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Ford Testing New Predictive Road Safety Tool
Ford trialing new Data-Driven Road Safety Tool in London, Oxfordshire Photo: Ford Who wouldn’t want to drive with the confidence of knowing what’s coming on the road ahead? That’s confidence…
Lia Farley, Wife of New Ford CEO, is a Budding Rock Star
New Ford CEO isn’t the only Farley comfortable at the microphone Photo: Ford It seems like Lia Farley is living the dream. She’s following her passion as a musician, playing…
Shoppers Don't Mind Spending More for an EV, According to a New Survey
Photo: Pixaline Though some people still perceive electric vehicles as too expensive, many don’t mind their higher price tag. A recent survey from InnovateMR confirms this new consumer trend. The…
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If you appreciate the posh interior and progressive technology of the Cadillac CTS but want something with track-ready potency, the CTS-V should suit. Though it comes in just one trim…
Toyota TRD Pro Series Trucks Kick Up Dirt at Chicago
The TRD Pro Series Trucks being announced at Chicago Auto Show. Last week at the Chicago Auto Show, Toyota showed off its all-new TRD Pro Series trucks (in striking Inferno…
Honda Assists Automotive Engineers with HPD Collegiate SAE Program
Good news for students involved in Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) programs: it has been announced that Honda Performance Development will make their products available to academic organizations through membership…
Ford Resets Expectations for Autonomous Cars
Seat up. You’re still the driver — for now. Ford evaluated the conversation around expectations for autonomous cars yesterday, as the chief executive officer for Ford reconfirmed the automaker’s first…
Toyota ‘Ultimate Dream Ski 4Runner’ Controlled by 3 iPads®
The 2013 SEMA Oakley Ultimate Dream Ski 4Runner Before we go any further: no, you cannot drive the “Ultimate Dream Ski 4Runner” with an iPad®. There is no way that…
American Motorists Set to Spend 7 Percent of Their Income on Gas This Summer
Get ready to hand over more of your money at the pump this summer One of the largest and most consistent costs that consumers face on a monthly basis is…
4 Best Off-Road Parks in Michigan
Michigan is known as the heart of the automotive industry, so it comes as no surprise that it also offers some of the best off-road parks where drivers may truly…
Drivers Lose Focus with Partial Automation Tech
Once drivers get used to partial automation tech, they lose focus on the road and on their responsibilities behind the wheel. According to research from the Insurance Institute for Highway…
Study: Your Side Windows Are Leaving You Exposed to the Sun
I am a very fair-skinned guy, so it is safe to say that, over the years, I have become intimately acquainted with sunburn. In many interior pictures of me, you…
Buick Cascada Convertible Confirmed for U.S.
On April 1st of this year—although it was no joke—we announced that a compact convertible was kinda, sorta possible from Buick. Then late last month, we gathered that it was…
Escape the Food Desert with Lyft
Photo: Jay Phagan Ride-share app Lyft recently announced its latest move to help people and families in need. Starting in January, the Lyft Grocery Access Program will kick off its…
Chevy Brings Affordable Diesels to U.S. Market with 2014 Cruze
Did you know that the average price for gasoline in Europe is upwards of $8 a gallon? Well it is, so it makes sense that Europeans would take advantage of…
Ford Intersection Priority Management Tech Could Do Away with Red Lights
On its face, the idea of suggesting a day where the roads would not need red lights at intersections seems absurd. Ford, ever the optimist, has a different perspective: It’s…
What to Expect from GMC's 2018 Lineup
As an automotive brand, GMC‘s focus has always been on family-friendly utility vehicles and powerful pickups. The 2018 model year is no different, with everything from mid-size SUVs like the…
Chevrolet 2015 SUVs Debut at Orange County Auto Show
2014 Chevy Tahoe As many other manufacturers back away from the full-size SUV, Chevrolet has instead chosen to own the segment. Their new 2015 models of the Suburban and Tahoe,…
The VW ID.4’s LED Lights Let Your Car “Talk” to You
The ID.4’s communicative lights are a big achievement in connecting car and driver Photo: Volkswagen Volkswagen’s electric SUV, the ID.4, is taking the world by storm. The vehicle is currently…
2017 Ford F-150 Snags Trio of Trophies at Detroit Auto Show
Ford grabbed headlines on Saturday with the revelation that the 2018 Ford F-150 will be offered with a turbo-diesel engine for the first time in the namebadge’s storied history, but…
2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Is the Fastest Muscle Car Ever
Tim Kuniskis announces that the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is the fastest muscle car ever. It’s official: the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is the fastest muscle car ever,…
The Volvo Way to Market: Fewer Auto Shows, More Online Sales
2015 Volvo XC90 Volvo has announced a new global marketing strategy—called the Volvo Way to Market—that aims to cut down on the brand’s presence at auto shows and explore the…
Ford Mustang Mach-E Heads Out for Ocean to Ocean Reimagined
Ford looks to recreate a little history with the Mustang Mach-E and Ocean to Ocean Reimagined Photo: Ford With its Ocean to Ocean Reimagined cross-country tour, Ford is putting the…
5 COVID-19 Road Trip Necessities
Photo: Pexels By now, you are probably suffering from a major case of cabin fever. Who would have thought that was even possible during summer, but COVID-19 has made the…
Original McQueen Bullitt Mustang Sells for $3.74M
The 1968 Ford Mustang GT driven by Steve McQueen in Bullitt sold for $3.74M Photo: Ford Motor Company As expected, the 1968 Bullitt Mustang driven by Steve McQueen has set…
New Dodge Challenger 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition
