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Kia’s April Sales Mark Major Milestones
The Kia Soul led Kia’s April sales to new heights. Kia’s April sales mark several records and milestones for the Korean automaker, which is celebrating 20 years of sales in…
Baby Bronco May Be Called the Ford Maverick
Could this be the Ford Maverick? Don’t ask Sarah Palin Photo: Ford Motor Company What do the baby Bronco and the late James Garner potentially have in common? The name…
Ludacris Still Drives 1993 Acura Legend, Owns a Jet, Has Abs
Life is pretty good if you’re Ludacris. You’ve got multi-platinum albums to your name and blockbuster films under your belt, which has no doubt left you with more money than…
Differences Between the 2021 Cadillac CT4 and 2021 Cadillac CT5
Photo: Cadillac The 2021 Cadillac CT4 and 2021 Cadillac CT5 are twins in many regards. Here’s a guide to what sets these two sedans apart from each other. Large and…
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Driving comfort is an essential component to evaluate when shopping for a car, and for drivers who are less tall than the average driver, driving comfort is more than just…
Can Toyota Jan Defeat Betty White and Dance with the Stars?
There’s little doubt that Jan from the Toyota commercials was first created as the automaker’s take on Flo from Progressive: they both have monosyllabic names, help customers, are charming in…
Hyundai Kona Electric Tops 100,000 Sales
Photo: Hyundai A little more than two years after it hit the market, the Hyundai Kona Electric has achieved a major milestone: 100,000 sales around the world. Convenient Connectivity: Heighten…
Audi Partners with Cerence Inc. to Create New AI Voice Assistance
Prepare to connect with your Audi like never before Photo: Audi A growing aspect of automotive design is the use of artificial intelligence. This developing technology allows drivers to interact…
Paragon Lowering Collars Minimize C8 Corvette Wheel Gaps
Photo: Chevrolet Love your new Chevy Corvette C8 but could do without its unsightly wheel gaps? You’re in luck. There’s now a cool new aftermarket part you can purchase to…
Is Live Streaming on Social Media Contributing to Fatal Car Accidents?
Photo: Yatko In the last month, at least two women have been killed while their fatal car accidents were streamed live on social media from inside the vehicle. Two weeks…
Fitz and The Tantrums to Headline the Jeep on the Rocks 2018 Concert
Fitz and The Tantrums will be the latest act to headline the Jeep on the Rocks concert For the past few years, the Jeep on the Rocks concert has been…
Volvo is Designing the Seat belt of the Future
This could become your bed on the go Photo: Vuaxford It’s no secret that self-driving cars are on their way, with major names in the automotive industry making sizeable investments…
Ford is America’s Top Automaker for Hourly Employment
Ford was America’s top automaker for hourly employment last year Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company busted out its American flag and waved it all over the place Friday, announcing that…
Volvo Sold Nearly 46,000 Plug-in EVs in 2019
Photo: Volvo As we finally get used to writing 2020 on our checks or homework, it’s worth looking back at some of the most impressive sales figures of the previous…
Mitsubishi Evo Will Return…in Six Years
When Mitsubishi announced it would discontinue the Lancer Evolution, fans around the world sighed in disappointment, and when Mitsubishi began to show signs of a reemergence after Nissan bought a…
UPDATE: WALK THE MOON to Join Fitz and The Tantrums on Stage During this Year's Jeep on the Rocks Concert
This year marks the first time that two acts have headlined the Jeep on the Rocks concert Just a few weeks ago, The News Wheel reported that the band Fitz…
2015 Corvette Z06 Engine Delivers 650 Horsepower
2015 Corvette Z06 engine: a LT4 supercharged 6.2-liter V8. Yes, you read that correctly. The all-star 2015 Corvette Z06 engine—the LT4 supercharged 6.2-liter V8—is SAE-certified at 650 horsepower. This makes…
“Godzilla Craves Italian” Ad Shows Big Monster Munching on Fiats
In “Godzilla Craves Italian,” Godzilla knows exactly what he wants to eat. An incredibly bizarre but intriguing Fiat ad dropped today called “Godzilla Craves Italian,” in which Godzilla has a…
Oil Your Muscles and Speak in a Growly Voice, Because You Can Rent Xander Cage's Pontiac GTO
As “xXx: The Return of Xander Cage” plays in theaters across the country (and potentially gets me in trouble for not writing out the full title when Googling it at…
2015 Hyundai Sonata Overview
Familiarize yourself with the sleek and stylish new Hyundai Sonata The 2015 Hyundai Sonata is redesigned for 2015, including a larger cabin and more refined design. In addition, a new…
British Columbia Law Could Ban Gas Car Sales by 2040
Zero-emission vehicles like the Hyundai Nexo could get a major boost from a new British Columbia law Photo: Hyundai With a new law passed at the end of May, British…
2014 Honda Accord Sedan Overview
The biggest addition to the Honda Accord for the 2014 model year is a pair of hybrids to the powertrain lineup. The 2014 Honda Accord is now available as a…
Vijay Sankaran Opting Not to Rejoin Ford
Despite the cheery message above, Vijay Sankaran will not return to Ford Photo: Ford Update (11/20): On Friday, Ford announced that Vijay Sankaran has opted not to return to Ford.…
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Debuts at 2016 New York International Auto Show
All the world’s a stage, and Mitsubishi is looking to take advantage of that fact. During the 2016 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), Mitsubishi unveiled the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander…
Here’s Your First Look at Ford Mustang-Inspired Electric Performance SUV
Your first look at the Mustang-inspired electric performance SUV prototype Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford this month launched a new website that dispels several misconceptions about electric vehicles and provides…
