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Explained: Understanding Hyundai's Fluidic Sculpture Design Philosophy
Hyundai’s “Sculpture in Motion” at the 2013 Milan Design Week Hyundai will debut a second version of “Sculpture in Motion,” a kinetic art installation created with Reuben Margolin, at the…
GMC Fourth Quarter Sales Can't Keep Pace
GMC’s fourth-quarter bestseller was the Sierra 1500 Photo: The News Wheel The fourth quarter of 2019 was a rough one for GMC. Sales for the premium truck and SUV brand…
Kelley Blue Book Awards 2016 Kia Optima Best Buy Award
The 2016 Kia Optima was named Kelley Blue Book’s Midsize Car Best Buy When Kia introduced the 2016 Optima, everyone knew the mid-size sedan was a game-changer. Now, this fact…
See Six Lost Classic Corvettes at the Chicago Auto Show
Photo: Greg Gjerdingen Over three decades ago, pop-art superstar Peter Max purchased six classic Corvettes with the intention of using them as canvases for his colorful designs. However, he never…
Kia Soul Going Turbo Next Year
The 2014 Kia Soul and accompanying tuxedo-clad hamsters “Hip,” “urban,” “trendy,” “efficient,” “boxy,” and “hamster-approved” are all adjectives that have been associated with the Kia Soul. “Powerful” is not. The…
A Century of Ford Trucks: Ford Celebrates Centennial of Ford Model TT Launch
1918 Ford Model TT with stake bed On July 27th, 1917, Ford officially introduced the 1917 Ford Model TT—affectionately known as the “Tonner”—and changed both the automotive industry and the…
2018 Honda Accord & Odyssey Named in ‘10 Best Family Cars 2018’
Another month, another Honda award—or two, in this case. The all-new 2018 Honda Accord sedan and 2018 Honda Odyssey minivan were both recognized as among the “10 Best Family Cars…
Terrible Car Snacks Nobody Talks About, Pt. II
Photo: Edward via CC Back in March — which feels like it was roughly 13 years ago by 2020 standards — I wrote a fairly savage takedown of sunflower seeds…
2 Nissan Trucks Land on 'US News' Towing List
2020 Nissan TITAN Photo: Nissan The Nissan Frontier and Nissan TITAN may vary greatly in towing capacity, but they’re both formidable trucks with a lot to offer drivers. That includes…
National Corvette Museum Skydome to Reopen September 3
The NCM sinkhole being filled On February 12, 2014, a sinkhole opened up in the National Corvette Museum’s Skydome, swallowing up eight classic Corvettes. Since then, we’ve been following the…
National Corvette Museum Hosting Car-Themed Art Show
Andrew Wyeth’s iconic painting, “Christina’s Vette” Beginning tomorrow, the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, will open up a new temporary display that’s a little bit outside of their…
2017 Cadillac XTS Overview
When General Motors released the new Cadillac CT6 flagship sedan earlier this year, many automotive publications insisted that move all but signaled the end for the Cadillac XTS. However, Cadillac…
Toyota Uses Addressable TV to Reach Prius Prime Buyers
Toyota knows that the people who will buy its new Prius Prime plug-in hybrid fall into a very specific category: they’re tech-savvy, aged 18-49, have an income over $75,000, care…
The 2020 Mazda CX-9 Offers Exciting New Features
Photo: Mazda With every passing model year, Mazda continues to refine its flagship model, the Mazda CX-9. Here’s what’s new on this stunning, spacious SUV for the 2020 model year.…
Mazda CX-30, CX-5, and CX-9 Were Hot Sellers This September
Photo: Mazda During September 2021, Mazda North American Operations managed to move 24,045 vehicles and 5,603 CPO models. Those numbers were just marginally lower than September of 2020, but a…
2020 Lincoln Navigator Overview
