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Cars you Didn't Know Were in 'Apollo 13'
Photo: Steve Jurveston via Flikr There’s a strong argument to be made that the most iconic vehicle in any movie about the Apollo Space Program should be some variant of…
A Bit About Ohio's “Scarlet Letter” Plates for DUI Offenders
Trending at the tippy-top of Reddit today is a post from r/TIL, entitled TIL drivers in Ohio receive a yellow “scarlet letter” license plate if they have been convicted of…
hp Archives
For almost two decades, Japanese automakers were engaged in a state of… Engineers at Ford, using Hewlett-Packard’s Big Data Discover Experience Services and HP… Mercedes-Benz did some nifty stuff in…
Kia Niro EV Archives
Each year, eco-conscious organization Green Car Reports announces its list of contenders… New technologies always raise questions and problems that we never predict, and… The new Kia Niro EV feels…
autoTRADER.ca Honors 2019 Ram 1500 with Top Pick Award
In the third installment of autoTRADER.ca Top Pick Awards, the 2019 Ram 1500 has been deemed a winner. Honored as a top pick, the 2019 Ram 1500 impressed the editors…
2019 Ram 1500 Earns Best Buy Designation from Le Guide de l’Auto
Thanks to its impressive styling, outstanding efficiency and advanced capability, the 2019 Ram 1500 has earned a Best Buy designation in the full-size pickup truck segment from the editors of…
Dodge Charger, Alfa Romeo 4C Win 2015 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Awards
Two FCA vehicles won 2015 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Awards This week is a big one for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). Yesterday, the automaker announced that its 2015 Ram 1500 had…
Ford CEO Archives
It seems like Lia Farley is living the dream. She’s following her… On Oct. 1, Jim Farley officially took the reins as CEO of… Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Hackett…
F1 2024 Mid-Season Report
With the Belgian Grand Prix weekend behind us, the 2024 Formula 1 season has begun its summer break. It will be four weeks before the drivers return to the track,…
Opel Releases Photos and Video of Camouflaged Insignia Grand Sport
A camouflaged Opel Insignia Grand Sport is tested ahead of the 2017 Geneva Motor Show Today Opel announced that the Insignia Grand Sport (which will be sold as a Buick…
Videocassette Vehicles: Remember VHS Tape Rewinder Cars?
Photo: The News Wheel As the debate rages regarding the future of physical media, my mind has been reflecting on the types of audio-visual media that I grew up with…
Hackers Remotely Take Control of Jeep Cherokee
Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek take control of a Jeep Cherokee from 10 miles away, steering the SUV with ease Photo: YouTube Imagine you’re just driving along minding your own…
2021 Hyundai Palisade Adds New Trim, New Standard Features
Photo: Hyundai The Palisade has been the biggest success story of the 2020 model year for Hyundai, and now this full-size flagship SUV is about to gain even more attractive…
Dodge Planning to Build an Additional 1,000 Hellcats
Dodge is planning to build an additional 1,000 Hellcats Pictured: 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Despite the fact that all Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcats ended up being recalled,…
Tesla Stores: What Are They and How Are They Different Than Dealerships?
Since the day Elon Musk brought Tesla into the automotive world, he has been reshaping the way we look at the car-buying process. Traditionally, car dealerships have been individually-owned franchises. Automotive…
Chevrolet Sparks Earns Top Spot in Korean Customer Satisfaction Survey
The Chevrolet Spark topped its segment in the Korean Customer Satisfaction Survey for a fifth year in a row Photo: General Motors For the fifth year in a row, the…
Honda Launches Civic Type R Crate Engine
Photo: ©Honda Ever looked at the Honda Civic Type R hot hatchback and thought, “I don’t really want the car, but I’d love to get my hands on that sweet…
Chevy pickup truck Archives
Earlier this year, Chevrolet held a special event in Argentina. The event… Who doesn’t love a good teaser image? When released and promoted effectively,… What’s better than owning a Chevrolet…
Ford Focus Electric Archives
Ford Motor Company is teaming up with Whirlpool Corporation, Duke Energy, BTCPower,… SUVs may be all the rage these days, but that doesn’t mean… One of the biggest problems bemoaned…
Everyday Examples of Reckless Driving
Reckless driving is often seen as extremely dangerous driving practices, such as driving drunk or texting behind the wheel. But it’s likely you encounter reckless driving every morning during your…
Jeep Earns Official Cult Brand Status
2019 Jeep Cherokee Jeep®’s long history of innovation, rugged capability, distinct style, and thrilling performance has earned it legions of loyal car buyers throughout its existence. Now, the beloved brand…
Adrian Newey to Leave Red Bull Racing
Photo: Morio via CC Adrian Newey, the most successful Formula 1 car designer of all time, and the man behind all of Red Bull Racing’s 13 championship victories, is set…
2015 Bi-Fuel Chevy Impala Runs on Beer and Feces
Refueling the 2015 Bi-Fuel Chevy Impala ©GM Drink a lot one night and then pay for it in the bathroom the next morning? Congratulations, you can now power your 2015…
Chevy and GMC Models Named the Best Off-Road Trucks in 2021
The 2021 Colorado ZR2 Photo: Chevrolet If you’re an off-roading enthusiast, you know how important it is to have a truck that can keep up with your adventures. To help…
2019 Buick Regal TourX Overview
2018 marked the inaugural year for the Buick Regal TourX, Buick’s station wagon variant of its Regal sedan. While most station wagons don’t sell all that well in the U.S.,…
