1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing: Sexy at Sixty at Pebble Beach
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Throughout automotive history, there are few looks sexier than that of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing. When it debuted in 1954, it was sophisticated and…

Jim Hackett and Sarah-Jayne Williams Open Ford Smart Mobility Innovation Office in London
Ford CEO Jim Hackett is in the midst of his inaugural tour of Europe as the head of the automaker, and on Wednesday he was on-hand for the opening of…

Fiat Chrysler Super Bowl Commercial Still Under Wraps
Bob Dylan strolls through a pool hall in last year’s Fiat Chrysler Super Bowl ad It’s become a trend for car companies to premiere their Super Bowl ads days or even…

2022 GMC Hummer EV Will Have Open-Air Design
The GMC Hummer EV’s removable roof opens up a whole world of possibilities Photo: General Motors Excited for the upcoming 2022 GMC Hummer EV? You now have one more reason…

Toyota to Marchionne: “It’s Not You, It’s Us”
With his sultry disposition, Sergio is sure to find a partner soon Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), has been a busy little bee. As he nears the…

Nissan Fleet Helps Rio 2016 Run
The 2017 Nissan Kicks Nissan is the automotive sponsor of the ongoing Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games. But what exactly does that mean? Besides the commercials, logo placements, and ability…

Maserati MC20 Parks on the Pebble Beach Concept Lawn
Photo: Maserati The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in Northern California is widely considered one of the most prestigious events during Monterey Car Week, and all eyes were on the Maserati…

Chrysler Group April Sales Shoot Up 14 Percent in US
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…

2021 Ram 1500 TRX Is the Official Winter Truck of New England
The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Photo: FCA The New England Motor Press Association named the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX the Official Winter Pickup Truck of New England. At its annual…

Nissan Partners With Brazil University For EV Battery Research
When you keep a device with a rechargeable battery, such as a cell phone or tablet, for an extended period of time, its ability to hold a charge decreases as…

After Passenger-Side Upgrades, 2018 Kia Optima Earns Top Safety Pick+ Status
2018 Kia Optima Photo: Kia After passenger-side upgrades, the 2018 Kia Optima has earned a Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). To earn the…

Autonomous Nissan LEAF Impresses in Japan
The age of lounging in the back of your car while it drives you to work is probably at least decades away, but the auto industry is taking steps towards…

Mercedes-Benz Takes Aim at BMW with its New Maybach Coupe
Do you think this new teaser shows a concept vehicle or future production model? It’s still nearly two months before the auto show season finally kicks off in Paris on…

Nissan Does Not Regret Olympic Sponsorship
Way back in 2012, Nissan signed on to be the automotive sponsor of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil. At the time, Brazil was one of the fastest-growing economies…

Mark Fields Confirms Hybrid Ford F-150 in Development
2016 Ford F-150 Ford Motor Company CEO Mark Fields spoke to Ari Shaprio on this week’s episode of NPR’s “All Things Considered,” and in discussing the company’s new initiative to…


