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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…
Subaru Just Broke a Guinness World Record
Subiefest 2020 Photo: Subaru Subaru is no stranger to breaking its own sales records, but now it’s familiar with besting global ones as well. On Oct. 7, the automaker broke…
Volvo and Geely Reportedly to Merge
Photo: The News Wheel It’s no secret that most automakers are either under the umbrella of a larger organization (a la General Motors or Fiat Chrysler), but the upcoming deal…
Hyundai Sales Slow Down in August
The Sonata’s 11 percent retail sales gain was a bright spot for Hyundai in August Photo: Hyundai Hyundai Motor America reported lower year-over-year sales for August, but those numbers still…
4 Safety Features Michael Scott Should've Had On His Car
Photo: NBCUniversal We all know that Michael Scott had his own quirks, and a few run-ins with his car. But, of course, The Office aired quite a few years ago, so…
Auto123.com Names Ram 1500 2020 Truck of the Year
The Canadian-only Ram 1500 Sport Photo: FCA North America Each year, the bilingual car website Auto123.com chooses the best vehicles in Canada in a variety of categories. This year, the…
[VIDEO] New 2015 Corvette Z06 Burnout Footage
Chevy began delivering the Z06 to customers last week, so it wasn’t long before we stumbled on the very first 2015 Corvette Z06 burnout video online. (Watch below.) The video…
Subaru Legacy Scores Spot on Wards Best UX List
Photo: Subaru Another day, another award for Subaru. This time, the automaker snagged a position on Wards Auto’s list of the 10 cars with the best overall user experience. The…
5 Ways to Get More Gas Miles From Your Car
Buick’s helping make the gas station experience a lot less stressful Gas prices frequently fluctuate, making it hard to budget for fuel each month. The good news is that you…
Subaru's June Sales Show Improvement
Photo: Subaru It will surprise absolutely nobody to learn that COVID-19 is still wreaking havoc on industries across the world, including the automotive industry. In April, we reported that the…
[PHOTOS] X5 xDrive40e SUV: BMW's New Plug-In Hybrid Uses eDrive
Following the success of BMW‘s ActiveHybrid line–and, more recently, its i3 and i8 electric vehicles–the automaker is getting ready to release a brand new hybrid version of its X5 crossover. The X5 xDrive40e…
Report: Lincoln to Offer Electrified Variants of All Vehicles by 2022
In just five years’ time, when referring to the vehicles in the Lincoln Motor Company lineup, you will be able to use the line “it’s electric (boogie-woogie-woogie)” about each one…
Cadillac Posts Second-Best Sales Result Ever in 2017 as China Becomes Brand's Volume Leader
2017 marked the second-best year in Cadillac’s 115-year history with global deliveries totaling 356,467 vehicles, up 15.5% year-over-year. Despite an overall down year for sales in the United States, Cadillac…
Subaru Announces July 2020 Sales
Photo: Subaru As expected, the auto industry is still reeling from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, Subaru is no different, reporting a 20 percent year-over-year sales decrease in July 2020.…