Challenger 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition Photo: FCA Dodge is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Challenger by introducing the 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition of the car. Available for the 2020…
Lincoln Aviator to Make Long-Anticipated Return at 2018 New York Auto Show
Thursday was a huge day for announcements from Ford—a Bronco Hybrid, Explorer ST, and all-new small off-road SUV were just some of the Blue Oval’s key product reveals. Not to…
480-Horsepower 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt Gets $46,595 Pricetag
The unreasonably powerful 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt will command a surprisingly reasonable sticker price when it arrives this summer: $47,495, including the $900 destination and delivery charge. Ford announced the…
2015 Chevy Volt Battery Is Supersized
Earlier this month, we brought you (what we thought were) all the updates for the 2015 Chevy Volt. It turns out, however, that Chevy was holding out on us, until…
2016 Honda Civic Commercial Unintentionally Name-drops Chemistry Class Band
Wow, they sold out The Taraday?!? These kids are going places! Everybody has a good band name up their sleeve, just in case they ever need one. I’ve never taken…
Book Review: 'Automotive Jewelry, Volume One: Mascots • Badges' by Michael Furman
Many automotive enthusiasts talk about the influential design languages behind today’s vehicles, but to some, the real artistic identity of a car is in its unique ornamentation. The nearly-lost art of car…
2015 Kia K900 is Road & Travel Magazine’s International Car of the Year
The 2015 Kia K900, named Road & Travel Magazine’s “International Car of the Year” Kia’s flagship sedan, the kid-tested, LeBron-approved 2015 Kia K900, has been named Road & Travel Magazine’s…
New 2017 Kia Cadenza Brings More Luxury to Kia’s Lineup
The 2017 Kia Cadenza is all new for its second generation The Kia Cadenza isn’t considered the most popular vehicle in Kia’s lineup, but that might soon change. Kia introduced…
Toyota FT-1 Racing Car Will Melt Your Brain
The Toyota FT-1 Concept at NAIAS Remember the Toyota FT-1 Concept? We certainly do. This sporty number caught our eye at the Detroit Auto Show back in January, and since…
NHTSA Mulls Changing Laws To Allow Cooler Headlights
Traditionally, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is slow to make changes to its safety regulations. One famous example is its very slow-moving rules on headlights. After it established rules…
Toyota to Make High-Performance Variants of Its Entire Lineup
Photo: Toyota Not long ago, the Toyota brand was widely associated with reliability at the cost of excitement. Now, the automaker continues to top all the major reliability surveys, but…
LeBron James Calls Out Critics in New Kia K900 Commercial
Mr. James says he drives the Kia K900 to basketball games on occasion When you’re one of the biggest sport stars in the entire world, it’s understandable that people are…
Toyota Corolla to Get GRMN Hot Hatch Variant
Photo: Toyota UK Ever since the new Toyota Corolla Hatchback was unveiled, people have been asking for a hot hatch variant, and it seems the automaker is happy to oblige.…
Kia Announces Pricing for 2017 Sportage
The 2017 Kia Sportage will have a $22,990 starting MSRP In the automotive industry, it can be difficult to find the perfect mixture of space, technology, and a low price…
Ford Taking Part in Michigan Mask Aid Initiative
Ford is providing 1.5 million masks as part of Michigan Mask Aid Photo: Ford On Friday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that the state plans to distribute 4 million free…
Toyota Corolla Hybrid is the 2020 Rocky Mountain Car of the Year
Photo: Toyota The all-new 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid has been named the 2020 Rocky Mountain Car of the Year. Praised for its exceptional fuel economy, it was the winner in…
2019 Miata Gets New Pricing, Features, Performance
Mazda has announced all the updates in store for the 2019 MX-5 Miata, from its new price to its stronger performance and feature changes. More Mazda: Explore the luxurious features…
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As could be reasonably expected with the eventual launch of production for the all-new 2016 Chevrolet Volt, GM plans to axe production on the previous-generation Volt. With the new Volt…
Watch LeBron James Film a Kia K900 Ad in 90 Seconds
LeBron James films a Kia K900 ad on 34th Street in Manhattan Since becoming the car’s official “luxury ambassador” last October, LeBron James has starred in three commercials for the…
Chevrolet Colorado Diesel Coming This Fall
The Chevrolet Colorado has taken the truck world by storm this year by winning awards like 2015 Motor Trend Truck of the Year and having great months in sales. It…
Kia Adds Optima PHEV, Sportswagon to UK Lineup
Kia’s UK lineup now offers the Optima PHEV and Optima Sportswagon Kia has officially gone green in the United Kingdom. The South Korean carmaker recently launched its first-ever plug-in hybrid…
2019 Honda Fit Named ‘Best New Car for Teens Under $20,000’
Are you under 20 and looking for a new car under 20 grand? According to U.S. News & World Report, the 2019 Honda Fit is the car for you. It…
New Outlander Sport Trims Revealed with More Powerful 2.4-Liter Engine
Mitsubishi’s best-selling vehicle in the US just got even better with the announcement that it will offer two more trim levels with a larger, more powerful engine. The 2015 Mitsubishi…
Mitsubishi Achieves Its Best January Sales Since 2007
There’s no slowing Mitsubishi down in terms of sales growth Whereas other automakers struggled during 2018, Mitsubishi actually experienced something of a resurgence. By the end of the year, Mitsubishi…
2022 Camaro Configurator Goes Live
Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet has recently revealed its 2022 Camaro configurator. Using this online tool, you can price different trim, package, and option combos, or simply have fun putting your own…
