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Jeremy Clarkson Belittles UK Manual Transmission Drivers
In the United States, being able to drive a manual transmission is becoming a special skill reserved for true gearheads or those rich enough to afford manual sports cars. In…
Mitsubishi Makes Outlander PHEV V2H-Compatible
Mitsubishi has made the Outlander PHEV V2H-ready New Year’s Day is right around the corner, so now is about the time for compiling the ol’ list of resolutions. Somewhere very…
Langdon Clay’s “Cars” Exhibit Hits Paris
Langdon Clay in front of his piece depicting a vintage Chevrolet Impala Photo: Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain Photographer Langdon Clay’s work is currently gracing the Polk Galerie in Paris.…
TxDOT Releases an AR Game to Fight Distracted Driving
The Texas Department of Transportation wants to make one message abundantly clear: distracted driving is dangerous driving. But instead of solely relying upon PSAs or giant billboards, TXDOT has taken…
Safe Fall Driving: How to Avoid a Deer and What to Do if You Can’t
Deer season is almost here; stay safe this fall with some practical strategies Photo: Dwight Burdette One-point-five million deer-vehicle collisions happen each year, according to an estimate from the Insurance…
Toyota Canada Gets Another Plant Quality Award
Photo: Toyota Canada Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada’s South Plant has yet again been recognized for its quality. It received a J.D. Power Plant Quality Award in the J.D. Power 2021…
The Fascinating History of the Car Seat
Modern car seats are significantly safer and more secure than vintage models It’s easy to take modern-day car seats for granted. But 21st-century car seats are definitely an innovation that…
Stink Bugs Are Currently Delaying Japanese Car Imports to New Zealand
Photo: Katja Schulz Many people live with a mild fear of stink bugs. This pesky insect is not only a nuisance, but it’s currently impacting the auto industry. This month,…
All 51 Vehicles Featured in Need for Speed Reboot Announced by GameSpot
The new Need for Speed video game will be released November 3rd Photo:© Ghost Games With only a couple weeks remaining before its official release in early November, GameSpot has…
Animals in Australia Might Be Attacking Cars Now
Australia looks like a beautiful continent in photos, with majestic vistas and a wide variety of landscapes. While there is plenty for wilderness lovers, there is also a fair amount…
MLB Player Matt Kemp Adds Custom Wheels to his Mercedes G-Wagen
Professional baseball player Matt Kemp has accomplished a lot in his big league career. He’s won two Gold Glove awards, two Silver Slugger Awards, and he’s also a two-time all-star.…
Norwegian Duo Drives Ford Ranger Diesel 1,000 Miles on a Single Tank
One of the biggest impediments to the wider adoption of electric vehicle technology from a consumer standpoint is that little thing called range anxiety. With Ford expecting to launch a…
A Look Back: Why Is Toyota Discontinuing Scion?
Scion was founded in 2003 as Toyota’s youth brand. The Japanese automaker wanted to become more appealing to Millennials, and decided to do so by creating a new line of…
Toyota Announces TeenDrive365 Video Challenge Finalists
Toyota’s TeenDrive365 program teaches young drivers how to stay safe behind the wheel When you first pass your driving test, chances are you’re committed to being safe behind the wheel…
CAMI Assembly Plant Strike Comes to an End as Workers Agree to a New Four-Year Contract
Equinox production is back on track following union negotiations bringing an end to the CAMI strike Exactly one month ago today, members of the Unifor union and workers at the…
