2019 Nissan Altima Aims to “Reignite Interest in Midsize Sedans”
As American automakers continue to announce phaseouts of storied passenger car models like the Chevrolet Impala and Ford Taurus, many of us among the ranks...
SEMA Names New Artist for 2018 Show
SEMA 2018, set for Vegas from October 30 through November 2, will showcase the artwork of Alex Carmona, who will become part of a tradition...
Kia Launches All-New 2019 Optima at New York International Auto Show
Kia made great waves among us car guys and car gals earlier this year when they unveiled the stunning Kia Stinger, a high-performance, rear-wheel-drive sedan...
Meet the All-Electric Genesis Essentia, a GT Coupe Concept Unveiled at New York International Auto Show
Genesis, the new luxury spinoff marque from Hyundai, revealed their new Essentia Concept at the 2018 New York International Auto Show. The Essentia in all-electric,...
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to Transform Detroit Dodge Viper Plant Into Historic Vehicles Exhibition
Collection Will Initially Be Accessible to FCA Employees Only, But Public Access May Figure Into Future Plans The Conner Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit, former...
Mazda’s Updated CX-3: An Example of What Tasteful Design Can Do for a Generally Boring Category—the Crossover
The crossover, or CUV, is not an automotive category that we’re crazy about. We don’t try to make that a secret around here. That said,...
Get Ready to Say Buh-Bye to That Lead-Acid Battery in Your Car—if Mazda Has Their Way
Photo: Towel401 (Wikimedia commons). Mazda Motor Corporation, ELIIY Power Co., Ltd. and Ube Industries, Ltd. have agreed to jointly develop lithium-ion batteries for use in...
Hot Hatch or Haute Hatch? Meet the 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
The new 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback. Our regular readers have no doubt gathered by now that we are, to say the least, ambivalent toward the...
Motorsports Rising Star Collete Davis Inks Deal as Tech Firm Spokesperson
XYO Network, a tech firm focused on blockchain crypto-location technology, recently selected 24-year-old motorsports rising star Collete Davis to serve as brand ambassador and spokesperson...
Been Blown Lately? If You’ve Got a Supercharger, You’re Part of a Market Headed Toward Nearly $11 Billion, Report Says
A suipercharged V8 engine in a vintage 1968 AMC AMX, ready for dragstrip racing. Photo by Christopher Ziemnowicz (posted to Wikipedia). When it comes to being...
What the Heck Happened to the CarStuff Podcast on “How Stuff Works?” An Explanation, Of Sorts…
Have you been wondering what the heck happened to the CarStuff podcast from HowStuffWorks? We have too, ever since the most recent episode showed up...
Fiat Chrysler Rolls Out New Marketing Campaigns for Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Cherokee
In an effort to infuse some fresh energy into the market for the new generations of two classic models, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has deployed aggressive...
Kia Cadenza Wins Best Large Family Car Honors from U.S. News & World Report
If you’re looking a new ride that delivers classy styling, very competitive value, and respectable performance, Kia is one brand that, today, should not be...
Want a New Camaro? Here’s a Chance to Win One by Putting Your Wrenching Skills to the Test
Do you consider yourself an adept wrencher? Those very skills just might land you behind the wheel of a brand new customized 2018Chevrolet Camaro SS,...
Hino—No, Not THAT Heino—Unveils New Line of Work Trucks
Ever heard of Hino? No, not Heino the German pop singer, who we have heard of. Ever heard of Hino Trucks? Neither had we, until...
Porsche Unveils Refreshing New Twist on the Crossover: Meet the Porsche Mission E Cross Turismo Concept
Our first reaction? To tell the truth, we were a little perplexed. Hmm… well, it looks a little like a Veloster from the back… doesn’t...
Toyota, Mazda Form Joint Venture to Manufacture New Mazda Crossover and Toyota Corolla in Alabama
Mazda Motor Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation announced on Thursday that they have launched a new joint venture, Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, U.S.A., Inc. (MTMUS), to...
Debut of Hennessey Venom F5 Announced for 2018 Geneva International Motor Show
The Hennessey Venom F5, a very limited edition hypercar, will make its worldwide debut at the 88th Geneva International Motor Show on Tuesday, March 6,...
Toyota Forms New Company to Beef Up R&D in Autonomous Driving
Toyota has announced that they will open a new company in Tokyo in late march to boost technology development efforts for autonomous driving: the Toyota...
ResearchAndMarkets.com Releases 2018 North America Automotive Market Report
The “2018 North America Automotive Market – Emerging Dynamics and Future of North America Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s...
Historic Vehicle Association Announces Highlights of Lineup for ‘Cars at the Capital’ Exhibition, Coming to Washington DC in April
1985 Modena Spyder California The Fourth Annual Cars at the Capital Exhibition, organized by the Historic Vehicle Association (HVA) and scheduled for April 2018 in...
5 Car Podcasts We Love
Photo: Riberto Federico. Posted to Wikimedia Commons. Why do we love podcasts? Easy—because they’re a great way to keep your mind occupied and take in...
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Seeks High School Students with a “Drive for Design”
If you know any high schoolers with artistic talent and a passion for cars, the Drive for Design competition, organized by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA),...
Today’s Automotive Design Aesthetics: All-Time High, or All-Time Low?
Left: 1954 Chrysler Ghia Thomas Special. Photo by “Mr. Choppers” (posted to Wikipedia). Right: 2018 Ford Fusion (Photo: Ford media website). Are you excited by...
Is Buying That Dream Car Looking a Little Pricey? How About a Lease?
A Bristol Bullet and a Bristol 405 Drophead coupé on display at Salon Prive’. Photo by Nauyop Taiwan. If you’re finding that the prospect of...
Expert Panel on Autonomous Cars: Rumors of the Death of Human Driving Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
A panel of experts who convened for a session at Auction Week in Arizona on January 18 had a clear consensus: even if the much-prognosticated...
Ford Unveils the 2019 Ford Ranger
The new 2019 Ford Ranger On January 14, Ford unveiled the all-new 2019 Ford Ranger for the North American market. According to Ford’s announcement, this...