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2014 Chevy SS Test Drive
The 2014 Chevy SS has honestly been twenty years in the making—or in the waiting, at least. We haven’t seen a rear-wheel-drive platform for a Chevy sedan since the Impala…
What's the Difference Between Formula One and IndyCar Racing?
What are the differences between IndyCar and Formula One? Photo: © General Motors Those unfamiliar with IndyCar or Formula One racing might look at the similar vehicle designs of both…
Nissan Sounds Good in Spanish
At the New York International Auto Show, Nissan was recognized for its commitment to communicating with Latino and Hispanic car shoppers by Nielsen. The organization gave the Japanese car manufacturer…
Toyota Offers New Tundra to Nurse Who Saved Stranded Patients in California Wildfires
Allyn Pierce is a nurse in the intensive care unit at the hospital in Paradise, California. When he received the order to evacuate, the heeded the call but became stuck…
2013 Chevrolet Silverado Overview
2013 Chevrolet Silverado The 2013 Chevrolet Silverado remains mostly unchanged from the previous year, except some minor equipment changes. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado Exterior The Chevrolet Silverado hasn’t seen a full…
How to Protect Your Car From Theft This Halloween
Decorating your car’s trunk is a great way to celebrate Halloween while social distancing Halloween is a fun holiday, full of candy and cool costumes. But with so many strangers…
Is the GMC Jimmy Next in Line for a Reboot?
An older GMC Jimmy Photo: Greg Gjerdingen General Motors recently brought back the Chevrolet Blazer nameplate, reimagining the classic SUV as a sleek, sporty crossover. Now, Car and Driver reports…
Buick's SUV Lineup Excels While its Sedans Struggle in August
August proved that SUVs like the Encore are here to stay At this point, the rise in popularity for SUVs and crossovers appears to be a set trend that isn’t…
Millennials Are Afraid of Many Things – But Not Car Lots
Working in the auto industry, there is one thing I have been told over and over again – people are afraid of visiting car lots. There are several companies, services,…
[DETAILS] Kia Announces Updates and Pricing for 2022 Niro
Photo: Kia It seemed like Kia was dragging its heels about releasing any 2022 details regarding the Niro and its variants. After various special editions of other models like the…
2020 Lincoln Aviator Spreads its Wings in the Middle East
2020 Lincoln Aviator Photo: Lincoln Motor Company The 2020 Lincoln Aviator is set to fly into the Middle East this January, and boy, are its arms gonna be tired. No,…
PickupTrucks.com Light-Duty Challenge Won by Chevy Silverado
PickupTrucks.com Light-Duty Challenge Won by Chevy Silverado In a fierce competition that pitted the all-new 2015 Ford F-150, the GMC Sierra 1500, the Ram 1500, the Toyota Tundra, and the…
Is there a Mazda CX-50 in the works?
