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Honda Looking to Get a Little More Rugged with Trailsport Moniker?
Is Honda trying to make its trucks and SUVs appear to be tougher? Maybe. The Japanese automaker’s secured a new name: Trailsport. When compared to RAV4, Passport and Pilot, Trailsport seems almost vicious by comparison. Well, it’s just following the trend mirrored by competitors like Subaru, Nissan and more. Read the story at TheDetroitBureau.
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Sean “Diddy” Combs Takes Aim at GM Over Black Media, Warns of Possible Boycott
The debate about General Motors’ ad spending with Black-owned media is heating up, music and fashion mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs the latest to speak out against the automaker — even suggesting a boycott of the company. GM officials reiterated the facts and figures Combs used are wrong, but it’s aiming to increase spending, reports TheDetroitBureau.
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First Drive: 2021 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster
The sink-or-swim nature of Aston Martin finances fortunately hasn’t found its way into the styling and performance of the 2021 Vantage Roadster. The race car-based drop top is equal parts brawny and bratty. Check out our review of the “entry-level” Aston at TheDetroitBureau.com.
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South Korean EV Battery Makers Wait to See if Biden Will Reverse ITC Ban
The ongoing feud between two South Korean EV battery producers is coming to a head Sunday and President Joe Biden is going to have to render the final decision. Biden can set aside a ban by the ITC on SK Innovation from making batteries in the U.S. LG Chem believes the ban should remain. Automakers are favoring SKI, reports TheDetroitBureau.
Biden Should Expect Bi-Partisan Support on EV Portion of $2.3 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
President Joe Biden’s $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan has $174 billion carved out for electric vehicles. This is good news for the environment, the pocketbook of the American family and the United States’ industrial base, says at least one executive, who believes Republicans will support that part of the plan, reports TheDetroitBureau.com.
Ford Rushing Out Software Fix to Keep Mustang Mach-E Batteries from Going into “Deep Sleep”
“A small number” of early Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles have experienced a software glitch causing their batteries to fail and make the vehicles, at least temporarily, inoperable. Ford is working with dealers to fix the problem on unsold vehicles as it deals with the vehicles already on the road. Find out more at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Sean “Diddy” Combs Takes Aim at GM Over Black Media, Warns of Possible Boycott
The debate about General Motors’ ad spending with Black-owned media is heating up, music and fashion mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs the latest to speak out against the automaker — even suggesting a boycott of the company. GM officials reiterated the facts and figures Combs used are wrong, but it’s aiming to increase spending, reports TheDetroitBureau.
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Jeep Launches 2022 Compass — in Europe
Jeep has always been an authentically American brand with its design, engineering and even manufacturing firmly rooted in the American Midwest. However, with the steadily rising popularity, Jeep stepped into the future with a European flair by launching a new version of the Jeep Compass this week in Turin, Italy — a new first, reports TheDetroitBureau.com.
First Look: 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS
Few all-new models have had the stopping power of the original, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS. While officially a “midcycle refresh,” the 2022 CLS undergoes some significant tweaks, inside and out. The goal is create a sharper, sportier appearance while also providing more ways for an owner to individualize their own sedan. Details at TheDetroitBureau.
A Week With: 2021 Cadillac XT4 Sport AWD
Long known as America’s top luxury brand, Cadillac’s helped to redefine the luxury segment during this SUV-crazed era. That influence extends well beyond the large Escalade that its best known for, including the 2021 XT4 crossover. TheDetroitBureau spent a week in the new one and has plenty to say about it.
First Drive: 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander
The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander received an unusual introduction, the first new vehicle ever to be launched via the Amazon Live service. Now we’ve gotten some time behind the wheel of the newest version of the brand’s flagship. The new exterior design is an improvement and the interior is even better, reports TheDetroitBureau.com.
