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Hyundai’s Ambitious Plans to Release 8 New Crossovers by 2020

Hyundai is looking to expand the number of models they offer by expanding their line of crossovers. In an announcement made by the company, Hyundai says that they want to introduce or redesign eight crossover utility vehicles (CUV) by the year 2020. The first vehicle to lead the way will be the Hyundai Kona that will hit dealership floors in March of 2018. Hyundai’s current lineup mostly con

Ford Discontinues C-Max in US Market

After six years of being sold in the US market, Ford will discontinue the C-Max. This should come as no surprise considering the fact that the C-Max was one of the worst selling Ford models in America, and sales for the vehicle are reported to have dropped over 18% in the last year. The C-Max enjoyed a peak in sales in 2013, but they were never able to go back to that level. One reason why the C-M

Aston Martin Retools Vantage for Younger Buyers

When the Vantage was first launched in 2005, the average age of Vantage buyers was approximately 50 years old. Recently, Aston Martin revealed a redesigned Vantage that they hope will attract slightly younger buyers. This shift in targeting is due to the steady increase in younger customers purchasing their vehicles. Compared to previous models, the new Vantage looks more like a sports car than a

Consumers Prefer to Lease Electric Cars

A recent Bloomberg report found that most people who are driving around in electric vehicles are choosing to lease them. In fact, nearly 80 percent of all electric vehicles in the United States are under lease contracts instead of car loans. The report also found that about 55 percent of plug-in hybrid vehicles are also leased. When it comes to the global market, only about 1 percent of it has em

Volkswagen Reduces the Price on the Tiguan

Car buyers in the market for a mid-size SUV received some good news from Volkswagen a few days ago. The car company announced that it's lowering the price on the Tiguan by as much as $2,180 for some levels. It’s an attempt “to conquest customers in the compact SUV segment,” Volkswagen stated in an email. The carmaker introduced the Tiguan last summer, but reports show that sales

BMW Expands Electric Line with iX Models

BMW is planning to benefit from the electric vehicle race in a rather big way. The German automaker is currently throwing around plans to expand their electric offerings by creating high-end cars and crossovers/SUVs under their i-badge platform. Speculation about BMW expanding their electric line came about when it was discovered that the automaker secured naming rights for the names i1 up to i9,

Nissan To Test Robotaxis in Japan

Nissan’s latest plan seems to be something straight out of a sci-fi novel. The Japanese automaker has announced that they want to test an autonomous ride-hailing service on public roads in Japan during March of 2018. The service will be called Easy Ride and is expected to be fully operational by 2022. Nissan will test out the service by outfitting their electric model known as the Leaf with

Toyota & Mazda To Build New Factory In US

The plant is expected to cost $1.6 billion with Toyota and Mazda sharing the cost of the new plant, and is estimated to bring 4,000 jobs to the lucky city that is chosen for the plant’s location. Along with building a joint factory, Toyota and Mazda will also work on electric vehicle technologies and connected-car solutions, as well as improving vehicle infotainment systems. This new factory

GM Allows Drivers to Make Purchases from Their Car

Imagine you’re driving and all of a sudden you start craving some buffalo wings, or maybe a cup of coffee. GM owners will now be able to make use of a handy new feature that allows them to make remote purchases, while they’re driving, through the Marketplace app. On GM infotainment screens, drivers will be able to use their cars to purchase all kinds of goods and services; they can res

Ford Plans on Launching Electric Vehicles in China

Ford Motor Company has plans to launch fifteen electric vehicles in China. The Chinese market has grown substantially in regard to electric vehicles, with sales reaching 507,000 units in 2016. Ford has become one of the first major American car brands to test out the Chinese market in the electric vehicle sector. They believe that sales of electric vehicles in China will reach six million by the y