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How to Protect Your Car's Interior During Winter
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Next-Gen Maserati Flagship Will 'Blow Everyone Away'
Photo: Maserati Maserati hasn’t put out an all-new car since the Levante SUV 2014, but that’s about to change. Speaking at the company’s Modena factory, Maserati head of communication Maria…
New Electric Crossover on the Horizon for Lincoln
Lincoln will likely launch an electric crossover by 2023 Photo: Lincoln 2021 looks to be uncharted territory for Lincoln Motor Company. With production wrapped on the MKZ and wrapping up…
2021 Cadillac Escalade Overview
2021 Cadillac Escalade Photo: Cadillac If you’re a fan of the Cadillac Escalade, you’ll want to bring home the new fifth-generation model. The 2021 Escalade has been completely redesigned. Not…
Actually, Yeah, The New Chevrolet Orlando Redline Looks Pretty Nice
The Chevrolet Orlando Redline gets a thumbs up emoji It may seem like vans are getting edged out by crossovers and SUVs as the go-to family hauler, but that doesn’t…
Chevrolet Menlo EV Goes on Sale in China
Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet’s first all-electric vehicle for the Chinese market is now available across the country. Available in four variants, the Chevrolet Menlo presents elements of hatchback, coupe, and crossover…
New Chevrolet Monza and Onix Sedan Variants Come to China
The Chevrolet Monza Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet recently added to its Chinese compact sedan lineup, introducing four variants of the sporty Monza and two variants of the family-oriented Onix. Chevrolet’s Newest…
GM to Increase Crew Cab Output With 2019 Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country Crew Cab Citing a 10% increase in sales over a four-year period, General Motors is planning to increase production capacity for crew cab models…
Genesis Reveals Plans for GV60 EV Crossover
Photo: Genesis Genesis is about to ramp up its electric vehicle lineup in a big way. By the end of the year, the premium brand plans to reveal its first…
“Capote” and its Bel Air Blunders
Photo: Sicnag via CC In 2005’s “Capote,” Phillip Seymour Hoffman delivered the performance of a lifetime as Truman Capote, the novelist who penned classic works like “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and…
Which of These 7 Driving Personalities Are You?
Photo: London School of Economics and Political Science/Goodyear Watch the cars in traffic long enough and you’ll notice that not every driver acts the same way behind the wheel. Is…
Acadia has Monster Month as GMC Sales Rise in May
The 2015 GMC Acadia Photo: © General Motors GMC continued it substantial roll in May by delivering sales of 50,657 vehicles in the United States. Performing 12.5% better than the…
Local Church Uses Cars to Spread Hope During Coronavirus Scare
Dozens of cars in Newport, Virginia, are now advertising a charitable website to the community Photo: General Motors The current coronavirus pandemic has been a frightening event for many of…
The Best Paramount Plus Movies for Auto Enthusiasts
Meet the newest heavyweight in the streaming game: Paramount Plus. Formerly known as CBS All Access, this service recently launched a major expansion. Subscribers can choose from a deep catalog…
Honda and GM to Invest $2.75 Billion in Self-Driving Tech
Honda announced on Wednesday it took a $750 million equity stake in Cruise, General Motors’ autonomous vehicle subsidiary. Over the next 12 years, two companies will together invest $2.75 billion…
Little Tikes Replica Capable of 70 MPH Selling For $33,000 on eBay
This Little Tikes replica is capable of 70 mph and recently found its way onto eBay For many people, the first vehicle they could call their own was probably one…
What’s in a Name: Why Lincoln Chose the Corsair Name
Photo: Lincoln Motor Company We can all breathe a collective sigh of relief comforted by the knowledge that Lincoln is totally, completely, officially done naming its vehicles using the MK_ nomenclature. What…
Chevy Corvette and Traverse Are Two of the 10 Cars You Should Buy New
The Chevy Corvette is just one of the rides worth buying new instead of pre-owned Photo: Chevrolet You might think that buying a used vehicle is more cost-savvy than buying…
2021 Toyota Avalon Gets AWD for the First Time
Photo: Toyota Toyota has officially announced details for the 2021 Toyota Avalon, which for the first time will be available with all-wheel drive and a special Nightshade Edition model that’s…
Griddly Headz Racing Review: A Head-to-Head NASCAR Brawling Board Game
I’ve seen — and played — a lot of racing board games with my family over the years, but it wasn’t until recently that I got hold of a copy…
Which Car Parts Are Thieves Most Likely to Steal?
Your car has a lot of valuable parts, and parking it outside where thieves can discreetly access it makes it a target. While most break-ins and smash-and-grabs target expensive belongings…
What’s New In The 2018 Nissan Leaf?
The 2018 Nissan Leaf has finally been unveiled seven years after the first generation burst out onto the international scene as the most affordable mass-production electric vehicle. It has a…
Formula De Review: Thoughts on the Celebrated Racing Board Game
Many automotive racing board games have topped dining room tables over the years, but few have reached the lauded reputation and enthusiastic popularity of Formula De. Most gamers know this title…
Should Bull Bars Be Banned in the USA?
A GMC Police vehicle with bull bars Photo:Mesa0789 American trucks have a lot of controversial accessories – we’re looking at you, truck nutz. It turns out that one accessory flying…
What to Do If You're Struggling to Make Car Payments
Communication is key to finding the help you need when you can’t make a car payment If you’ve recently lost your job or experienced some other financial hardship, you might…
Sun Sets on Ram 1500 TRX…For Now
Photo: RAM Despite its 702 horses and dune-hopping capabilities, the supercharged Ram 1500 TRX is on its way out. It will end production at the end of 2023, making the…
Mild-Hybrid Chevrolet Orlando Models Come to China
Photo: Chevrolet The Chevrolet Orlando crossover lineup for the Chinese market has added five new variants that incorporate mild-hybrid technology and an array of fresh tech features. Chevy on Your…
OnStar's Personalized Safety Services Take Center Stage in Dramatic New Ad
OnStar is launching a new ad campaign to bring the focus back to its safety services Photo: Wikimedia Commons A new OnStar ad debuting on TV today is designed to…
What Was The Real Green Book?
