Photo: Chevrolet As we covered in a recent article, former Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda is having his “I told you so” moment with regard to electrification. After EV sales surged in 2021, it seemed the EV market was finally ready to go all-in on battery-electric technology, and many automakers either committed or deepened their existing…
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VW is planning major infrastructure updates on U.S. soil Photo: Volkswagen It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has hit the auto industry hard. Despite the challenges the last year has brought, Volkswagen has refused to slow down. The launch of the ID.4 is the just the beginning of a massive new push for EVs…
Photo: Honda Honda has taken the wraps off the all-new CR-V e:FCEV, the first plug-in hydrogen vehicle in America. Developed jointly with General Motors, it will launch as a 2025 model with 29 miles of EV range and 270 miles of zero-emission hydrogen range. Similarly to Toyota, Honda has committed itself to a zero-emission vehicle…
While Honda historically performs well in the awards, its 2024 showing is genuinely remarkable… The used-car experts at Kelley Blue Book recently named the 2021 Buick… The rivalry between Ford and Jeep is at a full tilt with… The Chevy Volt may be gone from the automaker’s lineup, but it’s… If your teen is in…
Photo: Toyota Toyota has announced its hybrid battery warranty will be extended to 10 years from the date of first use or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is up from 8 years and 100,000 miles, which was already pretty solid to begin with, and makes the warranty the longest offered warranty in the industry…
In case you missed it, Tesla CEO Elon Musk awkwardly danced his way onstage at a Model 3 event at the brand’s Shanghai plant yesterday. The crowd cheered him on as he casually tossed his jacket to the side, bopped his head, and eventually transitioned into the “Walk Like an Egyptian” move, for some strange…
From left: Akio Toyoda, Koji Sato, and Takeshi Uchiyamada Photo: Toyota Akio Toyoda, 66, will step down from his role as president and CEO of the Toyota Motor Corporation on April 1. He will become the company’s chairman of the board of directors. He will be replaced by Lexus chief Koji Sato, who has also…
News Flash: Coronavirus Concerns Cause Cadillac Cancellation! Photo: Cadillac As the threat of coronavirus continues to spread, the more effects it continues to have on the world. COVID-19 is already responsible for the cancellation of several auto shows, and the industry is continuing to feel its effects as 2020 continues. The latest casualty of the…
Photo: Chevrolet The Chevrolet car lineup is shrinking again, and this time it’s the Sonic that’s on the chopping block. Small and Stylish: Upgrade to an SUV with the 2020 Chevrolet Trax General Motors announced last week that it will soon end production for the Chevrolet Sonic, a subcompact model available as either a sedan…
Ever since GM decided to sell off its European-based company, Opel, GM’s presence in Europe has essentially zeroed out. But it looks like the president of Cadillac is looking to change that. On the heels of the new XT4 release, Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen announced his plans to expand the Cadillac market. On that…
Ford of Canada CEO Bev Goodman with Grabber Blue Ford Mustang Mach-E Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company of Canada on Monday announced Bev Goodman as its new president and CEO, effective immediately. Goodman has spent nearly 25 years with Ford of Canada, most recently serving as director of Marketing Communications. Ford’s Hottest New Vehicles: Performance-focused…
2019 Nissan LEAF Photo: Nissan Making the Earth a safer, healthier planet is not the main focus of many automakers. But, for Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., being a leader in the fight against climate change is a major priority, and its efforts have just been recognized. Ready to drive an EV? Redesigned Nissan LEAF promises…
Yesterday, the FCA US Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario became the production site of the industry’s first-ever electrified minivan. The all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid rolled off the assembly line sporting an EPA-rated 84 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) In addition to being the industry’s first electric minivan, the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is also the…
Photo: Pxfuel via DMCA Following the Trump administration’s rollback of Obama-era vehicle emissions standards back in March — which was at least 15 years ago based on the 2020 timescale — General Motors sided with the President’s new goals as part of the Coalition for Sustainable Automotive Regulation. According to GM’s leadership, the decision was…
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