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2015 Honda Pilot Overview
2015 Honda Pilot The Honda Pilot is mostly unchanged for 2015, but gets a new mid-priced Special Edition trim. 2015 Honda Pilot Exterior Despite being a crossover, the 2015 Honda…
Carmera Partners with City of New York to Enhance Real-Time Mapping Platform
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…
New AAA Survey Shows that Americans Are Still Wary of Self-Driving Vehicles
Public apprehension of autonomous vehicles remains rather high Photo: PR Newswire Back in late 2017, a survey conducted by AAA found that 63 percent of American drivers were afraid to…
Nissan and Renault Join the Waymo Party for a Driverless Future
When it comes to the race for driverless cars, the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance has always been ahead of the pack. To take its program one step further, the collaboration recently signed…
Bus Explosion for Jackie Chan Movie in London Causes Fear in Locals
An explosion on Lambeth Bridge in London was only a stunt for a movie, but it scared locals anyways Earlier this week, people in London received a bit of a…
Did Mister Rogers’ Car Get Stolen and Returned?
Dear Car Thief, won’t you be my neighbor? Not my nemesis. Photo: Artotem While his 91st birthday yesterday marks more than 16 years since his death, Fred Rogers still gives…
Go Country With Ford Toby Keith Contest Still Open
Enter the Ford Toby Keith contest and win a 2014 Ford F-150! Last year, we introduced you to a contest in which you could win a 2014 Ford F-150. That…
Behind the Badge: Mercedes-Benz's Star Emblem Holds a Big Secret
Some automakers’ logos change every decade as they struggle to establish a credible brand identity, while others have remained consistent for a century. One emblem that has come to represent…
Why Isn’t My Car’s Push-Button Start Working?
The key fob and the start engine button Photo: The News Wheel Push-button start, also known as keyless entry and other similar names, makes it so you can start your…
Meet the Internet Game Cars Database
Image by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay If you’re someone who loves cars, you probably notice them in entertainment products more than the average viewer. This is the whole idea behind the…
2018 Chrysler 300 Overview
With the Chrysler 200 officially removed from the Chrysler vehicle lineup, the 2018 Chrysler 300 remains the only passenger car left for the Chrysler family. Simply put, the 300 has a…
2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Overview
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is a fleet of adaptable and affordable performance vehicles. Whether drivers prefer an exposed cabin or a sense of solitude, the Mercedes SLK can meet their…
Daimler Abandons Plans for 2017 Mercedes-Benz Diesel Models in America
Mercedes diesel models are starting to die off For months, speculation has gone back and forth about whether or not Mercedes-Benz will sell diesel models of its 2017 vehicles in…
Next FCA CEO Reportedly Won't Be Announced Until 2019
FCA isn’t quite ready to reveal Sergio Marchionne’s successor just yet With Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne set to retire from his role after this year, speculation about who will…
Cartoon Car Spotlight: The Bizarre Animated World of 'Pole Position'
Photo: LBS Communications/DIC Entertainment What if you turned a classic racing video game into an animated show and stuffed it with everything popular from today’s kid flicks–transforming vehicles (Inspector Gadget) that talked (Knight…
Urban Legends about Cars: The 200 MPG Carburetor
According to an urban legend, Charles Nelson Pogue invented a 200 mpg carburetor Photo: Rich Niewiroski Jr. Urban legends are always fascinating because they teach you something about the way…
Which Monopoly Board Game Editions Are Car or Racing-Themed?
Monopoly might not be the perfect board game, but its design and layout make it perfectly customizable. In fact, hundreds upon hundreds of unique editions of the classic board game…
Can Radar Speed Signs Give You a Ticket?
As law enforcement, traffic signals, and traffic-control equipment gets more advanced, it’s normal to question just high-tech some devices really are. One of these questions might be whether or not…
2017 Toyota 86 to Get Stiffer Body Structure and Brembo Brakes
The Toyota Supra is often the first car people think of when asked to think about a Toyota sports car, especially with all the rumors surrounding it of late. But…
Toyota Jan 101: Everything You Need to Know about Jan from the Toyota Commercials
Toyota Jan is a one-of-a-kind commercial legend For years, Toyota Jan has been a hot topic on our website, ever since we announced her pregnancy in May of 2014. At…
5 Great Cars for Obese and Overweight Drivers
Driving is a necessary part of daily life. In fact, more than 90 percent of Americans drive to work (per the Brookings Institute). Unfortunately, car design doesn’t always move forward…
Those Dodge Brothers Commercials are Damned Dirty Lies
Horseshit Have you seen those Dodge Brothers commercials, which show John and Horace Dodge partying and innovating their way through the early 1900s? Well then you, sir or madam, have…
How to Get the Best Price When Buying a Used Car
Photo: The News Wheel Purchasing a pre-owned vehicle is becoming more and more expensive. In this age of high-priced vehicles, you can’t spend more money on a used car than…
2019 Ford F-150 Diesel Wins AJAC Best Pickup Truck Award
2019 Ford F-150 King Ranch Power Stroke Diesel Photo: Ford Motor Company The 2019 Ford F-150 equipped with the 3.0-liter Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V6 engine has earned the title of Best…
How to Tow a Car: Your Ultimate Guide