This winter, one of the big Oscar-bait movies headed to theaters is The Green Book. It tells the story of a real black artist named Dr. Don Shirley who hired…
Mitsubishi ‘Kids Talk Safety’ Campaign Named a WOMMY Award Finalist
Mitsubishi’s “Kids Talk Safety” campaign, launched at the end of last year, is sure getting a lot of attention. It won the 2017 Driving Engagement Award this February and now…
Chevy Convinced Over 1,000 Young People to Buy a Trax
The 2015 Chevy Trax, parked in front of this really cool doughnut bar you’ve probably never heard of ©GM Chevrolet’s marketing campaign for the new Trax has been courting the…
Fiat 500 Ribelle, Fiat 500L Urbana Trekking Hit Miami in Style
While SEMA and the Los Angeles Auto Show tend to steal the thunder during November, the Miami International Auto Show in Florida is still an exciting event. Fiat is keeping…
New Study: Are Senior Citizens More Important Than Millennials to Auto Industry?
The population of American senior citizens continues to rise as the Baby Boomer generation crosses the 65-or-older threshold. On top of that, seniors are–on average–healthier and wealthier than ever recorded…
5 Ways to Make Your Commute Safer
Photo: James Schwartz (Creative Commons 2.0) Driving is the most dangerous activity Americans engage in on a daily basis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, road accidents…
Ford World Headquarters’ Bees Deliver Honey Harvest
Bees at Ford WHQ generated enough honey to harvest this year Photo: Ford Saturday is National Honeybee Day, and Ford is celebrating with the announcement that the bees at its…
US News Names GMC Sierra 1500, 2500/3500HD Models to its Best Diesel Trucks of 2020 List
2020 GMC Sierra 3500HD Photo: Steve Fecht for GMC Towing and hauling power is impressive in diesel-powered trucks and coveted by drivers in need of a formidable vehicle. Drivers looking…
Electrifying Updates for 2020 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell
Photo: Honda The 2020 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell is now officially available at select dealerships and comes with a number of notable updates for the new model year. But first,…
2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Overview
2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Photo: © General Motors The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a light duty pickup with a starting MSRP of $39,450. With the choice either 2WD or…
New Honda Fuel Cell Vehicle Will Be Based on Next-Gen CR-V
Photo: Honda Honda has announced it will make an all-new hydrogen fuel cell vehicle based on the recently-revealed next-generation 2023 Honda CR-V. The hydrogen variant will go into production next…
GM Ignition Switch Recall Expands to 2.2 Million Vehicles
GM CEO Mary Barra is at the forefront of the GM ignition switch recall firestorm. Everybody loves Friday. Everybody, it seems, except for General Motors. First, news broke that they…
2013 Nissan Frontier Overview
2013 Nissan Frontier Overview The 2013 Nissan Frontier gets an improved fuel economy with a few engine and aerodynamic tweaks, while the feature list gains a few new additions, including…
Lexus Shuts Down Rumors of LFA Successor
With only 500 examples produced over two years, the Lexus LFA was a rare bird. The first Lexus supercar had a deafening, high-revving 4.8-liter V10 and a lightning fast sequential…
Vehicular Viewing: New on Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu for October 2019
Do you love racing documentaries, road trips, or sequels to iconic series? Sure you do. If you’re a Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Hulu subscriber, these are just a few of…
Ford Teases New Small Off-Road SUV; Announces Explorer ST, Bronco Hybrid, Tons More
WHAT’S ALL THIS THEN Oh, y’all thought this was gonna a slow news day? Welp. Strap in. Ford on Thursday offered up the first teaser images of an as-yet-unnamed small…
Jeep Wrangler and Chrysler Pacifica Are Best for Dog Lovers
The Mopar pet kennel in the Chrysler Pacifica Photo: FCA For the second year in a row, the Jeep Wrangler and Chrysler Pacifica have landed spots on Autotrader’s list of…
Study from AAA and the University of Utah Shows In-Vehicle Technology is Dangerously Distracting
A long-awaited suspicion has been confirmed. Thanks to a study organized by the American Automobile Association (AAA)’s Foundation for Traffic Safety and the University of Utah, we can officially say…
Great Horned Owl Gets “Owl” Up in an SUV's Grille
Well “owl” be damned! Photo:Andrea Westmoreland Because great horned owls are highly sedentary birds, they rarely travel more than a few miles outside of their established territories, even while hunting.…
Chevrolet Hired BuzzFeed Writers to Take Selfies
In Chevrolet’s attempts to endear the new Trax small crossover to Millennials, the automaker launched a “Hidden Gems” marketing campaign earlier this year, which involved hiring “social media influencers” to…
Volvo Adopts California Emissions Standards
Volvo’s first all-electric vehicle: the XC40 Recharge Photo: Volvo In a decision at the tail end of March, the Trump administration took action to soften emissions standards across the United…
2019 Cadillac XT5 Overview
For powerful performance, practical features, and an array of luxurious touches, turn to the sleek 2019 Cadillac XT5 crossover. The XT5 is available at four trim levels: XT5, Luxury, Premium Luxury,…
