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A trademark filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office suggests that Ford Motor Company could be bringing back one of its most iconic nameplates. No, not the Pinto.…
Dodge Unleashes “The Legend of the Dodge Brothers” Ad Campaign
Over the weekend, the Dodge Brand released an exciting new ad campaign, centered on the 2015 Dodge Challenger, called “The Legend of the Dodge Brothers.” “The Legend of the Dodge…
Ford Announces Ford Ion Park Global Battery Center
Battery validation engineer Mary Fedrick uses an Oscilloscope to test a battery at a new facility in Allen Park Photo: Ford With Ford ramping up toward a fully electric lineup,…
Wards Calls PowerBoost the Top 2021 F-150 Engine
Don’t worry — the 2021 Ford F-150 PowerBoost can tow your boat, Thad Photo: Ford If you’re looking to the 2021 Ford F-150 for an entrant on the annual Wards…
Chevrolet Will Reveal Silverado EV at CES 2022 in January
The Chevrolet Silverado EV will debut Jan. 4 at CES 2022 Photo: Chevrolet Eager for a full look at the upcoming all-electric Chevrolet Silverado? Your wait will be over in…
Demand for All-New Telluride Boosts Kia March Sales
In its first month of being available nationwide, Telluride demand was incredibly high Photo: Kia Motors Sales were up by 10.2 percent for Kia in March, with 55,814 units sold…
2021 Ford F-150 Coming to Rocket League This Weekend
Download the new Ford F-150 in Rocket League from Feb. 20-28 Photo: Ford What can’t the 2021 Ford F-150 do? The North American Truck of the Year and uncontested champion…
All-New 2021 Toyota Sienna Gets 33 Combined MPG
Photo: Toyota The Toyota Sienna is finally getting a long-anticipated overhaul. The minivan had received no significant changes since 2010, but with an all-new 2021 model, it promises to breathe…
Rocket League Goes Jurassic With New Car Pack
Rocket League, the rocket-powered car soccer video game—yes, it is as crazy as it sounds—is releasing a new paid downloadable content pack (DLC) inspired by the upcoming Jurassic World film,…
Surprise, Surprise: California Promises to Fight Lowered Emissions Regulations
Sometimes, especially lately, writing about political news can be summed up with one phrase: “The predictable has occurred.” This past week, the predictable which occurred was President Trump’s administration rolling…
Honda Supports Columbus, Ohio’s Bid to Win US Smart City Challenge
Today Honda announced its endorsement of the “Smart Columbus Plan,” a proposal put forth by the city of Columbus, Ohio, to win the US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Smart City…
2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Overview
2014 Subaru Hybrid XV Crosstrek at NAIAS What’s New for the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek The 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek features the addition of a hybrid version to the lineup,…
Travis Barker's Custom K5 Blazer is a Piece of Art
When it comes to celebrity rides, everybody is a little bit different. Pop star Justin Bieber enjoys Lamborghinis, NBA player LeBron James loves the Kia K900, and retired boxer Floyd…
Buick to Run First-Ever Super Bowl Ad in 2016
2016 Buick Cascada Photo: © General Motors Are you ready for some football? Buick is. For the first time in brand history, Buick intends to run a commercial during the…
Toyota Warns UK Against Hybrid Clampdown
The UK government is preparing to put forward a proposal that would ban cars that cannot drive 50 miles or more on electric power. Though it wouldn’t go into effect…
Kia Soul Continues to Win Big with Car and Driver 10Best Award
The Kia Soul continues to cruise to victory You’d think we would get tired of writing about how awesome the Kia Soul is, but we just can’t stop spreading the…
New 3.0-Liter Twin Turbo V6 Revealed for Cadillac CT6
3.0-liter Twin Turbo for the 2016 Cadillac CT6 © General Motors Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen has promised that the 2016 CT6 would be supported by a new family of…
Mitsubishi Places Sixth in 2020 Initial Quality Study
Mitsubishi lineup Photo: Mitsubishi Motors J.D. Power recently conducted its U.S. Initial Quality Study for 2020, in which Mitsubishi not only placed sixth overall but also was recognized as the…
Monthly Used Car Payments Reach Record High of $378
Get ready to see used car payments rise even higher Numerous reports and studies have shown that the average price of a new car has been on the rise for…
Hyundai Offers Glimpse of Elantra N Line Sport Sedan
Photo: Hyundai A quartet of new design renderings show the latest addition to Hyundai’s performance sub-brand: the Elantra N Line sport sedan. Confidence for City Driving: Learn about the 2020…
2014 Cadillac ELR Coupe Overview
2014 Cadillac ELR The 2014 Cadillac ELR is an eye-catcher with smooth, sweeping lines that create an aesthetically pleasing exterior, while remaining aerodynamic. This contemporary style makes you feel like…
2018 Cadillac CT6 Overview
The Cadillac CT6 is commonly regarded as the luxury brand’s flagship sedan. Therefore, if Cadillac wanted to test out an innovative new feature in one of its vehicles, it would…
Ohio State University, Venturi Collaborate to Smash Electric Car Speed Record
Way back in 2010, French firm Venturi (mostly known for its oddball electric cars) and Ohio State University teamed up to create a vehicle that would break the record for…
I Want the 2019 Subaru Ascent [PHOTOS]
2019 Subaru Ascent Limited Yesterday was a big day for Subaru. After almost three years of waiting, the automaker finally revealed its latest model at the LA Auto Show: the…
3 Future EVs to Expect from GMC
2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV exterior Photo: GMC The future is electric, and several models from GMC will be introducing eco-friendly powertrains in the next few years. The GMC Hummer…
Mitsubishi Motors Crushes October with Strong Sales Month
