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Toyota GR Corolla is the Hot Hatch We All Want
Photo: Toyota Europe In early 2019, we heard rumors that Toyota wanted to make a hot hatch variant of the Corolla, the bestselling nameplate in the history of automobiles. Now…
Toyota Releases 2020 North American Environmental Report
Photo: Toyota Motor North America Toyota has released its 2020 North American Environmental Report, which tracks the numerous ways the company is helping reduce its environmental footprint in North America.…
43 Million Americans Are Set to Travel This Memorial Day
The summer travel season is set to begin Memorial Day is often considered to be the official start of the summer season. Seeing as how 64 percent of American travelers…
The Cadillac CT5 Will Stick With a Sedan Body Style
Get used to a CT5 sedan Photo: Cadillac The 2020 Cadillac CT5 is set to be the signature sedan of the Cadillac lineup moving forward. According to reports, the CT5…
Kia Telluride and Seltos Win Multiple KBB Best Buy Awards
2021 Kia Seltos Photo: Kia The Kia Seltos is following in the footsteps of its larger Telluride sibling, taking home multiple awards at once. Kelley Blue Book recently released its…
Last Porsche 991 Has Rolled Out of the Factory
Photo: Porsche The last 991-generation Porsche 911 has rolled off the production line, marking the end of a major era for the German automaker. First launched in 2011, the 991…
Meet the All-New 2021 Kia K5 Sport Sedan
Say hello to the 2021 Kia K5 Photo: Kia The Kia Optima has provided value and reliability to drivers for over 20 years. But to take a step forward in…
All-New Kia K5 Nabs 2 Noteworthy Awards in Early 2021
The 2021 K5 continues to impress Photo: Kia I knew it wouldn’t be long before the K5 started racking up awards just like the Telluride and Seltos that came before…
Lake Erie ‘Ice Car’ Finally Freed from Frozen Shell
Not even a heavy duty ice scraper could get all this ice off Earlier this week, everyone’s Facebook newsfeed blew up with pictures of the “Ice Car,” a Mitsubishi Lancer…
Renting vs. Buying a Car in Big Cities
Toronto traffic Photo: James Schwartz (Creative Commons 2.0) In order to hold onto a sense of normalcy in a summer that is far from normal thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic,…
In Memoriam: the Top Ten Vehicles to Meet Their End in 2017
Another year has drawn to a close, and as we turn ourselves to the business of 2018, let us pause for one moment, and remember the vehicles which are no…
Fan-Made Tesla Model S Commercial Reinvents ‘Out of the Box’
The Tesla Model S On the same day New Jersey ruled on a ban of sales for Tesla models in the state, this beautiful fan-made Tesla Model S commercial surfaced…
Rumor Has It the Hyundai Veloster N Might Get a Dual-Clutch Transmission in 2019
Fans of the Hyundai brand are patiently awaiting the official launch of the 2019 Hyundai Veloster N. The Veloster N is the first vehicle in Hyundai’s United States N model…
Ford Co-Pilot360 Will Offer Most Comprehensive Suite of Standard Driver-Assist Technologies
Ford made a whole bunch of news on Thursday in announcing numerous product plans for the next several years—including a Bronco Hybrid, Explorer ST, and all-new small off-road SUV. The…
What Was the Best Scion and Why Is It the FR-S?
Is it this one? Yes. As most of you probably know already, Scion is almost about to disappear. The brand will be brought back into the Toyota fold, and in…
Left-Hand-Drive Ranger Raptor Spotted By a McDonald's? It's Definitely Coming to America
Though it was not suggested when Ford revealed the 2019 Ranger in Detroit, and despite it not being confirmed at the time of its world premiere in February, one almost…
AAA is Giving Away First Autonomous Vehicle Wedding
: Mike Doble If your dream growing up was to get married in a self-driving vehicle, then you can make your dream a reality this summer. Budget-friendly cars: Used cars under…
What To Do if You Lose Your Wallet On A Road Trip
Misplacing your wallet, or worse having it stolen on a road trip, is a sure way to destroy your getaway. But, there are steps to take in order to turn…
Sharp-Looking Genesis G80 Sport Coming Soon
Photo: Genesis Genesis is welcoming an athletic newcomer to its G80 luxury sedan lineup. Likely as part of the 2022 model year, the G80 Sport will arrive soon with exclusive…
How Some States Use Roadkill to Make Highways Greener
Photo: Blue Moonbeam Studio Dead deer, run-over raccoons, and squashed skunks are an unfortunate reality on America’s highways. But some waste managers have found a way to give these crushed…
EV Sales Will Surpass Gas-Powered Car Sales by 2033
The 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV charging Photo: Mitsubishi Motors According to a new study by consulting firm Ernst & Young LLP, sales of EV models will finally outpace sales of…
EV Sales Outpace Other Vehicle Segments in 2021 Q2
Charging electric vehicles Photo: General Motors Years ago (too many to say aloud without crying) when my first son was a toddler, I was working full time and gas prices…
When Do I Need to Replace My Car’s Oxygen Sensor?
Photo: Hans Haase via CC Modern cars have an oxygen sensor, which measures the amount of unburned oxygen in the exhaust as it leaves the engine. If there’s too much…
EV Tax Credit for GM Set to be Phased Out
While selling more EVs is good for GM, it does come at a cost As 2018 drew to a close, General Motors officially surpassed an important sales benchmark: 200,000 electric…
BMW Hits the Big Screen with Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation
In March, we announced that BMW would partner with the latest installment in the Mission: Impossible franchise. Now Jalopnik has an exclusive look at the BMW M3 and Tom Cruise…
Lexus and Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Recruit SDCC Attendees
Lexus has a long history with Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., as Director Coulson’s crew drives a fully outfitted Lexus GX 460 SUV from one situation to another on the popular…
One Tree Hill: What Kind of Cars Do the Core Five Drive?
