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2015 Hyundai Sonata (59)
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US Government Proves That It’s Serious About Greener Cars
While some of the gas guzzlers on the road might make you think otherwise, the United States has a strict set of laws in place to help make vehicles greener…
Emilio Estevez Hilariously Rips on ‘Maximum Overdrive’
Stephen King, killer cars, and lots of substance abuse. What could go wrong? Plenty, as it turns out… Photo: Pxfuel via CC Ah, Maximum Overdrive. This delirious, substance-fueled 1986 flick…
How to Tell if Your Car’s Speedometer Is Inaccurate
Photo: The News Wheel You depend heavily on your car’s speedometer to be accurate so you know how fast you’re actually driving. An inaccurate speedometer could mean that you’re driving…
How to Find the Right Mechanic for Your Car
Finding a garage and a mechanic who can keep your car ticking over perfectly should be as important as finding a doctor or a good chiropractor near you. Tracking down…
Colorado Named Cars.com Best Pickup of 2015
GM CEO Mary Barra and the Colorado, the Cars.com Best Pickup of 2015 © GM Though it may not have come out on top in the 2015 North American Truck…
Ford China Archives
This week at Auto Shanghai 2021, Ford Motor Company revealed the EVOS… As part of its push to grow in the world’s largest new… Despite the effects of the pandemic,…
A Glossary of Common Monster Truck Terms and Definitions
Have you ever attended a Monster Jam show? If you have, then clearly you appreciate the high-power thrills the motorsport offers. But, perhaps you have not. Why is that? Does it seem intimidating?  Does…
2016 CX-9 snow driving
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Kendall Jenner From 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' Cruises In 1969 Camaro SS
Jenner recently launched her first signature shoe line with her sister Kylie Photo: Disney | ABC Television Group via Flickr The paparazzi are going to have trouble keeping up with…
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Three-row SUVs Archives
The 2024 Nissan Armada is the flagship model of the Nissan lineup.… If you are looking for a reliable three-row SUV, you have two… Finding an SUV you can trust…
More Than Half of All New Vehicles Sold in Norway Last Year Were Hybrids or EVs
Deliveries of the Opel Ampera-e began in Norway last year Automakers spent much of the waning days of 2017—and early-goings of 2018—divulging ambitions for proliferating the adoption of electrified vehicle…
Holy Mother of God, It’s a LEAF-Frontier (LEAFrontier?)
This LEAF-Frontier is the best. Be proud, gentlemen Seriously, what would you call this thing? LEAFrontier seems like the most obvious choice, but it’d be hard to affix something so…
GMC Hummer EV: 5 Coolest Off-Road Features
Photo: GMC From groundbreaking technologies to massive capabilities, the 2022 GMC Hummer EV gives off-roading enthusiasts plenty to cheer about. The electric truck’s flexible new platform incorporates a three-motor e4WD…
Kia Hamster Dancer Commits Disability Fraud
I had the honor of meeting a Kia hamster back in February at the Chicago Auto Show—shook his paw and everything. And now? I feel absolutely sickened that my idol,…
GMC Desert Fox Concept Truck Makes Appearance at IGN Convention in Dubai
Back in November, GMC wowed vintage truck enthusiasts in the Middle East by bringing the Desert Fox Jimmy-inspired Desert Fox Middle East Concept Truck to the 2017 Dubai International Motor…
Subaru Sells 3 Millionth Outback SUV in Florida
Photo: Subaru One of the most popular Subaru models is the Outback SUV. Thanks to its modest size, advanced safety systems, and capability, it’s a great option for those wanting…
MSRP Archives
Dealerships still have margin to extract more dollars out of customers faced with limited availability of the cars they want… The 2022 Mirai is a rear-wheel drive fuel-cell electric vehicle…
4 Cars Named After Zodiac Signs
The wheel in the sky keeps on turning For centuries, humanity has looked to the stars for the answers of our universe. While we can send technology out into space itself to…
Green-Energy Cars Dominate List of Fastest Used Sellers
The Toyota Prius C is the fastest-selling late-model used car, according to a new study If you’re shopping for a used hybrid or electric car and find one you like,…
LA Auto Show Archives
Volkswagen recently revealed a brand new all-electric concept car called the ID. SPACE VIZZION at the 2019 L.A. Auto Show.… The Nissan Sentra is sporting a new refined look for…
The Bolt EUV Will Ditch Trim-Specific Badging. I Love It
Photo: Chevrolet There are a lot of things in the world that serve little purpose other than to divide us. Who did you vote for? How much money do you…
Hybrid Cars Archives
Owners of Toyota hybrids are keeping their cars longer than owners of any other nameplates. Here's what makes Toyota special.… If you’re looking for a new, electrified car that’s easy…
Honda Fit Archives
The 2020 Honda Fit yesterday made its international debut at the Tokyo… Are you under 20 and looking for a new car under 20… Ford announced it was killing off…
3 Cool Cars Featured on “Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee”
Jerry Seinfeld is known for his stand-up comedy shows, his self-titled hit sitcom, among many other accolades. Most recently, Seinfeld has been working on the upcoming release of the newest…
