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2020 Mazda CX-5 Named Best Premium Compact SUV by the Golden Steering Awards
Photo: Mazda Qatari automotive experts are heaping praise upon the 2020 Mazda CX-5. Recently lauded by the Golden Steering Awards as the Best Premium Compact SUV, this classic crossover has…
2020 Mazda CX-3 Overview
Photo: Mazda The 2020 Mazda CX-3 streamlines the car-buying process by offering just one, well-equipped trim level. So if you’re in the market for a modern, stylish crossover that’s loaded…
[Photos] Quiet Yet Mighty 2020 Lincoln Corsair Arrives at Dealers
The new 2020 Lincoln Corsair arrives at dealerships in October Photo: Lincoln Motor Company The much-anticipated 2020 Lincoln Corsair began hitting dealerships across the country in October, giving the luxury…
2020 Hyundai Venue SUV Named Consumer Guide Best Buy
Photo: Hyundai The all-new 2020 Hyundai Venue is the automaker’s smallest SUV, but it’s already made a big impression in its short time on the market. Giving Back: Get the…
2020 Hyundai Venue Boasts Budget-Friendly $17,250 Starting Price
Photo: Hyundai Making a strong play for budget-conscious car shoppers, Hyundai has priced the entry-level trim for its new 2020 Venue SUV at just $17,250. With that price tag, the…
2020 Cadillac XT6 Pricing Begins at $53,690
At long last, the Cadillac XT6 has an official asking price Photo: Cadillac Earlier this year, Cadillac officially unveiled the 2020 Cadillac XT6 at the North American International Auto Show.…
2020 Cadillac XT6 Gets Platinum Package Instead of Platinum Trim
Photo: The News Wheel In a variation on Cadillac’s new trim level strategy, the luxury brand is offering a Platinum Package for the 2020 XT6 crossover instead of a dedicated…
Dodge Applauds Essential Workers With New Campaign
#TheMuscleBehindUs social campaign Photo: FCA The Dodge brand is recognizing the hardworking individuals on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic with the new social campaign, #TheMuscleBehindUs. Dodge is allowing the…
GM Tech Center in Warren Selected as National Historic Landmark
Photo: © General Motors General Motors, as part of its commitment to preserve its history, unveiled a 5-foot-tall and 1,200-pound bethel white granite marker at its Technical Center. The market…
Uber Accused of Scamming Customers With Unjust Cleaning Fees
Photo: FreeStocks Brian Grubb, a professional wakeskater, posted a rant to Facebook last week. His frustration? Uber allegedly scammed him into paying astronomical fees, cleaning and otherwise, for damages he was not…
7 Hyundai Vehicles Make 2021 Car and Driver Editors' Choice List
The Elantra is one of seven Hyundai models on Car and Driver’s 2021 Editors’ Choice list Photo: Hyundai Every year, Car and Driver editors comb through more than 400 vehicles…
Major Vehicle Problems That Are Easy to Prevent (But Hard to Fix)
Photo: Pexels No one wants to deal with an expensive, hard-to-fix automotive disaster. While some mechanical failures are practically inevitable due to wear and tear, there are a few major…
IIHS Rates 2018 Kia Niro as Top Safety Pick Plus
When equipped with the Autonomous Emergency Braking System, Forward Collision Warning System, and high-intensity discharge headlights, the 2018 Kia Niro is a Top Safety Pick Plus. The TSP+ rating issued…
How Do Businesses Get On The Blue Highway Exit Signs?
Example of a blue highway exit sign Public domain photo Anyone who has completed a long-distance drive in the U.S. knows how useful the blue highway signs advertising gas stations…
Cars Today Are Heavier and More Powerful Than Ever
The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse Sport Edition Photo: Chevrolet According to recently released data from the United States Environmental Protection Agency, cars are heavier and more powerful today than they’ve been…
Who is the Best in the World: Focus or Corolla?
Toyota says “various competitive claims” inaccurately have the Corolla taking second to the Ford Focus in global vehicle registrations due to a failure to consider variants like the Toyota Altis.…
Buick Adds the ExxonMobil Speedpass+ App to Its Marketplace Interface
Buick’s helping make the gas station experience a lot less stressful During the month of August, families across the country head out on road trips to wrap up the summer…
Start Your Weekend Off Right With This LED Lamborghini
LED Lamborghini Yes, you read that right. An LED Lamborghini. This dazzling supercar lives in Japan, along with many others just like it, apparently. You might not be aware—I certainly…
Requests for Toyota Mirai Begging Questions About Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure
The 2016 Toyota Mirai It’s only been a couple of weeks since Toyota began accepting applications for ownership of its upcoming 2016 Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle, and the Japanese automaker…
GM Begins Reopening Plants After COVID-19 Shutdowns
GM’s Flint Assembly plant, which builds Silverados and other truck models, will reopen the week of May 18 Photo: John F. Martin for Chevrolet After long shutdowns brought on by…
Porsche Says It Won’t Make an Electric 911
Beckham’s Porsche Turbo looked something like this As the automotive industry rushes toward electrified powertrains and autonomous technologies, the enthusiast community has been left wondering what will become of its…
Reasons Why Your Speedometer Lies
Even though the speedometer in a typical car, minivan, truck, sedan, or SUV reflects numbers of 140, 160 or even higher, it’s lying. Your vehicle (supposing you don’t own an…
Ford Is Going After the Dealer That Bought and Sold John Cena's GT, Too
We live in strange times. Just last month, a 2017 Ford GT in Ingot Silver sold for a whopping $1.65 million on the auction block at Mecum’s Indianapolis event. To…
Is This a 2016 Toyota Prius?
