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Porsche 911 Cabriolet Keeps Your Hands Warm with the Top Down
Photo: Porsche Is anything quite as pointless as owning a convertible car, only to virtually never drive it with the top down because the weather is either too hot or…
New 2017 Kia Forte Commercial Calls on Basketball Fans to Promote Lane Keep Assist
The newest Kia Forte commercial adds some humor to the topic of Lane Keep Assist When you’re behind the wheel of a car, your attention should be focused on driving—but…
Lincoln SUVs Off to Best Retail Sales Start in 20 Years
Lincoln Navigator sales rose 26.6 percent at retail in Q1 2021 Photo: Lincoln Q1 2021 is in the books, and things are looking up for the Lincoln Motor Company. The…
Honda Has ‘Exceeded Expectations,’ Red Bull Says
Max Verstappen points to the Honda logo after winning the Austrian Grand Prix Photo: Honda When Red Bull Racing signed with Honda as its new Formula One engine supplier, it…
Chevrolet and Beats Music Partner to Rock Your Ride
Chevrolet and Beats Music are partnering to integrate the new Beats Music streaming service into the Chevrolet AppShop, which will be available in select 2015 models later this year. Beats…
‘New Girl’ Actress Hannah Simone Fails at Parallel Parking in a Corolla
Hannah Simone recounts learning to parallel park in a Toyota Corolla This year marks the 50th anniversary of the world’s best-selling car—the Toyota Corolla—and for some reason Toyota felt it…
Ford VP of Research and Advanced Engineering: Autonomous Passenger Cars Coming Closer to 2026-31
Ken Washington, Ford’s vice president of research and advanced engineering, delivered a keynote address at the SAE WCX World Congress Experience this week where he walked back the expectation that…
Toyota SUVs Power Through Industry Sales Slump
Toyota continued to show strong sales performances in August, despite a general decline across the industry and reduced demand for the Prius brought about by low gas prices. According to…
2014 Callaway Corvette Struts its Stuff in Bowling Green
The 2014 Callaway Corvette Callaway Cars unveiled its production prototype 2014 Callaway Corvette late last month at the NCM Bash at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The…
Should You Give Your Car a Makeover?
2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Modified by Mopar Your car is more than just a tool for transportation. Some people think of their car as a canvas, which means they have…
BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo Has Niche Appeal
The BMW 3 Series GT creates a quiet ride over rough terrain. BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo sunroof BMW M3 GT BMW 3 Series Gran…
Kia Seltos Named a Best Car for College Grads by Autotrader
College grads will love the 2021 Kia Seltos Photo: Kia The all-new 2021 Kia Seltos only debuted a few months ago and it’s already winning awards from well-known organizations. In…
2013 Cadillac CTS Sedan Overview
2013 Cadillac CTS Sedan Overview ©General Motors For 2013, we say goodbye to the Cadillac CTS base trim and the choice of a manual transmission. As Cadillac steps up their…
Comfort and Capability Key in 2015 GMC Sierra HD
GMC Sierra HD In the car industry, pickup trucks have to be jacks-of-all-trades—not only do they have to provide segment-leading capabilities, but they have to do so with style. The…
How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint Behind the Wheel
With recent laws and regulations up in the air, many consumers are trying to reduce their carbon footprint. To help you out, we’ve put together a few simple tips to…
Toyota Division the Number One Retail Brand in 2013
Books fighting about what the New York Times thinks, eat your heart out: the Toyota Camry was the best-selling car in America for the 12th year in a row. With…
Refreshed 2020 Buick LaCrosse Avenir on Sale in China
Photo: Buick Despite getting canceled in the United States, the Buick LaCrosse lives on in China. For the 2020 model year, Chinese auto buyers will have the opportunity to buy…
GM Files for 'High Desert' Trademark
Not only has GM filed a trademark application for the Enspire name. Earlier this month, it also filed an application to trademark the High Desert package. The application has the…
Learn How to Care for Your Car With Patrice Banks and Lean Cuisine
Patrice Banks has been doing some good work in the car world by teaching women about their vehicles, publishing a glove box guide, and opening a repair shop with female…
1,700-HP Mitsubishi Evo Sets New Quarter Mile World Record
Mitsubishi doesn’t make the Lancer Evolution anymore, but the quest to build the fastest Evo in the world never seems to end. Earlier this year, we met the eight-second Mitsubishi…
Behind the Badge: The Mercury Logo Gives You Wings
Greek and Roman mythology has influenced our culture immeasurably. From the names we use in pop culture to the themes and phrases in our writing, the tales of old have remained…
2019 Cadillac ATS Coupe Overview
From its powerful engine options to its inviting interior, the 2019 Cadillac ATS Coupe delivers a sophisticated and engaging experience behind the wheel. This luxury coupe is available at four trim…
Toyota Creates New Group Called ‘Connected Technologies’ to Enhance User Experience
Further supporting the automotive industry’s shift toward becoming mobility service providers rather than mere car manufacturers, Toyota Motors North America (TMNA) has created a new division called “Connected Technologies” that…
Chevy Has Truck Legends Test Out 2019 Silverado
Chevrolet loves its trucks, and it also loves the people who drive them. To celebrate this, it launched the Chevy Truck Legends program back in 2016 to recognize the most…
GM Delays Silverado/Sierra Refresh, Will Produce Stopgap 'Limited' Models
The refreshed 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 will be delayed Photo: Chevrolet Truck buyers who were hoping to purchase the refreshed 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or GMC Sierra 1500 this fall…
Cosworth FA20 Stage 1 Power Package = FR-S Beast Mode
