How an ‘Underground’ Group at Ford Revived the Bronco

Since production of the Bronco ended in 1996, a team of Ford employees have been waging an underground war to revive the iconic SUV, according to a report from Bloomberg. Hampered by a changing market, rising gas prices, a global recession and the vehicle’s negative association with O.J. Simpson, the group struggled for nearly 20… Continue reading How an ‘Underground’ Group at Ford Revived the Bronco

2021 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Honoring Lyn St. James

Former racer Lyn St. James will be the Honoree of the 26th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, organizers announced. The event is scheduled for March 4-7, 2021. St. James’ racing career began in a Ford Pinto — her daily driver — in the 1970s and wrapped up more than two decades later. During her career,… Continue reading 2021 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Honoring Lyn St. James

The 2021 Ford Bronco Has Arrived

The reborn family of off-roaders offers a classic two-door and a first-ever four-door version…

Jeep Reveals 2021 Gladiator EcoDiesel

Rated at 260 horsepower and 442 lb.-ft. of torque, the V6 engine is available on Sport, Overland and Rubicon models…

Mazda3 Gets Turbocharged Engine Option

Paired with all-wheel drive, the new powerplant generates up to 250 horspower and 320 lb.-ft. of torque…

Fort Worth Auto Show Canceled

Due to the evolving COVID-19 health crisis, the North Texas Automobile Dealers has cancelled the 2020 Fort Worth Auto Show with plans to return in November of 2021, the organization announced. Jim Hardick, chairman of the North Texas Automobile Dealers said “Mitigating the spread of COVID-19 continues to be our highest priority. After extensive communication… Continue reading Fort Worth Auto Show Canceled

Bronco Returning as Brand

The Bronco is returning to the Ford lineup not just as a vehicle, but as a brand, Ford announced, with a new tagline, “Built Wild,” and related U.S. off-road driving schools. The all-new Bronco brand includes a Bronco two-door, first-ever Bronco four-door model and all-new rugged, small SUV, the Bronco Sport. Ford is revealing the… Continue reading Bronco Returning as Brand

Petersen Museum Temporarily Closes

Following orders from the state of California and Governor Newsom, the Petersen Automotive Museum will temporarily close to the public. The museum had just reopened following an extended closure on June 19. “We believe this closure is the best way to protect our staff, patrons and volunteers, while also supporting public health officials in their… Continue reading Petersen Museum Temporarily Closes

Survey Shows Americans Find Comfort in Their Cars During Pandemic

Vehicle subscription provider Fair today announced the results of a new online consumer survey conducted by Researchscape, revealing Americans’ viewpoints on transportation preferences and habits during the COVID-19 pandemic. The data shows that while 10% of Americans don’t feel safe in any mode of transportation right now, 80% feel safe while in cars. In addition,… Continue reading Survey Shows Americans Find Comfort in Their Cars During Pandemic

Toyota Adopts Light Control Glass for Panoramic Sunroof

AGC Inc. has announced its light control glass, WONDERLITE Dx, has been adopted for the panoramic sunroof of Toyota’s new Harrier. When used as vehicle exterior glass, this product enables instantaneous control of light transmission. AGC’s light control glass WONDERLITE Dx comprises a specialized film encapsulated between layers of interlayer in laminated automotive glass. By… Continue reading Toyota Adopts Light Control Glass for Panoramic Sunroof

INEOS Automotive Reveals New Vehicle Design

INEOS Automotive today reveals the exterior design of the Grenadier, its forthcoming, no-nonsense 4x4 vehicle for the world.

INEOS Automotive has revealed the exterior design of the Grenadier, the chemical company’s forthcoming 4×4 vehicle and the start of its expansion into automotive manufacturing. Built from the ground up on an all-new platform, the INEOS Grenadier has been designed as a rugged, capable and comfortable go-anywhere working vehicle, the company says. “The brief was… Continue reading INEOS Automotive Reveals New Vehicle Design

100th Anniversary Mazda MX-5 Miata Coming to U.S.

Mazda North American Operations has announced that the 100th Anniversary Special Edition Mazda MX-5 Miata will be offered in limited numbers for the U.S. later this year. The 100th Anniversary Special Edition MX-5 Miata is available in either the RF (retractable fastback) or exclusive red soft top. It will be offered in Snowflake White Pearl… Continue reading 100th Anniversary Mazda MX-5 Miata Coming to U.S.

Ford F-150 Revamped for 2021

Upgrades include a hybrid powertrain, active grille shutters and an integrated power generator…

GM Awarded Contract to Produce U.S. Army’s Infantry Squad Vehicle

U.S. Army has awarded GM Defense LLC, $214.3M production contract to build, field, and sustain the Army’s new Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV). GM Defense’s solution to the Army’s next-generation transportation needs is based off the award-winning 2020 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 midsize truck architecture and leverages 70 percent commercial-off-the-shelf parts.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command–Detroit Arsenal announced today that GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors, has been awarded the production contract to build, field and sustain the Army’s new Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV). Designed to provide rapid ground mobility, the expeditionary ISV is a light and agile all-terrain troop carrier intended to transport a… Continue reading GM Awarded Contract to Produce U.S. Army’s Infantry Squad Vehicle

KPI — June: New and Used Vehicle Sales

Recent weekly trends are showing that new and used car sales are on the rise…