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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…
Take a Look Back at the Memorable Car Moments of ‘Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion’
Nothing says successful like rolling up to your high school reunion in that car Today marks the 20th anniversary of the cult-classic Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion, starring Lisa…
4 Tips to Safely Sleep in Your Car
Photo: The News Wheel If you find yourself starting to nod off during a road trip but don’t want to pay for a hotel room, taking a nap in your…
2020 Lincoln Aviator Debuts Adaptive Suspension with Road Preview
Photo: Lincoln Motor Company The 2020 Lincoln Aviator is already establishing itself after a short time on the market thanks to the incredible output of its Grand Touring plug-in hybrid variant (so…
2015 Volvo V60 Overview
2015 Volvo V60 The 2015 Volvo V60 is a wagon version of the popular S60 sedan and all-new model for the U.S. market. It’s also the first to offer the…
2020 Honda Insight Has Arrived at Dealerships, Starting at $22,930
Photo: Honda The 2020 Honda Insight, with its best-in-class passenger space and efficient hybrid powertrain, began arriving at dealerships yesterday with a starting MSRP of $22,930, excluding a $930 destination…
BMW and Microsoft Bring Skype to Select BMW Vehicles
The Skype is the limit If you work in the corporate world, then chances are that you have rushed through traffic to make it to a meeting on time at…
Canadian Pricing Revealed for Hyundai Santa Cruz
Photo: Hyundai The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz compact pickup truck will cost quite a bit more in Canada than it will in the U.S. — but there’s a good reason…
2016 Kia Optima Overview
Say “hello” to the new face of affordable luxury—the 2016 Kia Optima. Kia’s newest sedan offers the perfect combination of affordability, heart-pounding performance, and luxury, which makes this sedan the…
GM Introduces Ultium Charge 360 Fleet Charging Service
Photo: General Motors General Motors recently launched BrightDrop, which is a business that provides electric vehicles to delivery and logistics companies. Now, GM and BrightDrop are introducing the Ultium Charge…
Classic 1963 Impala Featured In Video For 'Ryda'
Rappers Game and Dej Loaf cruise around in a 1963 Impala for the “Ryda” music video. If you had to count the number of times the rapper Game has referenced…
Book Review: Chapman's 'Car Emblems' Prefers Broad Info over Artful Analysis
Car badges may have begun as mobile marketing, a branding tool used to sell more cars, but over the last century they’ve grown into an art that deserves a closer look. The…
2019 Chevrolet Silverado and 2019 GMC Sierra Will Feature Dynamic Skip Fire Technology
GM is poised to revamp the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra models by replacing the current cylinder deactivation systems with a budding new innovation called Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) technology.…
All-New 2015 Ford Mustang Named Official Car of 2014 CES
Official Car of 2014 CES Every year, a new vehicle is introduced that will steal headlines wherever it goes. Last year, that car was the 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray, and…
Don't Miss What Hyundai & Genesis Are Showing at the Detroit Auto Show
2017 HYUNDAI IONIQ HYBRID AT 2017 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW While most automakers will be showing off their wild new concept models at the North American International Auto Show…
EPA Estimates Range and Efficiency for 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV
The 2022 Bolt EUV Photo: Chevrolet The Environmental Protection Agency recently revealed its official range and efficiency estimates for the new 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV. Based on these numbers, the…
