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Jeffrey Massimilla Named GM Vice President of Global Vehicle Safety and Cybersecurity
Jeffrey Massimilla (left) and Jeffrey Boyer (right) General Motors on Friday announced that Jeffrey Massimilla will assume the role of Vice President, Global Vehicle Safety and Cybersecurity, effective following the…
February Kia Sales: King James Down, James Bond Up
Pierce Brosnan starred in Kia’s Super Bowl ad for the 2016 Sorento February sales figures for Kia Motors America have been released, with the Korean automaker reporting total sales of…
Ohio Sheriff Uses James-Bond-Level GPS Dart Gadget To Stop Crime
Sometimes, I think that the world would be a lot more interesting if we could all use James-Bond-style hidden gadgets, like phones hidden in tissue boxes and such. Now, it…
New Jersey Police Issue 300 Tickets for Warming Up Cars
When it comes to idling in New Jersey, quit it or ticket. Yes, you read that headline correctly. As of last month, New Jersey law enforcement has issued over 300…
Kia Celebrates Soul EV Oregon Sales with 2015 Plug & Pinot Event
Kia is planning to go greener than ever before. After recently announcing that it will be expanding the availability of the Soul EV, the South Korean carmaker has decided to celebrate.…
[Photos] 2020 Kia Niro Updates Revealed at LA Auto Show
The 2020 Niro received some minor exterior and interior updates Photo: Kia The Kia Niro made its official debut in 2016 at the Chicago Auto Show and has since been…
Georgia Police Round up Over 100 cars
Police Car Photo: Scott Davidson On July 7th, 25 police cruisers managed to surround more than 113 cars in the Georgia Civic Center parking lot. Police had been suspicious of…
The BMW M5 Just Became an Aussie Police Car
Photo: BMW BMW loaned the Victoria Highway Patrol two 625-horsepower BMW M5 Competitions for usage as highway interceptors. Since they’ve been loaned to the police, they haven’t cost taxpayers the…
Canine against Crime: San Diego Police Dog Stops Crook
Hello there, thief. Say hello to my teeth. When a San Diego police dog takes a bite out of crime, hope on the streets is restored. A thief in California…
Three GM Models Named Cheapest V8-Powered SUVs for 2021
The 2021 Tahoe LS Photo: General Motors The researchers at U.S. News & World Report have compiled a list of The Cheapest V8-Powered SUVs for 2021. The Chevy Tahoe, Chevy…
Kia Niro and Soul EV Are Both Worth the Wait
We’ve been covering a lot of news about electric cars recently, and that’s because we are on the verge of a huge boom in the market of EVs coming from…
What to Know About Police Car Auctions
Photo: Brian Turner When a car is seized by the law, either because of unpaid loans or crimes committed, the police hold onto them and can eventually sell them at…
GM Introduces Price Reductions for Several of Its Premium SUV Models During 2019
If you want a premier SUV trim from GM in 2019, you may not have to spend as much money SUVs have become increasingly popular with the average driver. Unfortunately,…
Review: 'Route 66 Barn Find Road Trip' Hits the Highway
A little over a year ago, I reviewed a book called Barn Find Road Trip, which chronicled the journey of three car fans through Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. It…
2022 Silverado and Sierra Slated for Big Updates
Photo: GM It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused plenty of delays throughout the auto industry. Fans of GM trucks felt the sting when some big upgrades for…
F1 Might Get Rid of Grid Girls and People Are Upset
2017’s word of the year, according to Merriam-Webster, is feminism. No matter what side of the political spectrum you sit on, there is no denying that this year has been…
7 Tools to Keep You Safe While Working on Your Car
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This Is Almost Certainly the Mid-Engine Corvette, And It Looks Awesome
Rumors and reports of an incoming mid-engine Corvette have circulated for some time, including rumors of the Corvette Zora (and rumors that it may actually be a Cadillac) as well…
Nissan Continues Habitat For Humanity Partnership
Nissan is known for being a company committed to community service and the areas in which it does business. The automaker has been a partner of Habitat for Humanity for…
7 Best Road Trip Games for Adults
Next week, a few friends and I are heading off on a road trip to DC. One of the friends has a sister there who flies helicopters for the government, so…
2014 BMW 328i Named “Consumer Reports’” Top Pick for Sport Sedans
Consumer Reports named the 2014 BMW 328i the Top Sport Sedan of the year! Last week, Consumer Reports released their list of Top Picks 2014. In the highly-contested Sport Sedan…
2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Gains New Trim Level
The 2021 Outlander Sport Photo: Mitsubishi Motors The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has received a number of updates for the 2021 model year. The most notable changes to the 2021 Outlander…
New NissanConnect Apps Make it Super Easy to Tweet and Drive
The NissanConnect system won the Telematics Detroit Industry Newcomer award back in June and was recognized for allowing drivers to stay connected to the online world without being too obtrusive…
Honda Announces 2019 Insight Pricing and 55 MPG
Honda has finally revealed further details about the pricing and EPA ratings for the all-new Insight sedan. The car will start at $22,830 (excluding an $895 destination charge) and will…
Behind the Badge: 20 Fascinating Facts About the Hidden Meanings of Car Logos
Ever wonder what the meaning behind your favorite automotive company’s logo is? Let’s uncover the hidden symbolism behind 20 of the most prominent car badges. Are you ready to have…
GMC Earns Record ATPs in October As Denali Penetration Remains Strong
