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A Beginner's Guide to Monster Trucks
Monster truck shows might seem intimidating for those who have never attended one You’ve probably seen advertisements for monster truck shows on television, but unless your dad took you to…
Dishonest Abe: Why You Shouldn't Use the Penny Test to Check Tire Tread Depth
One of Abraham Lincoln’s greatest achievements was forever bequeathing us with his visage so we can use it to check the tread depth on our vehicle tires. Okay, that’s not…
[Photos] All-New Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring Revealed
The all-new Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring in Ceramic Pearl Photo: Lincoln Motor Company A full seven months after the 2020 Lincoln Corsair made its debut in New York, Lincoln showed…
New Ford Mustang Bullitt GT Likely Bowing Next Week at NAIAS
With 2018 marking 50 years since the release of the Steve McQueen film Bullitt, perhaps most famous for a chase scene where McQueen’s 1968 Ford Mustang GT outruns a 1968…
2021 Toyota Venza Returns as Hybrid Crossover with 40 MPG
Photo: Toyota Toyota is bringing back the Venza, a wagon-style crossover whose first stint on the market had lasted only a single generation. This time, the Venza promises to stick…
Nissan Foundation Supports Cultural Diversity with Grants
Photo: Nissan The Nissan Foundation has earmarked a sizeable sum to 28 nonprofit organizations that promote cultural diversity. The 2021 grant cycle of the Nissan Foundation will disperse a total…
6 Reasons to Wash Your Car Regularly
Photo: Pixabay Most car owners give priority to certain activities, like regular oil changes and replacing worn-out tires. Washing your car, however, is a task that often falls on the…
GM Canada Sales Up in May Thanks Primarily to Pickups
2015 Chevy Colorado Photo: © General Motors General Motors’ sales in Canada were up 4% in May with 27,462 vehicles delivered. As has been the trend for much of 2015,…
Updates to the 2024 Chevrolet SUV Lineup
The 2024 Traverse RS (left) and Z71 (right) Photo: Chevrolet 2024 Chevrolet SUVs come with a wealth of updates. For the latest model year, Chevrolet introduced all-new versions of the…
Branding Archives
Automakers often sell their premium cars under a different brand, even if they’re made in the same factories and share a tremendous number of parts… Maserati calls them “new” trims,…
The Rise of Green Technology and the Taxi Industry
Toyota has been selling its hybrid Prius since 1997, with many variations being made over the years Within the last few years the green car revolution has accelerated at a…
Jose Ramirez’s BMW Plays Shortstop for Cleveland Indians
Jose Ramirez’s car parked at the shortstop position at Goodyear Stadium Major League Baseball’s spring training is a time when rookies and minor leaguers get a chance to prove themselves,…
Weird Traffic Laws
Some truly bizarre traffic laws exist, and while many of them are outdated laws that haven’t been re-addressed, technically, we all could get busted for these ridiculous laws. Next time you…
Used Chevrolet Caprice PPV Vehicles Are Currently Up for Sale
WOOP-WOOP! That’s the sound of the Caprice! If you have recently passed by a police-sanctioned sedan, then chances are it was one of two vehicles: the Dodge Charger or the…
2016 Paris Motor Show Archives
After axing the Lancer Evo, Mitsubishi made it clear that its future… The world just got its first look at the next-generation Honda Civic… You know what the world needs…
Americarna May Have Given Us a Glimpse of Zora
Zora, is that you? Got two minutes to spare and love learning about the design process that goes into making new cars look so marvelous? Then you’re absolutely going to…
Man’s Best Friend Would Have Hated Car Rides in 1935
Most pet owners are devoted to their furry family members and lavish them with attention, toys, treats, and lots of adventures. Whether it’s a walk in the park or a…
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Backseats
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Electric Car History: The Early Oldsmobile Electrics That Almost Were
You know what’s fun? Electric car history. For example, did you know that Oldsmobile, the long-time General Motors brand founded in 1897, almost staked its existence just on electric vehicles?…
See the Original “Fast and the Furious” Movie in Theatres on June 22
Lovers of carsploitation classics, rejoice: the original The Fast and the Furious movie will be returning to theaters for one night only on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. The improbably popular…
child safety seats Archives
Even as automotive safety technology advances, riding in a car is still… Car safety is constantly improving and one of the reasons behind it… General Motors China has teamed with…
Cadillac Sales Grow 3 Percent During the Second Quarter of the Year
Cadillac was not without its sales surprises during the second quarter of the year Cadillac has been on something of a rebound in terms of sales during 2018. After substantial…
2017 Lincoln Continental Archives
Lincoln Motor Company posted an unbelievable September in terms of sales growth.… Lincoln Motor Company saw its sales decline 5.8% in August with deliveries… Lincoln has a major hit on…
2018 Hyundai Sonata Overview
With the rest of Hyundai’s lineup getting refreshes recently, it’s time that the Sonata got a mid-generation makeover to match the brand’s new look. For the 2018 model year, the…
2016 GMC Yukon SLT Premium Edition
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Delhi Archives
Countries around the world have histories far older and more magnificent than… It seems that critics of Delhi’s car ban were right—in the face… Let’s address the elephant in the…
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) was created by the Highway Safety Act of 1970 as an agency of the United States government’s executive branch and their Department of…
Cadillac Adding Super Cruise to Its Entire Lineup by 2020
Cadillac is planning a massive expansion program for its Super Cruise system One of the most exciting new developments from General Motors would undoubtedly have to be its Super Cruise…
Why Do You See Your Car Everywhere After Buying It?