Uber and Volvo Partnered to Present a Production-Ready Self-Driving Vehicle
Volvo Cars and Uber present production vehicle ready for self-driving Photo: Volvo Autonomous driving is always an interesting subject to explore, whether it’s the technology behind self-driving vehicles or the…
Hyundai Sonata Named Canada’s Best Family Sedan by autoTRADER.ca
Photo: Hyundai Hyundai’s efforts to keep its sedan lineup on the cutting edge have paid off. A jury of auto experts recently honored the Hyundai Sonata as the 2021 autoTRADER.ca…
Voss Events to Hold Drive-In Drag Shows Across America
Photo: distelAPPArath (Pixabay) via CC For many drag queens, their main source of income is derived from booking live shows and receiving tips from patrons at said shows. Unfortunately, due…
5 Craziest and Most Expensive Cars from Nicki Minaj's Instagram
Few musical artists are more recognizable in the world today than Nicki Minaj. Known for her quick rhymes and one-of-a-kind style, Minaj is one of the most successful female rappers of…
Ford Mad at Suppliers Over Maverick Photo Leak
Ford issues a stern rebuke to suppliers over photo leaks Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company has issued a letter to suppliers that strongly discourages leaking images of vehicle prototypes and…
Book Review: Randy Leffingwell's 'Corvette' Is a Treasure Trove for 'Vette Lovers
Cover of Randy Leffingwell’s Corvette: Seven Generations of American High Performance If one were to collect the seven-generation legacy of the Chevrolet Corvette into a single book, the wealth of…
Chevrolet Makes Major Announcement Regarding 2017 Camaro
The 2017 Camaro 1LE SS is going to be one bad boy Photo: © General Motors Having already earned the 2016 Motor Trend Car of the Year and Car and…
New Toyota GR 86 is the Official NASA Pace Car
Photo: Toyota Toyota has expanded its partnership with NASA to include the all-new GR 86 sports car, which will be the official pace car of the organization’s national championships taking…
2016 Mitsubishi Lancer Overview
The Mitsubishi Lancer has been known as the leader in performance in the compact sedan segment for quite a while. As the longest vehicle in its segment, the Lancer continues…
Car News In the Rearview – Jeep and Ram Don't Need FCA
Welcome back to In the Rearview, where I take you on a merry little jaunt down automotive news lane so you can see the top stories from the past week. This…
Maserati Finally Announces North American CPO Program
Maserati has finally announced this month that aspiring Maserati owners in North America have for the first time the opportunity to get behind the wheel of their dream car via…
Full House Actor John Stamos Arrested for Driving Drunk
He should have stuck with Dannon Oikos Greek Yogurt Photo: CommercialLand In last year’s hit summer film Guardians of the Galaxy, the character of Star-Lord says he comes from a…
55-MPG Honda Insight Hybrid Goes on Sale Today For Under $23,000
Buying an affordable car is just as much about paying a low initial price as it is about getting a car with a low cost of ownership over time. Strong…
What Your Car Color Says About You
Ever wonder what your car color says about you—or maybe that strange androgynous driver behind the wheel of that leopard print Audi R8? (Oh wait, that’s just Justin Bieber.) It’s…
Ford's Autonomous Vehicles to Test on California Roads Next Year
Autonomous Ford Fusion Hybrids will test in California next year With its enrollment in the California Autonomous Vehicle Tester Program, Ford will begin testing its self-driving Ford Fusion Hybrid sedans…
2019 Ford Transit Connect Wagon is Most Efficient Small Van at 29 MPG
Go back about a decade and find someone on the street. Ask them if they think it’s possible for a van to get 29 mpg on the highway. Don’t stop…
Cadillac Architectural Tours Boost Brand to New Heights
Cadillac is getting on the arts and culture game that other luxury automakers have been playing for a while. Mercedes has its Fashion Week; BMW has its Art Car Collection;…
Hyundai Readies Ads for 2019 Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is one of the country’s biggest stages for television advertising as well as football, and Hyundai will once again play a leading role there. Hyundai, the official…
Jalopnik Names Chevy Silverado Best Pickup Under $40,000
Truck Trend may have chosen the 2015 Ford F-150 as their Truck of the Year, but the acerbic writers over at Jalopnik came to a different conclusion when they compared…
Nissan Kicks Earns 2017 Best Buy Title from Brazilian Magazine
Nissan Kicks earns “Best Buy of 2017” title from Brazilian magazine Quatro Rodas Photo: Nissan The popularity of the Nissan Kicks in Brazil and Latin America is evident and on…
Toyota Collaborator Lets You, Well, Collaborate
The Toyota Collaborator interface Toyota is fulfilling one-third of Vanilla Ice’s edict by allowing us to collaborate with the release of the Toyota Collaborator, the newest tech powered by Google+…
How to Handle Getting Stranded in Your Car Thanks to Winter Weather
In a perfect world, the first sign of snow would mean you didn’t have to go to work. Unfortunately, the world is far from perfect, which means it won’t stop…
Toyota Division’s February Sales Dip But Retain No. 1 Brand Standing
While Toyota Motor Sales has reported a 4.3 percent decrease in sales volume during the month of February, Toyota Division’s February sales were good enough to put them in the…
BMW Vehicles Featured Prominently Throughout Amazon's “Jack Ryan”
Jim’s gone from the resident office prankster to a “Clear and Present Danger” Earlier this summer, BMW made quite the impression on the big screen during Mission: Impossible – Fallout. Still,…
Top 4 Remote Control Cars for Toddlers
Some adult gearheads trace their passion for autos back to their first RC car Photo: Mike Liu via CC It’s never too early to start a life-long love for remote…
