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Dorah Mmekwa Wins Motoring Women of the Year Award
11-year Ford vet Dorah Mmekwa wins Excellence Award Photo: Ford Dorah Mmekwa, a Manufacturing Engineering manager at the Ford Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria, has been named one of the…
Book Review: “Epic Drives of the World”
Photo: The News Wheel Whether you’re just an armchair traveler or in the midst of planning an actual trip, browsing Epic Drives of the World will provide you with plenty of…
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interstate Archives
Every day, millions of Americans drive along one of the country’s many… Was that a big white goat you just saw next to the… Tragedy struck the collective worlds of…
Ford Invests $400K in Latina Entrepreneurs Program
Ford, Ford Fund offering $400K in grants to Latina-owned small businesses Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company and Ford Fund launched a new initiative in October that will provide $400,000 in…
Linda Cash Retiring After 36 Years at Ford
Linda Cash will retire from Ford on Jan. 1, 2021 Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company Vice President of Quality and New Model Launch Program Linda Cash will retire from the…
Are There Really “Secret Highways” in the US?
Hipster Belle is skeptical If you’ve ever enjoyed a Snapple beverage, you’re probably aware of the fun trivia printed on the underside of the metal lids. The company calls them…
Toyota Launches Five Studies into Human Acceptance of Automated Driving Systems
Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) has announced five new research projects, undertaken in collaboration with five research institutions across the United States, are launching to better understand “how drivers…
Kia’s Julie Kurcz Named a Leading Woman in Auto Industry
Julie Kurcz poses with the award-winning Kia Telluride Photo: Kia Since 2000, Automotive News has compiled a list every five years of the most talented and influential women in the…
gift ideas Archives
Whether you’re shopping for the holidays or planning a birthday surprise, a… Finding the right gift for a friend or family member can be… Despite what the commercials show, most…
Suzy Deering Named New Ford Global CMO
eBay veteran Suzy Deering leads Ford marketing as new CMO Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company on Tuesday announced that it’s bringing Suzy Deering on board as its new chief marketing…
W Series Announces Partnership with Formula 1
Jamie Chadwick, winner of the 2019 W Series Photo: Owner via CC W Series, an all-female single-seater racing championship, has announced an official partnership with Formula 1, the top single-seater…
Canadian Ford Dealers Excited for New CEO Bev Goodman
New Ford of Canada CEO Bev Goodman Photo: Ford March is Women’s History Month, but Bev Goodman made history a whole month earlier. Goodman in February became the second woman…
7 New Car History Books for Your Summer Reading List
In need of some car-related reading material this summer? Start by picking up one of these recently published books on automotive history. It’s a great way to stay entertained on…
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What Are the Interstate Speed Limits in Each State?
If you regularly cross state lines, you’ve probably noticed that the speed limits shift as soon as you cross the border. That’s because each state dictates its own maximum speed…
History of the US Interstate System
Every day, millions of Americans drive along one of the country’s many interstate highways without giving it a second thought. Interstates typically offer the fastest routes to many destinations and…
The Final Chevy Impala Has Left Detroit
Photo: Chevrolet The much-beloved Chevrolet Impala is officially no more. After announcing its discontinuation some time ago, the final model rolled off of the assembly line at General Motor’s Detroit-Hamtramck…
Rookie Herta Leads Honda Qualifiers in Indy 500
Photo: Honda Colon Herta, one of six rookies who will participate in the 103rd running of the Indianapolis 500, qualified ahead of all other Honda drivers, beating several former winners…
I think Sufjan Stevens Drives a Subaru
Photo: Joe Lencioni via CC Hit indie musician Sufjan Stevens is known for many things: a soft voice, personal — if not always literal — lyrics, and a penchant for…
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Autotrader Names 2019 Chrysler Pacifica to its 10 Best Cars for Dog Lovers List
2019 Chrysler Pacifica Traveling with your pooch poses certain complications. You need ample space, a spot to keep him safe, an easy way to get him in and out, and…
The Best Safaris in the US
San Diego Zoo Safari Park Photo: Jim1138 Not everyone can afford to head to Kenya for a beautiful safari ride. However, Americans are lucky to have some great safaris located…
Celebrate A.J. Foyt's 80th Birthday with Three Videos of AJ Being AJ
Four-time Indy 500 champion A.J. Foyt Anthony Joseph “Super Tex” Foyt, Jr. was born 80 years ago today in Houston, Texas (hence the nickname). The only racecar driver to win…