You recently bought a car you wouldn’t consider a “common” model, but now you’re seeing it everywhere you go. You went from passing it on the street or in a…
Keeps on Ticking: California Man Still Driving His Million-Mile Volvo
KSBY-TV, the NBC affiliate in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara, California, ran a report last week about a Grover Beach man who has driven his 1988 Volvo GLE a…
The Mystery of the Missing Star Wars Toyota Celica
The 1977 Toyota Celica Liftback The Star Wars saga began back in 1977 with the release of the original film. Back in the pre-internet era, Toyota decided to celebrate the…
The Science Behind Siphoning Gas out of a Car
Siphoning gas isn’t just done by thieves to steal fuel from parked cars. The act of siphoning gas is useful for many legitimate reasons, such as emptying a car’s tank…
Vehicular Viewing: New on Streaming for September 2021
If you’re seeking something new to watch — preferably something that involves cars — you’ve arrived at the right article. Each month, major streaming services like Netflix and HBO Max…
There's Still Time To Celebrate National Name Your Car Day
We all love our cars… some more than others. That’s why National Name Your Car Day is perfect for us emotionally attached car lovers. Photo: Travis Rigel Lukas Hornung If…
Costco special edition Chevy Silverado front grille
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BMW Donates i3 To Brad Pitt’s Make It Right 2014 Gala
Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock, and the BMW i3 BMW donated a new BMW i3 to Brad Pitt, who—when he isn’t charming women around the world on the big screen—heads the…
Lincoln December Sales Increase 21% to Close Out 2014
The Lincoln MKZ reclaimed its spot as the brand’s best seller It was a December to remember for the Lincoln Motor Company. Lincoln scored its best result for the month…
2018 Mazda3 Hatchback Touring
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The Cheapest Tesla Model S Money Can Buy
Fun holiday game: see who can fit in this tiny Tesla With the holidays just around the corner, it’s time to start buying gifts for all of your friends and…
Lexus RC F GT3 Could Join V8 Supercars in 2017
Lexus RC F GT3 Concept According to the head man for Lexus Australia, the luxury automaker is mulling over the possibility of becoming a part of V8 Supercars in 2017.…
In the Rearview: Demons and Death Race
Welcome to In the Rearview, where I bring you some of the top car news of the past week. First up this past week is a News-Wheel-exclusive look at Roger…
To Have and Have Naut(ilus): 2019 Lincoln Nautilus Revealed, Set for Summer 2018 Launch [Photos]
That whole idea of Lincoln abandoning the MK naming system for actual names? Yeah, that appears to be in full swing. The 2018 Lincoln Nautilus was revealed today at the…
child seats Archives
Toyota’s new app could go a long way toward helping parents keep their children safe… BMW vehicles are known for their sportiness and luxury, two things that… What if you…
Full-Size Chevy SUVs Boast Fast Turn Rates
The 2015 Tahoe and 2015 Suburban Both full-size Chevy SUVs, the 2015 Suburban and the 2015 Tahoe, are seeing tremendous turn rates, which is the amount of time, on average,…
Lime Green Toyota Prius Paint Reduces Fuel Consumption
The 2017 Toyota Prius in the fuel-saving Thermo-Tect Lime Green paint color There are plenty of features that automakers make use of to reduce fuel consumption: hybrid engines, stop/start technology,…
7 Exotic Sports Cars Driven by Celebrities
Photo: Porsche Exotic sports cars are the ultimate icons of speed, style, and money. These vehicles often ignore fuel economy in favor of raw muscle and aesthetics. Designed and built…
What are the Rarest Exterior Paint Colors for Cars?
This Nissan Kicks sports one of the rarest colors on the road Photo: Nissan White, silver, and black vehicles are common sights on our roadways. However, there’s a whole spectrum…
4 Interesting Driving Mechanics in Video Games
Photo: Marco Verch via CC There are a lot of video games out there, and no two are quite the same. As a result, the approach to crafting driving mechanics…
Greensboro Archives
Named the Best U.S. City for Driving by Waze, Greensboro, North Carolina is… Today the Honda Aircraft Company announced that it has received a Production… If you thought those car commercials…
Chevrolet Apple Pie Hot Dog Recipe 2
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