Get ready to throw a party. Mitsubishi Motors crushes October by having the best sales numbers in that month since 2007. With over 8,000 units, the Japanese automaker’s sales figures…
Lyft Begins Self-Driving Car Program
Photo: Lyft Friday, Lyft announced that it will be creating a self-driving car program, employing several hundred engineers, by 2018. The operation is opening in Palo Alto, California in an…
Honda and Acura Sales Both Down in November
The 2016 Honda Pilot was one of the automaker’s few bright spots in November American Honda Motor Co. had a disappointing November, with sales of 115,441 Honda and Acura vehicles…
The Best Strategy for Finding a Parking Spot
Parking lot Photo: Rachmaninoff Finding a parking spot can be a daily struggle, especially for people who work in busy areas. To learn how to spend the least amount of…
New Chevy Trax Released in Korea
Chevrolet revealed the new-look Trax in Korea today, refreshing the model that GM credits with bringing the small SUV segment to the country both in terms of aesthetic and technology. The…
Increasing New Car Prices Cause Drop in Sales with Younger Drivers
Thanks in part to financial struggles including but not limited to student loan debt, low wages, high rent and housing costs, crippling addictions to avocado toast, and the existence of…
Top 5 Biggest Racetracks in the United States
Americans like to have everything big—and that can be said especially about their motorsports. Inventors of such outrageous sports as demolition derbies and monster truck rallies, Americans live and race by…
2014 Mazda MAZDA2 Overview
2014 Mazda MAZDA2 Exterior The MAZDA2 is available in two trims, the Sport and Touring. The Sport gets you 15-inch steel wheels, while the Touring is an upgrade to 15-inch…
Ford Gives Mustang Mach-E ’80s Sci-Fi-Inspired Sounds
The Mustang Mach-E plays unique sounds while driving Photo: Ford One of the thrills of owning a Ford Mustang is the way it sounds. The rev of the engine and…
Mitsubishi Crossover Sales Continue to Grow in May Sales Report
The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander has helped the brand post a year-over-year sales increase yet again Mitsubishi’s sales may have taken a big hit in Japan due to the recent revelation…
Tracy Anderson and the Buick Cascada Come Together for Clever New Video
Fitness trainer Tracy Anderson worked with Buick to provide five tips to help people prepare for summer Photo: © General Motors Some people dream of owning a convertible, while others…
Digit, Ford’s New Delivery Robot, Spells the End of Mankind
Meet Digit, the bringer of our doom Photo: Ford Motor Company Look, let’s just face facts: One of these days, the robots are going to rise up and overrun the…
High-Tech License Plates That Alert First Responders in the Likelihood of a Crash
Photo: Facts guru Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority claimed that it will start testing out smart license plates equipped with technology to automatically notify police and paramedics in the event…
Release Your Inner Pilot with these Racing Video Games
Gran Turismo 5 by IGN games. Ever wanted to enjoy the excitement of racing a turbocharged McLaren MP4-12C through the Champs-Élsyées? How about kicking in seventh gear and overtaking someone…
Global Steelmaker May Have Delivered Poor Quality Metal to Automakers, Lied About It for Over a Decade
We are truly in the gilded age of the enormous corporate scandal. However, this isn’t yet another time that Uber is in trouble or a company’s products are turning from…
4 Drive-Thru Holiday Light Displays in Oregon
The holiday season in Oregon is full of fun and wonder, but this year it might look a little different again due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Luckily, there are…
Velodyne Denies LIDAR System To Blame in Fatal Self-Driving Uber Crash
In the aftermath of a fatal collision between a self-driving Uber and a bicycle-pushing pedestrian, priority seems to be given to the matter of finding out who is to blame.…
Investigation Shows Uber's Self-Driving Vehicle System Was Far Behind Competitors Before Fatal Crash
An investigation by the New York Times has found that Uber’s self-driving vehicle project was far behind the competition, having problems with things like maneuvering through construction or driving next…
In-Car Breathalyzers Both Stop and Cause Accidents
Preventing drinking and driving Photo: Pixabay Over the course of the decade, the number of in-car Breathalyzers has greatly increased. While the device can help reduce drunk driving, a New…
How to Handle a Staged Car Crash
Photo: Ryan Welsgerber Not all collisions are caused accidentally. In some cases, the collisions are carefully staged by individuals seeking to make money from fraudulent claims. If you own a…
2014 Chevy Tahoe Overview
The 2014 Chevy Tahoe offers a few changes from the past year. Because a new generation of the full-size SUV is expected to launch in the 2015 model year, there…
NHTSA, Maryland To Remind You to Get Your Defective Recalled Car Fixed, Already
In general, it seems that we Americans aren’t all that good at getting our defective, recalled vehicles fixed, even in the Era of Big Recall when issues include such problems…
How to Handle a Test-Drive Accident
Testing out a new vehicle at a dealership is a fun and important part of the car buying process. But what happens if an accident occurs during the test drive?…
Lexani Motorcars Reveals Ultra Luxurious 2016 Viceroy Edition Escalade
Pop star Justin Bieber drives one, UFC fighter Conor McGregor bought one as well, and MLB player Scott Carroll owned one too until it was stolen in Chicago. What vehicle…
Toyota Building Test Track for ‘Dangerous’ Self-Driving Car Tests
After a fatal collision between an autonomous Uber SUV and an Arizona pedestrian raised concerns about the safety of self-driving technology, some car companies seemed unfazed. The Google-owned Waymo, for…
