The New York Daily News Auto Awards were announced today, with Honda picking up three trophies as a result of this year’s rankings. The 2017 Honda CR-V, Fit, and Pilot all took top honors in their respective categories. The panel of eight Daily News automotive journalists chose vehicles that best represented the specific “DNA” of…
Photo: Kia The New York Auto Show is a great opportunity for automakers to showcase their latest innovations and brand-new models. That’s exactly what Kia did when it introduced the world to the all-new K4 sedan. This new model sits between the Forte and K5 when it comes to size. But Kia classifies the K4…
The driver of a black Camaro forgets that patience is a virtue The drunken driver of a black fifth-gen Camaro wreaked havoc on the New York State Thruway last Tuesday, colliding into two vehicles on I-90 in Batavia, New York, on April 21st. Fortunately, none of the motorists were injured (even though the a-hole in…
The New York International Auto Show is massive on its own, thanks to multiple vehicle reveals and surprises that have occurred in the past. Throw in a few big name celebs and you’ve got quite the occasion! Many famous actors, musicians, and athletes have made appearances at previous shows, both as spokespeople and just for…
Nissan’s Taxi of Tomorrow On Tuesday, a New York appeals court rules that the city’s decision to replace all of the old taxi cabs with Nissan’s NV200 Taxi of Tomorrow. The ruling overturned a prior decision that determined that the New York Taxi and Limousine Commission didn’t have grounds to force fleet operators to purchase…
2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO Photo: Nissan Making its world debut at the 2019 New York International Auto Show, the 2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO sports race car-worthy updates. With tuning enhancements, unprecedented amounts of carbon fiber in the model’s structure to reduce weight, and an aerodynamic design thanks to elements like scalloped vents and rear spoiler,…
Photo: Hyundai Boasting new looks, built on a new platform, and featuring new advanced technology, the 2020 Hyundai Sonata basked in the spotlight today at its New York International Auto Show debut. “Sonata is our signature product,” said Mike O’Brien, vice president of product, corporate, and digital planning for Hyundai Motor America. “Having been one…
Volkswagen Atlas Tanoak Concept Photo: Volkswagen As the first pickup truck engineered on Volkswagen’s modular transverse matrix architecture (MQB), the Atlas Tanoak Pickup Concept features 10 inches of ground clearance, a movable cargo rail over its short bed, and sport seating. Revealed at the 2018 New York International Auto Show, the Atlas Tanoak concept is…
Hey, check it out, a teaser that actually teases what the thing you’re looking at will look like Photo: Lincoln Motor Company The all-new Lincoln Corsair will make its world premiere on April 17 at the 2019 New York International Auto Show. Lincoln on Thursday teased the first look at the new Corsair, which joins…
Ray Allen’s ONE OF ONE Maserati Levante GTS Photo: Maserati Maserati brought its entire vehicle lineup to the 2019 New York International Auto Show, as well as two North American premieres. It introduced a new “PELLETESSUTA” leather interior created by Ermenegildo Zegna as well as its new “ONE OF ONE” customization program. Clearly, one of…
The 2020 Cadillac CT6 as seen at the 2019 NYIAS Photo: Nan Palermo via CC The 2020 New York International Auto Show is among the many public events and gatherings postponed in the wake of the spread of COVID-19. Event organizers last week announced that the annual auto show, originally scheduled to take place next…
Here’s hoping that Jeep reveals the Jeep Grand Cherokee Hellcat at the 2016 New York Auto Show The New York Auto Show is coming up in next week, and Jeep has something major planned. Problem is, no one’s not sure exactly what—but I know I’m hoping it’s the Jeep Grand Cherokee Hellcat. According to Mike Manley, Jeep’s CEO,…
Taxis have a long history in New York City, often consisting entirely of a single model of car, like the Checker Marathon in the ’60s and ’70s, Chevy Caprices in the ’80s, and Ford Crown-Victorias after that. Since Ford stopped making the Crown Victoria in 2012, though, the taxi fleet has become a hodgepodge of…
Paul Shaffer atop his honorary NYC Gray Line bus in front of the Ed Sullivan Theater Photo credit: Marla Diamond/WCBS 880 Retiring Late Show host David Letterman’s legendary career is coming to an end this month, with his final episode set to air on May 20th. Letterman’s been getting many (well-deserved) plaudits for his lengthy…
Special-edition Kentucky Derby 2019 Ram Heavy Duty Photo: FCA The 2019 Ram Heavy Duty 2500 and 3500 are honoring the 145th anniversary of the Kentucky Derby and the 10th year Ram has been the Derby’s Official Truck of Churchill Downs with a specialized edition. Debuting at the New York International Auto Show, the limited Kentucky…
The New York Auto Show is right around the corner, and plenty of automakers have given us a taste of what we can expect during the press day unveilings. General Motors, on the other hand, had been playing its cards close to its chest, until recently when the automaker revealed just what we can expect…
The 2015 Sonata features a more mature look that is associated with the Genesis. Earlier this month, Hyundai told the world that they would be bringing the newly redesigned 2015 Sonata to the New York Auto show in April. In case we didn’t get the memo clearly enough, they were all too happy to offer…
