Top Gear has had a tumultuous time of it ever since Jeremy Clarkson punched a producer, leading to the trio of hosts leaving the show. In the time after that, the BBC show re-launched the show with twice the number of presenters (not including the Stig), but was immediately beset by rumors of power struggles,…
Chrysler Group April sales were up 14 percent, thanks in part to the Jeep Compass. Chrysler Group April sales numbers are in, and, to no one’s surprise, the automotive group saw an increase. The news is getting a little old, however, as this is the 49th consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. Impressive, right? In…
Photo: Nissan Tokyo is among the largest and most high-tech cities in the world, and now, the Japanese metropolis is seeking ways to become more sustainable. As part of the push towards a zero-emission Tokyo, the city’s fire department has added a new vehicle to its fleet — the Nissan NV400 Zero Emission Ambulance. Need…
The Volkswagen Tristar Truck Concept If a Ford F-150 ever mated with a Kia Soul their boxy offspring might look like this Tristar pickup truck concept from Volkswagen, which was recently unveiled at the International Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, Germany. If it looks like a van that is missing 25 percent of its body, that’s because it…
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 automaker in the world. It’s SUV Season: Why are SUVs so popular now?…
The 2016 Kia Sedona is the one of Autotrader’s Must Test Drive Vehicles for 2016 Minivans have always had a stigma of not being “cool.” Well, the 2016 Kia Sedona is changing that. During the hubbub of the New York International Auto Show last month, the Sedona minivan was named one of Autotrader’s Must Test…
Toyota employees volunteering for National Public Lands Day in 2014 Last Saturday, volunteers across the country banded together to help make their communities cleaner places on Public Lands Day. As part of its commitment to the environment, Toyota encouraged employees to get outside and take part in some community projects as part of the special…
For its annual end-of-the-year list, Motor Trend announced last week that the Ram 1500 was its choice for 2014 Truck of the Year®. The announcement proper was made at the birthplace of Ram Trucks, the Warren Truck Assembly Plant in Michigan; Motor Trend’s report on what made the Ram 1500 its 2014 Truck of the…
Just as Mary Barra testified yet again at a U.S. House hearing about the GM ignition switch recall, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that there might be a similar issue with Chrysler ignition switches. Officially, NHTSA is opening two separate probes into potential defects in Chrysler ignition switches. In total, the administration…
It’s no secret that electric cars are the future. Millennials are demanding sustainable alternatives, and emissions are causing distress to our environment. But, as it turns out, our environment isn’t the only thing suffering. A study from the University of Oxford concluded that diesel car emissions — including nitrogen dioxide — cause more than 10,000…
Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company is lending its manufacturing and strategic expertise to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s also working to give back in different ways on the home front. The automaker and its philanthropic offshoot, Ford Fund, are pitching in across the Detroit-area in a variety of ways to help bolster…
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris was named the “Best Commercial Vehicle” by the Texas Auto Writers Association at the Texas Truck Rodeo Score one for Mercedes’ commercial arm. The all-new 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris midsize commercial van was just named the “Best Commercial Vehicle” title at the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) Texas Truck Rodeo, which was…
Ford is launching its new Dynamic Shuttle on-demand service for employees working at its headquarters in Dearborn. Dynamic Shuttle, which was announced at the beginning of 2015 as one of the components of the automaker’s ongoing Smart Mobility plan, will allow employees to commute to and from the office with ease. Drive Safe this Holiday:…
To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the launch of its luxury subscription service, Mercedes-Benz has expanded Mercedes-Benz Collection to Atlanta, where the brand’s headquarters is located. The high-end service was previously only available in Nashville and Philadelphia, offering subscribers the opportunity to drive in style for an allotted time period. Thinking of Buying? Learn about…
The C-Class lineup led Mercedes’ October sales Mercedes-Benz is reporting a 3.7% year-over-year sales increase for October 2015. In total, the luxury automaker sold 32,472 units here in the United States, compared to 31,318 in October of 2014. Specifically, Mercedes vehicles accounted for 28,952 of those units, while Mercedes-Benz Vans came in a 2,799 units…
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