Photo: Mazda During 2019, Mazda trademarked quite a few names — including the Mazda MX-30, which turned out to be the company’s first fully electric vehicle. Among the trademarked names,…
Buick’s Chinese Sedan Portfolio Completed
The 2020 Buick Regal GS is one of the latest Buick sedans to hit the Chinese market Photo: General Motors Buick is definitely on a roll in China. The luxury…
2023 Cadillac Lyriq Reservations Open Saturday, Sept. 18
2023 Cadillac Lyriq Photo: Cadillac Officially introduced to the public in April, the all-new Cadillac Lyriq electric vehicle is slated to be a turning point in the American automaker’s history.…
Why White Is the Most Popular Car Color & What That Says About Us
Despite how many flashy color options appear for new car models each year, the longstanding and unobtrusive neutral tones (or, as many see them, boring) remain on top. That’s what paint and…
Fiat Chrysler Gives Over Two Million Vehicles Siri Eyes Free with New Uconnect Software Update
Fiat Chrysler is updating its 2013-2015 models’ Uconnect systems to include Siri Eyes Free Fiat Chrysler is looking to provide its customers with the best technology—even if their vehicle isn’t…
Strapped for Cash? Don’t Even Look at the New Mercedes-AMG GT Roadsters
Mercedes-Benz has yet to announce how much the new Mercedes-AMG GT C roadster weighs or how much it costs The rumors turned out to be true, and Mercedes has indeed…
Esquire Names Lincoln Navigator Best Road Trip Car
Lincoln Navigator dubbed Esquire‘s Best Road Trip Car for 2021 Photo: Lincoln The Lincoln Navigator earned the title of Best Road Trip Car in the 2021 Esquire Car Awards by…
2021 Mazda CX-5 Named to Car and Driver 10Best List
Photo: Mazda For the fourth year in a row, the Mazda CX-5 has earned a spot on the Car and Driver 10Best List. The respected publication praised the crossover for…
Pierre Gasly Joins Red Bull for 2019
Max Verstappen (left) and Pierre Gasly (right) When Daniel Ricciardo announced he would leave Red Bull Racing to drive for Renault Sport F1 next year, the question on everyone’s mind…
Detroit Institute of Arts Donations Pour In from Big Three
Reid Bigland speaking today about the Detroit Institute of Arts donations It’s no secret that Detroit is having somewhat of a financial crisis. Because of the city’s bankruptcy, the Detroit…
Texas Auto Writers Name 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Family Car of Texas
2019 Chrysler Pacifica The Chrysler Pacifica is no stranger to awards, and its latest accolades come from the Texas Auto Writers Association, which named the 2019 model the “Family Car…
Canadian Dealers Already Electrified by Ford F-150 Lightning
Early reservations for the 2022 Ford F-150 have impressed Canadian dealers over two months Photo: Ford Ford is charging ahead (pun intended) with its electrification plans at full force, and…
Toyota and Amazon Team Up to Build Cloud-Based Data Services
Photo: Toyota Toyota and Amazon have teamed up to develop a cloud-based platform that will manage and monetize the data Toyota gathers from its global vehicle fleet. Amazon, you…
Cadillac Reveals Major Changes for 2018 CT6
Will the 2018 Cadillac CT6 be offered with a V8 engine? In 2016, Cadillac sold a total of 9,169 CT6 sedans in the United States, but the American automaker will…
Lincoln Aviator Presidential Gets Adaptive Suspension
The Lincoln Aviator Presidential boasts premium appointments, advanced tech Photo: Lincoln The all-new Lincoln Aviator launched in the Middle East last winter, bringing its high-end Presidential trim with an exclusive…
You Can Win a One-of-One Kona Blue Ford Mustang Bullitt in JDRF Raffle
This handsome Kona Blue Ford Mustang Bullitt can be yours if you win Ford and JDRF’s raffle As part of its longtime partnership with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Ford…
Chevy Teases Steering Wheel of the 2022 Bolt EUV
Photo: Chevrolet At the 2021 Consumer Electronics Show, Chevrolet gave us our first peek at the Super Cruise-integrated steering wheel inside the 2022 Bolt EUV. When the model arrives, it’ll…
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Is Wards 10 Best Interiors Winner
The 2022 Outlander Photo: Mitsubishi Motors The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander has earned a spot on the 2021 Wards 10 Best Interiors list. This is the first time the WardsAuto judges…
James Corden Stages Crosswalk: The Musical in Busy LA Intersection
James Corden and company sing “We Go Together” at the corner of Beverly and Genesee Have you been watching The Late Late Show since James Corden began hosting? If you’re…
Ford Mustang Mach-E Offers Intelligent Range Feature
The 2021 Mustang Mach-E offers a new Intelligent Range feature that notifies drivers about changes Photo: Ford One of the impediments to wider adoption of electric vehicles is range anxiety…
What Is Mitsubishi Owners’ Day?
