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[VIDEO] Florida Man Unsuccessfully Attempts to Drive SUV Off of Tow Truck
A one-minute video has surfaced of a man desperately trying to drive his SUV off a tow truck “This is crazy” Those were the words of Katie Ramos as she…
Buick Leads GM China’s Third Quarter Sales Gain
The Buick GL8 lineup was a strong third-quarter seller for GM China Photo: Buick Paced in part by a strong performance from Buick, GM China posted its first quarterly sales…
2013 Hyundai Accent Overview
2013 Hyundai Accent There aren’t very many changes for the 2013 Hyundai Accent with the exception of a few new standard features, allowing the manual-transmission GLS to offer the same…
Volvo Showcases S90 Excellence Interior Concept at Beijing Auto Show [PHOTOS]
Volvo’s new interior concept can be used to relax or for work purposes The Volvo luxury car brand recently used the Beijing Auto Show as the platform to showcase its…
2013 SEMA: Chevy Truck Concept Photos
2013 SEMA Silverado BlackOps ©GM 2013 SEMA Chevrolet Silverado BlackOps ©GM 2013 SEMA Brad Paisley Silverado ©GM 2013 SEMA Chevrolet Brad Paisley Silverado ©GM 2013 SEMA Chevrolet Tony Stewart Silverado…
Ford GoRide Services Now Offered for Detroit Medical Center Facilities
Ford Motor Company is partnering with the Detroit Medical Center to offer its GoRide non-emergency medical transportation services to patients at eight medical facilities in Michigan. GoRide provides the means…
Ford Donates $100K in Leather Hides to Detroit Businesses
Ford donated $100,000 worth of unused leather hides to a pair of Detroit businesses Photo: Ford During the clear-out of its Product Development Center, which was demolished late last year,…
Back Again: 2015 Chevy Colorado Revealed at LA Auto Show
The brief and less-than-wondrous disappearance of the Chevrolet Colorado midsize pickup in America has ended after the unveiling of the 2015 Chevy Colorado at the Los Angeles Auto Show this…
2015 Tahoe and Suburban Pricing Announced
2015 Chevy Tahoe RELATED: Are You Ready for the 2015s? Chevrolet and GMC together share almost 74% of the large utility segment market, with the Tahoe being the segment leader. Chevrolet…
Saving Up for Your First Car after Graduation
You’ve finally graduated and are looking for a new or used car instead of relying on family, friends, or public transportation to get you from point A to point B.…
Ukrainian Police Arrest Chewbacca, Who Was Just Trying to Drive Darth Vader to Vote
The following statement was placed on the official Instagram account for the Ukrainian police: “Nothing unusual here, just Chewbacca detained for being without documents while driving Darth Vader to the…
8 Funniest Super Bowl Car Commercials of All Time
Each year’s Super Bowl is the place for great new commercials–and my favorites are ones for new cars. While some can be thoughtful or moving, the most entertaining are the…
70 Percent of Drivers Believe Driving While High Won’t Result in an Arrest
It seems some people are confused about how marijuana impacts a person’s ability to drive. In fact, 7 percent of drivers in America surveyed by the AAA Foundation for Traffic…
6 Reasons Your Car Might Be Overheating
Once the summer sun hits, overheating cars become much more common. However, hot weather isn’t the only culprit that makes the malfunction indicator light up. These are six common reasons…
6 Anticipated Audiobook Releases of February 2019
February, the month of love and paper hearts, is quickly on its way to us. Whether you’re taking a road trip with your sweetheart or just bored in traffic, consider…
6 Anticipated Audiobooks of May 2019
When the weather heats up heading toward summer, so does the book publishing industry. There are many new books coming out in the coming months and, if you’re a committed…
[VIDEO] A Sick ATS-V Burnout, An Impressive 0-138-0, and an Exhaust Note
2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe © GM We got our first full look at the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V back at the LA Auto Show, and it was good. Rocking a Twin…
5 Useful Car Accessories to Consider
Customization is what helps us stand out as individuals, and that sort of personalization can extend to the vehicle you drive daily. If you love car accessories more than your…
Chevrolet Silverado HD Wins J.D. Power’s Most Dependable Model Title for Its Segment
The Chevrolet Silverado HD emerged victorious from J.D. Power’s 2019 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study. It secured the title for the most dependable large heavy-duty pickup category, leaving rivals like the Ford Super Duty…
5 Tips to RV With Your Cat
Photo: The News Wheel Being with family is one of the best parts of being home, but what if your home is mobile and part of your family is feline?…
5 Pro Tips to Keep Your Car Well Maintained
Regular servicing of your car is a necessity if you want to keep it in top shape for several years after purchase. Your car is an essential item that allows…
How to Act Cool While Dropping Your Kids Off at School
Since the invention of the wheel, families around the world have been plagued with a cyclical crisis that perpetuates generation after generation: the embarrassment of being dropped off at school…
GMC Introduces Customizable “Black Editions” for Terrain and Acadia
GMC is offering customizable Black Editions for its 2019 Terrain (right) and Acadia SUVs. With new 2019 Terrain and Acadia Black Editions, GMC is hoping to satisfy demands by customers…
5 Movies with GMC Cars as Stars
GMC is best known for their sturdy trucks, vans, SUVs, and other large utility vehicles. While you may not catch James Bond behind the wheel of the latest GMC Sierra…
5 Most Common Reasons for Car Accidents
Car accidents in the United States are more common than you might think. What is so sad is that the majority are caused by simple human error that could be…
5 Life-Changing Car Accessories Every Dog Owner Should Have