The 2015 Acura TLX: part of Acura’s biggest media campaign ever Recently, you may have been doing something on your laptop, been startled by the sound of Sid Vicious’ voice snarling a ragged rendition of “My Way,” and looked up at your television, only to see the all-new 2015 Acura TLX being designed and tested…
What design changes will Helen Emsley have in store for new Buick models? Photo: © General Motors With the big news of the 2017 North American International Auto Show out of the way, it is time to start looking ahead a quarter to the New York International Auto Show in April. While we are likely…
Few things are guaranteed in life: death, taxes, and the announcement that… Last week, we discussed the possibility of Honda’s all-new Fit-based crossover being… Today marks the second press day of the New York International Auto… The 2015 Jeep Renegade is stirring up all kinds of excitement today… General Motors has announced that it will…
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz gets modest exterior style tweaks Photo: Hyundai On Wednesday, Hyundai took to the stage at the 2024 New York International Auto Show to reveal the updated 2025 Santa Cruz. A compact pickup by any other name, Hyundai’s Sport Adventure Vehicle gets some notable design upgrades and new technologies on top…
Ford Transit Skyliner Concept Ford recently gave us a close look at the Ford Transit Skyliner Concept ahead of the New York International Auto Show, where it will debut. Ford described the new concept as a “private jet on wheels,” and with good reason. The all-new Ford Transit Skyline Concept revolutionizes ultra-premium land transportation. The…
Not the theme park ride that guests deserve, nor the one that they really need Photo: Universal Orlando Resort Back in 2009, Disney was unsurprisingly the king of the hill when it came to theme parks. According to data collected by the Themed Entertainment Association, the Magic Kingdom was the most-visited theme park in the…
Earlier, we (falsely) reported that Mazda was releasing an MX-5-based truck that would be marketed by Nicolas Cage (April Fools!). Now, we have some actual news from the New York Auto Show: the Japanese automaker has really and truly unveiled a new model—the 2016 MX-5 Miata Club. This reveal marks the world-debut of this performance-focused…
The Hyundai Tucson has over the years grown quite a rep as… On Wednesday, Hyundai took to the stage at the 2024 New York… The 2020 Hyundai Venue debuted today at the New York International Auto… Boasting new looks, built on a new platform, and featuring new advanced… Hyundai doled out another tiny dose of…
An example of a 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Photo: Alden Jewell The 1957 Eldorado Brougham four-door hardtop and the 1958 Eldorado Biarritz convertible are two of Cadillac’s rarest cars — and a New York man owns not one, but both of them. Jerry Corrado of Port Byron purchased the cars from his sister about 30…
Mazda has three crossovers in its lineup: the CX-9, CX-5, and CX-3. The former two tend to get a lot of attention, as the CX-9 is Mazda’s largest flagship, and the CX-5 is the most recently redesigned of the three that constitutes the majority of the brand’s sales. However, Mazda continues to care deeply for…
The all-new 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Photo: © General Motors Today, Chevrolet revealed the 2016 Malibu, which has been significantly upgraded from its current model-year iteration. Not only does it look quite a bit leaner (and longer) than the 2015 model, but its considerable weight loss—totaling about 300 pounds—also helps to make it more efficient. “Midsize…
The 2015 Kia Sedona, in the flesh Don’t call it a minivan. The 2015 Kia Sedona, unveiled for the first time this morning before its physical debut at the 2014 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), is what Kia calls a “midsize multi-purpose vehicle.” To be fair, it’s a pretty apt title: the new Sedona…
Many well-known celebs hail from the Big Apple, but as native New Yorkers, some don’t even have driver’s licenses or have much use for cars thanks to public transportation. With the New York Auto Show soon approaching, I thought it’d be fun to take a look at some famous New Yorkers and their extremely cool…
Start spreading the news, Cadillac’s leaving today Late last month, Cadillac confirmed that it would be moving its headquarters back to Detroit after spending approximately four years in New York City. Still, it would appear that Cadillac isn’t entirely abandoning the Big Apple just yet. Instead, Cadillac will reportedly maintain a small presence at its…
The 2017 Mercedes-AMG E43 may look like the standard E-Class, but it packs a big surprise underneath the hood Originally scheduled to debut at the upcoming New York Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz decided it couldn’t wait until late March to show off its newest luxury car, so the German automaker went ahead and released photos and specs…
Back when I first started writing about electric vehicles, one question has always nagged at me: Why aren’t more people making electric trucks? Electric drive units can have fantastic torque, delivered the moment you step on the “gas” pedal (although that is a bit of a misnomer—the “go” pedal, maybe?), which you would think would…
