The election of Donald Trump for a second term as president could have ripple effects in many industries—and the auto industry is one of them. Right before Thanksgiving, Trump trumpeted on social media that he would sign an executive order imposing a 25% tariff on all goods imported from Mexico and Canada, purportedly as a […]
Yet another EV will be hitting the streets later this year, but unlike some of the more unassuming models we’ve been seeing, this one is a true head-turner. It’s the Wagoneer S, and it’s ready to captivate drivers with an all-electric powertrain designed to take your ride to the next level of excellence. From its […]
“Carbon neutral” is a phrase we’ve been hearing a lot lately, but what is it? In a nutshell, carbon neutrality is balancing the carbon emitted by a group or individual with actions taken to absorb the same amount of carbon from the environment by said group or individual. This usually takes the form of minimizing […]
These days it seems like everything you buy is made in China, but so far, cars have been an exception. There are plenty of brands from America, Japan, Germany, Korea, and other nations, but we have yet to see any cars from China––or at least that’s what they want you to think. Behind the scenes, […]
Usually, buying a new car would be an exciting prospect, but that’s not the case with the current economy and the mile-high prices that plague the automotive industry. It’s quite possibly the worst time to buy a vehicle, especially if you’re looking to stretch your hard-earned dollar. So, what’s the root cause of these history-making […]
The 1980s were a heady time for the Japanese automobile industry. Not content with taking over the American economy car market and building some of the most iconic sports cars in history, the Japanese manufacturers decided to move upmarket and establish luxury branches to compete with prestigious brands like Mercedes and Cadillac. Honda launched Acura […]
We may not put as much thought into it as we’d like to admit, but when shopping for a vehicle, do you ever consider the history of the manufacturer? Sometimes, the history of an esteemed vehicle manufacturer is one filled with technological evolution, decades of reliability testing, and expertise that goes beyond the veil of […]
Although low-level rumors about Apple working on vehicle development have swirled around for years, recently, a much stronger rumor was published by Reuters news service, and the world took notice. It’s one thing when people in chat rooms or Apple fan sites are discussing what they imagine an Apple car would be like. But it’s […]
2020 has been a rough year, and for a lot of people, it has meant that something like a new car has been outside the realm of possibility. Even if you’ve been in pretty good shape this year, all of the uncertainty has definitely made it tricky to feel comfortable thinking about buying a new […]
Looking forward to the future and embracing the seemingly endless amount of possibilities that have become our reality with years of research and development at the helm, is as exciting as it’s enticing. This ideology has become evidently clearer over the years as we’ve grown used to seeing upgraded successors to our favorite lineups on […]
There’s little argument that the mid-size sedan segment is one of the most competitive arenas in the automotive market. Honda, Toyota, Ford, Chevrolet, and Nissan seem to be the long-time champions of this market; many feel that this segment is becoming stale. With more and more models discontinued, new winners are emerging, including the 2021 […]
Though it might look like something that should be roaming around Mars, or evading pirates on the moon, the Tesla Cybertruck is more of-this-world than you might expect. With Tesla’s all-electric technology as the impetus for its design, the Cybertruck is one of the more practical vehicles to be introduced in recent memory. While Tesla […]
In a world dominated by huge automobile manufacturers, it’s hard to believe any brand can now come into the current market and offer something that will not only attract buyers but turn a little-known company into a household name. When Tesla first appeared on the scene (then known as Tesla Motors, Inc.), it was hard […]
The much anticipated 2021 Chevy Trailblazer is drumming up lots of excitement and speculation from tried and true American Chevy fans. While there’s still some mystery surrounding the details of this iconic vehicle’s return, there are a few key features SUV shoppers have come to expect. This modern reintroduction of an old favorite is slowly offering glimpses […]
Cadillac CT6’s That Drive Themselves Every decade brings us closer to the age of full-on driverless cars. This may seem like a brand new technology, but at this point, innovative “smart” features can even be found in luxury cars from recent years past. Cadillac has always been an impressive name in the auto industry, frontrunning […]
The age-old saying that any press is good press is a sentiment that Nissan Motor Company is praying still holds some truth to it; that simply getting your name splashed across the headlines and receiving some notice is a benefit that outweighs any negative content in a story. You might even go so far as […]
If we were to prepare a Venn diagram of (i) current auto news and (ii) Christmas Lists to Santa, one might imagine the overlap consisting of ridiculous commercials featuring upper middle-class spouses buying new luxury vehicles as a surprise for one another, without the other’s knowledge (or any discussion). That said, it would appear that […]
As we move through the latter half of any year, passing through major automotive shows, and seeing the physical realizations of countless concept offerings in showrooms and dealer lots alike there’s usually a diverse array of sentiment to be felt. On one hand, we’re captivated by the exploration of all that is new, be it […]
As of October, the vast majority of current auto news was (understandably) generated from happenings at the Paris Auto Show. A steady stream of unwrapped 2019 offerings was accompanied by proactive glimpses into the near future courtesy of the expected array of concept vehicles. But amidst the blurring blend of progressively eco-friendly, hi-po’d and driver-assistive […]
Whether your visibility of the issue comes as a result of casual news viewing or an active engagement with current auto news, you might have heard some recent concerns over ADAS vehicle safety features. To be clear, such news-worthy concerns don’t have anything to do the wealth of safety features themselves, but with the casual […]
