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Buick Partners with Amazon Alexa for Promotional Campaign
Buick vehicles like the Encore GX feature built-in Alexa integration Photo: Buick General Motors and Amazon are no strangers to collaboration. As of late 2020, four Buick vehicles include a…
Buick Offers Vehicle Owners Free Wi-Fi During March Madness
Fans of both Buick and basketball are about to score big! It will be rather difficult to pry college sports fans from their various screens now that March Madness is…
Buick Looking to Mirror GMC's Success With Denali in Growing its Avenir Brand
GMC ’s Denali brand has been making bank in 2017, accounting for approximately 30% of all brand sales throughout 2017 and providing the brand with significant gains in average transaction price.…
Buick Discusses Importance of Fathers in Careers of Sculptors and Designers
Robert and Daniel Lys both work within GM Design, and both cite their father as a primary influence Photo: © General Motors Father’s Day was this past Sunday, but really, isn’t everyday…
Buick Announces New Avenir Sub-Brand, Inspired by Avenir and Avista Concepts
The logo of Buick’s newest “sub-brand,” Avenir The Buick Avenir concept was one of the most pleasant surprises of the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, and ever since its premiere, there…
Buckle Up: AAA Estimates High Thanksgiving Traffic
If you’re getting ready for Thanksgiving travel this week, you’re not alone. The American Automobile Association estimates that you’ll join about 55 million people heading to the skies or the…
Buc-ee’s and “Don’t Mess With Texas” Team up to Fight Litter
Photo: Falkenpost Every year, more than 362 million pieces of trash accumulate along Texas roadways. It’s quite the eyesore and environmental hazard — so Buc-ee’s and “Don’t Mess With Texas”…
BTS Arrived to the Grammys in Style in the Hyundai NEXO
BTS arrived at the Grammys in a pair of Hyundai NEXO fuel cell SUVs Photo: Hyundai Although BTS wasn’t nominated for any awards at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on…
Bride of Frankenstein Holoride Makes Ford Explorer VR Playground
The Universal Monsters Presents Bride of Frankenstein holoride leverages the smooth ride of the 2020 Ford Explorer Photo: Ford Motor Company It’s alive! By it, we of course mean the…
Boston’s Mayor Wants to Cut the City’s Speed Limit
Photo: Pexels Boston has a rep for being a hard-driving city — but Mayor Marty Walsh is working to change that image and make The Hub a safer place for…
Boeing’s First Flying Car Test Flight is a Success
Look up in the sky. It’s a bird. No, it’s a plan. No, it’s a flying car. We have dreamed of flying around in cars from the days we watched…
BMW Preparing for Concorso d’Eleganza Villa D’Este
The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa D’Este might not be until the end of May, but BMW is already preparing for the historic car show. First held in 1929, the Italian auto…
BMW Night Vision Technology Spreading to Other Models
BMW has put a lot of attention into headlight and visibility technology over the years. From adaptive LED beams to Side View screens, safe driving has continued to be a…
[VIDEO] BMW M235i Drift Mob Will Spin You Round
Photo: BMW YouTube The latest entry in the #BMWstories advertising campaign is an adrenaline rush through the streets of Cape Town. When the creators of this commercial were asked, “What’s your…
Black Label Lincoln Nautilus Interior is a Wards’ Fav
Photo: Lincoln Matthew McConaughey was right. The Nautilus is awesome, and Wards thinks so as well. The elegant, inviting interior of the Black Label Lincoln Nautilus grabbed a perch on…
Best Road Trip Movies: The Blues Brothers Review
Elwood: “It’s 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it’s dark, and we’re wearing sunglasses.” Jake: “Hit it.” If you watch…
Best Chevy Models for Outdoor Parties
2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 Photo: Chevrolet In light of COVID-19, tailgating will likely look a bit different this fall, depending on your state’s local guidelines. You can still throw a…
Bentley Releases a Special Edition Bentayga Falconry Vehicle
Turning and turning in the widening gyre, the falcon can ride with the falconer Special edition trims of vehicles that match the lifestyles of certain segments of drivers are nothing new,…
BedStep: A Practical New Feature for the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD
Note the new BedStep between the cab and the rear wheel of the new 2020 Chevy Silverado HD The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD is one big, tall chunk of truck.…
Autotrader Names Nissan Altima One of the 12 Best New Cars for 2019
2019 Nissan Altima Impressed by the innovative features, luxurious interior, and available all-wheel drive of the 2019 Nissan Altima, the experts at Autotrader couldn’t help but include it on the…
Autonomous Tech Could Mean Less Colorful Cars
Photo: PPG Self-driving cars promise to lend greater convenience to daily life. However, they might also mean less colorful car exteriors in the near future. This is because the LIDAR…
Automotive Idioms: 10 Car-Related Phrases & Their Origins
Since their invention a century ago, automobiles have become an integral part of our lives, not just in transportation and culture, but even in language. Their presence has not only…
Audiobooks For Family Car Rides – 2019 Edition
The holiday season is coming up fast, which means you’re probably looking at some long drives or flights to visit family and friends. Before you pull out of the driveway,…
Audi Makes Test Drives Fun With Amazon
For better or for worse, Amazon is changing how we shop for almost everything we need or want. One area it’s barely touched here in the U.S., though, is car…
'Assetto Corsa' Launches Ferrari 70th Anniversary DLC, Including 2017 F1 Car
The Assetto Corsa racing simulator has finally launched one of its most hotly anticipated DLCs: the Ferrari 70th Anniversary Pack, complete with the SF70H Formula One car currently competing in…
Are Uber's Drivers Employees Or Independent Contractors?