The Lincoln Navigator Reserve Monochrome Package is new for 2020 Photo: Lincoln Motor Company Since its launch in 2017, the next-generation Navigator SUV has been like the ace of the…
New Study Finds Everyone Hates Distracted Driving But Does It Anyway
A new study carried out by an insurance company called Esurance analyzed distracted driving and found an interesting trend: just about everyone thinks it’s bad, and yet it is still…
Hyundai Veloster N Performance Concept Flaunts Model's Tuning Potential
Photo: Hyundai Hyundai’s Veloster N hatchback was plenty hot already, but a new concept for November’s SEMA Show has it positively sizzling. The Veloster N Performance Concept incorporates an array…
Mercedes Releases Teaser Trailer for the New X-Class [VIDEO]
Mercedes-Benz released a teaser trailer on Wednesday for the brand new X-Class. The new mid-size pickup truck is a mystery for the time being, with Mercedes keeping most of the details…
2017 Jeep Wrangler Overview
There’s no other vehicle on the road today that’s quite like the Jeep Wrangler. Blessed with top-notch off-road-capabilities and one-of-a-kind looks, the Wrangler is the go-to vehicle for people who…
Formula 1 2017 Pre-Season Testing – Week 1 Summary
The new 2017 Formula 1 cars hit the track for the first time at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona last week, where the teams immediately got to work testing…
Elio Announces ePlus: My Elio My Way Customization Program
Paul Elio talks Elio Motors at the 2016 New York International Auto Show Today, at the 2016 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), Elio Motors held a press conference in…
2018 Lexus LS Overview
The 2018 Lexus LS is the long, luxurious flagship, built on a sports coupe’s platform but nestled in Lexus’ sedan lineup. With impressive features both inside and out, the LS is…
New Jeep Gladiator Ads Use Dialogue from the “Gladiator” Movie
We will see the Gladiator again. But not yet. Photo: Jeep The 91st Academy Awards were held last night, with Green Book winning the award for Best Picture. It’s been…
The Pope Wants You to Carpool
Photo: Rafaelle Esposito As it turns out, Pope Francis (who just got a new set of wheels) is very environmentally-minded. In a 190-page document titled “Laudato Si” (meaning “Praise Be”), the…
Scenic Road Trips in North Carolina
Blue Ridge Mountains Photo: steviep187 It’s such a joy to drive around North Carolina. The air seems cleaner and the scenery is breathtaking. If you just bought a new car…
Man in Georgia Cited for Eating While Driving
Madison Turner was given a ticket that specifically states “eating while driving” as his crime Photo source: WSB-TV Atlanta An Alabama man got more than he bargained for when he ordered…
Toyota Sales Continue Strong in March
Toyota’s North American division reported March 2018 sales of 222,782 vehicles, up 3.5% compared to the same period last year. Toyota-branded vehicles, excluding Lexus, did even better with 195,750 sales…
Anki DRIVE Starter Set Review: Remote Control Racing for the 21st Century
When I was a kid, I used to set up my dad’s old slot car track in the basement and race those delicate plastic cars with him for hours. I…
Ford CEO Hackett Emphasizes Importance of German Manufacturing to Brand Future
Ford’s most popular product in Europe is the Fiesta, and the latest-generation version hitting the market bodes well for the brand’s bottom line in 2017 and beyond. The Fiesta is…
2017 Honda Civic Tour Bringing OneRepublic, Food Pop Ups, and Custom Type R to a City Near You
The Honda Civic Tour is back for the summer, with this year’s Honda-sponsored concert tour being headlined by the multi-platinum band OneRepublic. Fitz and the Tantrums and James Arthur will…
What Is a Vehicle Trim Level?
