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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…
'The Hate U Give' Presents Realities of Driving While Black
Today, The Hate U Give, a film based on the best-selling book by Angie Thomas, expands to nationwide release. It’s not the first movie released this year based on a…
[PHOTOS] See the Refreshed 2021 Chevrolet Equinox
The 2021 Chevrolet Equinox RS Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet’s bestselling Equinox SUV is getting a refresh for the 2021 model year, complete with a new trim level, new design details, and…
GM Launches Green Dealer Recognition Program
GM’s Green Dealer Recognition program certifies eco-friendly dealerships General Motors has launched a new “Green Dealer Recognition” program that enables eligible Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealerships in the US…
Honda July Sales: CR-V Sets Record, Accord Hits 7th Month of 30K+ Sales
2014 Honda CR-V July was not the most fortuitous month for American Honda overall, but there were some bright spots across the board. American Honda sales were down 3.9 percent,…
Ford Announces New Ride-Sharing Pilot in London
Ford Motor Credit Company announced an interesting new car-share pilot program in London that will allow 12,000 customers to rent out their vehicles to other drivers. The program is one…
Carjackers Find Boy in Stolen Car, Drop Him Off at School
School is a very important thing as we all recognize, including two carjackers from Norfolk, Virginia, who stole a car from outside a post office. The car had been left…
2015 Corvette Design Packages Include Atlantic and Pacific
Last week, Chevrolet announced two distinct 2015 Corvette design packages: the Atlantic luxury convertible and the Pacific performance coupe. (I must say, though, as someone who lives much closer to…
Man Calls Police to Have Them Unlock His Car Full of Pot
One of the nicest things a police officer ever does (if your local department doesn’t have a policy against it) is to unlock a car for you if you somehow…
Bronco Built Wild Campaign Picks Up Award from MediaPost
The Built Wild launch campaign for the Ford Bronco brand earned a top award from MediaPost Photo: Ford The trio of Wieden+Kennedy, WPP, and Disney CreativeWorks won the Best Integrated…
Unofficial Reddit AMA with Ford Designer Reveals Interesting Information on New Ranger
For better or worse, Reddit can be a great platform for everyday people to speak with others who live lives and have experienced things that they can only imagine. On…
A Crash Course in the History of Air Bags
Learn more about this life-saving feature Photo: Adam Bartlett via CC Saying that the road to developing an effective, reliable, and safe air bag was a bumpy one is an…
Fernando Alonso Retires From Formula One
McLaren Racing has announced that Fernando Alonso will not race for the team or in Formula One at all in 2019. Alonso, 37, is currently completing his 18th F1 season and…
Hyundai Reveals Interactive, 360° Virtual Look Inside 2017 IONIQ Hybrid
After months upon months of rumors and speculation, Hyundai Motors unveiled its Prius-rival model, the IONIQ, earlier this month. This revolutionary model has three variants available in a single body type: electric,…
Mitsubishi Introduces New MiGEAR Merchandise Collection
A Mitsubishi Motors shirt and hat Photo: Mitsubishi Motors On Aug. 27, Mitsubishi announced that it was introducing the new MiGEAR merchandise collection. The collection allows you to show your…
Fernando Alonso Returning to F1 in 2021
Photo: ph-stop via CC In a major twist, two-time world champion Fernando Alonso will return to Formula 1 in 2021, driving for Renault alongside Esteban Ocon as his teammate. Driving…
Chevy Bags Seven In Inagural Most Popular on Edmunds.com Awards
If I told you the 2014 Corvette Stingray won another award, would really be that surprised? Seven Chevy vehicles—including the Corvette Stingray, Traverse, Colorado, Camaro, Impala, Silverado 1500, and Tahoe—have…
2018 Toyota RAV4 Overview
The 2018 Toyota RAV4 has a lot to live up to, as its predecessor is the best-selling model in the most competitive and saturated segment in the modern automotive market.…
Tel Aviv Launches an Electric Road Pilot
Tel Aviv is experimenting with electric roads Photo: PublicDomainPictures via Pixabay via CC Israel is planning on making it easier to maintain green public transportation. Per CNN’s Alexis Benveniste, Tel…
4 Tips for Driving a Convertible
If you’re considering purchasing a convertible or recently brought one home, you might not be aware of a few basic guidelines to follow on each drive. Here are four helpful…
Why Won’t My Brake Lights Turn Off?
