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A Brief Look into the History of Formula 1
The F1 track at the Spanish Grand Prix We’ll start with a disclaimer: Formula 1 has a long and rich history, full of heritage and drama and danger and cutting-edge…
Next Oscar Winner? Probably Not: Need For Speed Review
Since the Oscars, many Americans like me have been trying to catch up and see all of the films nominated for the various awards, if only so you could sound…
Toyota Archives
A next-generation lithium-ion battery capable of 620 miles of range has been revealed to be due in 2026, followed by solid-state batteries with 900 miles of range… If you’re looking…
2017 Lincoln MKX Overview
The 2017 Lincoln MKX is a five-passenger luxury SUV that distinguishes itself from other premium competitors by simply offering more. The Black Label trim makes the purchasing process and ownership…
2019 Toyota Supra Goes On Sale Next Year with Confirmed Straight Six Engine
Concrete details surrounding the upcoming Toyota Supra are finally emerging, with the automaker confirming the all-new sports car will make its global debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed that…
Ford Teams with Luke Combs, Guitars 4 Vets at ACM Awards
Ford teamed with Luke Combs to honor vets during the ACM Awards Photo: Ford Last month, Ford Motor Company joined forces with Guitars 4 Vets and Luke Combs — one…
2016 Kia Sorento Overview
The all-new 2016 Kia Sorento (right) sits next to the outgoing 2015 model (left) For the 2016 model year, Kia’s Sorento will feature a body that’s stronger and a wheelbase…
2019 Buick Regal Sportback Overview
Even just a few years ago, the future of the Buick Regal line seemed rather uncertain. In response to this uncertainty, Buick made the bold choice to split the Regal…
GM Adds 3,000 Tech Jobs to Help Achieve Electrification Goals
GM’s focus on electrification will impact hiring trends through the first quarter of 2021 Photo: GM Introducing new electric models like the 2022 Bolt EUV isn’t the only step GM…
Toyota Leads Manufacturers in 2020 Vincentric Best Value Awards
Photo: Toyota Toyota Canada has won eleven 2020 Vincentric Best Value in Canada Awards. That’s more than any other manufacturer, and incredibly, it’s a distinction the automaker can claim to…
electricity Archives
When the power went out in my apartment, I spent six hours in my car charging my phone and confronting my dependency on devices.… When lightning strikes, most of us…
Dodge Magnum Named Most Popular Used Car for Millennials
The Dodge Magnum topped Edmunds.com’s Most Popular Used Cars for Millennials list Photo: Allen If you want to know what’s trendy at the moment, then you should always look to…
Mazda Unveils Refreshed CX-5 at Seattle Auto Show
Mazda’s CX-5 crossover is arguably the star of its lineup. Now, about a month and a half after we saw a leaked dealership document with details of a refreshed CX-5…
Which Car Headlights Work Best?
Photo: Steve Johnson via CC Unless you’re Lightning McQueen, car headlights are a necessity. Even if you don’t drive in the dark much, your headlights can help increase your visibility…
You Could Own Tom Brady’s Cadillac for Only $300,000
Imagine this, but bigger, fancier, and once driven by Tom Brady Photo: Cadillac Have you ever woken up with a sudden urge to own a celebrity’s vehicle? Sure, who hasn’t?…
2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Priced at $22,190
The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze will become available later this year Photo: © General Motors Last month, General Motors denied a report that Cadillac was planning a new hatchback model based…
2023 Cadillac Escalade Overview
Photo: Cadillac As the biggest vehicle in the Cadillac lineup, the Escalade has been the pinnacle of large SUV luxury for more than 20 years. The 2023 Cadillac Escalade arrives…
2016 Porsche 911 Overview
2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS The 2016 Porsche 911 is a rear-engine sports car with a starting MSRP of $89,400. The Porsche 911 has been in production since 1963 and…
CARB Archives
General Motors proposed a national zero-emission car sales requirement that could offer… The Trump administration has proposed a rollback of fuel economy and pollution… California has historically had a huge…
Dwayne Johnson Displays His Affection for the Ford F-150 Via Instagram
There are many celebrities who endorse automobiles, but not many of them seemingly have the genuine passion for the brand they represent more than Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson does for…
child safety Archives
Parents with young children will appreciate the 2022 Hyundai Tucson’s latest achievement:… Even as automotive safety technology advances, riding in a car is still… Child safety initiatives continue to flourish…
Garage Italia Customs Archives
Since the day the BMW i3 and i8 were presented to the… At this time every year, jazz lovers from around the world swarm… The Jeep Renegade is known as…
RV Industry Archives
Though camping was already growing before COVID-19, it experienced a major upward surge since the outbreak of the pandemic… For every 10,000 residents, Maine generates more than $600,000 in annual…
Ford F-250 Archives
While Shaquille O’Neal currently works as a NBA commentator for TNT, it… Have you ever had one of those days where you are trying… Believe it or not, one of…
Star Wars Themed Fiat 500e Mesmerizes the Audience at the LA Auto Show
Custom Painted Fiat 500e “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Stormtrooper Science fiction fans had to love the new Fiat 500e that was recently showcased at the 2015 LA Auto Show;…
2020 Eclipse Cross Earns 5-Star Overall Safety Rating
