‘Cars’ Rip-Off Review: ‘The Autobots’ (2015)
Where there’s success, there’s often imitators. And when it comes to the beloved films of Pixar, success is never in doubt. Way back in 2006, the trailblazing studio released the film Cars to wide acclaim. Kids loved it, parents loved it, and small studios looking to cash in on a marketable idea positively adored it. […]
Car-Sploitation Movie Spotlight: ‘Firebird 2015 A.D.’ (1981)
In the arena of exploitation cinema, there is no genre that hasn’t been tapped. From martial arts and monster flicks to action and sci-fi extravaganzas, there is no topic that low-budget filmmakers haven’t touched on multiple occasions. This includes vehicle-based films, or as I’m choosing to call them, “car-sploitation” movies. There have been plenty made […]
2015 Cadillac XTS Makes Edmunds Editor’s Six Top Used Cars List
Ronald Montoya, Consumer Advice Editor at Edmunds, just released his list of top six used luxury cars. His goal was to find gently-used models that offered many of the features that newer versions boasted, but at a 47-60 percent cheaper price. The 2015 Cadillac XTS was one of the finalists that made the cut. Per […]
Mazda Issues Recall on 2015-16 Mazda6 for Power Steering, Airbag Wiring Abrasion
The Zoom-Zoom brand seems to be pretty good about recalls—it’s highly involved with concluding the Takata airbag debacle, and even has its own Recall Information Center to better inform people if their specific vehicle has a recall. So, along those same lines, Mazda has issued a recall for a little under 58,000 2015 and 2016 […]
Crash Test Between 1998 Corolla and 2015 Corolla Reveals Just How Far Car Safety Has Come
Modern safety features prevent any life-threatening damage for the 2015 Corolla, while the 1998 Corolla suffers damage with potentially fatal results
“They don’t make them like they used to.” You’ll often hear this phrase uttered whenever conversations surrounding the difference between the cars of today and the cars of decades past come up. Many automotive enthusiasts enjoy comparing how much vehicles have changed over the years. Truth be told, there are certain advantages that older vehicles often […]
New Performance Calibration Kits Available for 2015-17 Ford Mustang EcoBoost and GT
Are you the proud owner of a sixth-generation Ford Mustang EcoBoost or GT? First off: good for you; you made the right choice, ya know. Secondly, you are now able to purchase a performance calibration kit for your prized pony that will bump up your engine’s output while remaining compliant with both state laws and […]
Sales of Ford F-650, F-750 Already Surpass 2015 Total
Ford is a brand synonymous with trucks, and its F-650 and F-750 are no exception. Through August, Ford’s redesigned medium-duties have delivered year-over-year growth of 59%, enough to top the cumulative sales total for both models through the entirety of last year and post their best year-to-date sales total since 1997. More New Ford Innovation: […]
Ford Announces Better World Project, Releases 2015-16 Sustainability Report
Today marks the release of the 17th annual Ford Sustainability Report, which itself marks the launch of a new pilot program that will seek to use that automaker’s available mobility resources to provide necessary goods and services in rural South Africa and Nigeria. The Ford Better World Project will unite the automaker with organizations and […]
Opel’s Sales Increases Through May Better Than All of 2015
Opel and Vauxhall’s sales were up 12% in May, totaling 102,600 vehicles delivered for the month. While that figure in and of itself would be impressive, it becomes even more considerable when one takes into account that May’s numbers push the overall volume increase for the brands in Europe over the first five months of […]
2015 Honda Civic Coupe Overview
The compact car segment is one of the most competitive in the industry, making it difficult for many carmakers to get a foothold—unless you’re Honda. Honda’s popular Civic Coupe for the 2015 model year offers consumers a sleek, stylish, and sporty option for their compact every day car. New Or Used? Discover the benefits of getting […]
Composite 1965/2015 Mustang Debuts at National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum
Ford is introducing a unique display piece to the National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum: a side-by-side comparison between the 1965 and 2015 Mustang that is, quite literally, one half of one half of each car wedged together side-by-side. Basically, it’s Ford and NIHF’s version of Composite Superman, and it’s pretty neat. Composite Mustang will […]
Enter to Win a 2017 F-150 Raptor AND a 2015 Mustang GT from AmericanMuscle
What’s the best kind of giveaway? A two-for-one. That’s what you get with AmericanMuscle’s 10th Anniversary Giveaway, which gives you the chance to win not just a 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor, but also an 850+-horsepower 2015 Ford Mustang. What’s even better about this contest: you can enter once a week every week between now and […]
Nissan Breaks Sales Records in 2015
2014 was a record-breaking year for Nissan, when the automaker sold 1,827,964 vehicles in the United States during the fiscal year. The sales success was met with celebration, but clearly Nissan didn’t sit on its haunches for long. The powerful performance of the automaker continued into the 2015 fiscal year, with demand helping the production […]
Ford Mustang Was the Best-Selling Sports Coupe on Planet Earth in 2015
In the race to find out which automaker can sell the most sports cars around the world, the Ford Motor Company was the clear winner in 2015 with its new six-generation Mustang. DIY Car Care: Use these hints to help prepare your car for spring weather In total, Ford was able to sell approximately 110,000 […]
Honda Power Snow Blower Wins 2015 Innovative Product Award
Rental Equipment Register (RER) magazine has awarded the Honda HSS1332ATD snow blower its prestigious 2015 Innovative Product Award. The all-new, dual-stage HSS1332ATD model won in the magazine’s lawn and garden equipment category. Established in 2003, the RER Innovative Product Award recognizes excellence in new product development in the equipment rental industry. The two-stage HSS1332ATD snow blower is part of […]
Ford Survey on Dealer Giving Outlines Dealer Contributions for 2015
It was announced on Monday that Ford and Lincoln dealers across the United States combined to give almost $100 million to community causes and nonprofits in 2015. Ford’s Survey on Dealer Giving found that dealer contributions to important causes neared a nine-figure total for the second straight year, and also revealed that dealership representatives volunteered […]
Ford Tops Europe’s Commercial Vehicle Market in 2015
Ford has announced that, thanks to its Transit lineup, it ascended to the top of Europe’s commercial vehicle industry in 2015 for the first time in 18 years. Ford closed 2015 with a 12.6% market share, up 1.2 percentage points from 2014. Throughout the past year, customers in Europe purchased more than 280,000 commercial vehicles […]
Nissan Has Record Year in 2015
Nissan had a great sales year in Europe, and it seems as if the good fortune has spread to Nissan North America. The automaker saw a record December for sales, as well as a all-time record for all of 2015. In December, the Nissan auto group sold a total of 139,300 vehicles. This is up […]