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Cadillac's Eagerly Awaited 2019 CT6 V-Sport Is Now the CT6-V
The 2019 Cadillac CT6 V-Sport is one of the brand’s most eagerly awaited new vehicles, but now it’s getting a new name. From here on out, the CT6 V-Sport will…
The Story Behind Cadillac's New Blackwing Twin Turbo V8 Engine
The buzz at Cadillac is it's going electric, but the brand still has plenty of roar with its exclusive 4.2L twin-turbo V-8. Check out this video of the new Blackwing.…
Cadillac Reveals Color Options and Pricing Details for the 2019 XT4
The 2019 XT4 is undoubtedly one of Cadillac’s most exciting model releases this year. It embodies the automaker’s emphasis on the thriving utility vehicle market, while elaborating on its already…
Is Limp Bizkit Playing a Secret 4/20 Show at a Sunoco Gas Station in Dayton, Ohio?
What are you doing on April 20th, AKA 4/20, the holiest of #high holy days on the pothead’s calendar? If you live in or around Dayton, Ohio, you may be tempted…
Tips for Fixing That Sagging, Detached Roof Liner in Your Car
The majority of drivers put a lot of effort into maintaining their vehicle under the hood, around the wheels, and along the body; but over time, the interior of a vehicle…
Tangerine Scream Ford Focus ST Ignites Debate
The Tangerine Scream Ford Focus ST Editor’s note: Cat Hiles is a British transplant. Her articles should be read in a quippy British accent. The color of the car you…
Ford Mustang Outsold All Other Sports Cars in 2020
Three Mustang Shelby GT500s about to cut a 🔥 album Photo: Ford It’s Global Mustang Week 2021, and you know what that means. It’s time for Ford to confirm what…
Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Offers Free Oh, Ranger! Wi-Fi™ in LA and NY Parks
Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Offers Free Oh, Ranger! Wi-Fi™ in LA and NY Parks What’s better than available Wi-Fi in public spaces? How about free Wi-Fi in public spaces? Sounds…
GM Opens Active Safety Test Area at Milford Proving Grounds
The photo above—which appears to show Davey running into traffic, presumably in defiance of his dog Goliath’s warnings—is actually a shot of the new $14 million Active Safety Test Area…
GM CEO Mary Barra Joins the Walt Disney Company's Board of Directors
She’s smiling cause she’s headed to Disneyland! Photo: Fortune Live Media When it comes to the automotive industry, few companies can match the influence that General Motors possesses. In a…
Woman Dies After Posting Selfie While Driving
No text, selfie, or message is worth your life Photo: Intel Free Press If you are a person with a brain, chances are you know that texting while driving is…
“TRON Realm, Chevrolet Digital Challenge” Attraction Opens in Shanghai Disneyland
The newly opened “TRON Realm, Chevrolet Digital Challenge” Shanghai Disneyland is now offering visitors a TRON-influenced glimpse at the future of transportation, presented in part by GM. The park’s newly…
UPDATE: FCA to Move Ram Heavy-Duty Production from Mexico to Warren, Michigan
Heavy-duty Ram production is heading back to the Great Lake State Roughly a year ago, The News Wheel reported the possibility of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles moving production of its Ram heavy-duty…
CEO Profiles: General Motors' Mary Barra
Mary Barra’s promotion to the CEO of General Motors was game changing; in her role, Barra is the first female CEO in the automotive industry. Background A Michigan native, Mary…
Chrysler Group Anti-Lock Brake Recall Affects 25,000+ SUVs
A 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee, one of the recalled models Last week, Chrysler Group issued a recall alert after a supplier brought a concern to the company concerning anti-lock braking.…
Disney is Bringing the Tron Lightcycle Power Run Coaster to Disney World's Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland is getting ready to receive an upgrade Photo: The Walt Disney Company When the Shanghai Disneyland Park opened in June of last year, one of the most highly-discussed and popular…
General Motors CEO Announces Plans to Expand Chevrolet Bolt EV Production
GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra shows off an autonomous Chevrolet Bolt EV Photo: © General Motors Drivers are hungry for more Chevrolet Bolt EVs, and General Motors is planning…
Ride in Style at Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Riders get ready for launch to get to the concert on time. Whether you are a hard rock, coaster, or car fan, the Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios…
Helpful Tips for Detailing Your Own Car
Most people are very possessive about their car and don’t like giving it up to others unless there’s a solid reason to do so, such as cleaning, detailing, or repair.…
Spring Hill Assembly Plant to Receive an Additional $788.7 Million from GM
GM has invested more than $2 billion in the Spring Hill Manufacturing complex since 2010 Photo: © General Motors General Motors has reaffirmed its commitment to the Spring Hill Manufacturing…
Top 10 Car-Themed Coasters
Take a ride in the fast lane on these car-themed coasters Photo:daveynln Summer vacation is right around the corner, and some of the best destinations for summer fun are theme…
What the Heck Happened to the Elio?