People love the FR-S. They love it so much that even those who think the cure for Scion’s sales woes is to start the whole thing over from scratch are…
2019 Cadillac Escalade Adds Blacked-Out Sport Edition
The 2019 Cadillac Escalade Sport Edition If you prefer your Escalades with gloss black accents instead of gleaming chrome, stay tuned. Cadillac is introducing a blacked-out new look for its…
Forgotten Vehicles of the 80s: The Chevrolet Tracker
Photo: Ildar Sagdejev via CC As I continue searching for strangely named or oddly designed vehicles from the 80s, I’ve started to expand to variants of more popular models. One…
2019 Silverado Achieves 60 mph in Under Seven Seconds, Thanks to 2.7-Liter Turbo Four-Cylinder
Photo: © General Motors Chevrolet has finally revealed the zero to 60 mph time for one powertrain of the 2019 Silverado: the 2.7-liter turbo four-cylinder. It can go from a…
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Overview
2014 Corvette Stingray For the 2014 model year, the Chevrolet Corvette has gotten an entirely new redesign, including its name—it’s officially the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. The interior has improved in…
Dodge Charger Pursuit Gets Enormous Dashboard Computer
The 2016 Dodge Charger Pursuit offers cops a 12.1-inch touchscreen computer that makes their jobs significantly easier Police officers can now say “goodbye” to their chunky dashboard computers—and “hello” to…
“Evo” Nameplate May Soon Return to Mitsubishi's Lineup in a Much Different Form
A new Mitsubishi Evo might bear little resemblance to the previous model Early last year, Mitsubishi announced its intention to resurrect the Mitsubishi Eclipse. When the new Eclipse finally arrived, however, it…
The 2021 Escalade Boasts a Whopping 38-inch Curved OLED Screen
Photo: Cadillac Sometimes it seems like automakers are in an arms race to deliver the biggest, boldest, brightest display screens. However, Cadillac is poised to become the clear winner —…
2014 Silverado Surpasses Ram as GM’s Best Pickup- Suski Chevrolet
It looks like it’s time for a revolution at General Motors. In a recent road test done by Consumer Reports, the 2013 Dodge Ram was barely overthrown by the 2014…
New Commercial Reminds Buyers of Toyota Corolla's Cultural Staying Power
Toyota’s first commercial for the 2014 Corolla traces how the car has morphed right along with the surrounding culture ever since its original release in 1966. In the advertisement, the…
Girls Auto Clinic Could Come to a City Near You
A car repair business catered to women and staffed with female mechanics has been growing and succeeding in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, since late 2016. It’s called Girls Auto Clinic, and…
Hyundai Ioniq and Vision G Concept Both Pick Up GOOD DESIGN™ Awards
The Vision G Coupe Concept first debuted back at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show Each year, the GOOD DESIGN™ Awards honor the top designers and manufacturers that have introduced the…
Best Organizational Accessories for the Buick Encore
2020 Buick Encore GX Photo: Buick The 2020 Encore makes a rewarding family-hauler, both on commutes and pleasure rides. Stay comfortable and organized each time you and your crew hit…
Sustainable Products to Bring on Your Road Trip
Map Photo: Francesco Paggiaro When packing up your vehicle for your next road trip, you have to make strategic decisions about what items to bring along for the ride. If…
‘Gangnam Style’ One Hit Wonder Psy Crashes Rolls Royce into Bus
Psy, in all his glory Korean superstar Psy’s “Gangnam Style” video is like a car crash—you want to look away, but you just can’t stop staring. Now, Psy (also known…
April Corvette Sales Are Up 260 Percent. Yes, really.
April Corvette sales skyrocketed 260 percent. We all know that the 2014 Corvette Stingray is a living legend. It’s won enough awards in the last few months to fill a…
Toyota in the 80s: A Decade of Decadence
Let’s take a stroll back to the decade of big hair, Dayglow, and Reganomics. Where the Berlin Wall fell, MTV was king, and the people of Wall Street were all…
Domestic Automaker Market Share for the Crossover Segment Set to Shrink
Domestic brands are losing control of the crossover segment Crossovers and pickup trucks are two of the fastest-growing vehicle segments across the automotive industry at the moment. When it comes…
[PHOTOS] Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Limited Edition Coming to Chicago
Mitsubishi will unveil a new Limited Edition trim level for its 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport at the upcoming Chicago Auto Show, which will give customers a way to spice up…
UPDATE: John Cena Prepares to Kill on Carpool Karaoke
John Cena and Shaq for those who have been living under a rock Photo: Shaq If you haven’t heard yet, the famous Carpool Karaoke segment on The Late Late Show…
Nationwide Takata Airbag Recall On Its Way
The 2005 Honda Accord, one of many 2000’s-era Honda vehicles that wants to kill you in your sleep Although the Japanese company Takata has insisted that its faulty, exploding airbags…
Volkswagen to Develop Flying Cars for China?
Could Volkswagen be taking to the skies in China? Photo: Volkswagen Ah yes, the flying car. As far as highly desired futuristic technology goes, this idea is as classic as…
Tips for a Safe Trunk or Treat During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Don’t forget to make a creative display! Photo: Baker County Tourism via CC COVID-19 has altered how we did a lot of things throughout 2020, and come October, it’ll impact…
Paris to Ban Combustion Engine Vehicles by 2030
Photo: Moyan Brenn Paris has added its voice to the list of clean air advocates by setting 2030 as the goal for prohibiting combustion engine autos from city streets. “Transport…
[PHOTOS] Chevrolet’s First Corvette Hardtop Convertible Is a Real Stunner
The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray hardtop convertible Photo: Chevrolet Hot on the heels of the all-new 2020 Corvette Stingray coupe, Chevrolet is introducing its groundbreaking mid-engine sports car in a…