This article is sponsored by Load Restraint Systems. Photo: Lexus Do you want to learn how to tow a car? It’s a relatively simple process if you know how to…
All of the Mazda i-ACTIVSENSE Safety Tech, Summarized
Photo: Mazda Mazda models may be known for their sporty good looks and thrilling driving dynamics, but they also boast some seriously smart safety technology thanks to i-ACTIVSENSE. The i-ACTIVSENSE…
2024 Cadillac Escalade Overview
Photo: Cadillac For more than 25 years, the Cadillac Escalade has been the go-to vehicle for those wanting a high-class, large SUV that goes all-out with premium amenities. Now in…
Final Dodge Challenger and Charger Have Been Made
Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 Photo: Stellantis After nearly 20 years, the platform that underpinned three of America’s most muscular cars is coming to an end. The last of the…
The Chevrolet Bolt EV Is Returning After All
Photo: Jeffrey Sauger for Chevrolet Just a few months after announcing that the Chevrolet Bolt EV would be discontinued at the end of 2023, General Motors has reversed that decision.…
2024 INFINITI QX55 Overview
Photo: INFINITI The 2024 INFINITI QX55 is known for its sporty, coupe-like appearance and athletic performance. For the latest model year, this sophisticated crossover continues to up the ante with…
Ford Expects $1,800 Lower Vehicle Prices in 2024
Photo: Ford Ford expects 2024 vehicle prices will decline to levels like 2019, according to chief financial officer John Lawler. At the Barclays Global Automotive and Mobility Tech Conference, Lawler…
Breaking Down the Official 2018 Formula One Driver Lineup
The F1 drivers at the end of the 2017 season. Most will return in 2018. With today’s official announcement that Sergey Sirotkin will drive for the Williams Martini Racing team…
Ford Takes Part in New Emissions Standards Deal with California
Photo: NGerda An alliance of automakers has struck a new deal with the California Air Resources Board to increase the average fuel economy of their fleets 3.7 percent year over year…
GMC Terrain Makes US News’ Best Cars for Camping List
2021 GMC Terrain Denali Photo: GMC After a lot of time spent indoors, in quarantine, and away from the people and activities we love, it makes sense there’s a sense…
When Is the Most Affordable Time to Rent a Car?
Certain travel dates correspond to cheaper rental car fees Photo: Marijana via Pixabay Planning a road trip to a new destination you have yet to see here in the States?…
Encore GX Avenir Archives
The Encore GX is Buick’s most popular SUV, appealing to a wide… For the 2024 model year, the Buick Encore GX shows off refreshed… Expect fresh front-end styling and updated…
Small SUV Archives
The Encore GX is Buick’s most popular SUV, appealing to a wide… The all-new 2024 Envista brings distinctive coupe-like design to the Buick SUV… If you’re shopping for an affordable…
Five Nissan Vehicles Named Among “2014 Most Popular on Edmunds.com”
Nissan GT-R In the inaugural edition of the “Most Popular on Edmunds.com” Awards, Nissan cleaned up quite nicely by taking home five trophies for popularity in five different segments. The…
Ford Top Brand in Canada for 12th Year in 2020
Ford F-Series finishes 2020 as Canada’s bestselling truck for 55th year in a row Photo: Ford Ford secured its 12th consecutive year as the top automotive brand in Canada in…
Ford Trucks, Explorer Deliver Big Q3 2020 Sales
Ford sold 221,647 F-Series trucks in the third quarter Photo: Ford Even during an ongoing pandemic, Ford trucks remain a force to be reckoned with. Ford released its third-quarter sales…
2024 Ford Ranger Archives
It’s been a scant five years since Ford revealed the Ranger Raptor… Ford has revealed the all-new 2024 Ford Ranger, showing off a truck… Here we sit on the cusp…
Ford F-Series Hits Seven Straight Months of 70K+ Sales in September
Sales of the Ford F-Series topped the 70,000-truck mark for the seventh consecutive month in October, and sales of the all-new Ford Expedition and Navigator remained strong, but neither fact…
Ford Sells 70,000 F-Series Trucks for Record Ninth Straight Month
The Ford F-Series set a new record in November with its ninth consecutive month of 70,000 trucks delivered, but Ford Motor Company was down 6.9 percent year-over-year at 196,303 vehicles…
Ford Sales Increase 6.7% in November as F-Series, SUVs Post Significant Gains
Ford Motor Company saw a 6.7% increase in sales in November, delivering a total of 210,771 vehicles in the United States. Retail sales were up 1.3% at 156,064 vehicles, and…
Ford Trucks Post 16 Percent Gain in Q4 2019
Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company ended 2019 in impressive fashion when it comes to truck sales. In Q4 2019, Ford delivered 330,075 trucks and vans overall, up 15.9…
Ford Set to Sell More F-Series Trucks in 2018 Than In Any Other Year Because Truuuuuucks
This is probably going to come as a massive surprise, but people in America like trucks. A lot. Specifically, they like Ford trucks a lot and have made the F…
Ford Sales Increase in May as F-Series Bears Down on Another Record Year
Ford Motor Company saw a positive change in its fortunes in May thanks to 0.7 percent year-over-year sales growth and a total of 242,824 vehicles delivered. Retail sales were up…
Ford Gains Market Share in Q2 2020 Sales
Photo: Ford Despite the obvious effects of the coronavirus pandemic, Ford found plenty of good things in its second-quarter 2020 sales results. Among those bright spots: the company’s strongest retail…
Nissan ZEOD RC Le Mans 24 Hours 2014
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10 Worst Pothole Cities in America
After a long, hard winter, it can seem like potholes are everywhere. Anyone who lives in states that get a lot of snow in the winter months knows how irritating these…