Yeah, it’s weird. But cool. Update 4/5: I have learned that there were more recent reservation numbers available on Elio’s website, and that the automaker had a recent appearance at the…
Rocket Rods: Disney’s Rocket-Powered Mistake – Pt. 2
One of the last remaining Rocket Rods on display Photo: Lyght via CC In part one of this story, we discussed the history of Tomorrowland’s beloved Peoplemover, and how it…
[VIDEO] One Direction Star in New Thai Toyota Vios Commercial
The lads of One Direction are currently on hiatus, reportedly so that they can spend more time with friends and family, but that hasn’t stopped them from making appearances every…
[VIDEO] One Direction Drive a Toyota in a Toyota Commercial
Could the Toyota Vios be the sixth member of One Direction? Breaking news: the lads from One Direction are now old enough to drive! Okay, so perhaps that has been…
Top 5 Weird Car Laws in Ohio
Ohio is known for many things; Buckeye football, the Wright brothers, amusement parks… the list goes on. But Ohio is also known for some pretty weird laws, including ones that…
Women's Equality Day: Why Cars Are Referred to As “She” and Why It Has to Stop
Photo: Pexels We’ve all heard it before. “She’s a beauty,” the car salesman says as you sit down in what just might be your new Corvette. Then, as you pull…
A Brief History of the School Bus
A 1955 school bus with a GMC chassis Photo: Darron Birgenheier via CC Soon enough, school buses will be traveling around neighborhoods and stopping traffic to safely allow children to…
Toyota Says Goodbye to the Mark X
Photo: Toyota Built since 1968, the Mark X was one of the automaker’s most iconic vehicles — at least in its home nation of Japan. It was sold in the…
A Gearhead's Review of “Power Battle Watch Car” Animated Show
As someone who grew up watching Pokemon, MegaMan NT Warrior, Yu-Gi-Oh! and many other such shows, I’m not unfamiliar with the addictive draw of Asian cartoons featuring arena-style duels between…
Audi Takes A Bite Out Of the Big Apple
Last week wasn’t too bad for Audi. In case you missed it, the New York International Auto Show opened to the press, and Audi was ready with a new car to show…
Audi and Captain America Partner for New Movie
Iron Man is taking advantage of this sponsorship deal Through the years, the members of the Avengers have driven a wide array of vehicles. At one point, Tony Stark’s ride…
Behind the Badge: Is the Infiniti Emblem a Road or a Mountain?
Luxury automaker Infiniti has been called the “Japanese BMW” for its quality products and refined driving experience. But what does the strange emblem adorning the grilles of Infiniti models mean,…
Spider-Man Cheats On His Driving Test With Audi
On July 6th, Spider-Man will once again try to restart his part of the Marvel franchise with the release of Spider-Man: Homecoming. Following a recent trend with Marvel Studios films,…
Audi Hits the Big Screen in Avengers: Age of Ultron
Avengers: Age of Ultron has been tearing it up at the box office Dodge may have had the upper hand when it came to Furious 7, starring Vin Diesel and…
Behind the Badge: The Stunning Symbolism Behind Mitsubishi’s Mark
How did Mitsubishi decide on this logo? Photo: viZZZual.com via CC Although the Mitsubishi Group consists of dozens of companies varying in specialization–from banks and chemicals to plastics and aircraft–the…
2014 Ford Fusion Overview
2014 Ford Fusion The 2014 Fusion will see only a few minor changes with a new 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine option and new features, such as inflatable rear seatbelts, a heated…
Nissan to Present Pathfinder, Frontier, ‘DocZ’ at 2021 SEMA
Rebelle Rally 2022 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X Photo: Nissan If you want a close-up look at the Nissan innovations, including the Nissan Project Overland Pathfinder and Project Overland Frontier, get your…
Toyota and Honda Announce Largest Pay Raise in Decades
Photo: Honda Good news, Toyota and Honda workers: Japan’s two largest automakers have agreed to give their workers their largest pay raise in decades. Bad news, Americans: the raises are…
GMC Sierra 3500HD Tops J.D. Power Resale Value Awards
The 2017 GMC Sierra 3500HD Photo: General Motors The J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Resale Value Awards honor the vehicles that have the best resale values after three years of ownership.…
Prevent Major Car Problems with Proper Maintenance
Photo: Manoj Prasad Car ownership comes with many responsibilities. Other than the payments and insurance, you must perform proper maintenance on your car. Many people ruin their cars because they…
Subaru Owns the 2021 KBB Best Resale Value Awards
Photo: Subaru Have you ever wondered if it’s exhausting to win at just about everything you set out to do? If so, you should probably ask Subaru, as it just…
Great Scott, it’s a Back to the Future II DeLorean iPhone 6 Cover!
The time has come for a Back to the Future 2 DeLorean iPhone 6 case The 1989 time-traveling sequel Back to the Future Part II predicted that in the year…
Elon Musk to Bankrupt Mr. Burns on 'The Simpsons'
Elon Musk will have a non-“kiss ass” appearance on an upcoming episode of The Simpsons It’s something of a rite of passage for celebrities to appear in the city of…
Here’s What Kept Your Hands from Getting Chopped Off on Expedition Everest
The “Envelope of Protection” used at Disneyland and Disney World Disney recently banned selfie sticks from all of its parks in the US—not because the House of Mouse is taking…
Donate to DeLorean Documentary Kickstarter for Awesome Back to the Future Swag
Hard to believe, but when filming wrapped on Back to the Future Part III, the original DeLorean DMC-12 wasn’t taken directly from the set and installed in a permanent display…
The Safe Choice: Vehicles with the Highest Safety and Resale Value
The 2017 Toyota RAV4 has received excellent marks in crash tests When you are deciding on a vehicle to purchase, you must take a few factors into consideration. Not only…
2019 Chevy Equinox Wins Spot on WardsAuto 10 Best UX List
According to WardsAuto, the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox provides one of the best user experiences among new or redesigned vehicles. In order to appear on the 2018 Wards 10 Best UX…
Behind the Badge: The Forgotten Hyundai Equus Logo & Its Deceptive Design
With the transformation of the Hyundai Genesis and Hyundai Equus into the Genesis G80 and Genesis G90, respectively, these models are getting a new shot at success. As Hyundai’s luxury sedans…
NASCAR Daytona 500 Race Game (1990) Review
Adapting automotive racing into a board game is a challenge. Some games oversimplify it and miss the strategy, while others over-complicate it and lose the thrill. The officially-licensed NASCAR Daytona 500 Race Game…
