It’s no secret that the last several months have been very hard on many different industries all across the globe. The auto industry is no different. As the COVID-19 viral outbreak spread, manufacturing plants were shut down all over the United States. However, production wasn’t the only thing in the auto industry to come to […]
The electric vehicle (EV) market has exploded in the past couple of years, with numerous manufacturers now offering EVs that can actually compete with traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Nearly all of the new vehicles have ranges well over 200 miles, speed and acceleration that matches V6 or larger ICE offerings, and are offered […]
One of the dominating trends in current auto news in the automotive industry seems to be the focus on electrified vehicles—electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid. While these vehicles are just starting to show up on dealer lots, automakers have been stressing for some time their commitment to sustainable technology, and to a sustainable future. While […]
Tesla is the car company of the future. Except, they don’t just do cars anymore — now they have trucks as well. Or at least they will, supposedly, once production begins on the Cybertruck in 2021. The name gives off a space vibe, as if we’re living on other planets and exploring locations for our […]
When it comes to those current auto news headlines related to concepts, releases, and reveals, the most impactful of 2019 seem to key in on either sustainability or autonomy. And while advances in autonomy seem to be inching along (pending improved consumer interest), few consumers wouldn’t be interested in the offering of more sustainable powertrain […]
Unveiling At a special event in downtown Detroit, Chevrolet wowed fans and critics with the introduction of the all-new 2021 rendition of the popular Chevrolet Tahoe alongside the debut of its larger brother, the all-new Chevrolet Suburban. Both cars were officially shown to the public at the Little Caeser’s Arena in Detroit and immediately gained […]
Among the most trending of current auto news comes the story of the all-new, three-row SUV, the Hyundai Palisade. Picked to be the replacement of the late (retired, not dead) Hyundai Santa Fe XL, the Palisade may well fit that role, but it’s not that simple. If anything, it’s quite an upgrade. Whereas the Santa […]
When looking at current auto news on any given day, it’s easy to get sidetracked with stories about big reveals, new features on upcoming models, or the implications of trade disputes on sales numbers for various companies. But as someone shopping for a car, a lot of those things don’t really affect you. Sure, features […]
To talk about the most current auto news, we first have to take a brief look back. Scandal rocked the automotive industry in 2015 when the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) discovered the giant German car company Volkswagen had been using special software to falsify results on the emissions tests of their diesel engine vehicles. It […]
We live in a strange world, in a time that is simultaneously referred to as the “information age” and the “post-truth era,” so how are you to know where to find news about cars and what you can trust? There are a lot of resources out there with information and a lot of people who […]
Over the better part of the last month-and-a-half, current auto news headlines have been lightly (if not consistently) dusted with stories leading up to – or stemming from – the 2019 Moab Utah Easter Jeep Safari. Held from April 13th to April 21st, the Safari is an annual nine-day event hosted by the Red Rock […]
As February came to a close, a scan of current auto news headlines revealed a clear preoccupation with the Q1 assault of tentpole auto shows and automaker woes (be it fiscal or recall-oriented). In fact, so prevalent have such stories been that it has sometimes proven difficult to get excited about certain new offerings and […]
Navigating the choppy waters of current auto news can prove a unique challenge, forcing one to remain vigilant, watchful of the destination (compelling, promising headlines) while weathering the storm (discouraging headlines worthy of criticism). In terms of the former, we’ve the spent the last decade forging our way out of a global recession (albeit one […]
From the L.A. Auto Show in December to the Geneva Auto Show in March, it’s easy to appreciate this time of year for the array of current auto news being served up. From staggering insights into emerging technologies to intoxicating glimpses at intriguing concepts there is no shortage of topics deserving of further exploration. But […]
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 […]
Any psychiatrist or self-help guru would agree that honest introspection is a key component of effective personal growth. Suffice it to say that the same theory would apply to corporate growth and, based on current auto news, Toyota seems to be holding a mirror up to themselves in order to inform the upcoming chapters of […]
Recently, current auto news has been littered with reports of Ford’s decision to eliminate all cars (except for the iconic Mustang) from its domestic production schedule. Like some kind of Old Testament purging, this strategy leaves Ford with a partially clean slate with which they can re-brand themselves. But elimination of their car segment means […]
In recent weeks, President Trump has made several public threats to add or increase taxes on European auto imports in the interest of making American auto manufacturing more competitive. These threats are just the latest in a long line of back-and-forth responses related to trade between the US and European Union. While a lot of […]
With each passing year, we get to see the possibilities of pure electric vehicles come more and more to fruition. What was once a romantic notion of people concerned about the environment is now becoming a practical reality. In fact, more and more of the main car manufacturers are carving out a niche in their […]
When is The Best Time to Buy a Car? There is a good time and even best time for just about everything. When it comes to buying a new vehicle, the best time could mean a saving of hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Many car buyers believe in the “negotiating only” policy. As in, […]
