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Revamped Toyota Rally RAV4 Competes in Oregon Trail Rally
The Toyota Rally RAV4 in action For this past weekend’s Oregon Trail Rally, Toyota’s Rally RAV4 team pretty much had to rebuild their ride from the ground up, following a…
2018 Fiat 124 Spider Named One of the Best Cars with a Manual Transmission
2018 Fiat 124 Spider Drivers who want to feel a connection with their car opt for a manual transmission; automatics are fine, but they just don’t offer the same driving…
2015 Cadillac CTS Sedan Model Overview
The third-generation Cadillac CTS sedan comes with a number of different trims and customization options. Photo: © General Motors What’s New for the 2015 Cadillac CTS Sedan? For 2015, the…
Health Benefits of Traveling
January 9th is known as National Shop for Travel Day. The Travel Technology Association established this holiday as a way to celebrate the pleasure of traveling as well as the…
Mitsubishi Outlander and Outlander Sport Named ‘Recommended Used Vehicle for Teens’ by IIHS
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), an independent organization dedicated to reducing injuries, deaths, and property damage from motor vehicle crashes, has released a new list of the safest, most…
You Can Buy the '93 Supra From The Fast & The Furious
Today, Furious 7 is the fastest film to reach $1 billion international gross and is already one of the top 10 highest-grossing films of all-time. In a year where sequels…
2018 Jeep Renegade Delivers Affordable Turbo Power According to US News & World Report
Turbocharged engines deliver impressive power and fuel efficiency, and for a long time, that came at a premium price. Thankfully, more and more automakers have answered consumers’ prayers for more…
5 Fastest GM Sports Cars at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show
While much of Chevy’s display at the Detroit Auto Show this year was focused on the redesigned versions of the GMC Terrain and Chevy Traverse, the American automaker still brought…
Pro-Brexit Sunderland Still Faces Cloudy Future with Nissan
While Nissan has recently committed to staying in Great Britain with plans to continue building at its Sunderland plant, residents are still sitting on pins and needles about the facility’s…
City in Crisis: Akron Man Pooping on Cars in Ohio
The “Bowel Movement Bandit” provides a very literal review of the Dodge Neon’s design Source: Akron Police Just when Ohioans thought they were finished scraping snow and ice off of…
2018 Honda Civic to Return Almost Unchanged
Photo: ©Honda The 2017 Honda Civic—including the Sedan, Coupe, and Si models—has been a great success for Honda. It was America’s best-selling car in 2016 and has so far been…
Will Alfa Romeo and Maserati Split Off from FCA?
All of those Alfa Romeo Super Bowl commercials may have all been for naught Rumors began circulating earlier this month of a Chinese automaker looking to acquire all of the…
Mitsubishi Creates Small Batch – Big Ideas Network
The 2020 Mitsubishi SUV lineup Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Mitsubishi Motors North America and the Nashville Entrepreneur Center have teamed up to create the Small Batch – Big Ideas Entrepreneur Network.…
Best GMC Models for Outdoor Parties This Fall
2020 Sierra Photo: GM Even though the Big Ten and Pac-12 conferences recently announced that college football and other sports are postponed for this fall, you can still throw a…
Nissan Named 2017 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year
Photo: Nissan For the sixth consecutive year, Nissan has been recognized by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its ongoing excellence, taking home the 2017 ENERGY STAR Partner of…
How to Stay Awake While Driving
Staying awake while driving can be difficult when your passengers have dozed off. Photo: Cali4beach If you find that you start to get drowsy on the road, there are a…
2022 Wagoneer Overview
Photo: Stellantis The 2022 Wagoneer is back after a nearly 30-year hiatus, arriving with the perfect blend of contemporary and classic style. This American icon has a good mix of…
The Rock Buys His Uncle, The Baddest Wrestler Who Ever Lived, a Suitably Bad Ford F-150
Ford recently acquired the services of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as spokesman for its vehicle services and specialists. The Rock was chosen not for his impressive in-ring achievements—Ford actually went…
How to Fill Your Car's Tires and Check Their Pressure
Although you may not think of the tires when purchasing a new vehicle, these components are vital in keeping you safe as you drive. If your car’s tires are under-…
The National Corvette Museum Opens Up Its Parking Lot for Those Fleeing Hurricane Irma
Those escaping the wrath of Irma now have somewhere to park in the interim It seems like only a short while ago that Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas, leaving…
Consumer Reports Names Cadillac's Super Cruise the Best Semi-Autonomous Driving System
We are one step closer to the steering wheel villain from WALL-E becoming a reality Several semi-autonomous driving technologies have begun to emerge across the automotive industry. While they all…
Chevy Tahoe and Traverse Rival Minivan Accommodations
2020 Chevrolet Tahoe Premier Plus Photo: Chevrolet If your family is growing in size or you already have a large brood who are feeling cramped in your current ride, you…
2018 Mercedes-Benz Vans Sprint MB to Record Sales in US
2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Photo: Herranderssvensson Under License CC BY-SA 3.0 2018 Mercedes-Benz vans raised the sale unit floor with U.S. consumers last year. Mercedes-Benz reportedly closed out 2018 with its…
Jeep Introduces the New 2020 Gladiator Altitude
The new 2020 Jeep Gladiator Altitude Photo: FCA The 2020 Jeep Gladiator has the power and strength you need to tackle hands-on projects and off-road adventures. If you want a…
How to Plan for a Healthy Road Trip
Photo: Riccardo Bresciani Summer is upon us, which means it’s the season of road trips. Whether you’re driving to visit a family member a few states away or making a…
Ford Reveals First-Ever Explorer Timberline
All-new Ford Explorer Timberline is king (or queen) of the hill among three-row off-road SUVs Photo: Ford Ford just can’t stop beefing up the 2021 Explorer lineup. Following the addition…
GM Survey Hints at a Hybrid Powertrain for the Chevy Camaro
Chevy might be set to add some efficiency to the next Camaro model The Chevrolet Camaro is a vehicle renowned primarily for its power, not its efficiency. But a survey…
How Fast Can RC Cars Go?