2019 Eclipse Cross Photo: Mitsubishi Motors The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating. This is the second year in a…
Safety First: Five Useful Tips for Winter Driving
Photo: The News Wheel It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, which means a blanket of snow on your car and a sheet of ice on the road. Winter…
road safety Archives
The Volvo Cars Safety Centre, which is responsible for the automaker's safety ambitions, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.… In the coming days and weeks, countless drivers will be taking…
Shell-Toyota Partnership to Build a Handful More Hydrogen Refueling Stations
The Toyota Mirai at the hydrogen station in Zaventem Photo: © Robin De Raedt /Toyota If alternate-fuel vehicles in the United States were a carful of kids, hydrogen fuel cell…
2021 Dodge Durango Reportedly Set for Fall Release
The current 2020 Dodge Durango SRT Photo: FCA FCA has kept much information about the new 2021 Dodge Durango under wraps. However, sources have revealed that Dodge engineering teams have…
EV Archives
Even if HondaLink is a good system, it will never be as good as the smartphone tech developed by Apple or Google… A next-generation lithium-ion battery capable of 620 miles…
Fourth Ford Resource and Engagement Center Opening in Romania
Ford Fund has announced plans for the establishment of a fourth Ford Resource and Engagement Center and the first in Europe. A $1 million, four-year investment from Ford in partnership…
Stealing the Spotlight: Selfie-Taking Corolla Mingles with the Beautiful People
The selfie-taking Corolla on the red carpet The Toyota Corolla recently received a makeover that put it at the top of the compact sedan totem pole as far as looks…
GMC Sierra 1500 and GMC Canyon Earn Spots on US News’ List of 2020 Reliable Trucks
020 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Photo: GMC The editors at U.S. News & World Report assembled the 12 Most Reliable Pickup Trucks in 2020, based on reliability data from J.D.…
twin-turbo six-cylinder GDi engine Archives
Do you drive a car with a GDI? Are you aware of… Last year, Genesis Motors–Hyundai’s new luxury sub-brand–debuted the G80 and the G90.… For years we’ve endured cruel rumors…
Here Is What Chevy's Volt Plug-in Hybrid Replacement Should Look Like
Lately, I find myself wondering about what will come after the Chevy Volt has been discontinued and replaced by a crossover (as Chevy has made noises may happen). So, just…
Toyota models Archives
The 2018 Toyota C-HR is an all-new vehicle in the Toyota lineup… A couple of weeks ago, Toyota announced it was officially killing off… Minivans are never the most attractive…
GM Engineers ‘Kinect’ Gaming Technology to Child Safety
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Behind the Badge: Analyzing Secret Messages in the Toyota Logo!
Toyota takes a lot of pride in its current logo, even attributing much of the company’s success to the recognizable emblem. This pride is well-founded, as the company’s emblem quickly…
Ford Dominates Pickup Truck Sales in 2019 (to Surprise of No One)
Photo: Ford Motor Company Death. Taxes. Ford waxing its competition in pickup sales. With 2019 mercifully in the books, Ford once again lays claim to the title of America’s top…
Chevy Silverado 1500 Makes iSeeCars.com List of Vehicles That Hold Value Best at Trade-In
If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, it’s wise to consider your chosen model’s predicted depreciation rate. That way, you can get the best value when you eventually…
GM Canada Hosts Business Council at Markham Campus
Yesterday, more than 70 members of the Business Council of Canada joined General Motors at the automaker’s new Canadian Technical Centre – Markham Campus, where GM is working to develop…
Take Control of the Wheel: 8 Tips to Overcome Driving Anxiety
While driving around town is a fairly uneventful activity most of the time, there are situations where you may feel anxious behind the wheel — especially if you recently experienced…
Nissan Unveils IDx Freeflow and IDx NISMO at Tokyo Motor Show
Nissan unveiled its IDX Freeflow and IDx NISMO concepts at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show On the first day of the annual installment of the Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan unveiled two concepts that…
The Peculiar History of the Garfield Window Cling Fad
Photo: The News Wheel Pop culture fads that come and go over the years can be truly inexplicable, and few crazes embody that truth as much as the Garfield window…
Alfa Romeo 4C Marks Brand’s Return to US (PHOTOS)
The Alfa Romeo 4C It’s almost been twenty years since Italian automaker, Alfa Romeo, has launched a car in the United States—unless you count the very limited 8C Competizione supercars…
Dodge Durango SRT Named Best Performance Family Car for 2019
2019 Dodge Durango SRT Photo: FCA After evaluating the driving performance, practicality, infotainment systems, and technology features of a range of vehicles, the automotive experts at Digital Trends have determined…
trucks Archives
Ever wondered why some automaker brag about their SUV’s body-on-frame construction? Or… It used to be standard for cars to have long metal whip… Out of all the full-size trucks…
You Wouldn’t Text While Driving a Beluga Whale, Would You?
Matthew Post and John Caporaletti won this year’s TeenDrive365 Video Challenge with “For the Whales” For the fifth year, Toyota has launched its own Toyota TeenDrive365 Video Challenge, which encourages…
Charging Stations Outnumber Gas Stations in the UK
This is about to become a familiar sight Photo: Nissan The popularity of all-electric and hybrid electric vehicles shows no sign of slowing down, and the segment just passed a…
