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2023 Corvette Z06 Auction Raises $1 Million for Charity
Photo: Chevrolet The excitement surrounding the 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 was at an all-time high earlier this month when the first retail production model went on sale at the Barrett-Jackson…
Why is In-Car Visibility Shrinking?
I am lucky. I get to drive around what I think is an excellent car: the Chevy Volt. However, as much as I love the car (and I really do…
2021 Chevy Traverse Makes Best All-Wheel-Drive SUVs List
The 2021 Traverse Photo: Chevrolet An all-wheel-drive system improves a car’s traction and stability in different road conditions and often makes it capable of handling off-road trails. U.S. News &…
Can I Sell My Car If I Haven't Paid It Off Yet?
Photo: The News Wheel Even though you only bought your car a couple of years ago, you’re already itching to replace it. Unfortunately, you’re still making monthly payments to the…
What Is an AMBER Alert, and Why Does It Appear on Highway Signs?
This is what an AMBER Alert sign on the highway looks like,br/>Photo: Takuvia Flickr/cc If you’ve been driving down the highway and seen a description of a vehicle flash across…
FIA President Jean Todt Confused By Driver Criticism of the Halo
Photo: ITU Pictures This year, Formula One introduced a new safety device called the halo, which was made a mandatory addition to every car on the grid. Though it is…
Equipment You Need to Start a Successful Auto Repair Shop
This article is sponsored by Elevate Lifting. There will always be a need for auto repair shops, especially if one can offer competitive prices on its services. To get started…
Volkswagen Announces 2022 Taos Accessory Line
The rubber MuddyBuddy mats are intended to protect your cabin from mud (or whatever else you step in) Photo: Volkswagen Now that the all-new Volkswagen Taos has arrived at dealerships,…
Creative Ideas for Throwing an Adorable Car-Themed Baby Shower
There’s nothing more exciting than having a little one on the way, and a baby shower is the perfect way to share that excitement and celebrate the new addition to…
Kia Skips Superbowl LV Ad to “Accelerate the Good”
Kia is focusing on small town football this year In recent years, Kia has lost its taste for spending millions on 30- and 60-second spots during football’s biggest game of…
Kia 2021 CEO Investor Day Focuses on Electrifying Details
President and CEO Ho Sung Song virtually presents Kia’s future plans Photo: Kia Although it was held virtually from Seoul, South Korea, the 2021 Kia CEO Investor Day didn’t differ…
GMC Coming in Hot for 2019 Dubai International Motor Show
The 2020 GMC Acadia Denali will be on display at the 2019 Dubai International Motor Show Photo: General Motors GMC is putting the 2020 Acadia and Sierra on display in…
Fiat Chrysler Foundation Creates Second Life-Sized Jeep Wrangler from Cans
This Jeep Wrangler probably can’t handle a little off-roading There are few things that are quite as great as a special-edition Jeep Wrangler—and one of those few things just happens…
2016 Hyundai Genesis Overview
As Genesis becomes its own luxury sub-brand over the coming year, the last Hyundai-badged Genesis sedan is released for the 2016 model year. This vehicle has its own upper-class refinement that sets…
2017 Toyota Tundra Overview
The 2017 Toyota Tundra is the largest and most powerful truck in Toyota’s arsenal. While Ford, Chevrolet, and Ram all fight for the top spot among pickup truck manufacturers, Toyota…
Ford F-150 Repair Costs Lower Thanks to Aluminum
2019 Ford F-150 Limited Photo: Ford Motor Company When Ford announced a few years back that it would be implementing military-grade aluminum alloy in its F-150 in place of conventional steel, one…
2017 Chevrolet Bolt Confirmed for Mid-2017 Launch in Mexico
In January, Chevrolet launched its Bolt EV in Canada, delivering a total of six units in its first month. This week, General Motors has confirmed that the affordable electric vehicle…
2015 Volkswagen eGolf Marks VW’s First Electric Entry in America
The 2015 Volkswagen eGolf Volkswagen has now jumped on the electric bandwagon (which is likely powered by a lithium-ion battery) by revealing its first electric entry in the United States:…
2020 Kia Niro Overview
2020 Kia Niro Photo: Kia The Niro was Kia’s first dedicated hybrid vehicle and debuted in 2016 at the Chicago Auto Show. Since then, the automaker hasn’t changed much to…
Chevrolet Offers Significant Discounts on the Cruze Prior to Its Cancellation
Now is the best time to purchase a Chevy Cruze before it inevitably leaves the Chevrolet lineup The Chevrolet Cruze is among the passenger cars that GM discontinued late last…
Ford Local Hazard Information Tech Reads the Road Ahead
Photo: Ford Motor Company Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to anticipate what’s coming up around the bend? Ford thinks so, and it wants to put that ability in…
More Americans Want a Jeep During the Pandemic
The 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Photo: FCA Research has suggested that new car sales could be down by more than an astounding 30 percent this year due to the coronavirus…
Formula One’s Ross Brawn Considers Turning to Gamers to Test New Rules
Ross Brawn, Formula One sporting director and former Ferrari team principal If there’s one thing hardcore gamers are really good at doing, it’s repeatedly testing the boundaries of a game’s…
Volvo Trucks Offers Virtual Walk-Around for Customers
Photo: Volvo Trucks North America In the market for a semi-truck? With physical distancing and travel restrictions in place because of COVID-19, it can be tough to properly shop around…
Hyundai Canada Beats October Sales Record
The Hyundai Ioniq made strong October sales gains in Canada Photo: Hyundai Hyundai Canada broke sales records for the third month in a row, celebrating its most successful October ever.…
National Corvette Museum Opens “Kentucky: 225 Years on the Move” Exhibit
The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is paying tribute to the history of transportation in its home state (sorry, commonwealth) with a new exhibit entitled, “Kentucky: 225 Years…
