Chad Kirchner

As we reported, BMW is showing off its new iDrive system at this week’s virtual CES show. Debuting in the iX electric crossover, the system is the culmination of all of BMW’s tech with a new, always-connected interface. To help show it off a bit, BMW created a video. While we’re not sure if in […]

One of the biggest awards in the automotive industry is the North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the year (NACTOY) awards. Taking place in January, the jury consists of 50 automotive journalists. This year was a big win for electrification, with the Ford Mustang Mach-E taking home the trophy as Utility of the Year. […]

Docking a boat can be quite the challenge for a novice helmsman. Even those with experience can run into difficult with the currents, wind, obstacles, and other factors. Volvo Penta is working to help with semi-automated docking technology. Called Assisted Docking System, it debuts at CES and it is something that will be commercially available. […]

With CES going digital this year because of COVID, automakers are finding unique and innovative ways to participate in the event while still staying safe. For FCA, it’s taking advantage of augmented reality and Google’s cloud-streaming technology. There will be three-dimensional product tours. Virtual Brand Ambassadors will work with visitors, guiding them through interactive experiences […]

Lordstown Motors, a company occupying the old GM Lordstown plant in Northeast Ohio, announced today that it has surpassed 100,000 preorders for its full-size electric pickup truck. Targeting fleet buyers, the Lordstown Endurance electric pickup truck has a range of 250 miles. It can tow 7,500 pound and has the equivalent of 600 horsepower. The […]

Is Hyundai going to partner with Apple for an electric car or not? At first, a statement was published saying that it was going to happen. Then, after Hyundai’s stock shot up the company removed Apple from the statement. It appeared someone made an oops. But apparently the oops wasn’t announcing a deal that wasn’t […]

General Motors is launching a new marking initiative to show off the range, flexibility, and performance of it’s EV platform called Ultium. Called “Everybody In,” it is supposed to set an opportunistic and inclusive tone for GM’s EV future. “There are moments in history when everything changes. Inflection points. We believe such a point is […]

Late yesterday the internet became buzzing with reports that Hyundai is working with Apple for an upcoming Apple Car. Those reports indicated that Hyundai went so far as to, in fact, confirm the story. Now Hyundai says, “Not so fast.” Bloomberg is now reporting that Hyundai Motor Company has backed away from a statement confirming […]

Announced one day after the attack on the U.S. Capitol by insurrectionists, one of the President’s cabinet members is resigning. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation and wife of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, tendered her resignation to be effective no later than January 11, 2021. She says she is “deeply troubled” by the “traumatic and […]

Nissan‘s first mass market electric car, and really the world’s first mass market electric car, just turned 10 years old last year. The Leaf brought the concept of electric driving mainstream and is a favoriteamongt enthusiasts. The current generation Leaf is a good car. It’s reasonably fun to drive, it’s quick enough, and it has […]