JR Chocco
Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup will arrive in 2020
It's been a few years since Hyundai tested the waters with the Santa Cruz pickup concept and although there have been rumors that the truck would enter production, Hyundai hasn't made any announcements. Now Hyundai is giving a few details about the Santa Cruz concept, including hints that it will arrive in 2020. Speaking to Motor Trend, Brian Smith, CEO...
Infiniti announces plan to build five models in China
Infiniti has announced that it will build five vehicles in China, for China, within the next five years. The new plan is part of Infiniti's 5x5 plan, with the QX50 being the first of the five vehicles. Also in addition to announcing the new production plans, Infiniti has also reaffirmed that by 2021 all of its vehicles will be...
Chevy drivers can buy gas at Shell stations using their touchscreen
Chevy and Shell have teamed up to make it easier for Chevy drivers to pay for gas with the first ever in-dash fuel payment system. The new feature allows drivers to pay directly through their touchscreen in their Chevy vehicle without having to swipe a credit car or use a mobile device. The new feature is accessed via the new...
Buick Velite 6 plug-in hybrid debuts in China
In addition to the new Enspire electric SUV concept, Buick has also unveiled the new Velite 6 plug-in hybrid in China. The Buick Velite 6 plug-in hybrid is based on the Velite concept that debuted in 2016 and is part of its new Buick Blue new energy vehicle strategy. The Buick Velite 6 plug-in hybrid is powered by an CVT...
Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury and A-Class sedan head to Beijing
We're just about a week away from the 2018 Beijing Motor Show and Mercedes-Benz has announced what it's bringing to the show. One of the big debuts will be the Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury concept, which is teased here, while the second big debut will be the A-Class sedan. Mercedes-Benz hasn't revealed too many details about the Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate...
GM cuts 1,500 jobs in Ohio, will the Chevy Cruze survive?
Earlier this month Chevy unveiled the updated 2019 Chevy Cruze, which comes as Cruze sales continue to decline. Now General Motors announced that it's cutting half the jobs at its Lordstown, Ohio plant, which produces the Cruze. Does this mean that the Cruze could become another victim of the popular crossover? Chevy Cruze sales are already off by 28 percent...
Lincoln to build five vehicles in China by 2022
Lincoln wants to ramp up its presence in China and to do so, Lincoln is planning on building at least five new vehicles in China by 2022. Ford has already confirmed plans to start building a new SUV in China next year, which is likely the new Lincoln Aviator. According to sources, Ford will begin building the production version of...
Last Dodge Challenger SRT Demon and Viper head to Barrett-Jackson
Dodge has announced that it will auction off the last 2017 Dodge Viper built and final 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon as a pair at Barrett-Jackson. Dodge has labeled the pairing as "The Ultimate Last Chance," since this will literally be your last chance to get both models. “An avid collector could search a lifetime to try to put two...
Tesla Model Y will enter production in November 2019
Tesla hasn't mentioned that much about the Tesla Model Y since it revealed the first teaser almost a year ago, but now we have an update. According to a new report, Tesla is hoping to start production of the Model Y in November 2019. Reuters received tips from two sources that claim that Tesla is gearing up for production of...
Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison trademarked, but what is it?
Chevy may be cooking up an even more off-road hungry version of the Chevy Colorado ZR2, since a trademark was recently filed for the ZR2 Bison name. What exactly could it be? Maybe its a production version of the Colorado ZR2 AEV concept that debuted last year. The reason the name hint at a production version of the Colorado ZR2...