The 2017 Mazda6 is the automaker’s first North American model with Skyactiv-Vehicle Dynamics, a series of new motion control technologies....
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Carl Anthony is the Managing Editor of Automoblog and AutoVision News and the host of AutoVision News Radio and AutoSens Insights. As a respected automotive industry thought leader and analyst, Carl has appeared on numerous podcasts and radio shows, including Wrench Nation, Cars Yeah, The Car Doctor, and Brains Byte Back, in addition to appearing as a regular contributor on MotorMouth Radio on WHPC 90.3 FM. Outside of print and broadcasting, he oversees a small automotive consultancy that works with leading companies in the ADAS and autonomous driving space, including AEye, Nira Dynamics, OMNIVISION, VSI Labs, and XenomatiX.
Before joining Automoblog in January 2015, Carl was a dealership and new vehicle launch trainer on behalf of Ford, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, and Volvo. He was a long-time product specialist on Chevy’s National Truck Team, a full-scale experiential marketing program that travels the United States, and a member of the FCA (now Stellantis) national auto show team where he served as the resident expert for consumers on the Dodge Charger and Challenger. Prior to the automotive industry, Carl was on the air at several popular Midwest radio stations, including KIWR, KEZO, KJAN, and KELO-FM.
Carl is a Midwest Automotive Media Association member and on the board of directors for the Ally Jolie Baldwin Foundation. Like many Detroiters, he is holding out for a Lions Super Bowl win.
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Lyft and General Motors recently announced the expansion of the Express Drive short-term vehicle access program. The program launches in San Francisco this summer and Los Angeles and Denver this fall. Express Drive’s California members will have access to the largest electric vehicle fleet in ridesharing today, including the 2017 Chevrolet...
Ford Motor Company recently announced performance numbers for the 2017 F-150, equipped with the 3.5-liter EcoBoost and 10-speed automatic transmission. The...
We look forward to the weekends when we can showcase yet another book in this series. There is always something...
Car thieves are more sophisticated as vehicles today offer more connectivity and technology. Hacking methods to jam key fobs, prevent doors from locking, or make them unlock are employed by thieves. Signal intercept devices capture and replay unlock codes, while power amplifiers relay the signal from a key fob at...
How Jaguar Classic came to light is a story as interesting as the brand itself. In 2015, the Lightweight E-type became...
The Kia Forte is one of the automaker’s most popular offerings, having especially strong sales in 2015. To keep the...
Autonomous driving is continually up for debate. Proponents point to increased safety, better use of infrastructure, and more enjoyable, productive driving. Others are not so sure. Survey Says The latest from Volvo Cars’ Future of Driving survey shows nine out of ten New Yorkers and 86 percent of Californians are...
The Gen Six Chevy Camaro underwent significant changes before it appeared in 2016. Weight was slashed, structural rigidity was improved,...
The 2017 Honda Accord Sedan and Coupe arrive Monday (6-27-16), complete with a new Sport Special Edition. Honda dealerships nationwide...
Automobili Lamborghini recently unveiled the Aventador Miura Homage, in honor of the infamous Miura. Considered one of the most timeless in the company’s history, the Miura celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Fittingly, just 50 Aventador Miura Homage cars will be produced – not surprisingly, the majority have already been...
The 2017 Nissan GT-R is wickedly fast and wildly cool; nothing else in the Nissan library can keep up with...
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. shared some data on a unique fuel cell known as a Solid Oxide Fuel-Cell (SOFC). The...
When I was growing up, my neighbor had a black Nissan Maxima. A sticker on the rear window read “4DSC,” meaning 4-door sports car. Indeed the Maxima has changed a lot since I was a kid, with the latest redesign reflecting a focus on performance, fuel economy, and connectivity. The...
It may be hard to believe but in 1976, BMW only offered three models: the 2002, 3.0i, and 530i. Seems hard...
When we think about customizing our cars, it’s very easy to zero in on performance. Chances are that’s what first...
The warm, summer air inspires vacations and road trips. This is the time of year to leave the office and head out with the family. Vacations take some prep: hotel bookings, packing, and actually leaving the house on time. Vacations are supposed to be relaxing right? Ever think your vacation...
It’s most certainly a dream car – the kind people put on the background of their computer or phone. If...
Leasing versus financing: is one way better than the other? This handy guide will help you decide which option is best...
With this Book Garage series, I want to believe we are helping preserve the finer, more memorable things in automotive culture. All of the books we feature illustrate the special connection we have with automobiles, be it at the race track, the auction block, or in our very own driveway. That...
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, a time when many are planning to travel. Summer is exciting...
My first car, a 1991 subcompact, served me well as I entered my junior year of high school in 1998....
Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. is expanding a recall, based on recent information from Takata and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, involving Takata front passenger air bag inflators. According to Takata, a safety defect may arise in a particular type of front passenger air bag inflator due to propellant...
When I was a kid, I dreamed about having a Mustang Boss 302. In high school, I wondered what my...
Volkswagen certinately has a loyal following in the United States. I have friends who love and adore the German manufacturer,...
Buick’s steady growth the last three years is continuing in 2016. The automaker recently hit an all-time high in conquest sales. Conquest sales are when a customer trades their current vehicle for one from a different manufacturer entirely. In 2016 alone, more than 35,000 new customers have switched to the...
Sometimes our vehicles become an integral part of our lives, serving as an extension of who we are. This was...
These days, automobiles are becoming increasingly more aware and technologically advanced. Many active and passive safety technologies can prevent deadly...
As autonomous initiatives continue worldwide, Audi is making further strides with “Jack,” their A7 piloted driving concept. Jack runs on a “central driver assistance controller,” or zFAS. The state-of-the-art, high-performance processors evaluate the vehicle’s surroundings in real-time, creating a model that represents the current driving situation as accurately as possible....