ARE YOU A PRIUS? It was only a matter of time before somebody spotted the next-generation 2016 Toyota Prius out and about in the wild. Today, it appears that the…
2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV Overview
The 2019 Bolt EV is Chevrolet’s greatest all-electric vehicle so far, with more than 200 miles of range and priced to be available to the mass market. It is widely…
Toyota Extends Shutdown Again, Will Build Face Masks
Toyota has further extended the production shutdown at all of its automobile and component plants in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Production is now anticipated to resume on April…
2016 Volvo S60 Cross Country Overview
2016 Volvo S60 Cross Country The 2016 Volvo S60 Cross Country is an all-wheel drive specialty vehicle that is capable of 130 mph, according to estimates from Top Speed. The…
2021 Ford Bronco Prototype Tears it Up in New Video
*HEAVY METAL PLAYS LOUDLY* Photo: Ford Motor Company Sure, it’s only about halfway through January, but it feels like spring is in the air. Maybe that’s because it’s been unseasonably…
Running Out of Road Salt? Try Skittles!
We’ve covered many unique roadway spills in our time, but this latest one in Wisconsin is a rare bird. This spill on County Highway S near Blackbird Road in Dodge County,…
Chevy Commercials Aired During 2016 Olympics Boosted Consumer Interest
The ad “Up,” which touted the bowtie brand’s J.D. Power-awarded models Though they won’t be recognized with any medals, it turns out that one of the biggest winners of the…
EV-Home Charging Possible In Thailand Thanks To Nissan And Delta Partnership
Nissan partners with Delta to bring EV home charging to Nissan LEAF owners in Thailand Photo: Nissan By partnering together, Nissan and the global power supply provider Delta Electronics PCL…
2018 Cadillac Escalade ESV Overview
The Cadillac Escalade ESV adds strength to the Escalade nameplate. When compared to the standard Escalade, the ESV has a stronger maximum towing capacity and a larger body structure. This…
Nissan Canada Reports Impressive February Sales
2020 Nissan Kicks SV Photo: Nissan During the month of February, Nissan Canada managed to move 6,943 models — and set a few records. Here’s a profile of each record…
A Brief History of the GMC DUKW “Duck” Military Vehicle
Photo: Alf van Beem via CC GMC has provided support and vehicle discounts to active-duty military personnel and veterans for many years. However, there may be no better way to…
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For the 2022 model year, the Buick Encore will be getting a few tweaks to its features, pricing, and trim level lineup. Here’s a look at what’s changing. See What…
2019 Toyota Prius Heads to LA with Likely AWD
The Toyota Prius hybrid car has been offered with all-wheel drive for the last three years in Japan, but American customers have so far been stuck with the front-wheel-drive version.…
2019 Mazda CX-5 Overview
Photo: Mazda Sharp, stylish, and updated for 2019, the Mazda CX-5 boasts new comforts, conveniences, and exciting connectivity options. With more power and more options, the 2019 Mazda CX-5 offers…
2019 Looks Good for the Chevy Corvette ZR1
Although you should not judge a book by a cover or purchase a car just because of how good it looks, there is no denying that exterior styling plays a…
2019 Kia Sportage Overview
The 2019 Kia Sportage is the bold and smart choice when you enter the compact SUV segment. With refined spaciousness and advanced technology across all three trims, the 2019 Kia…
New Initiative Proposes Electric Truck Charging Sites Along I-5
More transportation trucks will be switching to electric on the West Coast Photo: Tommaso.sansone91 via CC Last year, nine West Coast utility companies and two agencies joined forces on the…
2019 Honda Ridgeline Overview
The 2019 Honda Ridgeline offers true versatility and capable performance. Named the “Best Mid-Size Pickup Truck” by Car and Driver Magazine in 2018, the 2019 model continues to live up…
2019 Honda Ridgeline Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Rating
Photo: Honda The 2019 Honda Ridgeline has earned a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety when equipped with specific headlights and an optional front crash…
2019 GMC Terrain Overview
The 2019 GMC Terrain returns with efficient performance, striking good looks, and an interior that’s connected, comfortable, and practical. This popular compact crossover is available at six trim levels: SL, SLE,…
Puma ST Spotted Prowling Near Ford HQ
This, but it’s America in the background Photo: Ford Will the high-powered Puma ST purr in the United States after all? Well, don’t go getting your hopes up quite yet,…
2019 GMC Sierra to Make Its Official Debut in March
Get ready to meet the new face of the Sierra in March The official unveiling of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado late last year answered numerous questions surrounding the model. At…
2019 GMC Sierra Buyers Can Replace the MultiPro Tailgate with a Traditional Tailgate Configuration
If you’re seeking a more traditional tailgate design, you’re in luck One of the most exciting new features of the redesigned 2019 GMC Sierra is its MultiPro tailgate. This newly…
Formula One 2018: Pre-Season Testing Recap – Day 3 (Snow, Snow Everywhere)
One of the reasons the teams test at the Barcelona circuit in Spain, instead of, say, the Sochi circuit in Russia, is that it greatly minimizes the chance of snowy…
2018 Nissan Rogue Earns Accolade from Texas Writers
The popular and high-selling 2018 Nissan Rogue has earned even more fans—the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA). The writers bestowed the distinction of “Compact SUV of Texas” onto the SUV…
2018 Nissan KICKS Overview
The all-new 2018 Nissan KICKS is a crossover with an attention-seeking and attention-worthy attitude. Equipped with Nissan’s most intelligent technology, fierce style, and outstanding fuel economy, the 2018 KICKS distinguishes…
Should F1 Testing Take Place in Bahrain?
The Renault RS18 testing at the Barcelona circuit Photo: Artes Max The first week of Formula One pre-season testing in Barcelona, Spain, was plagued with poor weather to such an…