Check What Chevy Is Schlepping to Chicago
The Chicago Auto Show is almost on us, with doors opening to the public on the 11th. However, we don’t want you to be walking in blind, so here’s a…
New Survey Shows That California Cities Have the Worst-Maintained Roadways, While Florida Cities Have the Best-Maintained Roads
The West Coast is not the Best Coast when it comes to roadway conditions Photo:Kevin Christopher Burke Especially now that winter weather has officially arrived to most areas of the…
electric cars Archives
The most contentious part of the bill is the additional $4,500 credit that would be offered exclusively for EVs built with unionized labor… If you’re looking to go green behind…
Panasonic To Switch Out Controversial and Expensive Cobalt for Nickel in Its EV Batteries
Electric cars have always been plagued by a specter haunting the origins of battery materials, as the world’s main source of a major ingredient in current lithium-ion batteries from those…
The History of Monster Trucks
Monster trucks are titans in the motorsport world these days, but how did they originate? For the past few decades, monster trucks have been entertaining the masses, crushing other vehicles,…
2016 Ford Mustang Overview
2016 Ford Mustang GT Black Package The 2016 Ford Mustang takes the formidable formula put forth with the next-gen 2015 Mustang and adds a few new wrinkles, making one of the…
President Trump Apparently Misses Cruising to Taylor Swift, Endangering Life of Youngest Child [VIDEO]
Noted truck enthusiast Donald Trump also has some thoughts on driving If there’s one thing we know about President Donald Trump, it’s that he is loath to complain. It’s not…
Rain Blanken, Managing Editor
The proposed SPY Car Act makes hacking-prevention sound like a James Bond… Have you ever wanted to build your own robot, but didn’t really… Regular Price Chicago Auto Show Tickets…
7 Ways to Maintain Your Luxury Car
You’ve done it. You’ve invested in your dream car. Years of hard work, personal sacrifice, and daring risks in your life and business have led you here. Maintaining your new…
Why Do Car Prices Keep Rising?
A decade or two ago, most non-luxury automakers offered multiple models with starting prices as low as $10,000 on base-trim models. Today, you’d be hard-pressed to find a brand-new car…
GMC Sierra AT4 vs. GMC Sierra AT4X: What’s the Difference?
The 2022 GMC Sierra AT4X Photo: GMC Up until 2022, the AT4 was the GMC Sierra 1500 lineup’s unquestioned off-roading master. But now, GMC has introduced the AT4X trim, which…
Some of the Harshest DUI Punishments Around the World
If you think the drunk driving penalties in the U.S. are a little lenient, you’re right. Compared to the rest of the world, the U.S.’s DUI punishments are lenient. Most…
Ford, Sony Team on New Audio System for Explorer Platinum
Ford announced today that it is teaming with Sony to create an exclusive audio system for its upcoming Explorer Platinum. The sound system will premiere two industry-first technologies known as…
Outlander PHEV Wins Best Alternative Fuel Vehicle
The Outlander PHEV was named Best Alternative Fuel Vehicle by Diesel Car Thus far, the only award that the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has won in the United States is the…
Donald Trump’s Big Day With Trucks Adapted Into Children’s Book
Last week, America’s big boy president had a terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad day, when the meanies in the House of Representatives failed to pass his Trumpcare bill. But the…
Toyota Gazoo Racing Poised for a Driver Lineup Shakeup
Photo: Kevin Decherf Having confirmed it would race in the 2018/19 FIA World Endurance Championship, Toyota Gazoo Racing must now look to its six full-season drivers and decide whether to…
Bus-Related Safety Tips
According to the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT), over 25 million children use a school bus each day. In honor of National School Bus Safety Week, here’s a brief…
Origin & Model Inspiration of the Monopoly Race Car Piece
Widely regarded as the most popular Monopoly playing piece–especially by overly-competitive men–the single-seat, open-wheel racing car is preferred by 1 out of 4 players of America’s beloved board game. But where did…
2024 Mitsubishi Mirage Overview
Photo: Nissan The 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage is a compact hatchback that’s affordable and practical. Although it boasts budget-friendly pricing, it comes equipped with the modern tech tools and smart safety…
It’s Official: Toyota Supra to Debut in Detroit
It’s finally official, boys and girls. We’ve speculated for years and confirmed for months that the Toyota Supra was making a comeback, but now Toyota has finally spoken up to…
A History of Licensed Chevrolet Video Games
Chevrolet is synonymous with speed, so it’s no surprise that the brand licensed multiple video games that simulate the excitement of racing a Chevy sports car through the streets. These…
Custom Jeeps Bring Music to Life for Montreux Jazz Festival
The Jeep Cherokee Jazz is one of three special-edition Jeeps created for the Montreux Jazz Festival by Garage Italia Customs At this time every year, jazz lovers from around the…
2017 Toyota 86 NYIAS (5)
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Ford Bronco Off-Roadeo Archives
If you’re a Bronco or Bronco Sport owner in the Midwest or… In case you haven’t heard, there’s a total eclipse (not of the… Are you one of the lucky…