2017 GMC Sierra HD Denali Driven by strong year-over-year growth from the Acadia, Canyon, Savana, and Sierra, GMC not only achieved overall and retail growth in October, but at achieved its…
2015 F-150 Named Official Vehicle of The 2015 International CES
2015 Ford F-150 named official vehicle of the 2015 International CES. Last year, the brand-new 2015 Ford Mustang was named the official vehicle of the 2014 International CES, riding the…
Genesis vs. Tesla? Luxury Brand Plans New Electric Sedan
As Hyundai’s Genesis luxury brand fights to boost its sales and name recognition, it’s also preparing to take on one of the industry’s most iconic companies: Tesla. Speaking with Drive.au…
Kia Reveals KND-7 Concept This Week at 2014 CES
The 1.6-liter GDI turbocharged engine of the KND-7 can produce 201 horsepower. Earlier this month at the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Kia unveiled its sharp-looking…
Watch the Chrysler Pacifica Beat the Toyota 86 in a Drag Race
The latest in an ever-growing string of unexpected victories and major upsets When you think of vehicles out on the drag strip, you probably imagine sporty muscle cars, such as…
Film Review: 'The 24 Hour War'
Genre: Documentary Directors/Producers: Adam Carolla and Nate Adams Publisher: Chassy Media Publication Date: November 22, 2016 Cast: Henry Ford III, Edsel Ford II, Piero Ferrari, Mario Andretti, Dan Gurney, David…
Spyker Reveals C8 Preliator at New York International Auto Show
The Spyker C8 Preliator at the New York International Auto Show With popular automakers like Toyota, Nissan, and Lincoln presenting an array of new and redesigned vehicles at the New…
Mercedes-Benz Leads BMW and Audi in 2016 First-Half Luxury Sales
Mercedes-Benz padded its sales figures by selling 191 SL roadsters (pictured above) last month in the US With global sales totals of slightly more than 1 million vehicles so far this…
Ford Sees Room for a Truck That’s Even Smaller Than the Maverick
The 2022 Ford Maverick is small, but Ford could always go smaller Photo: Ford Surprise, surprise, the 2022 Ford Maverick is a runaway hit that’s already flying off dealership lots.…
Four GMC Vehicles Saw 30% Denali Penetration or Better in 2017
GMC shed a bit more light this week on what was a record year for average transaction prices (ATPs) and Denali brand sales in the United States, as well as…
Chrysler Group 2014 Initial Quality Study Winners Announced
J.D. Power has just released the results of the 2014 U.S. Initial Quality Study℠, and two Chrysler Group vehicles claimed the top spot in their segments. And the Chrysler Group…
Ford, Volkswagen Unveil Joint Production Plans
Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen finalized plans for its alliance and collaboration on several new vehicles through 2023. The partnership, which was confirmed last July, will result in…
Hyundai Introduces Sporty 2021 Elantra N Line
Photo: Hyundai Drivers looking for a little extra fun behind the wheel will soon have a new option in the Hyundai lineup: the 2021 Elantra N Line. Have a Need…
Buick Reveals Its Updated LaCrosse Model for the Chinese Market
A look at the LaCrosse the U.S. missed out on Photo: GM China The Buick LaCrosse was among the models discontinued by General Motors late last year. Even though the…
The Dodge Demon to Come Equipped with a Standard TransBrake
The Demon is built to be a lean, mean, drag-racing machine In case you have missed the last two and a half months of Dodge Demon coverage, Dodge is here…
Nissan Pathfinder Gains Rock Creek Edition in Chicago
Source: Nissan Nissan is all about the Chicago Auto Show, using its press conferences there to launch refreshed models and introduce new appearance packages. This year, the brand brought out…
[PHOTOS] Toyota Chases Thrills at Chicago Auto Show
2018 Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport (left) and 2018 Toyota Tundra TRD Sport (right) Toyota isn’t showing off any brand new models you’ve never seen before at the Chicago Auto Show,…
Shawn Mendes Dresses Up Like Harry Potter on Carpool Karaoke with James Corden
Driving through the city of Los Angeles, James Corden brought Shawn Mendes along for his commute to sing, dance, and even play a little ice hockey. The duo started their…
Two Wounded Veterans Go Skydiving in GMC’s #enlistme 360 Video
As Military Appreciation Month and Memorial Day weekend both come to a close, GMC has released two new videos that are part of the automotive brand’s #enlistme campaign for injured…
Hey Girl, Want to Buy a Car from Ryan Gosling’s Directorial Debut?
Did you see the 2014 fantasy-neo-noir Lost River? No? Well, you’re in good company. The movie was panned by critics, and saw a very limited release. So why would you…
Jeep Cherokee Ranks Number One in Survey of ‘Most American’ Cars
2019 Jeep Cherokee Each year, Cars.com tries to define the “Most American” cars, and this year, according to its survey, the Jeep Cherokee ranks number one, a repeat ranking from…
New F1 Budget Cap Could Change Sport for the Best
Photo: Sharon McCutcheon via CC Following a vote of the World Motor Sport Council on Wednesday, the FIA has approved a new cost cap for Formula 1 teams as well…
Did MLB All-Star Game MVP Shane Bieber Pick the Right Chevy Truck?
Cleveland Indians pitcher Shane Bieber had an important decision to make after the game Photo: Keith Allison Each year after the MLB All-Star Game, the Most Valuable Player is announced.…
Formula 1 Expansion Dreams Die with Manor Racing Bankruptcy
Pascal Wehrlein racing a Manor, which is not returning in 2017 Photo: Jen_ross83 Last week, I briefly mentioned that if Pascal Wehrlein felt aggrieved for not getting Nico Rosberg’s seat…
2018 Jeep Cherokee Overview
Jeep recently announced that the Cherokee is due for a major model overhaul, which will debut during the 2019 model year. Changes to the Cherokee include a redesign of its…