Pictured: 2020 Kia Forte with GT trim Photo: Kia If you’re like most car buyers, you’ve spent a substantial amount of time deciding which model you want to buy, and…
Volkswagen Passat Wins KBB 5-Year Cost to Own Award
The 2021 Volkswagen Passat features a roomy interior Photo: Volkswagen The Passat has been a part of the Volkswagen lineup since 1972, when it was referred to as the Passat…
You searched for rideshare
If you’re thinking of becoming an Uber or Lyft driver, you need to ensure you’re well-equipped for what’s to come. Other than emotionally preparing to encounter all types of people,…
Hottest 4×4 Award Goes to Jeep Wrangler for Seventh Time
Thanks to the Jeep CJ66, FCA won the SEMA Award for Hottest 4×4 SUV for a seventh straight year If you attended the 2016 SEMA Show, then you probably couldn’t…
Man Crashed Milk Truck into Dealership Because of Dr. Pepper Sip
Thomas Young, 58, is a Pepper. Photo: WKBN Thomas Young, 58, of Royal Center, Indiana, crashed his milk tanker truck into an Hermitage Buick–GMC–Cadillac dealership on Sunday, damaging 23 new…
The 2019 Nissan Altima’s Looks Are Here to Stay
Even if the 2019 Nissan Altima isn’t your cup of tea, you should be paying close attention to it and its design. According to Nissan, the sixth generation of the Altima…
Meet the Long-Awaited 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
We knew it was coming, and now it’s finally here: the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, which has been teased for what seems like forever, has just made its international debut…
Volkswagen T-ROC Concept: It's Basically an SUVeetle
The Volkswagen T-ROC Concept will debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show With the newly-unveiled Volkswagen T-ROC Concept, Das Auto has shown us die Zukunft of the SUV. And is…
Supremely Safe: The 2020 Kia Soul Earns Top Safety Pick Plus Rating from IIHS
Photo: Kia Motors It should come as no surprise that the newly designed 2020 Kia Soul already has an award to put on its shelf. The 2019 iteration of the…
How Renting Tools from Autozone Will Help You Save Money
Photo: Pexels Car repairing is one of those things that most of us believe should only be reserved for the professionals. While it is a good idea to leave certain…
Leather or Cloth Seats – Which is Better for Your Behind?
It is one of history’s greatest debates, up there with paper or plastic, nature or nurture, and Batman or Superman: is leather interior or cloth interior better for your ride? …
New GV80 SUV is Genesis’s Most Important Vehicle Yet
Photo: Genesis Genesis has officially launched its new GV80 SUV, which comes with a whole host of firsts for the Genesis brand. These include digital road-noise cancellation technology, an electronically-controlled…
[Photos] Ford Reveals New KA+, KA+ Active Crossover
2018 Ford KA+ Active and Ford KA+ Ford will add a new compact crossover version of the KA+ small car to the vehicle’s lineup later this year, bolstering the nameplate’s…
Hey, Let James Bond Drive a Corvette
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Photo: Chevrolet Across the vast expanse of fiction, some characters have been inexorably tied to the cars that they drive. Reynolds Woodcock and his Bristol 405…
Nissan Debuts Innovative e-4ORCE Technology at CES 2020
Nissan debuts e-4ORCE technology at CES-2020 Photo: Nissan Nissan is continuing to innovate the electric vehicle market with its reveal of the innovative e-4ORCE tech at CES 2020 in Las…
Road Trip Prep for Traveling with Dogs
Photo: Pixabay Your furry family member or members need special equipment and attention when traveling in a car. Even if your pup is an eager travel companion and likes riding…
Safety All Around: The 2020 Telluride Gives Kia its 12th IIHS Rating for 2019
New to the IIHS Top Safety Pick club is the 2020 Telluride Photo: Kia Motors Step aside, Subaru. It was recently announced that Kia has the most vehicles with Top…
Chevy Performance Lineup Expands in 2015
Behold the majesty that is the Chevy Performance Lineup. Fear! Cower! Drive really fast! With 2015 right around the corner, Chevy performance vehicle enthusiasts everywhere have more than a few…
BMW M4 Coupe Photos
The newly unveiled BMW M4 Coupe Last week, BMW officially unveiled the all-new BMW M4 Coupe alongside the BMW M3 Sedan. Its official debut is scheduled for this January at…
