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Volta to Field Ad-Driven Charging Network 11.01.2019
One of the drawbacks to owning an electric car is finding charging stations away from home. Beyond that, once you do find one, some require special payment methods or memberships. Well, the electric charging network company Volta is trying to change that. Volta is now fielding the nation’s first and only free, public-access DC fast charging network. Seen above… Read More
FCA/PSA Merger Will Create World’s Fourth Largest Automaker 10.31.2019
Fiat Chrysler is on the merger path again and this time it is with PSA Group of France. An FCA merger with Peugeot Citroen would create the world's fourth largest automaker behind Volkswagen Group, Renault-Nissan, and Toyota. While on paper the deal with be a 50/50 swap, the action follows PSA's aquisition of Germany's Opel from General Motors two and a half… Read More
Jaguar Prototype from Spectre Bond Movie Heads to Auction 10.30.2019
A rare 2015 prototype Jaguar C-X75 stunt car from the James Bond film Spectre is set to be auctioned at RM Sotheby's Abu Dhabi sale on November 30th. The C-X75 was featured prominently as the villain's car in the film's iconic chase scene through the streets of Rome, before winding up in the Tiber river. RM Sotheby’s will offer chassis no. 001 in Abu Dhabi, one… Read More
VW Autonomous Action 10.29.2019
Like many automakers, Volkswagen is faced with the challenge of developing autonomous driving technology. The company has established subsidiary Volkswagen Autonomy GmbH to handle that task. With headquarters in Munich and Wolfsburg, the subsidiary’s goal is to bring a self-driving system to market that can be used in all the group’s brands. Their first use of… Read More
Porsche Launches Online Sales Program 10.29.2019
Porsche has announced the launch of a joint pilot project with 25 of their U.S. retailers that will allow customers to shop for, order and even complete paperwork for purchasing new and used in-stock Porsche vehicles. The program covers all aspects of buying, financing or leasing a selected vehicle, including payment and trade-in calculators, credit approval, … Read More
Sporty EV 10.28.2019
We’ve known it’s coming… now the view is becoming a little clearer. Ford has revealed this teaser of their upcoming all-electric, Mustang-inspired SUV. It’s clear the boxy SUV design is out, and the flowing aerodynamic lines of a sporty ute are in. As usual in these situations, no specs yet. We’ll be watching for them when Ford’s electric powered SUV is… Read More
Suzuki Concepts at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show 10.25.2019
Suzuki has a minimal presence in the U.S. market these days but still fights above its weight class in Asia, and made a big splash at the 46th Tokyo Motor Show with a pair of concept vehicles that put the fun in functional: The Suzuki Waku Spo is a retro-styled compact PHEV that can shape-shift to keep up with driver's evolving lifestyles, going from coupe to… Read More
Tokyo Motor Show Features Electrified Concept Vehicles 10.24.2019
The 46thTokyo Motor Show is underway and electrification is a recurring theme of the concept vehicles being debuted. Nissan's Ariya concept is a near-future look at a midsize crossover EV, and reveals a whole new design direction for the company, based on Nissan Intelligent Mobility, their vision for changing how vehicles are powered, driven and connected to… Read More
Chinese Choices 10.22.2019
The choice of Chinese vehicles is coming to American markets. Zotye USA has announced deals with 100 dealers to sell the Chinese made SUV’s and cars in the U.S. The cities include Atlanta, Austin, Houston, Las Vegas, and Tampa. The company is keenly aware of the appetite for SUVs. They plan to sell two SUV’s and a car at their U.S. dealerships. Chairman and… Read More
Ford to Exhibit More Than 50 Customized Vehicles at 2019 SEMA Show 10.21.2019
Ford is going all out for this year's Specialty Equipment Market Association show, taking place November 5-8 in Las Vegas. The company will boast the largest OEM exhibit at SEMA, displaying more than 50 customized vehicles and highlighting the all-new Escape, Explorer and Expedition SUV's. “There’s a growing hunger for consumers to personalize their SUVs, which … Read More