Photo: Lothar Wandtner via PixabayCC You park your car and begin to walk away — but as you depart, you notice something odd. Why are your brake lights staying on,…
Henry Ford III Joins Ford Foundation Board
Henry Ford III (right) with his father, Edsel B. Ford II, at the 2019 Salute To Dealers Photo: Ford Motor Company For the first time in 43 years, a member…
Ford Delivers Last of 120 Million Masks
Employees signed boxes containing the last of the 120 million masks donated by Ford Photo: Ford As part of its efforts to provide personal protective equipment throughout the pandemic, Ford…
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe, Official SUV of Action, on Sale in Middle East
The 2021 Chevy Tahoe: All about that action, boss Photo: General Motors One of the hottest new Chevrolet SUVs is finally available in one of the world’s hottest markets for…
Wiz Khalifa Takes A 2014 Dodge Viper SRT For A Spin In The 'See You Again' Music Video
Wiz Khalifa’s 2014 Dodge Viper SRT from the “See You Again” music video With the enormous amount of weed rapper Wiz Khalifa said he smokes daily, it’s probably a good…
Honda Revamps Certified Pre-Owned Program
Certified pre-owned vehicles typically offer a great opportunity to buy used and still benefit from the advantages of warranty coverage. Though Honda already offers a CPO program at least on…
Maserati Teases Upcoming Grecale SUV with Blurry Pics
Photo: Maserati Maserati teased a few blurry photographs of its upcoming new SUV, dubbed the Grecale. Taken at the Maserati plant on Viale Ciro Menotti in Modena, Italy, the pictures…
Wisconsin Man Uses RC Car to Improve Social Distancing
Photo: Archangel12 via CC Social distancing means a lot of things, like avoiding bars and restaurants (if they’re open) and touching other people. We might have to stay six feet…
Luxury Jeep SUV Will Rival Range Rover
Sergio Marchionne says we’ll get a luxury Jeep SUV to rival the Range Rover Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) CEO Sergio Marchionne says a lot of different things. One of those…
Volvo ‘Hammer Down’ Program Helps Truck Customers During Pandemic
Photo: Volvo Trucks Volvo Trucks announced an enhanced finance program that helps bring stability to truck customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Related: Explore the current Volvo Truck model lineup Dubbed…
Wave Goodbye to the Buick Cascada Convertible
Top-Down Thrills: Learn more about the Buick Cascada convertible Opel will stop making its Cascada model next year. That means Buick’s version of the compact convertible probably won’t survive much…
Next-Gen 2018 Chevy Equinox Slims Down, Offers Diesel Engine
Offering a much-needed redesign and some new bells and whistles, Chevy’s all-new, trimmed down 2018 Equinox is making waves with a diesel option that makes the compact SUV even more…
Traffic Game Challenges Kids to Quickly Match Car Colors
Photo: The News Wheel Board games are a great way to challenge kids — and adults — to develop their reaction time, visual discernment, and pattern recognition. A great example is Traffic. A…
December Sales Gain Helps Hyundai End 2020 on High Note
The Santa Fe was Hyundai’s sales leader for December Photo: Hyundai Hyundai Motor America finished 2020 with a flourish, posting a 2 percent increase in sales for December. And despite…
Will the Ford Thunderbird Rise from the Ashes?
Could the iconic Ford Thunderbird make a comeback? Photo: Ford A trademark filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office suggests that Ford Motor Company could be bringing back…
Difference between the Buick Encore and Chevrolet Trax
Photo: Chevrolet The Chevy Trax and the Buick Encore are two of GM’s subcompact crossovers. While the Encore is marketed as an upscale model, how much do these two vehicle…
