Pickup trucks used to target those who are not afraid to get their hands dirty and whose routines used to include hauling large stuff, sometimes off the beaten path. With their popularity having risen considerably, though, some of today’s workhorses have been softened up, and look good inside and out. One head-turning pickup is the
YOKOHAMA, Japan — Nissan is likely to terminate its Datsun brand, drop some unprofitable products and close a number of assembly lines worldwide as it seeks to boost profits by getting smaller, two company sources with direct knowledge of the matter said. Known internally as the “performance recovery plan,” the proposed steps mark a sharp
There isn’t much in the way of excitement over at Mitsubishi these days but perhaps the automaker thinks a series of electrified SUV concepts will help turn things around. The most recent was the large Engelberg Tourer plug-in hybrid SUV unveiled in March at the Geneva International Motor Show, which may just be a preview
Regardless of trim, the 2020 Subaru Forester is well-equipped and an exceptional value among compact crossovers. Like last year, the 2020 Forester is available in base, Premium, Sport, Limited, and Touring trim levels. It costs $25,505 to start, including destination, for a 2020 Forester base version with an automatic transmission. The top 2020 Forester Touring
A Nissan Xterra driver is lucky to be alive after unwittingly recreating a scene from the Final Destination franchise. According to Whitfield County Fire Chief Edward O’Brien, the driver of the SUV apparently dropped something on the floor and learned over to pick it up. As their eyes were off the road, the Xterra slammed
DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. doesn’t yet have a long-range electric vehicle on the market, but it’s working to woo on-the-fence consumers by rolling out plans for a robust charging infrastructure. The automaker last week announced details about its charging strategy for the first time. It will offer free mobile charge cords so customers can
The Bloodhound Land Speed record project has been around under various names for more than 10 years now. It was announced in 2008, and the intention then is the same as it is today: go 1,000 mph on land, in a car. Over the last decade the Bloodhound team has been working toward that singular
TOKYO – Mazda’s first mass-production electric vehicle will be a compact crossover called the MX-30 that gets suicide doors and a toned-down slit for a grille. The tapered rear of the MX-30 exudes a sportiness that pays tribute to the MX nomenclature also reserved for the MX-5 sporty coupe. Deliveries of the EV will begin
For many, the Model 3 was their chance to finally afford a Tesla. The car is still being praised by the media and clients alike, but some people are not happy with it. We do not mean the competition, but rather owners that had issues with it. Unfortunately, they are not just a small bunch.
Hot on the heels of the face-lifted 2020 Titan, the larger 2020 Nissan Titan XD debuts with a refreshed look inspired by the Titan Warrior Concept like its smaller sibling. For 2020, the Nissan Titan XD will only be available as a crew cab with a 6.5-foot bed and four-wheel drive as standard. Two-tone exterior
MILAN — Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will build a new battery assembly complex in its Mirafiori plant in Turin, with an initial investment of 50 million euros ($56 million), the automaker said Tuesday. Batteries produced in the new complex will be used by the new generation of full electric models that the company is planning to
By Simon Alvarez Posted on October 22, 2019 A Tesla Model Y release candidate was recently spotted testing in real-world traffic conditions by a Model 3 owner during a morning commute. The vehicle, a Midnight Silver Model Y with tinted rear windows, appears to be the same unit that was sighted in WA as part
The market for SUVs has never been more fiercely contested and choosing the right model for you can be a challenge. That includes the premium niche, where most are pretty good, and in reality, it is hard to make a bad choice. But with more and more vehicles occupying the compact premium segment than ever
PARIS — Renault Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard is determined to get the automaker’s alliance with Japan’s Nissan back on track next year, he said on Tuesday, adding other matters such as a potential tie-up with Fiat Chrysler were less of a priority. The Renault-Nissan partnership was rocked by former alliance boss Carlos Ghosn’s arrest in Tokyo
After revealing the Speedtail a year ago, McLaren has been spotted testing the hybrid hypercar ahead of the first deliveries in early 2020. The latest prototype is marked as “PP2” which likely signifies it’s a pre-production prototype. Pre-production cars are typically used for final testing as well as for certification and registration purposes. They also
The 2020 Toyota Avalon works best as a stylish, comfortable cruiser, and not as a wannabe sports sedan. The 2020 Toyota Avalon is Toyota’s grown-up sedan, and yet we’re not sure it knows what it wants to be when it reaches adulthood. Ordered in XLE and Limited trims, it’s a relaxed highway cruiser ready to
Maybe, one day, full Level 5 autonomous tech will enable cars to perform some kind of evasive maneuver to avoid getting rear-ended – but, until then, things like this will inevitably happen. Still, this incident involving a Tesla and an old Toyota Corolla is a perfect example of how useful such a feature would be.
