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2018 Chevrolet Equinox Delivers Best August Sales to Date
August saw an 85% increase in 2018 Chevrolet Equinox sales, when compared with last year’s totals for the same month. The brand sold a total of 28,245 units this August,…
Earnhardt Jr. Voted Most Popular Driver for 13th Consecutive Year
Dale Earnhardt Jr. beat out Danica Patrick and Jeff Gordon for the award Photo: Parker Anderson Team Chevy driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. has won NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver award for…
2017 Dodge Challenger GT Is First Muscle Car Designed for Winter Driving [Photos]
The new Challenger GT uses the same high-performance all-wheel drive system as the Charger AWD They say you shouldn’t believe everything you read on the internet, but the rumor that…
GM and Google Ride-Sharing Program Stars 2015 Spark EV
The 2015 Spark EV was chosen for the GM and Google ride sharing pilot program. The recently announced GM and Google ride-sharing pilot program partnership will use the 2015 Chevrolet…
Tactile Mobility's Software Helps Smart Cars Feel the Road
Tactile Mobility’s new software is one of the industry’s latest attempts to improve the accuracy and safety of AV responses on the road Photo: Pixabay While there are quite a…
Apple Music Buys “Carpool Karoake,” Spike TV Greenlights “Caraoke Showdown,” A Nation’s Lust for People Singing in Cars is Satiated
Do you sometimes watch one of the popular “Carpool Karaoke” segments from The Late Late Show with James Corden and think to yourself, “Man, why don’t they make a whole…
2018 Toyota Camry TRD is Spied and Sporty
Pictured: 2017 Toyota XSE The Toyota Camry is the best-selling sedan in America. It’s simple, safe, user-friendly, efficient, and amenable in almost all conditions. In short, it’s a bit benign—but…
Vogue Arabia Celebrates Saudi Women With Cover Feature
The excitement around women gaining the right to drive in Saudi Arabia is reaching its peak as we get closer and closer to June 24, the date authorities will allow…
[VIDEO] Audi SQ7 Prototype Crashes at Nurburgring
A 2016 Audi SQ7 prototype made a dynamic entrance into the public eye with a crash video on YouTube Video footage has surfaced of a 2016 Audi SQ7 prototype crashing…
Honda Ridgeline, Pilot, and HR-V Chosen as Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buys
Each year, Consumer Guide puts out its Best Buys in a number of categories, including Automotives. To do so, the editors test drive over 150 new vehicles, review them, compare…
What Are the Differences Between the 2019 GMC Terrain and Acadia?
If you’ve been shopping for a new GMC SUV, you’ve likely considered the 2019 GMC Terrain and 2019 GMC Acadia. But how do these models differ from each other? Here’s…
Surfer Alex Knost Collaborates with Vans to Create Shoes Inspired by a Classic Cadillac
Alex Knost, who doesn’t wear shoes when competing, designed some sneakers with Vans Photo: Pedro Gómez Basketball stars are constantly working with companies like Nike, Adidas, or New Balance to…
New Ford CEO Farley Announces Leadership Changes
Jim Farley officially took over as CEO on Oct. 1 Photo: Ford On Oct. 1, Jim Farley officially took the reins as CEO of the Ford Motor Company. Farley, the…
GM and Shell Expand Renewable Energy Access for EV Owners
At-home charging just got a bit sweeter for Bolt EV owners in Texas Photo: Chevrolet A new collaboration between General Motors and Shell has positive implications for GM EV owners…
Teen’s License Revoked After Whopping 49 Minutes
No matter where you live, earning your driver’s license is an exciting time. You’re finally free to get behind the wheel of a car without someone next to you, and…
Lincoln Showcase Offers Virtual Tours of Aviator, Corsair
Photo: Lincoln Lincoln has launched a new online sales tool called Lincoln Showcase that allows customers to virtually check out the new Corsair and Aviator. Consistent with the brand’s focus…
Mustang Shelby GT500 Gets Four New Carbon Fiber Parts
You can add four new Ford Performance carbon fiber parts to the Mustang Shelby GT500 Photo: Ford At 760 horsepower, the Mustang Shelby GT500 is already plenty ridiculous. Like, plenty.…
‘Connected Services by Toyota’ Coming to 2020 Models in August
Photo: Toyota This August, Toyota Canada will begin introducing Connected Services by Toyota on select 2020 model year vehicles. It’s a suite of tools intended to improve the in-car multimedia…
2021 Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Win Green Car, Truck of the Year
The fast-charging Mustang Mach-E is the 2021 Green Car of the Year Photo: Ford In Green Car Journal’s 2021 Green Car of the Year and Green Truck of the Year…
Genesis Tops J.D. Power 2020 Vehicle Dependability Study
Genesis’ two J.D. Power 2020 Vehicle Dependability Study awards sit on the hood of the G80 sedan Photo: Genesis The vehicles sold by Genesis are finally old enough to be…
NHTSA Is Urged to Make Car Seat Side-Impact Standards
Photo: Kampus Production via Pexels Recently, the attorneys general representing 17 states and Washington, D.C. requested that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration set side-impact standards for child car seats.…
Can Billboards Improve Your Driving Skills?
