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Game Review: The Great Heartland Hauling Co.
With so many unique niches in the world and the abundance of creative game designers, it’s not surprising that nearly every theme is being turned into a tabletop game these days. The…
Smart Car Tech Significantly Reduces Drivers' Annual Fuel Costs
Photo: GamblinMotors Researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology have released the first study that evaluates the energy impact of in-vehicle smart tech. The study indicated that smart tech features save drivers…
Maserati MC20 is the Company’s Next Super Sports Car
Photo: Maserati After months of teasing, Maserati has finally revealed the name of its next super sports car: the Maserati MC20. Unfortunately, we’ll have to wait longer than originally planned…
GMC Terrain Celebrates Its Best Sales Month Ever in March as GMC Sales Rise 11.4%
The GMC Terrain helped GMC achieve its best sales month so far this year In spite of the increasing demand for more crossovers and SUVs, sales for GMC have been on…
2021 Toyota Sienna Hits Dealerships this November
Photo: Toyota The highly anticipated, fourth-generation 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan will arrive in dealership showrooms this November — and despite lots of new features and improved fuel economy, its starting…
Land Rover Discovery Vision Concept to Bow in New York
Land Rover yesterday announced that an all-new Land Rover Discovery Vision Concept will be unveiled at the New York International Auto Show later this April. The Land Rover Discovery Vision…
Ford Manual Transmissions Declining in Popularity in Europe
Ford notes a decline in the popularity of manual transmissions in Europe Photo: Ford Though the all-new 2021 Ford Bronco is now one of the few vehicles on the road…
Tim Day Named Plant Manager for Ford Silverton Assembly
Photo: Ford Motor Company Tim Day has been appointed the new plant manager for Ford’s Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria, South Africa. Day, the former executive vice president of manufacturing…
2015 Toyota Sienna Driver Easy Speak is Your New Best Friend
2015 Toyota Sienna Driver Easy Speak is Your New Best Friend Allow us to paint you a nice picture. You set off on a road trip with your family, all…
Toyota August Sales Continue to Climb
August Toyota sales climbed thanks to sales of the Corolla Last month wasn’t a particularly hot one for much of the country, but Toyota was on fire in August, and…
2017 Honda Civic Si Sedan and Coupe On Sale Today for $23,900
The all-new 2017 Honda Civic Si Coupe and Civic Si Sedan go on sale today, carrying a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) that starts at $23,900. The new Civic Si…
Watch Out For Dinosaurs in Parking Garages
As a woman, I was always told to be cautious in dark parking lots or garages. When my well-meaning teachers and advisors told me about keeping my eyes peeled for…
New Site Aims To Help Women Navigate Automotive World
It’s no secret that the world of cars is dominated by men. Buying a new car or getting work done on an existing vehicle can be very intimidating as a…
Through the Decades: Chevrolet Camaro
Today, the Chevrolet Camaro stands out on the road as an affordable, top-of-the-line sports car. Its athletic body and powerful engine make it perfect for drivers that are in need…
Ford Brings Back Wacky Human Car Seat Suit for AV Testing
Photo: Ford Motor Company As part of its push to bring self-driving vehicles to the market, Ford is in the process of developing a communication interface that will effectively allow…
Honda Odyssey Debuts in Detroit, Looks Better Than Those Kids’ Drawings
The all-new 2018 Honda Odyssey Today at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Honda debuted the all-new 2018 Odyssey—which, thank God, looks much better than those concept drawings…
New Ford Kuga Aces Euro NCAP Assisted Driving Test
The new Ford Kuga earned high marks in the Euro NCAP Assisted Driving test Photo: Ford The European New Car Assessment Program launched its grading scale for vehicles with assisted…
[DETAILS] 2022 Kia Seltos Has a Turbocharged Nightfall Edition
The 2022 Seltos Nightfall Edition with blacked out 18-inch wheels Photo: Kia As Kia continues to roll out its 2022 model lineup, more special editions and unique packages are being…
2014 Silverado Discounts in March to be “Unprecedented”
Chevy Silverado: Truck of the Year If you’re in the market for a truck, March might be right time to get serious. March is Truck Month, and that means major…
Mitsubishi CEO: Mirage Sedan, Montero, Montero PHEV Likely for US
2015 Mitsubishi Pajero Update: Title changed to reflect the fact that the Pajero is the Montero, not the Mondeo. Our bad. Mitsubishi Chairman and CEO Osamu Masuko says that despite being…
Dealers Taking Orders for 2016 CTS-V, Starting at $83,995
The 2016 Cadillac CTS-V©GM Are you still super excited about the 2016 Cadillac CTS-V? Of course you are. It’s all ridiculous and ferocious and fancy and wonderful, after all. It’ll…
Mitsubishi November Sales: More People Bought the i-MiEV!
The i-MiEV was up 50% in November, which is to say Mitsubishi sold 18 instead of 12. It’s the most wonderful time of the month: Mitsubishi November sales figures have…
How Did Mitsubishi Sell -3 Lancers Last Month?