South Korean EV Battery Makers Wait to See if Biden Will Reverse ITC Ban
The ongoing feud between two South Korean EV battery producers is coming to a head Sunday and President Joe Biden is going to have to render the final decision. Biden can set aside a ban by the ITC on SK Innovation from making batteries in the U.S. LG Chem believes the ban should remain. Automakers are favoring SKI, reports TheDetroitBureau.
Biden Should Expect Bi-Partisan Support on EV Portion of $2.3 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
President Joe Biden’s $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan has $174 billion carved out for electric vehicles. This is good news for the environment, the pocketbook of the American family and the United States’ industrial base, says at least one executive, who believes Republicans will support that part of the plan, reports TheDetroitBureau.com.
Ford Rushing Out Software Fix to Keep Mustang Mach-E Batteries from Going into “Deep Sleep”
“A small number” of early Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles have experienced a software glitch causing their batteries to fail and make the vehicles, at least temporarily, inoperable. Ford is working with dealers to fix the problem on unsold vehicles as it deals with the vehicles already on the road. Find out more at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Sean “Diddy” Combs Takes Aim at GM Over Black Media, Warns of Possible Boycott
The debate about General Motors’ ad spending with Black-owned media is heating up, music and fashion mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs the latest to speak out against the automaker — even suggesting a boycott of the company. GM officials reiterated the facts and figures Combs used are wrong, but it’s aiming to increase spending, reports TheDetroitBureau.
Lexus Gears Up 2022 LS 500h with New Autonomous Tech
The LS has served as the flagship of Lexus fleet since Toyota Motor Corp. first launched the luxury brand back in 1989. The plug-in hybrid joined the portfolio in 2017. Now the LS 500h gets the brand’s latest generation of autonomous technology: Lexus Teammate, which features Advanced Drive and Advanced Park, reports TheDetroitBureau.com.
GM, Ford Idle Plants as Biden Meeting Looms
The recent news from the Biden administration about its plans to alleviate the semiconductor shortage isn’t helping General Motors or Ford today as the company announced more production cuts. Leaders of the two makers are expected to meet with The White House Monday to discuss the issue as well. Get details at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Ford Adds Three New Options to Explorer Portfolio
The Explorer has been one of the anchors of the Ford Motor Co. product portfolio for three decades. Now the automaker is making a bid to stretch the nameplate’s broad appeal a bit further by adding three new versions of the ute: Enthusiast ST, Platinum RWD and Platinum Hybrid. Find out more at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Families Wanting a New Vehicle Have Award-Winning Options
New vehicle sales are on the rebound in the U.S., and many of those are buyers are looking for a good vehicle for their families. So many factors play into getting the right vehicle, including price, size, technology, accessibility and more. If you need some insights, TheDetroitBureau.com has a list of top choices from Parents magazine.
First Drive: 2021 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster
The sink-or-swim nature of Aston Martin finances fortunately hasn’t found its way into the styling and performance of the 2021 Vantage Roadster. The race car-based drop top is equal parts brawny and bratty. Check out our review of the “entry-level” Aston at TheDetroitBureau.com.
Hyundai Offers More Insight, Images Ahead of Santa Cruz Pickup Debut
t’s been six years since the Hyundai Santa Cruz concept made its debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show — but the compact pickup will finally make its debut on April 15. Ahead of that, Hyundai offered up an assortment of new images and a short video about the truck to come, reports TheDetroitBureau.com.
Polestar 0 Project Moves Brand Toward First Climate Neutral Car
Polestar, the Swedish electric performance car brand that is planning to take on the likes of Porsche and Tesla, plans to create the first completely climate neutral car by the end of the decade without using any kind of offsets common in the industrial world. It’s calling the effort the Polestar 0 Project. Find out more at TheDetroitBureau.
“Zoom Zombies” Are the Driving Dead
If you’re one of the millions of Americans who have been working from home and spending hours a day in video meetings you might notice it can become difficult pulling your thoughts back together at the end of the day. And if you then have to climb behind the wheel that could prove deadly, according to a new study. Get the details at TheDetroitBureau.