Photo: Pxhere With their flashy graphics and attention-grabbing text, you might think that billboards distract drivers. However, a new Australian study found that motorists behave better at intersections with roadside…
Chevy Says the Camaro ZL1’s 10-Speed Auto is Faster than Porsche PDK
The new 10-speed automatic transmission makes use of four rotating clutches and two brake clutches Photo: © General Motors While the 2017 Ford F-150 will be the first vehicle released…
2018 Chevrolet Suburban Overview
The Chevrolet Suburban has been a classic three-row SUV since its introduction to the lineup. With a strong stance, a powerful V8 engine, and a towing capacity up to 8,300…
2016 Buick Cascada Overview
2016 Buick Cascada Photo: © General Motors The 2016 Buick Cascada is the first North American convertible produced by Buick in 25 years, and it features a starting MSRP of…
Kia Introduces New Design and Tech Updates for 2022 Forte
2022 Kia Forte Photo: Kia It’s finally here! The 2022 Kia Forte has made its debut and the small sedan has been updated with a new design identity and advanced…
Porsche Rebuilds Classic 911 Turbo Using Genuine Parts
Meet “Project Gold,” Porsche’s latest contribution to its 70 year anniversary celebrations. It’s a 993-generation 911 Turbo, which is to say it’s the 911 Turbo that Porsche built in the…
Chevrolet Traverse and Malibu Achieve “Top Family Vehicle” Status
Parents magazine collaborated with Edmunds.com to reveal “The 10 Best Family Cars of 2018,” and both the Chevrolet Traverse and Malibu made the cut. The contest judges surveyed more than 300…
Heritage Series Pony Concept Pays Tribute to Hyundai Icon
Photo: Hyundai With the new Heritage Series Pony concept car, Hyundai can reflect on its rich legacy while working toward an exciting electrified future. Here Comes the Ioniq 5: Get…
Ford, Lincoln Rank Up in J.D. Power 2020 Vehicle Dependability Study
The 2017 Ford Mustang was a segment award-winner in the J.D. Power 2020 Vehicle Dependability Study Photo: Ford Motor Company For the second year in a row, Ford and Lincoln…
Self-Driving Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury in Motion Video Plays Like a Sci-Fi Film
The Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury in Motion This week, Mercedes-Benz used the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas as a platform to introduce the German automaker’s new F 015 Luxury…
2022 Mazda MX-30 Packages and Pricing Announced
Photo: Mazda The 2022 Mazda MX-30 is the brand’s first fully electric vehicle, and it’s finally coming to the U.S. market this October. When you reserve your MX-30, you’ll be…
Cadillac's Headquarters to Stay in New York City
Cadillac will continue to take Manhattan One of the biggest changes that Johan de Nysschen presided over when he was head of the Cadillac brand was moving the automaker’s headquarters from…
Google Street View Cars to Help Spot Natural Gas Leaks
Image: Emily Jenkins Google has brought us many things like email, maps, and more recently, self-driving cars. However, now Google appears to be offering another new service: natural gas leak…
Top 4 Classic Honda Models
Honda vehicles have been around for decades and are firm favorites with American drivers. You can probably pick out a recent Accord or CR-V on the road, but how much…
Honda Clarity Series Earns 2018 California Air Quality Award
The 2018 Honda Clarity Series has earned the 2018 California Air Quality Award for Corporate Environmental Stewardship by the Coalition for Clean Air, a non-profit organization that aims to promote…
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For the first time this year, a Pro Stock driver not named Jason Line or Greg Anderson was able to pick up a victory. The man responsible for this accomplishment…
2016 Hyundai Sonata Overview
2016 Hyundai Sonata Featuring a staring MSRP of 21,750, the 2016 Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size sedan that sports class-leading interior space, three competent engine options, and decent fuel economy.…
2013 Nissan NISMO Festival Revives Classic Tradition
Last year, performance enthusiasts across Japan were saddened when Nissan announced that it would not be able to hold its annual NISMO Festival because it was being relocated to a…
Toyota & Mazda to Build New $1.6 Billion, 4000-Job Plant in USA
Toyota and Mazda have entered a new business and capital alliance and announced they will together build a new, $1.6 billion automotive assembly plant in the United States that will create…
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing Gets Additional $830M Investment
Photo: Toyota Motor North America Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, the new joint venture between Mazda and Toyota, yesterday announced it would invest an additional $830 million to bolster training and manufacturing…
7 Essential Tips for Safer Night Drives
Whether you love or hate driving at night, there are some easy ways to protect yourself and passengers on twilight travels Photo: Pixabay Night drives have unique challenges that distinguish…
Newer GM Vehicles Gain Amazon Alexa Support
2019 Equinox Photo: Chevrolet Amazon Alexa compatibility is coming soon to newer Cadillac, Chevy, Buick, and GMC vehicles. During the first half of 2020, GM will begin rolling out in-vehicle…
Just How Intense Is Ram Truck’s Winter Testing?
Just how intense is Ram Truck’s winter testing? Pictured: 2015 Ram 2500 Tradesman Crew Cab 4×4 The world is full of warm places, but some of us (read: all of…
Here’s How the 2022 Genesis G70 Will Be Priced
Photo: Genesis Sporting a thoroughly redesigned look and a slightly higher price tag, the 2022 Genesis G70 will arrive soon at dealerships across the U.S. Ready for a Thrill? That’s…
5 Road Trip Tips for Electric Car Drivers
Photo: General Motors A road trip takes thoughtful planning. You will need to map out your route, secure lodging, pack your essentials, and make sure your vehicle is up for…
Are You Ready To Fight for a Rental Car?
Photo: Michael Gray via CC The good news is that vaccine rollout is picking up speed in the United States and safe travel is on the horizon. The bad news…
Mitsubishi Will Offer All-New Outlander PHEV System
A teaser for the upcoming Outlander PHEV Photo: Mitsubishi Motors The Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in hybrid comes with the PHEV system, which switches between gas and electric power automatically to optimize…
GM Targets Dramatic Revenue and Margin Increases by 2030
GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra speaks to investors earlier this month Photo: Steve Fecht for GM General Motors has big plans for the decade ahead — including an ambitious…
Lake Michigan EV Driving Route in the Works
A new EV driving route could connect lighthouses and other Lake Michigan attractions Photo: NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory via CC BY-SA 2.0 Michigan’s government is putting together plans…
