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Deadly Distracted Driving on the Rise in Canada
Photo: Hershel Venkat Talluri Distracted driving has turned into a costly — and dangerous — problem on Canada’s roads. Ontario’s government notes that, since 2000, distraction-related fatal crashes have doubled…
Chrysler 300 Named the 2018 Edmunds Most Wanted Award Winner in the Large Car Segment
Chrysler obviously follows the “quality over quantity” philosophy Chrysler’s current lineup may be small, comprised of only two vehicles: the Chrysler 300 and Chrysler Pacifica. Still, those two Chrysler models…
Ford Remains Canada’s Top Brand in Q3 2019
The Ford Ranger had its best quarter since launch in Q3 2019 Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company of Canada finds itself in the familiar position of Canada’s No.…
Raj Nair: 2017 F-150 Raptor to Produce 450 Horsepower
2017 F-150 Raptor to Produce 450 Horsepower: Ford Global Product Development VP Raj Nair We’ve all been hot to learn more about the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor since its debut,…
Volkswagen Reports November Sales Numbers
Photo: Volkswagen SUV’s are dominating the American market, and Volkswagen has the numbers to prove it. In their November sales report, SUV’s like the Jetta, Tiguan, and Jetta were responsible…
Buick Regal Sportback Reportedly the Next Buick Vehicle to Receive an Avenir Model
The Buick Regal Sportback is set to become even more luxurious in the near future So far, Buick’s Avenir line of luxury vehicles has been a massive success. With Avenir…
2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S Visits Cincinnati for Western & Southern Open
Evening descends on the Mercedes-Benz display at the 2015 Western & Southern Open This year’s 2015 Western & Southern Open has brought the world’s top-ranked men’s and women’s tennis players…
European Initiative to Require EV Charging in Every New or Refurbished House
Photo: byronv2 Although it isn’t the largest car market in the world, Europe is certainly shaping up to be the greenest soon, as a new draft EU directive that’s expected to take…
Mid-Engine Corvette C8 Delayed for 6 Months
A spy shot shows what might be the new mid-engine Corvette C8 Photo: Sixgun Sled Sports car enthusiasts who’ve been eagerly awaiting the new mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette C8 will have…
Lightning McQueen and Friends Celebrate “Haul-O-Ween” at Disneyland Resort
It’s not like the Cars franchise has shied away from puns before Photo: Joshua Sudock Halloween may still be a month and a half away. However, a certain set of…
Trump Admins Consult with Automaker Execs as Huge Brawl on Fuel Efficiency Ruling Draws Near
Capitol Hill The argument over fuel efficiency standards has flared up again as the final date for the EPA’s decision looms on the horizon. Before Scott Pruitt announces the decision,…
Safety Tech Makes Volvo Drivers Better Safe than Sorry
Driving has become an extreme sport in the modern world. Instead of being drivers with good manners, many people on the road are more like dukes of hazard. Many of…
Austin the Latest Market to Test Ford Self-Driving Vehicles
Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC CEO Sherif Marakby announced that Austin will become the third market in which the automaker will test self-driving vehicles on public roads.…
Cheetah Hops Into the Back Seat of a Jeep During Safari
Maybe one of the cheetahs just wanted to join in on the safari? Photo:James Temple Many people from around the world dream of going on a safari across the African…
Ford Korea Holds Wish Bear Project Event
Photo: Ford Motor Company September marked the most recent Ford Global Month of Caring, which saw volunteers from around the globe take part in initiatives that aim to help enrich…
2019 Honda Insight Named IIHS Top Safety Pick+
It’s getting increasingly difficult to earn the IIHS’s Top Safety Pick+ award, the most coveted safety recognition in the automotive industry, but the all-new 2019 Honda Insight managed it with…
Older Drivers Need to Talk About Driving Anxieties Sooner Than Later
Ignoring a problem doesn’t make it go away. Instead, it makes what could be a small issue morph into a major anxiety that can hinder the way you live your…
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Overview
Photo: Chrevrolet The brand-new 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV is a bigger, better-equipped version of the brand’s popular Bolt EV. It offers unique styling, additional passenger space, and more tech tools…
Yup, the National Corvette Museum is Building a “Sensorama” Sinkhole Recreation
The National Corvette Museum’s “Thunderdome” room under construction Strange as it may seem, the sinkhole collapse in the National Corvette Museum’s Skydome may be the best thing that ever happened…
Infographic: Spring Car Maintenance
After a long, frigid winter, during which large parts of the country were buried under dozens of feet of snow, spring is finally in view. For you, that means you…
Best Road Trip Destinations: Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth Water Gardens : BFS Man San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston are some of the more prominent cities in Texas. However, a hidden gem lies in North Texas that…
Hyundai Motors Donates School Supplies to Thousands of Nigerian Students
School supplies are essential in effective education systems Photo: William Warby via Flickr/CC Here in the United States, even disadvantaged schools have some access to basic educational supplies that can…
Two New Buick Velite Models Launched in China
The Velite 7 EV is one of two new Buicks rolling out in China Photo: Buick Thanks to a growing portfolio and a commitment to innovation, Buick continues to dominate…
Two Volkswagen SUVs Cater to Kids’ Car Seat Safety and Space
2018 Volkswagen Atlas Two Volkswagen SUVs make car seat installation less stressful with easy-access and quality Latch anchors and deliver families with enough space for at least two kid-specific seats…
