Automotive News

Volkswagen Group Expected to Sell Assets and Halt Expansion

Stemming from the emissions cheating scandal, the Volkswagen Group is expected to sell off some of their assets after a careful review of their portfolio. It has been reported that CEO Matthias Mueller is going over the current strategies of the company and considering stepping away from growth, a move into car-sharing ventures, as well as a greater focus on the development of electric vehicles.

Nissan: A 30-Year American Commitment and Growing

When we think of American auto manufacturers, we usually think of Ford, FCA, and General Motors. These companies have peppered their manufacturing plants across America’s heartland. They produce and assemble parts for some of the most popular vehicles in the United States. Although many other industries have left these heartland cities for greener pastures, car manufacturers have revealed a renewe

Mercedes is the First to Launch a Plug-In Hydrogen-Powered Vehicle

Mercedes-Benz just proved that the rumors about its alternate-fueled car were right by introducing a new hydrogen-powered fuel cell GLC vehicle. When the car company begins producing the car next year, it will be the first plug-in hydrogen-powered vehicle. The big news regarding this car is that it will feature a rechargeable 9-kWh lithium-ion battery. In addition, owners of the Mercedes GLC wil

BMW Envisions Artificial Intelligence in the Future

The visual of a self driving car has been around for a very long time. However, the concept was seen as futuristic or even space age. But now the idea is being made into a reality right before our very eyes. Automotive giants like General Motors, Ford, Audi and Tesla have developed and are currently testing prototypes of fully-working autonomous vehicles. There are even some new players on the fie

General Motors Plans Expansions in Canada

In June, 2016, the representatives of General Motors joined Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Oshawa in order to announce major expansions for the automaker's software and engineering developments in the country. The major auto group has placed particular emphasis on continuing operations to support the development of new and more innovative technologies in the future. This expansion focus

AutoPacific Announces 2016 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards

According to the results of Auto Pacific’s 2016 Vehicle Satisfaction Award research, Tesla has risen to the top of the list once again as the most satisfying car brand for the second year in a row among all car and light truck owners. Auto Pacific is a future-oriented automotive marketing and product-consulting firm. This yearly study revealed the 2016 results in Tustin, California on June 8,

The Automotive Hall of Fame Honors Alan Mulally

Next month, the former CEO of the Ford Motor Corporation, Alan Mulally, will receive the honor of being inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame. When bankruptcy hung over the company in 2006, Mulally mortgaged everything possible to fund a complete overhaul of Ford’s product portfolio. This step kept the company out of bankruptcy. He even mortgaged the carmaker’s blue oval. Ford hired Mulall

Addressing Safety Concerns with Self-Driving Cars

A revolution in automotive technology is on the forefront with the recent development of self-driving cars. An idea that in the past seemed so futuristic is know just a few steps away from being made possible in 21st century America. It is said that millions of self-driving cars are projected to be on the road by 2020. However, as the testing stages begin to commence with prototype vehicles, there

The Auto Industry is Shedding Pounds

While technology, software, and the future of mobility with driverless vehicles seems to be all the buzz right now, there are other noteworthy advancements in the automotive industry. Just as millions of people spend time, money, and effort into making themselves weigh less, so do automakers spend the same in making their vehicles lighter. For instance, Ford’s biggest seller, the F-150 pickup just

American Muscle Cars Continue to Improve Safety Ratings

It is not secret that American drivers love the look and feel of classic muscle cars. Though first originating several decades ago, the muscle car culture in America has grown and developed over the years. There is a thriving muscle car community, one that takes pride in the customization and driving aspects of the vehicles. However, though style and function have always been tremendous topics of