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Modified Infiniti M45 Rides So Low it Has No Floor
If you read that title and assumed that we had made a typo, you would be wrong. There is an Infiniti M45 driving the roads in Japan, and it’s causing quite…
GMC Canyon and Chevy Colorado Both Due for a Reported Refresh in 2019
GM’s mid-size trucks might also undergo some big changes for the 2019 model year This year’s North American International Auto Show was all about pickup trucks. With reveals like the…
High Safety Rating Awarded to 2017 Jeep Compass
2017 Jeep Compass Trailhawk The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is so impressed by the safety features in the all-new 2017 Jeep® Compass that it’s deemed the compact SUV…
Mercedes-Benz Super Bowl Ad with Jerry Rice Teased [VIDEOS]
Jerry Rice and Playboy model Stephanie Branton tease the upcoming Mercedes-Benz Super Bowl ad, “The Big Race” While Chevy, Ford, and Brandon Bostick all decided they didn’t want to go…
Price Reduced for 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander
Mitsubishi is dropping the 2016 Outlander price $200 from the 2015 model Yesterday, Mitsubishi announced that it would be reducing the price of the Outlander in the transition from the…
Toyota TeenDrive365 Driving Simulator Highlights Dangers of Distracted Driving
The 2016 Tacoma isn’t the only thing Toyota brought to the Detroit Auto Show. While all eyes were on the truck’s reveal earlier this week, convention-goers were also treated to…
Goldfinch Rides like Royalty in Its Own Uber
Photo: FreeStocks Ladies and gentlemen, if you’re looking for a Prince Charming that knows how to have a good time while still being responsible, you might want to check out…
Award-Winning Volvo XC60 is Product of the Year
Photo: Volvo The 2019 Volvo XC60 added another award to its trophy room on Thursday with the Automotive, Electrical or Electronic Product of the Year. It won this award at…
11 Simple Feng Shui Tips to Boost Your Car's Chi
For as much time and effort you put into creating a soothing, peaceful environment in your home, that can quickly be undone when you leave your house and enter a…
2022 Chevrolet Silverado HD Adds Multi-Flex Tailgate
Multi-Flex Tailgate makes tough jobs easier for new 2022 Chevrolet Silverado HD Photo: General Motors You asked, and Chevrolet is coming through six ways from Sunday. Following in the footsteps…
A Reminder to Stick with Your Truck's Recommended Towing Specs
If you’ve ever been behind the wheel of a Chevy Silverado, you’re likely familiar with this truck’s pleasing performance specs — especially when it comes to towing. As impressive as…
Infotainment Systems, Distracted Driving, and Safety-Oriented Alternatives
Photo: Pexels There is a constant danger of being involved in a car accident while you’re on the road. When you think of it in its purest form, the safety…
2022 Buick Enclave Overview
Photo: Buick Buick’s flagship SUV has been completely revamped for the latest model year. The all-new 2022 Buick Enclave boasts a sharp new look, a redesigned cabin, and plenty of…
Kia Uses Kia Soul EVs for New Fast-Charging Wireless System
2018 Kia Soul A three-year project aimed to further advance the technology of electric vehicles has come to an end with promising results. Learn More: Why you should buy a…
Tips for Driving When the Power Is Out
Photo: grendelkhan Over the weekend, Hurricane Irma barreled through the Atlantic, causing severe damage to several islands before finally landing in southern Florida. The Sunshine State is lacking sunshine, and…
A Simple Explanation of the Different Types of Car Warranties
Buying a new or certified pre-owned car has a lot of perks — including coverage for parts that break so you don’t have to pay for repairs. However, that coverage…
The National Corvette Museum Reveals Expansion Plans
Photo: David Fulmer via CC The National Corvette Museum will be starting an extensive renovation. The existing facility located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, which opened its door in 1994, will…
Toyota RAV4 Wins First American Rally Association Title
Photo: ©Toyota After a long and trying season in 2016 that saw it narrowly lose to Ford in the last round, Ryan Millen and his Rally RAV4 have finally had…
Ford Prices All-Electric 2022 E-Transit, Opens Registrations
Ford opens up order banks for the new 2022 E-Transit in July Photo: Ford This July, Ford will open up the order banks for the all-new, all-electric 2022 E-Transit. To…
Available Holden Acadia Technology Includes Traffic Sign Recognition, Traction Select Control
The Holden Acadia, the first new GMC vehicle to make the leap to Australia and wear the lion badge, is drawing ever closer to launching. When it arrives, the Acadia…
Could Cadillac Be Coming to Australia?
Cadillac’s journey to the Land Down Under is under question Back in 2009, General Motors had a plan to launch the Cadillac brand in Australia. However, the global recession that…
Holden's Former Elizabeth Manufacturing Site to Become Lionsgate Business Park
Holden shuttered its manufacturing operations in Australia last October, but its former Elizabeth manufacturing facility is receiving a new lease on life after having been purchased by Melbourne-based developer Pelligra…
Toyota Classic Car Festival to be Bigger Than Ever Before
A Replica Toyoda Model AA from the 2015 Classic Car Festival Whether or not you’re a gearhead, there’s something irresistible about a classic car show. Seeing the vehicles of yesteryear…
Toyota Invests $461 Million in Kentucky Plant
Photo: Toyota Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky is getting a $461 million investment that aims to improve its ability to produce next-generation vehicles while reducing its carbon footprint. The vehicle plant,…
5 Cool Features on the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq
Photo: Cadillac The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq is the brand’s first fully electric production model, but that’s not the only innovative thing about it. Here’s a look at five of the…
5 Tips to Help You Drive Safely in a Parking Lot
More than 500 people are killed every year in parking-lot accidents. Photo: Alex92287 No matter your level of skill, experience, or prudence behind the wheel, parking lots are full of…
Sesame Street Vehicle Spotlight: The Incalculable Coolness of the Countmobile
The Count easily has the coolest car on Sesame Street Photo: Children’s Television Workshop/Warner Bros If there’s one thing that every childhood has in common–apart from being younger than we…
Wynonna Earp: The Characters and Their Cars
Photo: SEVEN24 Films With its supernatural-Western atmosphere, hilarious quips, and remarkable cast, Wynonna Earp was praised as one of the best television shows of 2017 by Variety. After a week-long…
Why Does Reading in the Car Cause Nausea?
