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2016 Honda Fit Goes on Sale Tomorrow, July 1st
The 2016 Honda Fit After a strong showing last year, the third-generation Honda Fit is back with a new model that’s hitting dealerships nationwide tomorrow, July 1, 2015. The 2016…
2015 Enhanced Safety of Vehicles Conference Comes to Volvo’s Backyard
Volvo will show off new safety systems in the 2016 XC90 at the 2015 Enhanced Safety of Vechiles Conference in Gothenburg, Sweden It’s no secret in the auto industry that…
2018 Kia Sorento and Sedona Earn Spots on Best 6-Passenger Vehicle List from US News
2018 Kia Sorento With impressive space for passengers and cargo, two Kia models easily secured spots on the U.S. News & World Report’s list of the Best 6-Passenger Vehicles for…
2015 BMW X4 xDrive 28i Configurator Up and Running
2015 BMW X4 xDrive 28i xLine in Melbourne Red Metallic Are you bummed that you won’t get a chance to hit up the New York Auto Show for the express…
Zombie on the Brain: Spotlight on Monster Jam's Popular Truck
Very few sports are tuned to its fans’ feedback as much as Monster Jam is. Monster truck themes used by the motorsport organization are often fan-selected, which adds to the appeal of the…
Four Car Features Destined To Be Forgotten
Photo: The News Wheel Automakers are constantly innovating, changing, and improving the vehicles they create. So many features, considered popular and must-haves at the time, are fading into obscurity. Reader’s…
Mitsubishi Motors Empowers Women
Photo: mentatdgt For the second year in a row, MSCI has chosen Mitsubishi Motors as a MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index constituent. This distinction demonstrates the concern Mitsubishi Motors has…
Kia “Telluriders” Delivering PPE to Hospitals Nationwide
Kia volunteers begin deliveries of face shields to hospitals Photo: Kia Last month, volunteers at Kia’s West Point, Georgia, manufacturing plant started creating personal protective equipment (PPE) for hospital workers…
What if the Corvette Zora is Actually a Cadillac?
Shots fired So here’s something to roll around in your skull for a second: what if that prototype and that render for what we all so readily assume to be…
United Car Care Shares Tips for Preventing Vehicle Breakdowns and Accidents Due to Winter Driving Conditions
This article is sponsored by United Car Care. Photo: Pixabay Winter driving presents some challenges for vehicle maintenance and safety significantly different than warm weather driving. You can take some…
Mercedes-Benz and German Eyewear Company Rodenstock Deliver Specialized Glasses
Model not included with purchase of glasses When you think Mercedes-Benz, you probably think of luxury vehicles. What you probably don’t think of are glasses. However, working with German eyewear specialist…
2013 Chevrolet Suburban Overview
The Suburban’s transmission has been upgraded with a new braking mode to help reduce excessive brake wear on long steep descents. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban Exterior If you’re looking for a…
VW ID.4 Production Officially Begins
The ID.4 will soon be rolling off the assembly line in Germany Photo: Volkswagen Thursday was a big day for the burgeoning electric vehicle segment. As one of the auto…
The Basics of Accessible Van Insurance Coverage
Upfitted 2019 Chrysler Pacifica minivan with ramp When you purchase an accessible van for your wheelchair, that modified vehicle doesn’t receive some special “accessible van insurance.” It’s subject to the…
Toyota Turns Heads in LA with Sporty C-HR Crossover
Imagine walking down the street when a sporty, chiseled-at-every-angle crossover speeds past you in the opposite direction. The aggressive body lines and exaggerated features are immediately noticeable and you can’t…
2021 Ford F-150 Owner’s Manual Goes Digital
Ford’s saving paper with its digital 2021 F-150 owner’s manual Photo: Ford If you’ve ever had to fumble through your glove box for the owner’s manual and painstakingly flip through…
Toyota Ranked 10th Most Diverse Company
Photo: Toyota Toyota Motor North America was listed 10th in the 2020 Top 50 Companies for Diversity, the only automotive manufacturer to be featured in the top 10, and one…
UPDATE: The Jeep Pickup Truck Will Reportedly Be Named the Gladiator
Are you not entertained? Tomorrow, the Jeep brand will unveil its long-awaited mid-size truck to the world at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Leading up to the reveal of this…
Mazda Opens CX-3 Production at Hofu Plant to Meet Rising Demand
Boy howdy do car buyers love SUVs lately. Bolstered by conditions like low gas prices and the increasing fuel economy of crossovers, many automakers have been kicking up their production…
2017 Mercedes-AMG GLC43 Coupe to Debut at Paris Motor Show
Increased power output and a unique suspension system make the Mercedes-AMG GLC43 coupe a standout model Later this month, the 2016 auto show season will kick off with the Paris…
What is a Homologation Special?
