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Toyota Prius Prime—Delayed!
If, like the rest of us, you were impatiently looking forward to the launch of the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid, we regret to inform you that you’ll have…
Toyota Collaborative Safety Research Center Commits $35 Million to Future of Mobility
Testing for pedestrian pre-collision systems at the Toyota Collaborative Safety Research Center Today’s automotive technology is virtually unrecognizable from what we might have seen just a few decades ago. Cars…
Chevrolet Sees Increase in Spanish-Language OnStar Usage
Chevrolet announced today that it anticipates Chevy owners will use OnStar’s Spanish-speaking advisor team more in 2017 than in any other year. Chevrolet owners with OnStar have had access to…
Italy Joins China in Air Pollution Crisis
Image: Bud Ellison Italy and China now have something in common: strange weather patterns that are causing health-threatening air pollution. On December 28th, Rome partly banned cars from the streets…
Will the 2018 Ford Mustang GT Convertible Have 470 Horsepower?
Can you see what changes were made to the 2018 Mustang GT convertible? Earlier this week, Ford revealed the 2018 Mustang at the Detroit Auto Show and the automaker also…
Danica Patrick Pilots a Chevy Malibu as an Undercover Lyft Driver in Charlotte [VIDEO]
Danica Patrick waits impatiently at a red light while going undercover as a Lyft driver Recently, NASCAR star Danica Patrick traded in her No. 10 Chevrolet SS racecar for a…
[PHOTOS] Buffalo Transportation Pierce Arrow Museum Visitor Info & Review
To a gearhead, Buffalo isn’t just about chicken wings, snow storms, and the Goo Goo Dolls. The city has a history closely tied to the automotive industry, a relationship that has…
2016 Ford Fusion Overview
2016 Ford Fusion The 2016 Ford Fusion is a stylish midsize sedan that also can be purchased in its hybrid or its plug-in hybrid versions. The 2016 Ford Fusion has scored well…
Honda Aero Burlington Facility Receives FAA Repair Station Certificate
Honda Aero President Atsukuni Waragai accepts the PART 145 repair station certificate from FAA representative Jeffrey Phipps The Honda Aero, Inc. (HAI) HF120 turbofan engine production facility in Burlington, North…
Freddie Wynn, Senior Production Manager, is Who Makes a Honda
Freddie Wynn (middle) is who makes a Honda The eighth installment of Honda’s 12-part What Makes a Honda is Who Makes a Honda video series, “Freddie’s Story,” was recently released…
Can You Get Skin Cancer While Driving in the Car?
Driving on a sunny day might be more dangerous than you realized Photo: Timo Newton-Syms via CC Although many of us are currently being assaulted by atrocious winter weather, sunshine…
Pascal Wehrlein Immediately Silences the Critics Upon Returns to F1
Pascal Wehrlein was unable to race in the first two Grand Prix of the 2017 Formula 1 season as a result of the back injury he sustained at the Race…
Soothing Music Makes You a Better Driver
Did you know that soothing music makes you a better driver? Music and driving go hand-in-hand and everyone loves rolling the windows down and turning up our favorite songs as…
Best Organizational Accessories for Your Cadillac XT6
Even though the three-row Cadillac XT6 has ample room to transport your family, sometimes you could use a bit of help keeping your crew’s stuff neat and secure during your…
Signs Your Suspension Springs Are Failing
Suspension coil springs Photo: Michael Coghlan You likely don’t think much of the suspension in your vehicle. However, the suspension is important for creating a smooth driving experience and helping…
1995 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo II RS in Original Condition Needs New Owner
The last Mitsubishi Lancer Evo Final Edition has been sold and Mitsubishi has no plans to build a new Evo, but that doesn’t erase the car’s prestigious heritage or the…
Questioning the Safety of Ride Share Vehicles
Photo: PBS NewsHour Despite the popularity of ride share services, it’s surprising how few people question the safety of ride share vehicles. This is of particular concern especially regarding the…
PSA: Don't Drive on a Flat Tire
It looks like exactly as much fun as it is Photo: Laura via Flikr There are a couple of common-sense vehicle practices that even the least experienced drivers know to…
2017 Buick Verano Overview
The 2017 Buick Verano is a small luxury sedan that aims to deliver a premium experience in a compact package. There are some upsides and downsides to that philosophy: the…
Chevy Bolt EV User Manual: Almost No Maintenance Needed for 150,000 Miles
Electric vehicles come with a number of unique advantages over internal combustion engines. Electric powertrains deliver much more immediate torque when you press on the gas pedal (although on an…
Honda Aero Breaks Ground on Expanding Burlington, North Carolina Facility
Artist rendering of the new expansion at Honda Aero Inc., in Burlington Honda Aero, Inc. (HAI) announced today that it has broken ground on a new $21 million, 50,000-square foot…
Maserati Electrified Supercar Set for Production in 2020
Parking lot at Maserati’s Modena factory Photo: Maserati Maserati has confirmed its plans to modernize its production line at its Modena factory, where it has been based since 1939, following…
Generation Z Prefers Feature-Heavy Used Vehicles to Cheaper New Ones
Photo: IEYEDEE Some OEMs are targeting young buyers with affordable prices on new models. However, it turns out that young buyers prefer to bring home used vehicles with more features. J.D.…
Lighter Chevy Equinox Comes to China
A Chevy Equinox cut-away being shown at the Leaner-Greener-Safer: Chevrolet Equinox Media Workshop in Shanghai The new Chevrolet Equinox is nearly 400 pounds (or 180 kilograms) lighter than the model…
2021 Toyota Supra is a 'Car and Driver 10Best'
Photo: Toyota The Toyota Supra was named a Car and Driver 10Best, the second time it appears on the list following the resurgence of the famous nameplate in 2020. Every…