New paint plant projects are keeping Giffin Inc. busy these days. The U.S. turnkey paint shop supplier has multiple projects underway in Michigan, Ohio and Texas, and a line of other customers reviewing a proprietary technology that captures paint emissions using less water and energy. It’s not always good times in the automotive paint sector.
Drivers of electric cars across the UK may soon be using special green number plates under new plans. The aim is to make it possible for local authorities to allow zero-emission vehicles to benefit from incentives such as cheaper parking. The government hopes it will boost electric car sales, helping it achieve its 2050 target
Hyundai Motor America has named Angela Zepeda from the Innocean agency as its new chief marketing officer, following the exit of Dean Evans from the position last week to pursue new a business venture. Zepeda, senior vice president and managing director at the automaker’s agency of record, will be responsible for all of Hyundai’s marketing
Just days after revealing its all-electric city car, Uniti is now accepting deposits for the Uniti One from customers in Sweden and the UK. Over the past seventy-two hours, tens of thousands have configured the Swedish-designed three-seater EV, and more than a thousand customers have been added to the waiting list. With prices starting from
With several small, similar-sized cities sprinkled across a large area of eastern Canada, New Brunswick is a tough market for dealers seeking to maximize sales and profits. Dave O’Leary, president of Volvo Cars New Brunswick in Fredericton, said he has a solution: He takes his show on the road with the help of a mobile
Tesla has patented a battery pack design with a cooling system using plates to dissipate heat. It’s likely what is in Tesla’s current stationary energy storage products. While most legacy automakers who are starting to build all-electric vehicles are doing it with pouch battery cells, Tesla has pioneered building battery packs with thousands of small
If you want to buy a large premium SUV but can’t afford to break the bank for a Bentley Bentayga or a Rolls-Royce Cullinan, your options right now are the BMW X7, the Lincoln Navigator, the Range Rover and the all-new Mercedes GLS. An all-new Cadillac Escalade is also on its way, which means this
Volkswagen Group’s Spanish brand, Seat, was forced to halt production amid demonstrations in Barcelona following the jailing of Catalan separatist leaders, Spanish media said. Seat stopped production lines from midday on Thursday until Friday night amid demonstrations in favor of the Catalonia’s independence from Spain, various Spanish media reported. According to the Spanish newspaper La
Dean Evans, the marketing whiz behind Hyundai’s sometimes cheeky and sometimes moving Super Bowl ads, is leaving his position as head of U.S. marketing with many laurels to rest on. But that’s not how he operates. Evans remains passionate about the auto industry after 30 years living through its ups and downs and plans a
Hummer is synonymous with big, gas-guzzling trucks and SUVs, but a plan to revive the brand for electric lifestyle vehicles could be underway. Citing people familiar with the matter, Reuters reported on Friday that a tentative agreement reached between General Motors and the United Auto Workers on Thursday includes a $3 billion investment program in
The 2020 Toyota C-HR doesn’t toe the company line like its showroom stablemates. Across the floor sits the comparatively conventional Corolla hatchback and RAV4 crossover, between which the C-HR slots with its funky looks and quirky personality. Fun fact: Underneath, all three are pretty much the same car. We rate the 2020 C-HR at 5.5
The Idaho State Police released dashcam footage showing a trooper walking away unscathed after an oncoming driver slammed into the crash scene he was investigating. The incident took place on October 8 near Idaho 53 and Ramsey Road, with ISP Trooper Enrique Llerenas responding. According to authorities, the tow truck driver wasn’t the one responsible
The turbocharger is the latest item under the hood to be electrified. Turbo supplier Garrett Motion has developed a system using a high-powered electric motor inside the turbo that delivers near instant response when a driver floors the accelerator pedal. The E-Turbo, as Garrett calls it, doubles as a generator that puts electricity into the
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