Every dog owner knows that dogs are more than just pets – they’re family. We want to take them everywhere with us, which often means riding in the car (not…
Lexus ES 300 Is Officially a Ticket Magnet
If you own a luxury vehicle, it’s easy to feel invincible as you cruise down the road. Well, we have some bad news for you if your luxury vehicle of…
Ford Invests in Metal 3D Printing Company Desktop Metal
Ford Motor Company is heading up a $65 million investment in Desktop Metal, a company whose goal is making metal 3D printing more readily accessibly and affordable for manufacturing and…
2019 Chevy Malibu Now Available in the Middle East
2019 Chevy Malibu Markets in the Middle East have a new option to offer car buyers: the well-equipped 2019 Chevy Malibu. The family sedan, which offers U.S. buyers three engine…
2015 Malibu OnStar 4G LTE Ad Highlights Benefits of Wi-Fi
Let’s be perfectly honest—although The General has been relentlessly shoving its 4G LTE technology down our throats for the past nine months, it is actually pretty cool. In fact, Chevrolet…
2014 Chevy Black Friday Deals Include Silverado, Malibu, and Equinox
2014 Chevy Black Friday deals include Silverado, Malibu, and Equinox (pictured) ©GM It’s hard to believe, but it’s time for retailers to start shoving Christmas sale specials down your throat…
How to Keep Young Drivers Safe on the Road
When your child first starts driving, you feel excited and scared at the same time. You want to give them independence, but thinking about their safety behind the wheel is…
Documents Show EPA Staff Fought with NHTSA on Fuel Economy Rules
When the EPA and NHTSA released their joint plan for freezing fuel economy and emissions regulations starting in 2020, it was easy to think that the two agencies were of…
Many Consumers Don’t Choose Newest Advanced Safety Tech
Less consumers are opting for advanced safety features Photo: Todd Lappin The automotive industry is all about introducing new, innovative ways to keep drivers and passengers safe—but a recent study…
It's Alive! The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is Coming
How we reacted when we heard the EVO was being killed off That faint thumping that you hear somewhere off in the distance? That’s the faltering heartbeat of the 2015…
Third-Party Navigation Apps Like Google Maps and Waze Are Coming to Apple CarPlay
If you own an iPhone, Apple CarPlay is an incredibly convenient interface that lets you use your car’s infotainment display to access many of your phone’s functions — primarily music,…
GMC’s 2013 Sales Best Since 2007
2014 GMC Sierra Lead a Great 2013! The resurgence of the automotive industry is finally beginning to allow automakers to rival their pre-recession sale totals, and this is especially true…
Sustainability Efforts by GM Earns Automaker 2019 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award
2019 ENERGY STAR Partner Sustained Excellence Award Photo: GM The 2019 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award in Energy Management goes to General Motors for its ongoing…
2018 Ford Expedition Overview
The Ford Expedition is a well-known nameplate in the three-row SUV segment. With its 9,300-pound towing capacity and seating for up to eight passengers, it’s no wonder so many families…
Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Vehicle Officially Named
Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Vehicle A few months ago, we heard rumors that the upcoming Toyota Fuel Cell Vehicle would be named “Mirai,” which is derived from the Japanese word…
Ford Pro Commercial Vehicle Services Business Announced
Ford Pro includes vehicles, service, and financing for commercial customers Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company is keeping its eye on the prize when it comes to being America’s go-to commercial…
Ford Acquires Electriphi, EV Charging Management Platform
Electriphi will help Ford Pro customers improve fleet charging and uptime Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company has acquired Electriphi as part of the development of its Ford Pro commercial business.…
Ford, SunPower to Donate Funds to The Sierra Club
Ford has announced that The Sierra Club will be joining the Drive Green for Life program, which it founded with SunPower in an effort to further incentivize drivers to make…
GM China, Safe Kids Worldwide Host Car Seat Installation Workshop in Shanghai
General Motors China and Safe Kids Worldwide earlier this month teamed up to host a Safe Kids Safe Ride Car Seat Installation Workshop at Yilong Baohong Chevrolet in Shanghai. The…
Best Road Trip Drives: Million Dollar Highway, Colorado
Mountain view from the Million Dollar Highway Photo: Felix Lamouroux via CC If breathtaking mountain scenery and heart-stopping hairpin turns are your thing, you need to take a drive along…
Kobe Bryant Gets Custom Lakers Lowrider from Snoop Dogg for Retirement Gift
A photo posted by snoopdogg (@snoopdogg) on Jul 6, 2016 at 5:35pm PDT In the final NBA game of Kobe Bryant’s career, the 37-year-old shooting guard went out with a…
2019 Honda Passport Gets 5-Star Safety Rating
all-new 2019 Honda Passport has earned the maximum five-star overall vehicle score for safety in the National Highway Traffic Administration’s New Car Assessment Program. Honda is marketing the new 2019…
Yes, the 2016 Focus RS is Still Coming (Probably at Geneva)
The 2016 Focus RS is still coming, but you probably still aren’t quite ready for its brand of madness Ford announced the consolidation of SVT, Team RS, and Ford Racing…
2019 Ford Flex Overview
Designed to fit up to seven passengers, the 2019 Ford Flex is a unique take on the traditional SUV. Its structure exterior frame gives it an eye-catching look, while a…
Lexus NX, RX Among Top 10 Luxury Vehicles in Canada
Photo: Lexus During the first six months of 2019, Canadian drivers decided to purchase or lease 105,000 luxury vehicles. Of the top 10 most popular models, it’s no surprise that…