Genesis Takes Home Good Design Awards for G80, GV80, and More
The new Genesis GV80 won a 2020 Good Design Award Photo: Genesis For the sixth year in a row, the Good Design Awards have singled out Genesis for its unique…
GM Korea Sales Total 45,366 Vehicles in February
GM Korea sold a total of 45,366 vehicles in February, including 11,117 vehicles sold domestically and 34,139 exported. Though domestic sales were down from the year prior, sales of the…
Baby Blue Wildebeest Mistakes Bright Blue Hyundai Tucson for Its Mom
When Hyundai says the Tucson is a great vehicle for families, I don’t think this is what they had in mind Without a doubt, wildebeests are some of my favorite…
2021 Genesis GV80 and G80 Delayed until Fall
Photo: Genesis The 2021 Genesis GV80 and its sedan counterpart, the G80, will arrive on U.S. shores in the fall. They had initially been intended to make their appearance this…
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A number of GM recalls and stop-sales materialized over the weekend, to no one’s surprise. I’ll save you the time of having to endure my now trite cynicism of The…
Chrysler Group Vehicles Win Five Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards
Ask anyone looking to get lucky in love in 2014: one of the most appealing qualities in a potential match is loyalty. You don’t have to tell The Chrysler Group…
2016 Ford Taurus Will Be More Fuel-Efficient
2014 Ford Taurus We may only be a quarter of the way through 2014, but automakers are already spilling the beans on their 2016 model lineups. One of the most…
Ford Ranger is Europe's Pickup Sales King
2016 Ford Ranger Wildtrak Ford has announced that its Ranger mid-size pickup truck has taken the reigns as Europe’s best-selling pickup truck, having moved 25,500 units through November. With the…
Rookie RV Mistakes to Avoid
Photo: Tim Gouw | Pexels Are you buying or renting a recreational vehicle for the summer? You’re not alone. Millions of millennials and Gen Zers are expected to go camping…
Jay Leno Meets the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
Jay Leno and Tim Kuniskis in front of the all-new Challenger SRT Hellcat In the latest episode of Jay Leno’s Garage, Mr. Leno checks out the all-new 2015 Dodge Challenger…
Porsche Unveils New 718 Spyder and Cayman GT4
Photo: Porsche Porsche has unveiled the latest additions to its 718 mid-engine sports car family: the Spyder and the Cayman GT4. For the first time ever, the two cars —…
2016 Chevy Camaro Comes to Cincinnati for All-Star Game
The new 2016 Chevy Camaro and the special edition 2015 Silverado Midnight hit the big leagues in Cincinnati After the 2016 Chevy Camaro debuted in Detroit this past May, the…
Ram Trucks Sets Record for Longest Parade of Pickup Trucks
Ram Truck Round-Up was officially the longest parade of pickup trucks ever Last month, we announced that Ram Trucks was aiming to set the record for the longest parade of…
Mother-Daughter Detroit-Hamtramck Team Busts Out EVs
Monique and Evetta, the mother-daughter Detroit-Hamtramck duo Monique Watson of Detroit will probably have a hard time coming up with a gift for Mother’s Day that will top what she…
2015 Honda Fit Pricing, EPA Ratings Announced
Get ready to get Fit! No, we’re not talking about your abandoned New Year’s Resolution to cut the calories and get in the gym four days a week (hey, you…
Steve McQueen's 1952 Chevrolet Pick Up Truck Being Auctioned Off on Ebay
Steve McQueen’s 1952 Chevrolet Custom pickup truck is being auctioned off on Ebay Photo: Ebay In the 1960s and early 1970s, there was no one cooler than Steve McQueen. Actor,…
Ford Teases “Exciting News!” Involving The Rock
Earlier today, @FordOnline posted a rather cryptic news article entitled “Exciting News!” The following is the entirety of the post: Note the subtle use of negative space, drawing attention to…
Cadillac CT6 Confirmed for March 31st Debut
The Cadillac Elmiraj Concept, which may or may not be the biggest influence on the CT6 Reports have had it for some time that the 2016 Cadillac CT6 would make…
Toyota Announces New Safety Packages for Japanese Market
Toyota ITS Connect technology Ever the innovator, Toyota recently announced a new safety package that will soon be available for three Japanese models. The system, called ITS Connect (Intelligent Transportation…
We Should All be More Like this Kid from Detroit, and Less Like Jared Padalecki
On Leap Day 2016, Chevrolet came up with a novel idea (well, novel to anyone who has never seen the movie Pay It Forward). It was a social media campaign…
Ford Reveals New NASCAR Fusion Ahead of February Competition Debut
Ford announced a new Ford Fusion on Monday at the 2016 North American International Auto Show, and so it stands to reason that this would have some impact on the…
Mitsubishi Helps Develop Light Rail System for the City of Canberra
Mitsubishi is helping to expand Australia’s public transportation Picture: Mark Dries Here in the United States, Mitsubishi is most famous for its lineup of cars and crossovers. But Mitsubishi also…
An Encore for the Buick Encore: Two Models Debut at Shanghai
Photo: Buick Buick is huge in China — and so is the new Encore GX. The updated, Chinese-market version of the Buick Encore come in two sizes: the subcompact crossover,…
What Is the SPY Car Act of 2015?
The Bond driver of the future, enjoying a nice bout of SPY Car Act The proposed SPY Car Act makes hacking-prevention sound like a James Bond foray–and that extra pizzazz…
Pope, Philly Thwart Swedish Metal Band’s Attempt to Cover the City in Darkness
The designs of Swedish metal band Ghost to hold a sold-out concert (and so further the cause of the downfall of humanity) on the same day as the visit of…
Kia Plans to Release Self-Driving Car by 2030
The only way the 2016 Kia Optima could get better is if it were autonomous The automotive industry tends to act like a dog with a bone when it sets…
