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IIHS and Toyota Lead the Charge in Making Better Child Safety Seat Anchors
Photo: © Toyota Car safety is constantly improving and one of the reasons behind it is the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The IIHS doesn’t just rate vehicles for…
ID.4 Receives Popular Mechanics’ Automotive Excellence Award
Photo: Volkswagen Since its introduction, the Volkswagen ID.4 has been making a splash with critics and consumers. The all-electric SUV was named the 2021 World Car of the Year and…
ICYMI: Vin Diesel Didn't Sing at the MTV Movie & TV Awards
“Do you guys want me to sing?” Over the weekend, your favorite Allstate spokesman and Workaholics star Adam DeVine hosted the 2017 MTV Movie & TV Awards. It was truly…
ICYMI: Kia Debuted a Limited Edition Stinger GTS in New York
Photo: Kia Motors Kia was ready to play when it arrived at the New York Auto Show last month — so much so that it brought not one, but two…
Hyundai WRC Team Remains Strong with Full-Season Addition of Hayden Paddon
If you follow the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), chances are you’ve seen what Hyundai Motorsport has been doing recently with its talented crew and i20 racer. This success has…
Hyundai Unveils Highly-Anticipated Peek into N Performance Division Plans
Hyundai RM16 concept car heralds its N Division Ever since Hyundai shared its intent to create the N performance line, we’ve been eagerly anticipating news of what the Korean brand…
Hyundai Thinks Transforming Cars Should Be A Reality
Could Optimus Prime actually appear on our planet? Photo: Wikipedia via WikiMedia How would you like a vehicle that could change between a truck and a sedan whenever you wanted…
Hyundai Surprises Detroit with N Performance Brand Arrival in USA
For those gathered at Hyundai’s press conference at the 2018 North American Auto Show, the reveal of the next-generation 2019 Veloster was anticipated. The automaker had already publicized its plan…
Hyundai Santa Fe Makes History by Helping Intrepid Adventurers Cross the Antarctic
Is it possible to drive across Antarctica? The human race is capable of tremendous feats; and, with the help of tremendous machines, it can do even more. It may seem…
Hyundai Offers Warranty Extensions Through June 30
Photo: Hyundai Hyundai Motor Company already boasts a warranty that’s among the best in the auto industry. Now the company is providing coverage extension for certain vehicles to boost owners’…
Hyundai Korea Releases Glimpse of Upcoming Redesigned Elantra (Avante)
We’ve all been dying for a look at the redesigned 2017 Hyundai Elantra (also known as the Avante in its home country of South Korea). Knowing that its fans would…
Hyundai Kids Initiative to Improve Traffic Safety Features SRK & Robocar Poli
Superstars Robocar Poli and SRK announce safety program with Hyundai Child safety initiatives continue to flourish around the globe thanks to efforts like those of Hyundai Motors. Already having launched…
Hyundai June Sales Mark Company’s Best June Ever
Hyundai Motor America is reporting that U.S. Hyundai June sales reflected the company’s best June in its 28-year history. In addition, Hyundai experienced its best opening six month period it…
Hyundai July Sales Results: CUV Popularity Secures Best July Ever
Despite receiving criticism for its limited lineup, Hyundai has been making strides to increase model diversity and appeal to a wider range of demographics–especially those who prefer SUVs/crossovers. So far,…
Hyundai July 2014 Sales Are Record-Breaking
The Hyundai July 2014 sales report was released today, and once again, it was a record-breaking month for the automaker. In fact, it was Hyundai’s best July ever in the…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Owners Will Get 2 Years of Free Charging
Photo: Hyundai When the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 arrives later this year, new owners will get an extra perk. For the first two years of ownership, they’ll be able to…
Hyundai Flashes First Glimpse of Ioniq 5 EV
Photo: Hyundai If you’ve been hoping for a glimpse of Hyundai Motor Company’s new Ioniq 5 electric crossover, the automaker recently released a trio of heavily shadowed images. These shots…
Hyundai Expands Lineup with Debut of New Kona Crossover at LA Auto Show
Hyundai Motors has garnered plenty of buzz since it debuted the Kona crossover overseas. This brand-new model is being released in markets across the globe, including here in the USA…
Back to Basics: Hyundai Debuts Simplified 2015 Fluidic Verna 4S
The latest Hyundai Verna and…an Andy Samberg impersonator? Hyundai is attempting to regain control of the compact sedan market in Asia with the debut of a redesigned Fluidic Verna. The mini sedan–which debuted in India…
Hyundai Teams with Aptiv for Autonomous Driving JV
Euisun Chung, executive vice chairman, Hyundai Motor Group (left) and Kevin Clark, president and CEO of Aptiv shaking hands after signing a joint venture agreement Photo: Hyundai Hyundai has announced…
How to Use the Honda Road Readers App [VIDEO]
Last December, Honda announced the introduction of the Honda Road Readers app, which enables Honda owners to download free children’s audiobooks for family drives. Today the automaker released a video…
How to Spot an Unmarked Cop Car
There are speed traps all over the country, with officers setting up shop roadside, hoping to deter speeding and catch those breaking the law. But speed traps aren’t the only…
How to Safely Transport Your Cat in the Car
This is my cat, Ollie. He’s unamused. We all see dogs riding in the car all the time, with their heads hanging out the window and their tongues flopping in…
How to Safeguard Your Car from Summertime Thieves
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has deemed July as Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. And just because today is final day of July, doesn’t mean your anti-theft practices should be…
How to Protect Your License Plate Sticker
Photo: Pixabay There are plenty of strategies to help protect your vehicle from thieves. You can invest in alarm systems and park smartly in well-lit areas or parking garages. Hiding…
How to Protect Your Car From Rats
Critters such as rats are nuisances that can destroy your car. Their sharp teeth can cut through just about anything, and they have no boundaries when it comes to setting…
How to Prepare Your Leased Vehicle for Return
Is it time to return your leased vehicle? Photo: Cadillac You’ve had your leased vehicle for the allotted contractual timeframe and now it’s time to return it to the dealership.…
Chevy Equinox Named One of KBB’s Best Used Cars for Teens
Photo: Chevrolet As students head back to school or prepare for college life, they’ll need more than notebooks, pencils, and overpriced graphing calculators — they’ll also need a reliable ride.…
How to Fix Chips in Your Car Paint
Photo: Pexels Minor paint chips are inevitable as your car ages; it’s part of the wear and tear of owning a vehicle. Minor accidents, pebbles on the road, or even…
How to Customize Your New Car Easily
Photo: The News Wheel Getting behind the wheel of your new car is an exhilarating experience. However, it may feel a bit foreign to you at first. And, if it’s…
How Seatbelt Pretensioners Work
By now putting on your seatbelt before you head out on every journey should be an automatic response after getting behind the wheel or settling into the passenger seat. Why?…
How Safe Is It to Wear Sunglasses When Driving?
