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Ford Will Stick with California Emissions Standards
Photo: Ford Despite the rollback of Obama-era federal emissions rules, Ford says that it will continue to abide by California’s voluntary emissions standards moving forward. Ford’s Efficient Future: New Ford…
Ford Auctioning Off Final 2017 F-150 Raptor at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale
After two years of waiting, the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor is finally here. If in your more than 700 days of anticipation you have raised Ford’s new performance truck up…
Drive Safe Georgia Requesting Input from Teens for TV PSA
Teens in Georgia have until March 22, 2021, to win a chance at developing a 30-second PSA about the dangers of speeding. The winning PSA will air nationwide on 160…
horror movies Archives
Vampires, witches, ghosts, zombies, and… vehicles? As strange as it sounds, there… When we think of scary movies and the monsters that inhabit them,… Horror movies and cars are a…
Common Trucking Terms Explained
The auto industry is full of its own unique vocabulary. That’s especially true when it comes to truck-specific words. If your eyes glaze over in incomprehension whenever someone starts throwing…
[Photos] 2018 Ford Fiesta ST—Still Not Coming to America—Gets Optional Quaife LSD, Launch Control
The all-new Ford Fiesta ST, a super fun-looking hot hatch that is almost certainly not coming to the United States, was revealed this week by Ford of Europe to “deliver…
All-New 2019 Subaru Ascent Earns Top Safety Pick+ Rating
The all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent is kicking things off the right way with a 2018 Top Safety Pick+ rating, making it the largest Subaru ever to earn the distinction. In…
Fiat Chrysler Possibly Resurrecting Barracuda Name
The ever-popular Barracuda might be coming back to the FCA lineup There are few muscle cars in the history of the automotive industry that have a reputation quite like the…
New Japanese Traffic Light Design Could Revamp the Road for Colorblind Drivers
Ochiai’s innovative traffic light design promises to make life easier for colorblind drivers Photo: JDP Some people are all about analyzing—and sometimes complaining about—traffic lights: how slow they are, how…
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Logano Goes Wire-to-Wire Saturday, Gets Wiped Out Sunday at Bristol
The concept of wire-to-wire victory is hard to achieve in any sport, and it’s arguably as difficult a feat to pull off in motorsports as any. 2015 Daytona 500 winner…
Drag Race Pits C7 Corvette Stingray vs First-Gen Camaro [VIDEO]
A C7 Corvette Stingray with a bolt-on centrifugal supercharger providing unknown (and perhaps unspeakable) power First we brought you the “Time Attack on the Race Track,” a drag race between…
Ford Investment Upgrades Conveyor System at Pretoria's Silverton Assembly Plant
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa announced that it is investing R 125 million (approximately $9.8 million USD) in its Pretoria-based Silverton Assembly Plant in order to upgrade the vehicle…
3 Reasons Why Now Is the Ideal Time To Sell Your Car
Photo: The News Wheel If you’ve been on the fence about when to sell your car, U.S. News & World Report says now is the time to take the plunge.…
New 2019 Ford Everest Arrives in South Africa
The 2019 Ford Everest Limited Photo: Ford Motor Company The new 2019 Ford Everest is making its debut in South Africa, offering several upgrades over the outgoing SUV. Chief among…
700 HP Chevy Passenger Van Takes On Corvette ZR1
The 700-hp AWD Chevy Express van you have to see to believe We’ve seen the mighty Corvette take on a Camaro, a Tesla Model S, and a Dodge Viper TA,…
Ford Sells a New Fiesta Every Two Minutes in Europe
Ford Fiesta When Ford unveiled its new “One Ford” global strategy, it was unclear if the Ford vehicles that made the Michigan automaker famous would be received well overseas. Ford…
[VIDEO] Intense 1955 Chevy Drag Racing Crash Caught on Camera
Warning: this video is not for the particularly squeamish, but is actually quite incredible. In it, a 1955 Chevy takes on a second-generation Camaro on the drag strip. At the end…
A Guide to Selling Your Car Online
Selling your car is never an easy process, and this is even the case when you are doing it online. A lot of people are fooled into thinking that doing…
Cars.com Names Ram 1500 Luxury Car of the Year
2020 Ram 1500 with EcoDiesel V6 Photo: FCA When you think of luxury vehicles, trucks probably aren’t the first things that come to mind. That’s what is so unusual about…
Book Review: “Fins” by William Knoedelseder
Fins: Harley Earl, the Rise of General Motors, and the Glory Days of Detroit by William Knoedelseder Product Details: Hardcover, 320 pages, 6.3″ x 9.3″ Retail Price: $29.99 Publication Date:…
Mustang of the Day: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Ford unveiled its concept for the Mach 1 way back in late 1966, but we didn’t see those plans come to fruition until 1969, which is why our Mustang of…
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GM China Introduces Carpooling Program, Amazingly Cheesy Photo
This picture is delicious, grade-A cheese General Motors China has introduced a carpooling pilot program for its Shanghai employees that enables them to arrange rides together using a new self-developed…