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Photo: Dodge A homologation special is a road-legal car with direct ties to racing competitions. Some of the most exciting cars in history have been homologation…
Nissan LEAF e+ is Highly-Anticipated Addition To Nissan Lineup
2019 Nissan LEAF e+ Photo: Nissan The future of driving is looking very electric as more and more automakers offer models that run on electric batteries. Once saved for small…
How Washi Paper Inspired the Interior of the Mazda MX-30
Photo: Mazda From its “Kodo: Soul of Motion” design philosophy to its pursuit of “Jinba Ittai” driving dynamics, Mazda seems to love drawing inspiration from traditional Japanese culture. Most recently,…
2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV Overview
Compared to competitors from Tesla and other automakers, the Chevrolet Bolt EV entered the all-electric segment at a somewhat later date. Still, that hasn’t stopped it from climbing up the…
3 Reasons Hyundai Is Retiring the Azera
This is a time of change for Hyundai, particularly in America. With the launch of its Genesis luxury sub-brand last year and the introduction of its three-fold Ioniq models, the…
Outlander PHEV Concept-S Unveiled, is Handsome
Oulander PHEV Concept-S As the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV continues to make a killing in Europe and Japan, we have no choice here in the states but to sit back, twiddle…
2014 Honda CR-Z Overview
With chiseled lines that look like they were chipped from marble and an aggressive front end, the 2014 Honda CR-Z puts a dramatic face on the hybrid car industry. A…
Cadillac LTS Headed to New York Auto Show
The Cadillac LTS will take design cues from the Elmiraj concept. It’s been a while since the Elmiraj coupe concept hit the scene at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance (almost…
If You Wanted to See 191 GMCs Set a Guinness World Record, You Should Have Been in Abu Dhabi Last Week
A view of last week’s Guinness World Record-setting parade of 191 GMC vehicles in Abu Dhabi Toward the end of 2017, Chevrolet Middle East set a pair of very, very,…
2015 Lincoln MKC “Engage Your Senses” Tour Takes On Interior Design
2015 Lincoln MKC “Engage Your Senses” tour at Long View Gallery The all-new 2015 Lincoln MKC was the center of attention at a luncheon last Monday at Long View Gallery.…
Not Yet: Saudi Women Penalized For Driving
If you follow car news, or even just any news, you know that last month Saudi Arabia announced it was lifting its ban on female drivers. While many factors went…
We Dare You Not to Cry Watching These Saudi Women Learn to Drive
We’re finally in 2018, which means that we’re just that much closer to Saudi Arabian women gaining the right the drive this summer. While the government has said that women…
Mitsubishi Mirage History
Mitsubishi Mirage History The Mitsubishi Mirage was first introduced in 1978 as a subcompact hatchback. Though its production took a brief hiatus from 2004 to 2012, the Mirage is back…
Honda Against Hybrids in IndyCar Future
Honda Performance Development (HPD) says it does not wish to see Formula One-style hybrid power units come to IndyCar, which has been using 2.2-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engines since 2013. IndyCar’s…
2016 Chevy Volt Will Debut at NAIAS
A teaser of the 2016 Volt ©GM Global Chevrolet Chief Marketing Officer, Tim Mahoney, today announced that the 2016 Chevy Volt will debut at NAIAS (North American International Auto Show)…
Spotted: Toyota FT-1 at Cars and Coffee Irvine
Toyota FT-1 Concept at NAIAS It’s a beautiful thing when car enthusiasts can get together to show off their rides, marvel at unique vehicles, and collectively geek out over all…
What Should Toyota Jan Name her Baby? Camry or Sienna?
