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Honda, Acura Set New March Sales Record
2022 Acura MDX Advance Though it was clear the automotive industry was quickly bouncing back to pre-COVID shutdown levels of sales, we didn’t think it would take less than a…
Honda Accord & Ridgeline Earn J.D. Power 2018 APEAL Awards
The 2018 Honda Accord and Ridgeline have both been named J.D. Power & Associates “2018 APEAL Award” winners in the organization’s latest study, which ranks vehicles based on owners’ emotional…
Honda Accord, Civic, & CR-V Earn 2018 Edmunds Best Retained Value Awards
Did you think the Honda awards train had stopped? Think again! The Honda Accord, Civic, and CR-V have each earned 2018 Edmunds Best Retained Value Awards, meaning that they were…
Honda 2020 Sales End on a Strong Note
Photo: Honda With a shutdown lasting from the end of March to early May, 2020 was a difficult year for every car manufacturer. But sales had rebounded by the fall…
Hollywood Honors Chevrolet Suburban
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored the Chevrolet Suburban with its Award of Excellence Photo: Mike Stone for Chevrolet Anyone who drives or rides in a Chevrolet Suburban appreciates its…
HLDI Study Says Rear Autobrake Effective
Brake lights Photo: Lothar Wandtner via PixabayCC Automakers are expanding their suite of advanced driver-assist technologies with each new model year. Tech that was once only available on higher trim…
Highlander’s Juice Box Claim Proves True
Leave it to Cars.com to dig up the juiciest stories; writer, Courtney Messenbaugh, had heard tell that the all-new 2014 Toyota Highlander was capable of comfortably fitting 60 juice boxes…
Hey, Let's All Go Easy on Self-Driving Cars
Photo: GM As we all know, self-driving technology is breaking into the mainstream in a big way. Putting aside high-profile tests from companies like Uber and Google, major companies like…
Hertz Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary with a Special Edition Chevrolet Corvette Z06
“Hertz” like hell for your wallet Photo:Hertz Usually when you rent a car from a company like Hertz, you end up with a pretty plain passenger sedan. You’re much more…
Here’s What’s New on the 2020 Jeep Renegade
2020 Jeep Renegade Photo: FCA The 2020 Jeep Renegade has added advanced technology along with other features throughout the vehicle. For the latest model year, the Jeep is working to…
Health Care Workers in NYC Offered Free Car Rentals
Medical personnel in NYC can now do their job easier, thanks to Hertz Photo: General Motors The current coronavirus situation continues to change with each passing day. New challenges arrive…
Hawaiian Man Arrested After Being Found Asleep Behind the Wheel of Stolen Car
Jantzen-James Mata’s Mugshot Photo: Big Island Police One Hilo, Hawaii resident said Aloha (the goodbye kind) to freedom and Aloha (the hello kind) to jail time after he was found…
Happy 80th Birthday, Oscar Mayer Wienermobile!