Today marks 14 years since the pilot of One Tree Hill aired on the WB Network. And with the show being removed from Netflix next week, many fans are looking back on the…
Toyota Introduces Work-At-Home Program for New Moms in Japan
Toyota’s work-from-home program will give mothers more time to bond with their babies Every country is different when it comes to rights for pregnant women and new parents. Some countries,…
What If…Flo from Progressive had Become Toyota Jan?
For those of you not familiar with the premise of the What If…? comics, a brief introduction: Marvel began an ongoing series in 1977 that took a non-canon look at…
2019 Was Toyota RAV4's Best Year Yet
Toyota RAV4, the best-selling SUV in America Photo: Toyota Toyota RAV4 sales in 2019 were up 6.8 percent in December and 4.9 percent for the year, marking an all-time best-ever…
Toyota Camry AWD and Avalon AWD Have Arrived
2020 Toyota Camry XSE AWD Photo: Toyota Toyota has officially launched the Camry AWD and Avalon AWD as it attempts to double down on the sedan segment, even as most…
2016 Cadillac CTS-V Debut Scheduled for Detroit Auto Show
In early October, we reported on a rumor that the 2016 Cadillac CTS-V debut was scheduled for January of next year at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in…
Nissan Sentra History
Nissan Sentra History The Nissan Sentra has grown through the years, beginning as a subcompact entry-level car but now having reached its current compact status. The Sentra is generally an…
Eric The Car Guy’s “Fixing it Forward” Tackles 2003 Nissan Sentra
With all of the negative stories on the news today, it’s easy to lose faith in humanity. That’s why it’s important to highlight when people do things to help others.…
Paris Holds Yet Another Day Without Cars
The first car-free day in Paris occurred in September, cutting Paris’s smog problem in nearly half Image: Anna Hidalgo Paris is a city that has gradually become more and more…
Consider the Following: Bill Nye the Science Guy Wishes NASCAR Would Go Electric
Remember Bill Nye the Science Guy? If not, this will probably jog your memory: If the answer is still no, Bill Nye is a former mechanical engineer who has since…
NHTSA Awards 2015 Toyota Corolla Five-Star Safety Rating
NHTSA Awards 2015 Toyota Corolla Five-Star Safety Rating The Toyota Corolla, one of the world’s best-selling cars, was redesigned for the 2014 model year to much acclaim, and the 2015…
2016 Cadillac CTS-V Configurator Launches on Caddy Website
The 2016 Cadillac CTS-V configurator has appeared on Cadillac’s website The big day is finally here—the 2016 Cadillac CTS-V configurator has launched online, meaning you can spend your day building…
Canyon, Yukon, Yukon XL Leading GMC at Halfway Point in 2016
GMC sales were down 8.6% overall in June at a total of 42,985 units delivered, and down 4.5% year-over-year at retail with a total of 38,674 units delivered. At the…
Women in the Auto World: How ‘New Girl’ Proves the Industry Needs to Change
Somehow, this wonderful show always manages to open people’s eyes to certain issues I love New Girl. It’s a television show that manages to hit on some big social issues,…
Ford Named Among 2021 Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion
Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company is one of 272 companies that earned recognition this week as one of the Best Places to Work for Disability and Inclusion. The honor comes…
The Burning Question: Can Automatic Cars Burnout?
While most people see cars as simple transportation from point A to point B, there are some things that cars can do which fly in the face of practicality–but are…
2015 Toyota Tacoma Overview
The 2015 Toyota Tacoma Not much has changed from the 2014 model, but the 2015 Toyota Tacoma lineup no longer includes the three-seat Regular Cab configuration. Additionally, the automaker has…
GM Will Use US-Based Lithium in EV Batteries
One of GM’s Ultium battery packs Photo: General Motors GM and Controlled Thermal Resources are working together to source U.S.-based lithium. This lithium will be a more eco-friendly option for…
Buick Busy Developing Coupe-Style Crossover
Photo: The News Wheel A coupe-like crossover — possibly based on the high-tech Enspire concept — could be coming soon to Buick’s lineup. Buick hasn’t released specifics about this upcoming…
How to Change a Headlight
Having a burnt out headlight is only good for one thing: allowing road-trippers to win points playing “Padiddle.” Other than that, having only one headlight is dangerous, removing half of your…
Ford Mustang Voted Women’s Performance Car of the Year 2016
Even American Idol contestant Jena Irena (pictured above) can’t seem to get enough of the sixth-gen Mustang It’s no secret that the sixth-generation Ford Mustang is a popular car, as…
There’s Already a Bronco First Edition Up for Grabs on eBay
A Ford Bronco First Edition like this one will fetch at least $105,000 in an eBay auction this week Photo: Ford If you think you’d pony up big bucks to…
Toyota’s Home Robots Are Getting Smarter
Photo: Toyota When people talk about intelligent robots taking over the world, they probably have companies like Google or Apple in mind, not Toyota. But the automaker is one of…
Are We Willing to Sacrifice Speed for Road Safety From Amazon?
Photo: SounderBruce I’ll admit that I’m an Amazon Prime member, despite my threats throughout the year to cancel the service. While I buy my physical books at indie bookstores and…
