Honda Donates Two Africa Twin Adventure Bikes to Police
Yesterday Honda donated two Africa Twin adventure motorcycles to the Redondo Beach Police Department, as part of a ceremony at the automaker’s offices in Torrance, California. The gift was made in support of the new City of Redondo Beach Police Foundation, which funds new technologies to help advance the vision of the police department. American […]
Details of 2016 Honda Africa Twin Revealed in New Video
The long-awaited return of the Honda Africa Twin is upon us, with the new 2016 model set to hit showrooms in early 2016. Today, the Japanese automaker announced further technical details on the CRF1000L Africa Twin (more on that below the video). There’s also a rather entertaining and well-produced video from Honda which shows Africa […]
New Model of Honda’s Africa Twin Motorcycle to Hit Stores in 2016
It’s back! Today Honda announced the return of the beloved Afrika Twin adventure motorcycle. You probably won’t use it to win a grueling rally, but the 2016 Honda Africa Twin can take you more places on two wheels, without all of that annoying pedaling. The all-new CRF1000L model of Africa Twin in dealerships in the […]
Ford Sponsors 30 Special Olympians from South African National Team
Thirty athletes representing the South African National Team in the 2019 Special Olympics Summer World Games will be able to achieve their dreams with the help of Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa. Ford is extending a very nice gesture by providing US$69,000 (or 1 million South African Rand) to cover the travel expenses and […]
Jay Leno Drives a Motorcycle-Powered 1964 Honda S600 Hot Rod
As he points out in the most recent installment of Jay Leno’s Garage, comedian and car aficionado Jay Leno already owns a gorgeous vintage Honda S600 roadster, which he featured on his web series last year. So why did Leno decide to focus on another ’64 S600 (and one that looks decidedly worse for wear) […]
New FIA-Class Ford Ranger Gets Off to a Hot Start
The Ford Castrol Cross Country Team broke new ground earlier this year with the debut of a new FIA-class Ford Ranger that boasts the power of the twin-turbo 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6. The first truck of its type powered by a twin-turbo gas engine, this rowdy Ranger went right out and promptly earned a podium finish […]
Nissan Reveals Navara Double Cab to Celebrate 60-Year History in Kenya
For the past 60 years, Nissan has centered its East African operations in Kenya. To celebrate this enduring legacy, the automaker revealed a new model this week, the all-new Nissan Navara double cab. The new model debut was part of a media event close to the automaker’s Nairobi sales and service facility. Also displayed were […]
Henry Ford III Joins Ford Foundation Board
For the first time in 43 years, a member of the Ford family will sit on the Ford Foundation Board of Trustees. Henry Ford III, the 38-year-old great-great-grandson of Henry Ford and current manager of corporate strategy for Ford Motor Company, will serve a six-year term on the board. The last member of the Ford […]
Vinos & Vehicles: 11 Wineries That Automotive Enthusiasts Must Visit
Car-themed vineyards and cellars owned by gearheads or race car drivers
Many fans of automobiles and racing love beer, which is why there are so many breweries that offer car-themed beers. However, some gearheads prefer wine–and they’re in good company. A handful of professional drivers and vehicle collectors have actually established their own wineries and vineyards, many of them open to the public. If you’re looking […]
New Ford Edge Wins Crossover of the Year from ‘wheels’
The Ford Edge was named Crossover of the Year by wheels magazine earlier this month at the publication’s ninth annual Car of the Year awards gala in Dubai. The Edge, which was also a finalist for wheels’ Readers’ Choice Award, has won a number of awards since launching in the Middle East, including Automobile Car […]
How Can You Tell that the 2017 Toyota 86 is No Longer a Scion FR-S?
Starting with the 2017 model year, the sporty coupe formerly known as the Scion FR-S will move into Toyota’s lineup and take on the 86 moniker under which the car is sold in numerous other regions. We already know that the 2017 Toyota 86 has been significantly redesigned, with new LED headlamps and turn signals, […]
Toyota Corolla History
Introduction When Toyota first introduced the Corolla to the market in 1966, little did they know that the sedan would manage to become the best-selling car worldwide by 1974. Now, the Corolla continues to make a name for itself, even reaching the milestone of 40 million Corollas sold, ensuring Toyota is a household name. Early […]