At the Management Briefing Seminar earlier in the month, Volkswagen announced that it will be working with 3Degrees to offset the emissions created in the production, distribution, and driving of their e-Golf and Audi’s A3 Sportback e-tron (due later this year). In order to accomplish this, they will be purchasing carbon offsets…
The 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage stunned at its debut during the LA Auto Show It’s not a mirage—well, actually, yeah it is. After skipping the 2016 model year, Mitsubishi has finally unveiled the 2017 Mirage subcompact and it’s better than ever. With a new exterior design, a variety of innovative connectivity features, and unbeatable fuel efficiency,…
Photo: Toyota Toyota announced it will invest approximately $3.4 billion in U.S.-based automotive battery production through 2030. This is part of the $13.5 billion that the automaker disclosed last month would put forward toward solid-state battery development. Part of this investment will involve establishing a new company and building a new automotive plant in the…
Photo: Toyota In a new press release outlining its path to carbon neutrality, Toyota said it plans for electrified vehicles to make up 70 percent of its total sales volume in the United States by 2030, and 90 percent in Europe by 2025. Out of all the full-line automakers, Toyota seems the one most reluctant…
Nearly 20 percent of cold-storage vaccines intended for children have to be thrown away because of temperature changes during transportation… Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Mazda has been finding ways to pitch… With the entire world dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, you are probably… Similar to how a lot of common human activities have been…
Looking for a new car this summer? Before you go browsing the inventory of your local dealerships, take a minute to enter the DASANI® Sparkling Sweepstakes because you might take home the grand prize: a classy new 2015 Hyundai Sonata! What’s great about this online contest sponsored by the Coca-Cola Company is not just the…
Will the Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring take flight in Europe? Photo: Lincoln Lincoln Motor Company is working to deliver on its promise of becoming a global brand, delivering impressive sales in major markets like China and the Middle East. While the European front remains untapped, a recent trademark filing suggests that may not always be…
Paced in part by a strong performance from Buick, GM China posted… Earlier this week, General Motors announced that it would be closing five… Stateside sales for sedans have been on the decline for most of… General Motors reached an unprecedented level of sales success in China for… Key to General Motors’s recently-announced plans to…
According to Kia, sales of the iconic Soul have been up approximately… Many Kia fans were disappointed to learn that the Soul EV was… The Kia Soul has been a staple of the Kia lineup since… For the third consecutive year, the Kia Sorento and Soul have been… The all-new 2020 Kia Soul is officially…
Ford on Monday announced that it will launch a new generation of Mondeo Hybrid vehicles for Europe in 2019. The next-generation Mondeo Hybrid lineup will include a new wagon variant, which joins the current four-door sedan body style. “For many customers the practicality offered by a wagon body style is an absolute must, so we’re…
President Joe Biden called for electrified vehicles to account for half of all new sales in the U.S. by 2030 This week, President Joe Biden announced a goal that 50 percent of all new vehicles sold in the United States by 2030 be emissions-free electrified vehicles. He was joined on the White House lawn by,…
It was announced today that Ford and GE (General Electric) will be teaming up once again in order to install vehicle charging stations at Ford corporate facilities around the country. The stations, known as the GE WattStation™, will allow Ford employees to charge their EVs/plug-in hybrid vehicles during their workday. The move not only makes…
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….
Buick recently introduced its newest SUV for the Chinese market: the Buick… There’s a huge shortage of computer chips around the world, and it’s affecting the automotive industry in addition to consumer electronics.… Ah yes, the flying car. As far as highly desired futuristic technology… Chevrolet recently added to its Chinese compact sedan lineup, introducing…
The 2023 Silverado 1500 is one of seven Chevy models with an NHTSA 5-Star Overall Safety Rating Photo: Chevrolet Seven of Chevrolet’s 2023 models can take their place among the safest vehicles on the road today. These vehicles have all attained the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 5-Star Overall Safety Rating — awarded only after…
When you’re shopping for a new car, you’re probably weighing the benefits… It’s that time of year again — new models are rolling into… Drivers in Canada can start saving for the 2022 Nissan Leaf, as… Since the auto industry is adopting alternative fuels, I figured I’d take a look at one of the cleanest…
A look at the future, courtesy of Nissan Photo: Nissan Nissan is no stranger to pushing the envelope with advanced concept cars, and their showing at the Tokyo Motor Show continued that trend. Signaling an unprecedented reinvention of the Nissan brand and a bold new direction for the automotive industry at large, the automaker revealed…
Photo: Ford Motor Company If you plan on taking your furry friend with you on an adventure any time soon, you’ll want to not only be sure you’re transporting them safely, but that you’re also prepared for the journey and any mishaps that may occur. Here are five items every dog owner should keep in…
In its goal to meet student and family needs, it features not just after-school programs and a community center, but also a food pantry.… When I first sat down to play The Last of Us back in 2013, I had no idea it would teach me something useful: what an alternator is.… In a recent…
April 17 is one of the most meaningful days on the Ford holiday calendar, and not because it’s within striking distance of Rex Manning Day. It’s National Mustang Day, and this year marks the 60th anniversary of the legendary pony car’s debut at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. And what better way to celebrate…
If you squint, it almost looks like an open mouth. Scary… Photo: Bull-Dozer via CC There are two kinds of scary movie: “actually” scary, and “fun” scary. There are plenty of movies out there that have been produced for the sole purpose of scaring the crud out of you. But there are also lighter, sillier,…
Photo: Lincoln Lincoln Mexico has fallen for the charms of a real Casanova — namely, Sebastián Casanova. Sebastián Casanova was named the new director of Lincoln Mexico last week, bringing 16 years of auto industry experience to the role. His appointment went into effect on Oct. 1. Top Honors for Lincoln: Aviator Grand Touring plug-in…
“Hi, I’m Vince Megna, and I might actually be some kind of functional psychopath.” UPDATE: Tesla has issued a response. Full disclosure: I had never heard the name Vince Megna until earlier this afternoon when I read an article about his movement to file a lemon lawsuit against Tesla on Jalopnik. Megna is the self-proclaimed “King…
Production of the Lincoln Nautilus may end by 2023 Photo: Lincoln Lincoln Motor Company recently confirmed that its focus is on “a strong SUV portfolio,” which currently sits at four models. The uncertain fate of Ford Canada’s Oakville plant could see that number fall to three by spelling the demise of the stylish new Lincoln…
General Motors and Bay Area-based software company Autodesk have teamed up over the course of a few years in a high-powered partnership, and today proudly have revealed the first fruits of their labor. Behold! Lifting the Veil: Why should you buy a CPO vehicle, anyway? Photo: ©General Motors3 Ok, so what that above thingamabob, which…
Today’s buyers pay about $75,000 for a new RV, and almost nine out of 10 buyers purchase… A new survey by the RV Industry Association shows that millennials are… After GMC introduced its new Hummer EV in a Super Bowl advertisement,… Although boomers seem to have cornered the market on collecting, driving, and… There’s no…
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