Sony-Honda’s Afeela EV: Electric Mobility’s Future?
The Afeela EV, developed through a collaboration between Sony and Honda, represents a significant development in the electric vehicle sector. Initially presented as a concept at the 2020 CES, the vehicle has undergone numerous modifications and improvements under the joint…
Are Electric Vehicles Unpopular? 1.2 Million Sold in 2023 Indicates Otherwise.
Electric vehicles are unpopular. Consumers aren’t happy with them. The market cannot sustain the number of new models arriving. These comments and others have fueled talk in recent months that automakers have overplayed their hand in ditching the internal combustion…
CES 2024: Introducing the VinFast Wild
At CES 2024, VinFast Auto, Vietnam’s emerging player in the electric vehicle market, unveiled the VF Wild, a concept electric pickup truck. Entering the fray dominated by names like Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz, the VF Wild marks VinFast’s…
MOBION Does the Crabwalk Right
We’re not in attendance at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES2024) in Las Vegas. But that hasn’t stopped us from parsing through the many stories, reports, videos, and other material that’s been pointed our way. We don’t have a favorite story…
B-ON Pelkan eLCV: Electric Commercial Transport
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas was the stage for B-ON’s latest innovation: the Pelkan electric light commercial vehicle (eLCV). As B-ON’s first foray into its next-generation lineup, the Pelkan comes in two robust variants of 54 and…
Introducing the 2024 Tesla Model 3 “Highland”
Tesla’s Model 3, an iconic name in the electric vehicle market, has unveiled its latest iteration, the 2024 Model 3 Highland, in North America. This launch follows its debut in various global markets including Europe, the Middle East, and China…
Rolls-Royce Announces Record-Breaking 2023
In 2023, Rolls-Royce reached a historic high in its 119-year history by achieving its highest-ever vehicle sales. This significant accomplishment underscores the brand’s enduring success and attractiveness in the international luxury car market. Bespoke and Innovation Rolls-Royce’s 2023 success was…
Continental Embeds Facial Recognition Behind Driver Display
At CES 2024 in Las Vegas, a groundbreaking innovation was showcased by Continental: the “Face Authentication Display”. This state-of-the-art biometric recognition system is a game-changer in vehicle technology, offering an unparalleled blend of interaction, security, and convenience. It stands as…
VinFast Auto Announces Global Launch of VF 3 at CES 2024
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2024), VinFast Auto, a Vietnamese automotive company currently building a manufacturing plant in North Carolina, introduced the VF 3, their new electric vehicle. Designed as a mini-eSUV, the VF 3 is targeted towards urban…
Honda 0 Series Debuts at CES 2024
Honda has set the stage for a significant shift in the electric vehicle (EV) landscape with the announcement of its “Honda 0 Series.” This groundbreaking series, debuting in 2026, marks a pivotal moment in Honda’s history, as it steps into…
Goodyear Announces New EV Tires at CES
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2024), the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company took a significant leap in the evolving world of electric vehicle (EV) technology. They introduced the Goodyear ElectricDrive 2, an innovative all-season tire specifically designed for electric…
Kia Announces Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV)
At the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Kia Corporation announced its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) future strategy. This approach represents a development in the field of electric vehicles (EVs) and mobility solutions, indicating Kia’s efforts to extend…
Volkswagen Adds ChatGPT to In-Car Tech
Volkswagen, at the CES 2024 event, announced a significant update to its in-car technology. They are incorporating ChatGPT, an advanced artificial intelligence chatbot, into the IDA voice assistant of their vehicles, beginning in the second quarter of 2024. Introducing ChatGPT…
Pickup Truck Sales Patterns for 2023 and by Segment
Updated January 20, 2024, to adjust the Chevrolet Silverado sales total. A global pandemic and an attendant chip shortage knocked the auto industry down in 2021 and 2022, but those challenges are largely in the rearview mirror. Add in a…
Volvo Cars’ Global Sales Achieve New Heights in 2023
Information in this article is based on a press release distributed by Volvo. In a significant development, Volvo Cars has set a new benchmark in its sales history, selling 708,716 vehicles worldwide in 2023. This represents a 15 percent increase…
Unveiling the Best of 2024: NACTOY Award Winners Announced
After a comprehensive year-long evaluation and selection process, the North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ (NACTOY) awards for 2024 have been announced. The event, taking place at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac and co-hosted by the…
Strong Fourth Quarter Propels Ford Sales
In 2023, Ford continued to expand its range of vehicles, affirming its leadership in the gas vehicle market with its top-selling trucks and vans, while also seeing a surge in electric and hybrid vehicle sales. The result was a sales…
Stellantis Sales Fall Slightly in 2023
Stellantis, under its FCA US LLC division, reported a mix of outcomes in its 2023 vehicle sales. The company saw total sales of 343,552 vehicles in the fourth quarter and 1,527,090 vehicles for the full year. While these figures represent…
Traditional Car Body Styles Remain Important to Consumers
While GM, Ford, and Stellantis have largely stuck nails in the car coffin, several competing manufacturers have stayed with them. Yes, crossover utility vehicles continue to dominate the market, but there is still room in the market for sedans as…
Honda Registers Banner 2023
Over the past few days, numerous automakers have released their U.S. sales figures for 2023. The majority have seen sales increases, with several reporting significant double-digit growth. Notably, American Honda has achieved extraordinary success, selling over 1.3 million units in…