What’s Mitsubishi Owners’ Day all about? Some car brands have their own special way of feeling like a community. Whether it’s the Jeep wave or a Facebook group dedicated to…
2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Won SUV of the Year in Russia
The 2021 Outlander PHEV Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Mitsubishi is celebrating its 30th anniversary in Russia this year, and the celebration just got more exciting for the automaker. Its 2021 Outlander…
Ford Updates 2021 Edge with SYNC 4A, 12-Inch Display
2021 Ford Edge updates include an available 12-inch touch screen Photo: Ford The Edge likely won’t be around for too much longer, but Ford is making sure that it’s got…
Le Mans Winner Brendon Hartley Will Drive for F1’s Toro Rosso at US GP
Photo: Osajus Scuderia Toro Rosso has announced Brendon Hartley, the New Zealander who won the 24 Hours of Le Mans this year and the World Endurance Championship in 2015, will…
2021 Chevrolet Colorado Overview
Photo: Chevrolet The Chevy Colorado sports a bold new look for the 2021 model year. With a stately new front end, a refreshed trim lineup, and plenty of available packages,…
2021 Buick Envision Named One of the Best SUVs Under $40K
The 2021 Envision Photo: Buick Consumer Reports compiled a list of the Best SUVs Under $40,000, which recognizes the most high-quality, affordable luxury SUVs and midsize models of 2021. The…
Why the Heck Are There Possum Tails All Over the Roads in New Zealand?
Image: benjamint444 All right, we are going to put this bluntly: thousands of severed possum tails have been appearing scattered across various large and small roads in the Auckland and…
Keyless Technology Could Increase Risk for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Photo: MikesCarInfo Many headlines spotlight keyless technology’s link to increased auto thefts. However, carbon monoxide poisoning is a potential hazard associated with this technology that’s even more important to be…
2017 Subaru BRZ Priced at $26,315
The Subaru BRZ comes with a slight price increase for the 2017 model year Back in May, Subaru announced the BRZ sports coupe would come with a more powerful engine…
Joe Hinrichs to Chair United Way for Southeastern Michigan Community Giving Campaign Through 2020
Joe Hinrichs, Ford Motor Company’s executive vice president and president of Global Operations, is squaring up to a new title: chair for the United Way for Southeastern Michigan Community Giving…
2015 370Z NISMO Unveiled, and It's Lookin' Good
As promised, Nissan unveiled the 2015 370Z NISMO at today’s ZDAYZ event. As expected, it’s awfully purty. “NISMO is the heart and soul of Nissan performance, both for the track…
Nissan Sentra NISMO Concept Bows at Detroit Auto Show
Those among us who have been clamoring for Nissan to bring back a performance version of the Sentra need wait no longer: the automaker revealed the Nissan Sentra NISMO Concept…
Volkswagen is Expanding Customer Payment Relief Options
Qualifying customers will have payments waived during these hard times Photo: Volkswagen The current COVID-19 pandemic has affected countless lives and businesses over the last few months. Despite these economic…
Mitsubishi Motors Mizushima Plant Fears Nissan Head’s Cost-Cutting Ways
Mitsubishi Motors’ Mizushima plant is worried Nissan’s Carlos Ghosn may cut it In April of this year, Mitsubishi Motors surprised people around the globe when it was revealed that it…
Nissan Commits to Building New Models in Sunderland
Nissan Qashqai If it’s a bit breezy in your part of the world today, it might be because about 7,000 employees in Sunderland, England breathed a large sigh of relief.…
FIA Outlines New 2021 Formula 1 Power Unit Regulations
The FIA has announced the “roadmap and key features” of Formula One’s power units for 2021, a key moment in shaping the future of the sport. The international combustion engine…
2017 Kia Soul Overview
Sporty, sleek, and sophisticated – this is what the 2017 Kia Soul is all about. The updated subcompact SUV continues to impress, winning awards left and right, and for good…
2020 Honda Fit e:HEV Inspired by F1 Tech
Photo: Honda The Honda Fit e:HEV hatchback, unveiled at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, uses a two-motor hybrid system that works alongside its usual 1.5-liter combustion engine. According to Yasuaki…