Long road trips can be pretty dull unless you have something to keep you occupied. While some people and families plan out games to play along the way, others prefer…
Jaguar Pokes Fun At Tom Hiddleston and Taylor Swift
If you were on the internet yesterday, you probably saw social media having a bit of a fangirl-style meltdown. It happens on a fairly regular basis, especially if anything of…
Who Is Liable When a Friend Crashes Your Car
Who pays the damages when a friend crashes your car? Some of it depends on whether or not your friend is insured Photo: The News Wheel Hopefully, you won’t ever…
Meet the First-Ever GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate
2022 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate Photo: GMC The Denali trim level has long been the pinnacle of the GMC Sierra 1500 trim level lineup, but for 2022, the new GMC…
Ford Rolls Out Over-the-Air Update Technology in 2020
Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford has announced that starting in 2020, most new and redesigned vehicles in the United States will feature advanced over-the-air update technology. By leveraging OTA tech,…
IIHS Study Finds That GM's Front Crash Prevention Systems Really Do Work
GM’s forward collision warning and autobrake are evidently effective Photo: Chevrolet Unsurprisingly, automakers continually state that their front crash prevention systems keep drivers safe on the road. Still, evidence from…
New Study Reveals that Car Vibrations Are Another Trigger for Drowsy Driving
Photo: Waymo While drowsy driving definitely poses a safety risk, it turns out that running low on sleep is just one trigger that causes drivers to feel tired while driving.…
Why Don’t Windshields Shatter? A Quick Car Glass Explainer
Something that perplexed me when I was younger was car windows. More specifically, why don’t windshields shatter? After all, when a window on the car is broken, it shatters into…
This is How Gas Pump Nozzles Actually Work
Learn how a gas pump nozzle actually works Getting gas is a daily task that we typically don’t think about while we’re doing it. You just pick up the nozzle…
Keep Motion Sickness at Bay With This DIY Carsickness Prevention Kit
As the weather warms up, the season of road trips will shortly be upon us once more, and in a roundabout sort of way, so will the season of carsickness.…
What Exactly Is A PowerShift Transmission?
When I was shopping for my certified pre-owned car, I knew the Ford Focus and Fiesta would probably be a big part of my search. While researching the vehicles and their…
Toyota Takes the Wraps Off First All-Electric SUV
Photo: Toyota After years of relying on hybrids and fuel cell vehicles, Toyota is finally and properly entering the all-electric car market. Back in February, the automaker said it would…
Celebrate Leonardo da Vinci's Birthday by Reading About His Visionary Self-Driving Vehicle
A working model of Leonardo da Vinci’s self-driving cart Photo: AM Today would have been the 566th birthday of Leonardo da Vinci, the original Renaissance man best known for dreaming…
Dodge Viper ACR Crushes 11 Supercars at Laguna Seca
As part of its 2016 Best Driver’s Car competition, Motor Trend brought its top 12 cars of the year to Laguna Seca for a lap time showdown. Almost every car…
Is It Possible for Your Car to Be Struck by Lightning? What Would Happen?
Being in the right place when a thunderstorm hits can have life-or-death importance. If there’s lightning travelling between the sky and the ground, it’s imperative to escape to a location…
6 of the Coolest Updates on the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500
2022 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate Photo: GMC The 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 is hot off its mid-cycle refresh with a host of new features and even two addition trim levels.…
Who Cleans up After a Car Accident?
If you’ve ever wondered who cleans up after a car crash, you’re not alone. We’ve done a bit of digging and unearthed some interesting facts that answer this question. Personalized…
Cadillac is a Top Brand in Customer Service Survey
In the latest J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Customer Service Index Study, brands were graded based on customer satisfaction with the automaker’s repair and maintenance services. J.D. Power assessed the responses…
Signs Your Vehicle Is Not Shifting Properly
Photo: The News Wheel If your vehicle is not shifting gears properly, this may be an indication that your vehicle is experiencing transmission problems. The longer these issues go unaddressed,…
Ford Dominates 2022 KBB Best Buy Awards Thanks to Maverick
The Ford Maverick wins two 2022 KBB Best Buy Awards Photo: Ford If you look up and down the 2022 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards, you’ll notice a theme.…
Subaru-Presented National Parks Adventure to Premiere on Friday
The National Parks Adventure film debuts this week Last year, Subaru announced that it would be partnering with Brand USA and more to put together a documentary marking the Centennial…
Subaru and United By Blue Team Up to Clean Oceans and Rivers
Subaru’s United By Blue vehicle Late last month, Subaru and United By Blue began a partnership that will last until May of next year. United By Blue, an outdoor lifestyle…
