GM Offers Growing Number of Diesel Models

The Chevrolet Tahoe is now available with a diesel engine Photo: General Motors If you’re in the market for a diesel vehicle, the General Motors lineup might be the place to look. Over the past five years, the automaker has doubled the number of diesel-equipped models it manufactures — although that expansion hasn’t involved any…

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Worker Van Electrifies Audience at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show

The new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Worker model is powered by a 161-horsepower diesel engine Mercedes-Benz Van enthusiasts will be happy to hear the German automotive brand showed off a more affordable Sprinter van today at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show. Dubbed the Worker, the new entry-level van features a starting price tag of $32,495, which makes…

Sneak Peek of New Top Gear Given to BBC Advertisers

Pictured (left to right): Rory Reid, Chris Evans (not that one), The Stig, Matt LeBalnc, Sabine Schmitz, and Chris Harris It’s no secret that the new hosts of BBC’s Top Gear program have a lot of responsibility on their shoulders. After Jeremy Clarkson’s firing in May of last year led to the swift departure of…

Ford Announces $1.2 Billion Investment As Push Toward Ranger, Bronco Relaunch Begins

Ford this week announced that its investments in three Michigan-based manufacturing facilities will total $1.2 billion as the automaker ramps for the relaunch of both the Ranger mid-size pickup truck and Bronco SUV. Ford will invest $850 million at Michigan Assembly Plant to support production of the Ranger and Bronco, respectively scheduled to get underway…

Toyota Wins Season-Opening Rallye Monte-Carlo

Photo: Toyota Sébastien Ogier and co-driver Julien Ingrassia claimed victory at the Rallye Monte-Carlo for a record eighth time, leading a commanding one-two finish for the Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team. They led teammates Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin, essentially kicking off the 2021 season the way the last one ended. Winter Ready: How…

Meet the New BBC Top Gear Hosts

Pictured (left to right): Rory Reid, Sabine Schmitz, Matt LeBlanc, Chris Evans (not that one), Chris Harris, Eddie Jordan, and The Stig Photo: Twitter/Chris Evans (not that one) In March of 2015, the BBC decided to drop Jeremy Clarkson from its popular Top Gear program. To be fair, it wasn’t a decision based on looks,…

Ford Adds Chassis Cab Model to 2017 Super Duty Lineup

Ford has revealed that the all-new 2017 F-Series Super Duty will be offered as a chassis cab model, and that additional production will be added at the Ohio Assembly Plant in Avon Lake to accommodate its addition. Ohio Assembly and Kentucky Truck Plant will combine to produce chassis cab configurations for the Ford F-350, F-450,…

Ford Wins Five 2015 Fleet News Awards

All-new Ford Mondeo Ford’s Mondeo and Focus were big winners at the 2015 Fleet News Awards, where the automaker took home five trophies in total. The Ford Mondeo was named both the Best Upper Medium Car and the New Company Car of the Year, and the Focus was named the Best Lower Medium Car. As…