What Should Toyota Jan Name her Baby? Last week, Toyota announced that Toyota Jan, the beloved character from Toyota’s successful and aptly-named ‘Jan’ ad campaign, is pregnant. When actress, Laurel Coppock,…
2016 Chevrolet Suburban Overview
2016 Chevrolet Suburban Photo: © General Motors The 2016 Chevrolet Suburban is a full-size SUV with a starting MSRP of $49,700. Seating for up to nine people, a powerful V8…
How to Grow Old Fast: Driving in Ireland
The treacherous yet beautiful roads of Ireland. Photo: Bill Liao You might not think that hedges are a big deal. After all, they’re merely little bushes, right? That’s true, unless…
Mazda Gets in on SEMA Fun With Two Specialty MX-5s
Ah, the Specialty Equipment Market Association Show—when automakers gather to show off some of the best modifications for their cars available. We have already seen special versions of the Nissan…
Buick Introduces the Stylish and Roomy 2018 Regal Sportback
2018 Buick Regal Sportback For quite some time now, Buick has been working endlessly to appeal to a younger audience with complete redesigns of many vehicles and engaging commercials starring…
Cadillac ATS, CTS “Will Disappear”: de Nysschen
2015 Cadillac ATS Sedan Photo: © General Motors Cadillac is in full revamp mode this week, revealing its all-new 2016 CT6 flagship sedan at the 2015 New York Auto Show…
Renault-Nissan Sells 200,000th EV
Renault-Nissan Sells 200,000th EV The Renault-Nissan Alliance, thanks in no small part to the contributions of the LEAF, has the market cornered for electric vehicles. Specifically, the Alliance controls a…
De Nysschen to Expand Cadillac’s Lineup Greatly by 2020
Johan de Nysschen revealed his plans to expand Cadillac’s lineup tremendously over the next six years. ©GM Things have been changing fast for Cadillac ever since Johan de Nysschen joined…
France Might Be Ready To Stop Efficiency Cheaters
MPG ratings are a frustrating thing. Every time they are brought up by an automaker, there is always an asterisk to tell shoppers that the numbers are only estimates, and…
Cadillac Won't Release a Crossover Until 2019: de Nysschen
Want something to slot in below this? Welp, get ready to wait Photo 2015 Cadillac SRX © General Motors The President of Cadillac stopped by the Washington Auto Show last…
Report: New SRX/XT5 Due at 2015 LA Auto Show
2015 Cadillac SRX Photo: © General Motors Cadillac has let its CT6 out of the bag, but the question still remains: where is the replacement for the brand’s top-selling SRX?…
Volvo Is Developing Biometric Cameras That Watch You Drive
We heard about Volvo’s ambitions to create a camera that watches you drive. For some time, the company has thrown its weight behind designing new safety systems and advancing autonomous…
[PHOTOS] Hyundai Reveals Futuristic Prophecy Concept EV
Photo: Hyundai The stunning new Hyundai Prophecy concept EV presents an exceptionally sleek exterior silhouette, a futuristically refined interior, and autonomous driving capabilities. “We have brought to life yet another…
School Bus Transportation Concerns as COVID-19 Lingers On
Photo: Dede via Pixabay Going back to school might look differently for a lot of children and young adults this fall. As districts and institutions finalize the structure of courses…
