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Get Ready for the Return of Hummer! 1.14.2020
Word continues to circulate that the Hummer name will be revived by General Motors for a series of electrified pickup trucks, and perhaps large SUVs. Word is the new Hummer EVs will be sold through GMC Dealers, perhaps with the tag “Hummer by GMC”. If the multiple sources are correct, the new Hummer pickup will be announced during the upcoming Super Bowl in a… Read More
2020 NACTOY Awards…And the Winners Are… 1.13.2020
Announcing the winners of the 2020 North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year Awards presented this morning at the TCF Center in Detroit. 2020 North American Car of the Year...Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 2020 North American Utility of the Year...Kia Telluride 2020 North American Truck of the Year..Jeep Gladiator The identity of the winners were revealed… Read More
Takata Airbag Recall Keeps On Keeping On! 1.10.2020
According to Automotive News, an additional 10 million Takata-sourced airbag inflators are being recalled. This recall covers airbag inflators that were actually installed as repairs after the initial recalls even though their design was still suspect. The concept at the time was that a redesigned inflator would be available before these units became flawed by… Read More
Nissan Shows Advanced All-Electric All-Wheel Drive at CES 1.09.2020
At the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nissan took the wraps off an advanced all-electric all-wheel drive technology they are calling e-4ORCE. According to Nissan, using twin motors, e-4ORCE can provide near instant torque to all four wheels to deliver balanced handling that will be on par with many premium sports cars. Nissan also claims… Read More
Carlos Ghosn Speaks in Public 1.08.2020
Ousted Nissan Chief Carlos Ghosn is having his say. He held a news conference in Beirut, Lebanon speaking publicly for the first time since his daring escape from Japan more than a week ago. Ghosn made a statement that reportedly lasted an hour. Reuters reports Ghosn says he was treated brutally by Tokyo prosecutors and felt he would not receive a fair trial if… Read More
CES Auto Reveals 1.06.2020
As automakers look for new ways to showcase their vehicles, the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is becoming an increasingly import stage to show the latest innovations in mobility. Chinese automaker BYTON used the Nevada destination to showcase the technology in their upcoming BYTON M-Byte. This isn’t BYTON’s first appearance in Las Vegas. They unveiled… Read More
McLaren Speedtail Sprint 1.03.2020
There’s a new way of satisfying your need for speed. Mclaren has concluded the development program for their fastest and most technically advanced hyper car… ever. The Speedtail prototype ‘XP2’ reached its maximum speed of 250 mph more than 30 times on the space shuttle landing runway at the Johnny Bohmer Proving Grounds at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. … Read More
Genesis SUV 1.02.2020
Genesis will be offering what luxury customers are demanding these days… an SUV. The company has released pictures of their first SUV, the GV80. Genesis says the “V” stands for versatility. Until this point, the new luxury brand has only offered a line-up of three sedans, the G70, G80 and G90. We’ve known Genesis had plans for an SUV ever since we saw the… Read More
Jeep To Showcase Electrification at CES 2020 1.02.2020
It’s no secret that Jeep will soon join the rush to electrification, but at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, we’ll all get a clearer vision of their intent. FCA is using CES 2020 to showcase its advanced technologies such as electrification as well as connectivity. Their display will feature a plug-in Jeep Renegade and Compass, similar to the… Read More
VW Past & Future 12.31.2019
At a time of year when the past is slipping away, and the future is more apparent than ever, Volkswagen is embracing the spirit. The company has released a new animated film called “The Last Mile”. It features a classic Beetle following a man through key moments in his life. The Pro Musica Youth Chorus sings “Let it Be” as images of pop culture pass by. Look… Read More