Hyundai SUV lineup Archives
The 2022 Hyundai SUV lineup has a new member: the Tucson Hybrid.… The 2022 Santa Fe SUV recently won the prestigious Top Safety Pick+… The 2022 Hyundai Tucson boasts a…
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Ford Grabs Three Awards in J.D. Power 2017 Thailand Initial Quality Study
J.D. Power released its 2017 Thailand Initial Quality Study at the end of November, revealing Ford to be the winner for overall quality in three key segments. Measured by the…
Mazda Expands Support for Red Cross
The Mazda CX-9 is one of the types of vehicles donated The Red Cross has a program known as ADGP: the Annual Disaster Giving Program. Members pledge ongoing donations to…
Create a Rainbow with Ford Mustang Colors Throughout the Years
Ford looks back at some unique Mustang colors. Currently, black is the new black when it comes to Ford Mustang colors—more people than ever before are purchasing the car with…
2021 Ram 1500 TRX Gets New Know & Go Mobile App
The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Photo: FCA A group of employees at FCA pitched and developed the new Know & Go mobile app, which will make it easier for you…
2024 Ford F-150 Raptor R with Code Orange Beadlock Beauty Rings
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Mazda Announces Recipients of 2015 'Drive for Good' Funding
Mazda’s Drive for Good campaign is returning once again to raise money for non-profit organizations. As in previous years, customers who purchase or lease a new Mazda during the event…
2017 Toyota 4Runner Gets Two Exciting New Off-Road Trims
Toyota wants you to be extra certain that the 2017 Toyota 4Runner is made to be taken off roads. That’s why it has an edgy, adventurous name, why it looks…
2023 Chevrolet Colorado Gets a Major Redesign
Photo: Chevrolet The Chevrolet Colorado’s long-awaited redesign has arrived. For the 2023 model year, this midsize truck will receive a major overhaul that includes performance improvements, a new look both…
Mustang of the Day: Ford Mustang II
1974 Ford Mustang II Hardtop While the Ford Mustang II was among the best-selling Mustangs of the pony car’s near 50 year history, it has gained dislike from some devout…
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Chevy Colorado ZR2 Becomes New Performance Halo of Midsize Truck Segment
The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 utilizes DSSV damper technology similar to what was featured in the Camaro Z28 Photo: © General Motors Chevrolet recently took the cover off its new…
Edmunds’ 1987 Buick Regal Grand National Road Test Defies Depreciation
1987 Buick Regal Grand National One of the biggest factors that veers car buyers away from new vehicles and toward used models is depreciation. The saying that your new car…
Ford Donates Five Transit Connect Vans to American Red Cross
This week, Ford donated five new Transit vans to the American Red Cross for use at five different locations across the United States: Lexington, Kentucky; Louisville, Kentucky; Cleveland, Ohio; Portland,…
New British Survey Finds More than Half of Drivers Unsure of How Their In-Vehicle Tech Works
The latest vehicle technologies baffle the majority of drivers One of the main reasons why motorists elect to purchase new vehicles is the advanced technology that those vehicles have to…
Veterans Archives
For the 2019 Rebelle Rally, Mitsubishi Motors is showing its support for… Underlining Hyundai’s efforts to recruit and hire veterans, the automaker was recently… For the second year in a…
Hyundai Enjoys September Sales Surge
The Tucson was Hyundai’s sales leader in September Photo: Hyundai Bolstered by gains from all of its SUV models, Hyundai Motor America celebrated a 5 percent sales increase for September.…
In the Headlights: An In-Depth Look at Selling Your Car
Many people treasure their first car, even though truthfully many first cars are the bare minimum of an automobile experience. They provide a taste of freedom and mobility not afforded…
Toyota TRD Pro Off-Road Kits Take Trucks to the Next Level
Some people buy trucks for business needs, while others love the feel of riding high on the road and hauling anything from a couch to a washing machine. Others prefer…
OnStar Unboxes Malibu with 4G LTE
In a marketing ploy that likely had even Brat Pitt once again wondering what’s in the box, OnStar revealed two giant boxes—one in San Francisco and one in Boston—without mentioning…
5 Tips for Selling Your Car
When you have made the decision to sell your vehicle and buy something newer and perhaps nicer, you need to spruce up your car to ensure that you can get…
Commoners Need Not Apply: Ford's GT Application, Step-by-Step
On Wednesday, Ford began accepting applications for its 2017 GT supercar. While Ford is not charging a fee to fill out the form—though it probably very well could have given both…
Toyota Teases Four New Models
This week has been the week of Toyota teasers. After teasing the next-gen Tundra, then teasing and revealing the Prius Nightshade Edition, the automaker gave us a small glimpse at…
Ford Resource and Engagement Center Craiova Officially Opens
The Ford Resource and Engagement Center in Craiova, Romania, was inaugurated this week, marking the official opening of the first Ford Research and Engagement Center in Europe. The fourth FREC…