First 2016 Chevy Spark teaser © General Motors Chevy is teasing a new look for its city car and promising a simultaneous, multi-national debut of the next-gen 2016 Spark. Alongside a shadowy teaser image released this morning, Chevy announced that the new Spark will debut on April 2nd at both the New York Auto Show…
The 2015 Honda Fit debuted at NAIAS in January, and now it will appear at the 2014 New York Auto Show in a full color spectrum. Wondering what to expect from Honda at the 2014 New York Auto Show? A whole lot of color, that’s what. Reportedly, Honda will be taking the 2015 Honda Fit,…
In light of current events, many of this year’s auto shows have… Cadillac sets it ambitions high with the reveal of the 2020 Cadillac… Over the years, Mazda has created a signature look that is undoubtedly… Completely redesigned for 2019, the ever-popular Hyundai Tucson made its debut at… Mazda has three crossovers in its lineup:…
Dodge also used the Demon name for a 2007 concept car and for a version of the 1971 Dart For many muscle car fans, the Challenger SRT Hellcat is the end-all and be-all car when it comes to laying down rubber and tearing up the drag strip, but Dodge has announced an even more powerful…
2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Toyota is the master when it comes to hybrid vehicles. Since the release of the Prius in the early 2000s, the automaker has sold more than 7 million hybrid vehicles across the globe. Today, at the 2015 New York International Auto Show, Toyota unveiled the eighth hybrid vehicle in its lineup—the…
Living in the world’s largest state has apparently given Russian Railways head Vladimir Yakunin a big idea: What if you could drive from London all the way to New York? Yes, that London, and yes, that New York. Yes, That Habitat for Humanity: Here’s how Nissan celebrates a 10-year partnership Proposed Trans-Eurasian Belt Development Route Yakunin’s…
With the end of the school year approaching, many parents are sending their kids off to college or new jobs out in the real world. Cars are an ever-popular practical, yet extravagant, graduation gift for some students. Anticipating parents’ stress levels, The New York Times published an article in April recommending several affordable vehicle options for 2018…
New York City is one of our favorite road-trip destinations for many reasons. No matter where you are driving from, there will be plenty of places to stop along the way—historical sites, natural wonders, and anything in between. Another plus? You can drive your car to any number of places just outside the city, then…
The Nissan Rogue has been gaining a lot of popularity in recent months, partially thanks to the special edition of the crossover released to celebrate the latest addition to the Star Wars science fiction franchise, Rogue One. In fact, according to The Car Connection, the Nissan Rogue is now actually the fourth bestselling vehicle in…
While the Hyundai brand has its sights on Toyota with its new… The 2017 Hyundai IONIQ, which made its first public appearance earlier this… In addition to giving the new Civic hatchback prototype its North American… Today Chevrolet introduced the updated 2017 Sonic, which will have a more… The New York Auto Show is coming…
Mitsubishi is looking to focus on its crossovers and SUVs—but it still… All the world’s a stage, and Mitsubishi is looking to take advantage… If you had to consult a certain pumpkin-colored presidential candidate to get… Did you think that Jeep couldn’t get any more off-road ready? Well,… While the Hyundai brand has its sights…
CARMERA human-driven sensors could pave the way for self-driving cars via @alheeti_3 on @CNET https://t.co/lzBfR07Ogy pic.twitter.com/ShqJzAVAkc — CARMERA (@carmera) August 24, 2018 It’s important for self-driving cars to know about obstacles up ahead, and current mapping platforms like Apple Maps and Google Maps exclude this helpful function. That’s where Carmera comes in. This new startup’s…
Photo: Gratisography In 1942, Gertrude Jeannette — an African-American woman from Arkansas — sat down behind the wheel of a cab as the first licensed female taxi driver in New York City. According to her obituary in The New York Times, Gertrude responded to an advertisement in the local paper for female cab drivers. Many male cab…
It’s hard not to think of taxis when thinking about New York… In 1942, Gertrude Jeannette — an African-American woman from Arkansas — sat… If there’s one vehicle that’s iconically associated with metropolitan transportation, it’s the… Like the majority of taxi drivers in large cities, Demetrios Rizos drove… Nissan has really captured the core of…
Photo: Gratisography In 1942, Gertrude Jeannette — an African-American woman from Arkansas — sat down behind the wheel of a cab as the first licensed female taxi driver in New York City. According to her obituary in The New York Times, Gertrude responded to an advertisement in the local paper for female cab drivers. Many male cab…
Ford has launched BlueCruise 1.4, the latest update of its hands-free driving… If you’ve ever wanted to set up your own Carpool Karaoke experience… They say that you can never have too much of a good… The Ford Bronco Sport has made quite the footprint for Ford since… The new and improved 2024 Ford Super…
The New York International Auto Show brought several 2019 models out into the public eye, including the redesigned 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe. The model was renamed for the upcoming model year (a bit confusing, but it is what it is). In short, the Santa Fe Sport has become the Santa Fe, and the Santa Fe…
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