What is dead may never die Earlier this week, we reported that Mitsubishi achieved its best January sales since 2007. If you had taken a look at the sales chart…
Dear Mitsubishi: Replace the Lancer with the Pulsar
Last week, Nissan and Mitsubishi announced that they would be joining forces again to supply the latter brand with two new sedans over the course of the next few years.…
[VIDEO] Double-Parking Mitsubishi Lancer Gets Pushed By G63 AMG
Who’s the jerk here? The guy in the Mitsubishi Lancer that blocks people in, or the G63 AMG owner that uses it as a really expensive bulldozer to push the…
2015 Chevy Suburban Overview
2015 Suburban The 2015 Chevy Suburban has been fully redesigned and features higher-quality materials, a fold-flat third row seat, and improved fuel economy. Protect your Car: Learn about Chevy Extended…
Best Exterior Colors Offered by Mitsubishi
When it comes to exterior colors, Mitsubishi doesn’t offer a lot of variety. Nearly all of its models offer similar variants between black, gray, white, red, and blue, though for…
2014 Corolla NHTSA Rating Redeems Toyota’s Sedan
Earlier this year, the 2014 Toyota Corolla fell just a bit short from earning the Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Instead, the Corolla earned…
Mitsubishi Begins Work on Next-Gen Lancers While Searching for Potential Partnership
The Next-Gen of Lancers is on the horizon If you want something done, you have to do it yourself. That might have to be Mitsubishi’s motto if they can’t find…
Why You Should Take Advantage of a Car Buying Service
Now that you’ve got that hard earned raise, you’re thinking оf buуіng a саr fоr уоur fаmіlу аnd gоіng оn a lоng vасаtіоn. Or maybe it’s a surprise for уоur…
Honda Sets Fuel Efficiency World Record with Civic Tourer
Honda R&D employees Fergal McGrath and Julian Warren take a well-deserved rest after their record-breaking 8,000-mile journey They said they’d do it, and they did: Honda has set a new…
Ford F-150 Drops Power Stroke Diesel V6
July 16 marks the last day you can order an F-150 with a Power Stroke turbo-diesel Photo: Ford In a sad bit of news to kick off your week, Ford…
Toyota Sales Report Shows Strong COVID Recovery
2021 Toyota Sienna Limited AWD in Cypress Green Photo: Toyota Toyota Motor North America has reported its sales figures for the first half of 2021, and as anticipated, they are…
2018 Chinese GP: Ricciardo Steals the Win, Vettel 8th
The 2018 Chinese Grand Prix looked set to be a great race for Ferrari. Sebastian Vettel snatched pole by just a hair over teammate Kimi Räikkönen, both about half a…
What Your Car Says About You
It takes a certain kind of person to drive a leopard print Audi R8 (you know, like Justin Bieber), which led me to the thought, “What does my car say…
440,000-Mile Lancer Sportwagon Proves Mitsubishis Make Good Used Cars
Photo: Steven Lang As automotive reliability continues to improve every model year, most cars manufactured today are expected to reach 100,000 miles without only light maintenance and at least 200,000…
Why Cars Don't Start Moving at the Same Time at a Traffic Light
Photo: Kim Scarborough via Flikr We’ve all been there: you’re in a long line of cars at a traffic light. Off in the distance, you see the light turn green,…
7 Car-Themed Ways to Pass the Time During Social Distancing
Detailing your car is just one way to stay busy while keeping your distance during the COVID-19 outbreak Don’t let coronavirus-related social distancing get you down. Feed your passion for…
Enter the Nitto Tire Mustang Sweepstakes
Enter the Nitto Tire Mustang Sweepstakes At the 2013 SEMA Show, Nitto rolled out a positively ridiculous-looking customized 2014 Mustang. Now you have the chance to win this one-of-a-kind ‘Stang…
Alonso Claims 6 Hours of Spa Victory with Toyota
From left: Fernando Alonso, Kazuki Nakajima, and Sébastian Buemi Fernando Alonso and the #8 Toyota TS050 Hybrid were the first to the checkered flag at the 6 Hours of Spa…
J.D. Power Determines Most Appealing Cars in 2018 APEAL Study
2018 Honda Accord You want to make sure that the new car you’re buying continues to be as appealing to you as it was when you first test drove it.…
BMW Attends Oktoberfest in Munich, Decorates M3
Munich’s Oktoberfest is legendary. It’s the world’s largest “volksfest,” and is held annually. Running from September to October, it’s a time full of good beer, food, and rides. The festival is…
Jeep Finds Growth and Success in the Japanese Automotive Market
The Jeep Renegade’s small size makes it a big hit in Japan Domestic loyalty in relation to automakers is a growing trend in the United States. Still, it’s nothing new…
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Wins Numerous Automotive Awards in Russia
The people of Russia are evidently big fans of crossovers as well Photo: Mitsubishi The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is quickly becoming one of Mitsubishi’s most popular models in the U.S.…
5 Classic Nameplates That Jeep Could Use for Its New Vehicles
Any one of these Jeep nameplates could resurrect nostalgic memories of the off-road brand Photo: Jeep Jeep recently shocked the automotive world when it announced that it was adding a…
New Chrysler Pacifica Ad Stars the Cast of “Toy Story 4”
You’ve got a friend in the Pacifica. Several of them, in fact. Photo: Chrysler When Toy Story 3 premiered back in 2010, many audience members assumed that would be the…
Rumors of a Chevrolet Cavalier Rebirth Emerge
Could the Chevy Cavalier be making a comeback? Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet has been reviving model names left and right recently, with nameplates like the Blazer and Trailblazer making triumphant returns.…
Mobile DJ “Cars” Character Makes His Way to Disney's Hollywood Studios
This cartoon car has some car tunes Photo: Disney Parks Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy, a brand-new interactive show starring the cast from Pixar’s Cars films, is set to open at…
The Official Wheels of 10 World Leaders
Heads of state always seem to be on the move. Whether they’re meeting with local government officials or heading to the airport for an international visit with other leaders, they…
Make the Explorer Surf, Ford, You Cowards
Bask in the purple glory of the 1990 Ford Explorer Surf Concept Photo: Ford Motor Company Every once in a while, it’s possible to hit on an idea so revolutionary,…