Where to Park for the 2017 Chicago Auto Show
Where to park in the Windy City Photo:Matthew Bisanz When attending an event as large as the 2017 Chicago Auto Show, it’s important to go in with a plan. One…
2021 Buick and Chevy Models Named Fuel-Efficient SUVs
The 2021 Trailblazer Photo: Chevrolet U.S. News & World Report has created a list of the “20 Most Fuel-Efficient SUVs in 2021,” based on the EPA’s estimates for gasoline-powered and…
2021 Chrysler Pacifica Gets New Mopar Accessories
2021 Chrysler Pacifica Photo: FCA The redesigned 2021 Chrysler Pacifica has even more to offer drivers. With more than 85 accessories from Mopar, the Ontario-manufactured Chrysler Pacifica lineup has the…
2020 Nissan Kicks Gets Price Tag in US
2020 Nissan Kicks SV Photo: Nissan The popular, well-equipped, and fun-to-drive Kicks, a compact SUV from Nissan, can be acquired now for approximately $18,870 in dealerships across the country. The…
Ford, Argo AI Launching Self-Driving Lyft Cars by End of Year
Lyft will deploy self-driving Ford Escape SUVs in Miami by year’s end Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company and partner Argo AI announced on Wednesday a partnership with Lyft that will…
2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Overview
While crossover SUVs are quickly becoming the new car of soccer moms everywhere, the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan is still holding its own in the competitive family-friendly vehicle segment. This…
[Photos] 2022 Toyota Highlander Goes Bronze
Photo: Toyota Tired of blacked-out special edition models that look like they’re trying way too hard to be sinister and cool? Check out the new 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Bronze…
What is the Le Mans Hypercar Class?
LMP1 cars are on their way out Photo: Philip Veater via CC Next year, the top Le Mans prototype racing class, LMP1, will be obsolete. It will be replaced by…
The Yukon XL Has Enough Power to Pull a Semi-Truck [Video]
2020 GMC Yukon XL Denali Photo: General Motors The 2020 GMC Yukon XL is a large family hauler that is capable of towing up to 8,300 pounds, according to General…
2021 Toyota Supra Gets Four-Cylinder Engine, More Powerful V6
Photo: Toyota Last week, we predicted that Toyota would announce a four-cylinder engine for the new 2021 Supra, and while that was correct, we were caught completely by surprise by…
Belgian Grand Prix: Verstappen on Pole, Russell Second
Photo: Honda Racing Yes, you read that headline correctly. George Russell finished second during qualifying for the 2021 Belgian Grand Prix, outpacing the Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton in difficult wet…
GMC Canyon Ranks As One of the Cheapest Vehicles to Insure
2021 GMC Canyon Denali Photo: General Motors Saving money on a car doesn’t start and stop with the sticker price. There is a long list of expenses including maintenance, loan…
In the Future, Kia Wants to Read Your Emotions
Kia wants to read your emotions, but not for its next marketing campaign. Instead, Kia is looking ahead to a post-autonomous car society where artificial intelligence in future cars can…
2021 Cadillac CT4 and CT5 Introduce Diamond Sky Edition
Photo: Cadillac In addition to a slew of updates to its standard and available features, the 2021 Cadillac CT4 and CT5 gained the new Diamond Sky Edition package. It enhances…
2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance Slated for Fall Release in Canada
Photo: Lexus Canadian drivers will soon have the chance to get behind the wheel of the first-ever Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance. This all-new model delivers more power, a…
Essential Steps To Take Before Purchasing A Used Automobile
It is nearly impossible to survive in today’s world without having a reliable automobile. With this in mind, there will come a time when you will need to buy a…
Valtteri Bottas Wins 2019 Japanese GP
Photo: FORMULA 1 | YouTube The 2019 Japanese GP weekend was a chaotic one. A monsoon forced all Saturday sessions to be cancelled, with qualifying moved up to Sunday just…
[PHOTOS] Subaru Unveils New 2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan and Impreza 5-Door
The 2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan and the 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door production models finally debuted today at the New York Auto Show It’s been a long but worthwhile wait for…
California Issues Gender Equality for Car Insurance Law
The subject of gender equality may turn your attention to the workplace for equal pay. While our country has not yet achieved this result, California has made a change that…
Simple Tricks to Save on Car Insurance Premiums
As fuel rates are burgeoning rapidly, having a car in India has become a necessary, but expensive, proposition. Owning a car and purchasing a car insurance policy go hand in…
Didi Chuxing Buys Uber China
If you have followed Uber’s foray into the Chinese market, you already know that it has been met with myriad difficulties, from not being explicitly legal to a much, much…
Tesla Earnings Report Says RAV4 EV is Dead
RIP RAV4 EV (2012-2014) According to reports, Tesla’s deal with Toyota to provide batteries and motors for the latter’s RAV4 EV will end this year. Tesla said in their quarterly…
Canadian Dealers Electrified by F-150 PowerBoost
Canadian dealers are excited about the Ford F-150 PowerBoost hybrid Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company of Canada may not be expecting its all-new PowerBoost V6 hybrid to be a major…
Uplifting Toyota Ad May Be the Only Redeeming Quality of NBC’s Terrible Olympic Games Coverage
NBC has received a lot of attention in the last week and a half because of the 2016 Rio Olympics; not only because the network is the only one in…
New Report Indicates Most American Drivers Have Higher Car Insurance Rates for 2019
Photo: Pictures of Money The start of a new year is a great time to review annual expenses. And one primary expense for American drivers is auto insurance. According to…