Photo: The News Wheel Driving while sunlight shines directly in your eyes is not only extremely irritating but also potentially dangerous. A common solution to this problem is to put…
Honda's Super Bowl Commercial for the 2017 Ridgeline is Not Baaad
The recently revealed 2017 Honda Ridgeline has several selling points, but the automaker seems to be particularly proud of the vehicle’s industry-first in-bed audio system, which allows drivers to keep…
Honda Wants You to Know About the Wonders of Driving Stick
Manual cars are quickly becoming a dying breed in the United States, with more than 95% of all new cars sold equipped with an automatic transmission. Honda, however, recognizes the…
Honda US Auto Production Rises in 2018
Honda has apparently finished counting and just announced its North America production numbers for 2018, which added up to over 1.8 million automobiles made on the continent, including more than…
Honda Steals Subaru’s Shtick with Emotional Dog Commercial of Its Own
Subaru has a signature advertising strategy, and it involves putting really cute dogs in all of its commercials. In the past, the brand has given us a series of videos…
Honda Sponsoring STEAM-Focused Exhibit at COSI
Today COSI announced its next exhibition, “Meet the Innovators,” opening on December 11, 2016. The exhibition represents a joint effort between COSI, a science museum and research center in Columbus, and…
Honda Sells Two Coupes to Extreme Speed Motorsports for 2015 Racing Season
Extreme Speed Motorsports will run the Honda HPD coupe in 2015 Honda Performance Development (HPD) has announced that it has sold two new HPD ARX-04b Honda coupes to the Extreme…
Honda Sales Down Overall, But Fit and Pilot See Gains
The 2015 Honda Fit American Honda Motor Co. has reported March 2015 sales figures, with a total of 126,293 Honda and Acura automobiles sold last month. Honda vehicles accounted for…
Honda Ridgeline Named ‘Best Mid-Size Pickup Truck’ By Car and Driver Magazine
2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E in Deep Scarlet Pear For the second year running, the Honda Ridgeline has been named to the Car and Driver magazine list of the 10Best Trucks…
Honda Ridgeline Baja Race Truck Completes First Baja 1000
Just weeks after its debut at SEMA, the Honda Ridgeline Baja Race Truck has completed its first-ever Baja 1000 race. Driven by the trio of Jeff Proctor, Sage Marie, and…
Honda Releases Pricing and EPA Estimates for 2016 Pilot
The 2016 Honda Pilot debuting at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show Today Honda released pricing and fuel efficiency details for the 2016 Pilot, with the base model starting at $29,995.…
Honda Releases New Commercials for 2016 HR-V, Pilot, and CR-V
Honda just released three new commercials promoting its SUV lineup. Each ad is narrated by brand spokesman/Wonder Years child star Fred Savage, and each highlights a different aspect of the…
Honda Pilot Part of HGTV Dream Home 2017 Giveaway Prizes
Honda has announced that it will be serving as the exclusive automotive partner of the HGTV Dream Home 2017 Giveaway. The lavish prize package will include a Honda Pilot Elite,…
Honda Manufacturing of Alabama Plant to Receive $85 Million in Upgrades
Honda Manufacturing of Alabama associates gather around the 2017 Honda Ridgeline Today Honda announced a forthcoming $85 million investment in the Honda Manufacturing of Alabama (HMA) plant located in Lincoln,…
Honda Extends Production Suspension to May 1
Photo: Honda Honda announced it has once more extended the production suspension at all of its automobile, engine, and transmission plants across the United States and Canada. Production will remain…
Honda Developing New Gearbox That Goes All the Way to 11
Recently, longtime rivals Ford and General Motors put aside their differences and teamed up to create a 10-speed automatic transmission for their high-horsepower vehicles. GM first debuted the 10-speed gearbox…
Honda Debuts Self-Driving (and Self-Funding) NeuV Concept at CES 2017
Today at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Honda introduced a very sci-fi looking mini-vehicle dubbed the NeuV (pronounced “new-v”), or “New Electric Urban Vehicle.” The autonomous concept car…
Honda Close to Matching Mercedes Engine Power, Verstappen Says
Photo: Honda Max Verstappen, the young Dutch racing driver, is convinced that Honda is now close to matching Mercedes on engine power as Formula One heads into the winter break.…
Honda Clarity Series Wins Drivers’ Choice Award
Photo: Honda To the surprise of just about no one, the 2019 Honda Clarity Series has been voted as the best eco-friendly vehicle in MotorWeek’s annual Drivers’ Choice Awards, whose…