RC cars have technically evolved massively since they first hit the shelves. Where they were once limited in speed, design and user potential, they now offer the versatility and capability…
Book Review: ‘Hedy & Her Amazing Invention’ by Jan Wahl, Illustrated by Morgana Wallace
Photo: The News Wheel Did you know that the GPS, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi you use in your car are thanks to a Hollywood actress born in 1914? Famous for her…
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick
The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander has been awarded a 2018 Top Safety Pick designation by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This is the second-highest safety award possible from the IIHS.…
Every Maserati MC20 Has Already Been Claimed
Photo: Maserati Speaking during Monterey Car Week, Maserati North America CEO William Peffer has confirmed all of the initial Maserati MC20s allocated for 2022 have already been reserved. “The cars…
2022 Toyota GR 86 Will Cost under $29,000
Photo: Toyota In a surprising turn of events, the next-generation 2022 Toyota GR 86 will cost under $30,000. In fact, it will start at just $27,700, though the $1,025 destination…
Study: Millennials Don't Want To Work for Car Dealerships
Millennials have become a bit of a joke in journalism circuits, following a steady stream of pearl-clutching articles claiming that this generation is killing everything from vacations to car ownership.…
How to Safely Service Your Car at a Dealership During the Quarantine
If your vehicle needs an emergency repair during the quarantine, some dealership service departments are open during limited hours Getty image from NLM Flickr We’ve already discussed some easy ways…
State of the Self-Driving Car: Nobody Has Fully Self-Driving Cars
It seems that when it comes to autonomous vehicle technology, some of us are getting ahead of ourselves. As automakers release more self-driving vehicle systems, such as General Motors’ Super…
Supernatural Giveaway: Enter to Win a Replica of Dean Winchester's 1967 Chevrolet Impala
Every Supernatural fan out there knows that Dean Winchester’s 1967 Chevrolet Impala is a huge part of the show. A character in and of itself, the Impala has appeared in every season,…
2019 Nissan Armada Wins 5-Year Cost to Own Award from Kelley Blue Book
2019 Nissan Armada The Nissan Armada has driven away with Kelley Blue Book’s 2019 5-Year Cost to Own Award as the Best Full-Size SUV/Crossover. Learn More: Winter maintenance tips “Spacious…
Dodge Challenger Earns Third Consecutive Win in AutoPacific 2019 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards
2019 Dodge Challenger Topping the Sporty Car category to earn its third consecutive 2019 Vehicle Satisfaction Award is the 2019 Dodge Challenger. The popular muscle car is a hit with…
9 Critical Car Fluids and When to Replace Them
Oil changes are a key component of routine car care Your vehicle needs a wide variety of fluids to function properly. Here’s a quick and easy guide to help you…
2016 Toyota Tundra Overview
The 2016 Toyota Tundra While Toyota’s pickup truck star of the 2016 model year is undoubtedly the all-new mid-size Tacoma, we shouldn’t forget about the equally awesome, if larger, Tundra.…
Subaru Outback Leads Subaru to Record June Sales
The Subaru Outback was Subaru’s best-selling model last month Month after month, it has been the Subaru Forester that has led the Japanese automaker to consecutive sales records—and with good…
Ford Respirator Production Starts at Vreeland
Ford began respirator production at its Vreeland manufacturing plant this week Photo: Ford Ford on Tuesday kicked off production of a new powered air-purifying respirator, saying that it has to…
GM Is Closing Plants to Visitors Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Could the coronavirus hurt production of GM vehicles? Photo: General Motors To say that the global outbreak of COVID-19 is making headlines would be an understatement. The virus is currently…
2021 Mazda CX-5 Overview
Photo: Mazda The Mazda CX-5 returns with a few attractive updates. For the latest model year, the 2021 Mazda CX-5 gained a new 10.25-inch infotainment system display, which replaced the…
Mitsubishi ‘Kids Talk Safety’ Campaign Wins 2017 Driving Engagement Award
Ad campaigns are all about creating “buzz” nowadays—generating just the right amount of interest to “go viral” and spread through word-of-mouth. During the 2017 Chicago Auto Show, the Word of…
Differences Between the Buick Enclave and the GMC Yukon
Photo: Buick The Buick Enclave and GMC Yukon are the flagship SUVs for their respective brands. While both Buick and GMC are among GM’s upscale brands, these two marques take…
World Cup of Cars: Brazil vs. Croatia
Later today, host country Brazil kicks off the 20th World Cup by playing Croatia in the country’s Sao Paolo stadium. While we can’t speculate the outcome (beyond mentioning that no…
GM Card Redemptions Reach Milestone
Sometimes, saving money can be simple. For General Motors customers, who use the GM Card from Capital One, it’s more than that. The GM Card allows cardholders to accumulate earnings…
Chrysler LGBT Workplace Benefits and Policies Score 100 Percent
The HRC logo The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) just released its 2014 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), which analyzes employers’ LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) policies and benefits and gives them…
Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell Vehicles Arrive in California
“I left my heart in San Francisco, but Hyundai blew my mind in Port Hueneme.” That’s because the all-new Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell CUV has arrived in Port Hueneme, California,…