Photo Credit: Larry Darling Break out the diamond and pearl-encrusted sausages: it’s time to celebrate the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile’s 80th anniversary! That’s right, today marks the eighth decade of existence…
Hamilton Records Historic 100th Formula 1 Win
Hamilton sprays rival Verstappen with champagne on the podium. Photo: Honda Lewis Hamilton yesterday snatched his 100th win at the 2021 Russian Grand Prix in Sochi, a historic record that…
Halloween Drive-Thru Events in New York
Photo: Lothar Dieterich via Pixabay Although the pandemic has put a damper on traditional Halloween celebrations, the Empire State still has plenty of safe ways for you and your family…
Grille From Acura Precision Concept Will Be Featured On Upcoming Production Model
Which Acura model will we be using the Precision Concept’s Diamond Pentagon Grille? Acura recently premiered its new Precision Concept at last month’s North American International Auto Show. For its…
Green Car Journal Names Kia Niro the 2018 Green SUV of the Year™
2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid Its amazing combination of standout design, outstanding efficiency, and pure fun makes the Kia Niro not only a popular choice among drivers but also the…
GR Supra Racing Concept Gallery: Check Out the Most Highly-Anticipated Car of the Decade
Photo: ©Toyota The next-generation Toyota Supra is one of the most highly anticipated cars of the decade. After years of speculation, Toyota has finally given us something concrete. Developed by…
Google Reports a Dramatic Spike in Dash Cam Purchases in 2018
Photo: Paul Townsend Driving a vehicle comes with its set of risks. Mistakes you make behind the wheel can cost you your life or the lives of others. In an…
[Video] Fly into the Future with the Goodyear Aero Tire
Photo: Goodyear Move over, Goodyear blimp — it’s time to make way for flying cars. At the Geneva International Auto Show, Goodyear unveiled the Aero, its concept for a futuristic…
Good News, Bad News for 2018 Road Fatalities
Fewer drivers and passengers died in motor-vehicle accidents in 2018 Photo: Sporti The NHTSA’s annual tally of accidental deaths on the road comes with both good news and bad news…
GM’s Carbon Neutral Plan Could Kill Trucks and Corvettes as We Know Them
Photo: Chevrolet General Motors announced this week that it intends to be fully carbon neutral by 2040. We already explored yesterday how the American company plans to do this, but…
GMC Yukon Ranks as One of US News’ 6 Best Full-Size SUVs for 2019
Photo: The News Wheel Full-size SUVs combine the best merits of a truck (intense power, towing capability, ample space for gear) and the coveted passenger space you need when you…
Save 10 Percent on a 2019 GMC Yukon in June 2019
Photo: GMC Looking for a capable new SUV? If you’re a qualifying buyer, you can drive home in a 2019 GMC Yukon for 10 percent less than the MSRP —…
GMC Yukon and Yukon XL Rank High on List of Vehicles That Last for 200K Miles
The GMC Yukon A pair of GMC models excelled in a recent study of the vehicles that last for 200,000 miles or longer. In an iSeeCars.com ranking of the top…
GMC Terrain, Chevy Equinox Make Safest Small SUVs List
2021 GMC Terrain Denali Photo: GMC If you are searching for a small SUV that is big on safety tech, features, and systems, you will want to check out the…
GMC Sierra HD Outranks Competitors in 2021 APEAL Study
The 2021 Sierra 2500 HD Photo: GMC GMC had a solid performance in this year’s J.D. Power U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study. The automaker received a higher APEAL…
GMC Showcases Customization at the 2019 Riyadh Car Show
GMC fans in Saudi Arabia were recently treated to a dazzling display of customization options at the 2019 Riyadh Car Show. What’s New for 2020? Updates to the GMC lineup…
GMC Reveals Three Upscale Packages for 2021 Yukon Denali
If you want your 2021 Yukon Denali with more features and tech, go with one of the three new upgrade packages Photo: GMC GMC has announced three upgrade packages for…
GMC Reveals New Graphite Editions for the GMC Yukon
GMC has gifted the Yukon with yet another special edition trim As SUVs become increasingly popular among motorists, the number of special edition trims for those utility vehicles has only…
GMC: Our SUVs Haul Kids, Kid-centric Things
Hey, look! Kids and kid things and a GMC SUV! Photo: © General Motors GMC crossovers have been selling like hotcakes, and the brand is chalking that up in part…
GMC Debuts New Transmission Interface in the 2018 Terrain