[VIDEO] Pennzoil Uses Drifting Dodge Challenger Hellcat to Tease Upcoming “Joyride”
Photo: Pennzoil Back in March, Pennzoil posted an exclusively-online video to promote its high-quality synthetic motor oil. The video, called “Airlift Drift” and starring a 707-horsepower Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat,…
BP to Launch App to Let You Pay for Gas from Your Car (in Australia)
Image: Mike Mozart Smartphones are amazing things. As time has gone on, they have become more and more like small computers, with apps that can perform a vast number of…
GM Sales Up 6% in April on Crossover, Pickup Momentum
Photo: © General Motors General Motors had a strong month of sales in April, moving 269,056 vehicles between its Chevy, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac brands. Up 5.9% overall, GM’s gains…
Chrysler Introduces Foley the “PacifiPuppy”
Foley is the first official four-legged mascot for the Chrysler Pacifica Last month during the Chicago Auto Show, Chrysler unveiled its BraunAbility wheelchair-accessible Chrysler Pacifica. During the same press conference,…
Project Fiesta ST Sees What a Difference 100 Octane Makes
Project Fiesta ST takes a stock 2015 Ford Fiesta ST and fills it with 100 octane fuel It was deflating to find out that the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost loses…
A Simple Guide to Using Hand Signals While Driving [PHOTOS]
When you’re driving your car, it’s important to always alert other motorists to any actions you will be making that might affect them. Whether that’s adjusting speed or changing trajectory,…
GM Sales Rise 12.5% in September
2016 Chevy Equinox General Motors’ four US brands combined to sell 251,310 vehicles throughout the United States in September, resulting in a 12.5% year-over-year increase and bolstering the company’s sales…
Tips for Driving, Parking, and Loading on Black Friday
If there was ever an actual Hunger Games, I’m pretty positive it would look a whole lot like Black Friday. Every year on the day after Thanksgiving, millions of consumers…
Nissan Finally Announces 2016 LEAF Details (With New, Improved Battery)
Cue the tide of “turning over a new LEAF” jokes, as Nissan has announced (finally) the details of its 2016 model year for the distinctive electric car. Three out of…
Cadillac's Sales in China Increase 116%, Global Sales Rise 44% in January
Cadillac’s global sales in January were up 44.2% year-over-year as the brand delivered 29,764 around the world. This marked the eighth-straight month of double-digit year-over-year global sales growth for Cadillac,…
Florida Dog Takes Car for a Joyride
Dogs are man’s best friend, but they can’t do everything we can. One of the more obvious things is drive a car. One not-so-good boy in Florida decided to try…
GM Sells 2.6 Million Vehicles Globally in First Quarter
Today General Motors reported global sales of 2.36 million vehicles for the first quarter of 2016. According to GM, the sales results were driven by strong retail performance in the…
Nissan Posts Sales Increase of LEAF models for Fiscal Year 2017
2018 Nissan LEAF The world’s best-selling electric vehicle is more popular than ever. In 2016, 47,423 Nissan LEAF models were sold, and for fiscal year 2017 (concluded on March 31),…
Distracted Driving: Wearing Headphones
Photo: SplitShire There are all kinds of distractions surrounding us while we drive. Texting, eating, and other passengers are all common distractions; campaigns to prevent distracted driving such as AT&T’s…
The Aussie Mazda CX-9 Azami LE has Loads of Luxury
The Mazda CX-9 Azami LE is the biggest, most opulent vehicle in the automaker’s lineup. Boasting a luxurious interior, elegant interior design, and a stunning level of detail, the CX-9…
Mary Barra's Positive Economic Forecast for 2021
GM’s CEO Mary Barra has high hopes for 2021 Though this year has brought its fair share of economic challenges, the auto industry has experienced some key successes as it…
Ford Adds Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors Co. for Middle East Distribution
Ford Middle East this month announced the addition of a second distributor that will help expand its reach throughout the region. Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors Company joins Ford’s long-tenured distributor,…
GM's March US Sales Live and Die on Trucks and Crossovers
2015 Chevrolet Traverse Photo: © General Motors General Motors’ March sales in the US were down 2.4% with just shy of a quarter-million deliveries. While cars of all sizes have…
Nissan Breaks Yet Another Electric Vehicle Milestone: 550 EV Taxis
It’s no secret that Nissan has been working hard for electric vehicles. In addition to producing the highly successful Nissan LEAF, Nissan has recently been working feverishly with partner Renault…
Mitsubishi Will Compete in 2020 Rebelle Rally
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross for the 2019 Rebelle Rally Photo: Mitsubishi Motors In the 2019 Rebelle Rally, Mitsubishi partnered with the military veterans’ nonprofit Record the Journey and earned a commendable…
GM Canada Sales Rise 13.2% in November
General Motors Canada announced that sales in November were up 13.2%, allowing the automaker to once again lead all industry sales. The Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac brands contributed a…
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Revealed at Frankfurt Motor Show
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV made its European debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show earlier this week Photo: Twitter In the automotive industry, it’s difficult to keep a secret—especially when you…
Nissan LEAF Drives Ahead as Best-Selling EV in Europe
2018 Nissan LEAF Drivers are getting behind the wheel of eco-friendly driving, and more Europeans are opting to do it in a Nissan LEAF. Just like every time a bell…
A Comprehensive List of Every GM Vehicle on Display at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show
The Chicago Auto Show is a well-known event in the automotive world, with car makers debuting concept cars, new model years, and bringing their tried-and-true classics to the showroom floor.…