Uber may have to start dishing out benefits if it’s ruled their drivers are employees and not independent contractors In an effort to reduce costs, many companies–such as Uber–refer to…
Anti-pitch Feature on Power Windows Helps Safeguards Occupants
The express-up/down feature of power windows is super convenient when you’re trying to quickly welcome in or banish the elements, but with such power comes a potential chance of injury…
Another Reason to Learn Stick Shift
Operating stick shift cars is a skill which many people nowadays don’t take the time to learn. While that may annoy some, it must have been a relief for one Seattle…
Another Month, Another Record Sales Performance for Ford F-Series in Canada
Ford Motor Company of Canada posted its best May result in 28 years, delivering a total of 34,486 vehicles and a year-over-year sales increase of 17%. Ford was led by…
All-Electric Nissan LEAF Makes History With Sales Surpassing 400,000 Units
2019 Nissan LEAF e+ The best-selling Nissan LEAF has made its mark on the automotive world and drivers since its debut in 2010, with its eco-friendly powertrain, advanced technologies, and…
Akio Toyoda Named 2021 World Car Person of the Year
Photo: Toyota A panel of 93 international automotive journalists have named Akio Toyoda, president and CEO of the Toyota Motor Corporation, the 2021 World Car Person of the Year. Toyoda,…
Adopt a Dog at the Subaru Loves Pets Booth at CAS
This year, you can take home an adorable pupper from the 2019 Chicago Auto Show at the Subaru Loves Pets booth. Subaru teamed up with ALIVE Rescue and Hopeful Tails…
Addition of AutoPark Lands Chrysler 300 Back on Consumer Reports' List of Recommended Vehicles
The Chrysler 300 is back in Consumer Reports’ good graces The new rotary-based transmission featured in the Chrysler 300 and other FCA models has been nothing if not controversial. In fact, alarming…
AAA Survey Finds Autonomous Cars Make Drivers Feel Less Safe
The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Photo: Mitsubishi Motors AAA and Harvard conducted a survey to determine drivers’ thoughts toward self-driving vehicles. They discovered that a significant number of drivers feel less…
AAA Study Finds Hands-Free Doesn't Mean Distraction-Free
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, following a number of experiments at the University of Utah, has concluded what the MythBusters already knew: hands-free car systems are still highly distracting,…
AAA Predicts Major Increase of Memorial Day Travelers
2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer Photo: Chevrolet Memorial Day weekend in 2021 will look nothing like what it did in 2020. According to AAA, this year’s holiday weekend will see a surge…
AAA and IIHS Warn Against Increasing Speed Limits
Saving time on the road is a priority of drivers, but it may come at a dangerous cost. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the Insurance Institute for…
Road Trips for Nature Lovers: A Visitor's Guide to Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park Photo: Trougnouf via Wikimedia Commons One of the largest national parks, Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park provides 265,769 acres of pristine wilderness for adventurers. Here are…
A Spring Equinox for the Spring Equinox
Photo: Gary J. Wood The Monday after Daylight Savings Time (DST) is known for a peak in accidents on the road. According to a study performed by Johns Hopkins University…
A New Electric Work Van is On the Way from GM
Could GM beat Tesla to the electric-van punch next year? Photo: General Motors General Motors’ dedication to an all-electric future for its vehicles has been well documented for years. The…
A Look Back on the Ford Crown Victoria
Photo: Jason Lawrence Victoria Day is a Canadian holiday that celebrates Queen Victoria’s birthday. Its arrival often reminds us of the upcoming summer season here in the U.S., yet we…
A Look at the Updates Coming to the 2021 Mazda CX-9
Photo: Mazda Mazda’s flagship SUV will be getting a few updates and a minor price bump for the 2021 model year. With enhanced infotainment tech and a new special edition,…
Forgotten Vehicles of the 80s: The Buick Reatta
Photo: Reat90 via CC While Buick may be focusing solely on S(YOU)Vs right now, the brand has a long history of making sedans and coupes. One vehicle of the 80s…
AAA Study Indicates Depreciation is Highest Cost for New Vehicle Ownership
A recent study from AAA confirmed that auto depreciation is the top expense new car owners face. This cost comprises nearly 40 percent of the total cost of new vehicle…
Ram Reveals 2021 ProMaster at The Work Truck Show
2021 Ram ProMaster Photo: FCA The 2021 Ram ProMaster made its debut at National Truck Equipment Association’s The Work Truck Show on March 4. The full-size van is ideal for…
5 Cool Features on the 2022 Infiniti QX55
Photo: Infiniti The 2022 Infiniti QX55 is meant to be the first step toward a full refresh of the Infiniti lineup. With unique styling and plenty of tech features, the…
[VIDEO] Ferrari LaFerrari Races Porsche 911 Through Beverly Hills Suburb, Driver Claims Diplomatic Immunity
It’s every parent’s worst nightmare: two knuckleheads racing down the block in sports cars while your kids are outside playing. That’s exactly what happened in a suburb of Beverly Hills on…
[PHOTOS] Check Out the 2015 Hennessey HPE500 Chevy Suburban
Introducing the 2015 Hennessey HPE500 Chevy Suburban Hennessey has done it again, bringing more power to General Motors’ full-size trucks and SUVs. This time it’s the 2015 Hennessey HPE500 Chevy…
2016 Hyundai Tucson Overview
2016 Hyundai Tucson The 2016 Hyundai Tucson is a reasonably priced compact SUV, sporting an MSRP of $22,700 for the standard edition and is loaded with numerous safety and convenience…
What to Expect from Toyota at the North American International Auto Show
For the first time in more than 20 years, the Toyota Supra will return to the stage. The 2020 model will make its worldwide debut on Jan. 14 at the…
