On and off-road cars, trucks, motorcycles, and ATVs
Michelin and General Motors presented a new generation of airless wheel technology, the MICHELIN Uptis Prototype (or “Unique Puncture-proof Tire System”), at the Movin’On Summit for sustainable mobility today. GM intends to develop this airless wheel assembly with Michelin and aims to introduce it on passenger vehicles as early as 2024. Later this year, GM […]
Electrify America, a leader in DC fast charging for electric vehicles (EV), launched its first-ever mobile app, a new pricing structure and two new membership plans to help increase electric vehicle adoption. The company’s mobile app, available for both Android and iPhone, allows users to manage the entire charging session on their mobile phone. EV drivers […]
Volkswagen has achieved another milestone in electro-mobility: The ID.R, powered by two electric motors, lapped the Nürburgring-Nordschleife in 6:05.336 minutes – faster than any electric vehicle before it. Romain Dumas (F) beat the previous record set by Peter Dumbreck (GB, NIO EP9) in 2017 by 40.564 seconds. With an average speed of 204.96 km/h, the […]
The 2019 Acura RDX has been recognized as one of the Safest New Cars for 2019 by The Car Connection. RDX was only one of four vehicles to be named to the list by The Car Connection by acing their safety tests and meeting specific testing criteria – including being equipped with automatic emergency braking […]
When you recycle plastic bottles, do you ever stop and think about where that plastic ends up? One answer: Ford vehicles. Ford Motor Company is helping to play a major role in promoting environmentally friendly auto parts, and one way they’re doing that is by using recycled plastic bottles for underbody shields on all cars […]
The all-new 2020 Chevrolet Silverado’s available 3.0L Duramax inline-six turbo-diesel engine adds choice and versatility for full-size truck customers, offering class-leading torque and horsepower in addition to focusing on fuel economy and capability. It is the first-ever inline-six turbo-diesel offered in Chevrolet’s full-size light-duty trucks. Chevrolet engineers started with a clean-sheet design and developed an […]
Best May sales – monthly sales increase 6.4 percent over May 2018 90 consecutive months of yearly, month-over-month growth Best May ever for Outback and Ascent 63 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold 70 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Foresters sold Subaru of America, Inc. reported 63,972 vehicle sales for May 2019, […]
In one of the industry’s most demanding vehicle crash tests, the redesigned 2019 Hyundai Veloster received a TOP SAFETY PICK award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The 2019 TOP SAFETY PICK award applies to Velosters equipped with premium LED headlights built after August 2018. With all 11 vehicles, Hyundai leads the industry with the most number […]
A new graphic illustrates the evolution of the Ford F-150 grille since the truck model was introduced in 1975. With the latest F-150 grilles spanning up to 54 inches, Ford Parts On Sale created the graphic to chart the significant design and size changes over time. The first F-150 trucks had a hood that came down to […]
The Trailblazer joins the Chevrolet portfolio in early 2020, and with this new entry Chevrolet offers customers one of the broadest lineups of crossovers and SUVs. Positioned between the Trax and Equinox, the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer will join the fast-growing small SUV segment. “The Trailblazer’s great design enables more personalization,” said Steve Majoros, director of […]