FCA Foundation Supports Students in Detroit with $1.6 Million in Educational Grants
The FCA Foundation invests-in the education of Detroit-area students Photo: FCA Educational grants, totaling $1,650,000, are on their way to help students in the Detroit-area. The charitable arm of Fiat…
Cadillac to Maintain a Limited Presence in New York City Through 2025
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…
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salvage title Archives
A salvaged car is defined as a vehicle that has been deemed… The prevailing legal document that identifies important information and ownership of a… The floodwaters from Hurricane (now Tropical…
Australia Gets Lexus Police Cruiser
Lexus RC F GT Concept There are articles all over the internet telling drivers how to identify police cruisers based on the headlights coming up behind them on the road. Australian…
Colton Herta Becomes Youngest Ever IndyCar Race Winner
Photo: Honda With a stunning drive at the 2021 Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Colton Herta, age 21, became the youngest IndyCar race winner in history. Racing for Andretti Autosport…
My Day at the 101st Indy 500, with Pictures
Attending the Indy 500 was an exciting but exhausting experience. My fiancée and I knew traffic would be unlike anything we’d seen before, so we resolved to get to the…
February 28 Marks Production End of Chevy Impala
2020 Chevy Impala 2LT The Chevy Impala will mark its final day of production on Feb. 28. Currently produced at the General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant, the Impala has been…
Volkswagen Lemon print advertisement history meaning
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Should I Buy a Salvaged Car?
Photo: The News Wheel A salvaged car is defined as a vehicle that has been deemed a total loss by the auto insurance company due to major damage and has…
2018 Detroit Auto Show Archives
The 2020 C8 Corvette is a revolution in the world of street-ready supercars, and it seems like one or more wanted to cash in on the craze in a bizarre…
The Drivers Who Won the Indy 500 on their First Attempt
Photo: Carey Akin The 101st running of the Indy 500 will take place on May 28, where Formula One driver Fernando Alonso will attempt to win it on his very…
Road Trips for College Students to Take This Spring Break
A map for the road Photo: Francesco Paggiaro If you and your college friends are intent are going on a vacation this spring break, consider planning an epic road trip.…
4 New Year's Events to Drive to in Michigan
Looking for something fun to do with your family or friends on New Year’s Eve? Here are just four events in Michigan worth the drive. Low on Tread? Simplify your…
Chevy Bolt Sales Slide in the Midst of More Production
Chevy’s signature EV is struggling to find sales success in 2018 Earlier this year, Chevrolet announced that it would be increasing production of the Chevrolet Bolt EV by 20 percent…
2014 BMW i8 Overview
2014 BMW i8 Exterior The 2014 BMW i8 is an all-new model and it looks like a futuristic concept that you would see on the floor of an Auto Show,…
Report: PSA to Keep Opel Execs, Could Still Use GM’s EV Tech after Buyout
With General Motors, the biggest news lately has been the possible sale of GM’s Germany-based subsidiary Opel to the French automaker, the PSA Group (Peugeot, Citroën, DS). Of the many…
Hélio Castroneves Wins Fourth Indy 500
Photo: Honda Hélio Castroneves today became the fourth-oldest driver to win the Indy 500 and joined an exclusive club of only four drivers to have won the prestigious race four…
Alexander Calder BMW Art Car Archives
While each automaker has its own identity and lineup of vehicles, certain… Back in December, BMW announced its collaborative plans with the annual Art… When you first look at a…
Sato Wins for Honda at Indy 500
Photo: Honda Takuma Sato should probably thank Fernando Alonso. So far, every time the Spaniard starts in the Indianapolis 500, Sato ends up winning the race. But while Alonso’s first…
Corvette Stingray to Serve as the Official Pace Car at Indy 500
The Torch Red Corvette Stingray will lead racers to the start Photo: Chevrolet The COVID-19 pandemic initially caused the world to come to a grinding halt. From sports to concerts…
New Zealand Government Goes All In on Audi e-tron
Even New Zealand’s PM will soon be driving an e-tron Photo: Audi The EV industry is enjoying success around the world, and New Zealand is no exception. The use of…
Michigan to Designate AV Lanes Between Detroit and Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, Michigan Photo: Dwight Burdette via CC Last year, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded Michigan a grant for autonomous vehicle research. This year, it elaborates on this investment…
Don’t Hold Your Phone in a Florida School Zone
Don’t do this in a Florida school or construction zone Before we go any further, let’s make this clear: Regardless of whether there’s a law against it or not, you…
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