GMC is pushing the buttons of transmission traditionalists The current automotive industry seems determined to do away with the traditional gear shifter, whether drivers like it or not. So far,…
All About the 2019 GMC Sierra CarbonPro Truck Bed
2019 GMC Sierra Denali CarbonPro Bed While the 2019 GMC Sierra’s ultra-durable CarbonPro truck bed isn’t as flashy as its Multi-Pro flipping and folding tailgate, it’s just as practical. The…
GMC Canyon Named One of the Best Diesel Trucks of 2020 by US News
Photo: GMC Many drivers prefer diesel to power their pickup trucks because diesel-powered trucks are strong, highly capable, and dependable. One of the best options available today is the 2020…
GMC Benefiting Big Time from Uptick in Luxury Truck Popularity
As luxury vehicle shoppers gravitate increasingly toward high-end trucks, brands like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Lexus are being left in the dust. No brand is benefitting more from the decline of…
GMC and Marcus Graham Project Invest in Diverse Leaders
The 2021 Sierra 1500 Photo: GMC GMC and General Motors have begun a multi-year collaboration with the Marcus Graham Project. This nonprofit organization offers training and mentorship to aspiring BIPOC…
GMC Acadia Rated “Good” in New IIHS Passenger Small-Overlap Crash Test
The 2018 GMC Acadia received a “good” rating in recent passenger-side small overlap crash testing by the IIHS A new passenger-side crash test has exposed dangerous vulnerabilities in some big-name…
GM Will Increase Investment in EVs and AVs to $35 Billion
The GMC Hummer EV SUV and Hummer EV Photo: GMC GM recently announced that it will be making an investment of $35 billion in autonomous vehicles and EVs between 2020…
GM Training Dealership Staff on Selling 4G LTE
If you haven’t heard by now that General Motors is rolling out 4G LTE technology, through OnStar, standard on 30 models across its four brands for the 2015 year, well,…
GM Takes the Top Spot in 2016 Study of Most American-Made Automobiles
The Chevy Traverse, Buick Enclave, and GMC Acadia all tied for the top-spot in this year’s Made in America Automotive Index Photo: © General Motors For the fourth straight year,…
GM Subjected the CarbonPro Truck Bed to a Series of Demanding Tests
The CarbonPro composite box proved its durability during these tests Photo: GM Durability was one of the most important aspects General Motors took under consideration when developing its new CarbonPro…
GM Recognizes Top Suppliers with Annual Awards Ceremony
Mary Barra at the GM 24th Annual Supplier of the Year Awards General Motors held its 24th annual Supplier of the Year awards at the Cobo Center in Detroit last…
GM Recognizes Suppliers at 25th Annual Supplier of the Year Awards
Continuing a yearly tradition, General Motors honored 118 of its best global suppliers on March 31st in Orlando Florida, at the automaker’s 25th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony. GM recognized…
GM Plans to Supply Energy to Its Arlington Assembly Plant Using Wind Power
Any way the wind blows, that’s where GM will be drawing its power from Recently, General Motors has been launching quite a few initiatives to make its business more sustainable…
GM Partners With Four New Nonprofits to Promote STEM Education
Today, GM CEO Mary Barra met with nonprofit leaders to introduce new and innovative programs meant to bring more young people into tech and engineering professions and improve teacher training in STEM-related…
GM Partners with Eight News and Entertainment Companies to Add In-Vehicle Podcasts to 1 Million New Vehicles
Podcasts in your car, no phone required Earlier this month, General Motors announced its Marketplace platform, built and designed with in-vehicle, on-demand commerce in mind. That isn’t the only way GM…
GM Opening New Supplier Park at Arlington Plant
Today General Motors announced that a new supplier park will be opening at its Arlington Assembly plant in 2018. GM anticipates that the new park will be able to house…
GM Is Reportedly Considering the Potential of Flying Cars
Is this the future that GM has in mind? During the FT Future of the Car Summit in Detroit, Mike Abelson, vice president of global strategy for General Motors, had…
GM Considers Developing Flying Cars (Again)
Terrafugia flying car Photo: LotPro Cars via CC It turns out that GM is (once again) considering developing a flying car. Earlier this week, GM CEO Mary Barra briefly alluded…
GM Interiors Receive More Focus
Ed Welburn A few years ago, GM interiors were nothing to speak of. In fact, according to Automotive News, General Motors global design chief, Ed Welburn, reported that GM interiors…
