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New Subaru Ad Campaign for the 2015 Outback Features Literal Tree Huggers – UPDATED
Still from the ad “Memory Lane,” part of the new Subaru ad campaign for the 2015 Outback Subaru is plugging the new 2015 Subaru Outback with two television commercials, “Bison”…
2017 Cadillac XT5 Earns Top Safety Pick+ Award from IIHS
The XT5 is already Cadillac’s best-selling model and now it’s a Top Safety Pick+ Once upon a time, the SRX crossover was Cadillac’s best-selling vehicle, but it was replaced earlier…
2017 BMW 7 Series Named 2017 Luxury Car of the Year by Cars.com
The 2017 Luxury Car of the Year: the 2017 BMW 7 Series When it comes to names in the luxury car scene, few are featured more prominently than BMW. Furthermore,…
2016 Volvo V60 Overview
2016 Volvo V60 The 2016 Volvo V60 is a luxury sportswagon featuring a starting MSRP of $35,950. The 2016 Volvo V60 comes standard with Volvo’s Sensus Connect infotainment system, an…
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Debuts in New York
After several teasers and a few leaked photos, the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander has officially shown its new face at the 2015 New York International Auto Show, ushering in a new…
2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris Overview
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris is a quality van with a starting MSRP of $28,950. The Metris comes standard with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a driver inattention warning system. The 2016 Metris competes…
2016 Hyundai Elantra Overview
Over the past years, the Hyundai Elantra has quickly become one of the most popular value cars on the market. With its combination of quality and affordability, the Korean model…
2016 Honda Pilot Shows Off AWD Capability in Baudette, Minnesota
Several colleges and universities are on spring break right now, but we’re willing to bet that very few students are spending their week-long vacation in Baudette, Minnesota. Even if you…
2016 GMC Terrain Overview
The 2016 GMC Terrain gets its first full update since 2010 with a refreshed exterior, improved cabin, and new features. GM News: New Wave of Scholarships for Buick Achievers Program…
2016 Chevy Volt Interior: Bolder and More Cohesive
2016 Chevy Volt interior Much has been made of the 2016 Chevrolet Volt’s bold new exterior, but there’s room enough to discuss the numerous improvements to the Volt’s interior. “The…
2016 Buick Verano Earns KBB.com 5-Year Cost to Own Award
This isn’t the first time the Buick Verano has won this prestigious award Photo: © General Motors For the fourth year in a row, the Buick Verano has earned a…
2016 Acura MDX Overview
2016 Acura MDX The 2016 Acura MDX is a luxury crossover SUV featuring a starting MSRP of just $42,865. With great available safety features, respectable fuel economy, and a capable…
2015 Toyota Yaris Overview
2015 Toyota Yaris The Toyota Yaris is a fairly popular fixture on today’s roads. It’s not usually to catch a glimpse—or two, or three—of this subcompact hatchback every time you’re…
2015 Nissan GT-R Overview
2015 Nissan GT-R The 2015 Nissan GT-R gets numerous tweaks, including suspension, steering, brake, and tire design, as well as a new 600-horsepower NISMO edition. 2015 Nissan GT-R Exterior The…
2015 Kia Rio Gets Slight Update
New 2015 Kia Rio five-door hatchback Not too many changes to report for the 2015 edition of the Kia Rio, in either five-door or sedan form. Available in three trims…
2015 Ford Edge Production Kicks Off at Oakville
O Canada 2015 is going to be a huge year for new Ford vehicles, and one of the brightest spots in the lineup is the all-new Ford Edge. It was…
Ford, DTE Energy Team Up for Michigan Solar Array
Ford, DTE building a massive solar array atop the former’s Research & Engineering Center parking garage Photo: Ford The Ford Research & Engineering Center in Dearborn, Michigan, is receiving a…
2015 Camaro Z/28 Brembo Brakes: Spotlight
The 2015 Camaro Z/28 is reportedly the only car under $100,000 to feature Brembo carbon ceramic brakes. (It sold for $75,000 for the 2014 model year, but we have it…
2015 Buick LaCrosse: Best Car for Road Trips
2015 Buick LaCrosse: Best Car for Road Trips ©GM General Motors today made a bold implication: that the 2015 Buick LaCrosse is the best car for road trips, hands down.…
2014 Porsche Cayenne Overview
For the 2014 model year, the Porsche Cayenne will now come with a Turbo S variant that churns out 550 horsepower. Reduced Time Until Top Luxury: Porsche Macon’s waiting list…
2014 Jeep® Wrangler Polar Edition Ad Debuts During X Games Coverage
For the 11th year, Jeep will stand alone as the automotive sponsor of the annual ESPN X Games Aspen. In conjunction with Saturday’s X Games proceedings, Chrysler’s rugged brand aired…
Police Find Boat and Chevy Blazer Filled with Marijuana
Earlier this week, police in California discovered a boat and Chevy Blazer filled with marijuana—a whole lot of marijuana—abandoned at Pescadero State Beach. Reportedly, the boat and the white Blazer…
2014 Jeep Cherokee Ad Capitalizes on What It Does Best: Storytelling
Introducing the all-new Jeep Cherokee. These are the last words heard in the first commercial for the newly launched advertising campaign for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The campaign, entitled “Built…
2014 Infiniti QX70 Overview
The 2014 Infiniti QX70 combines the sleek styling of the automaker’s popular sport sedans with the versatility of a crossover. Curved, aerodynamic lines ensure that bystanders won’t have to look…
2014 GMC Terrain Overview
2014 Terrain The 2014 GMC Terrain is categorized as a compact crossover SUV, but its bold, sculpted exterior is reminiscent of larger SUVs, so just by looking at the 2014…
2014 Dodge Journey Overview
There are only minor trim level updates for the 2014 Dodge Journey. 2014 Dodge Journey Exterior With a sturdy body and a minimalistic, masculine grille, the 2014 Dodge Journey is…
2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 Are 5-star Safety Winners
It was announced Thursday that both the regular and double cab versions of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 earned the top 5-star Overall Vehicle Score from…
Slightly Questionable Government Report Claims Marijuana Is Causing Increased Fatal Crashes
According to a report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association, the number of people fatally crashing while under the influence of alcohol and the number of people fatally crashing…
2013 Toyota Matrix Overview
Can you see yourself driving the one of the safest vehicles in its class – The 2013 Toyota Matrix Besides a new audio system, the 2013 Toyota Matrix remains unchanged.…
Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge Will Return August 2021
The fifth-annual Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge Photo: FCA After roughly a year of canceled car shows and events due to the coronavirus pandemic, Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge will…
Toyota Expands Certified Technician Program
Photo: Toyota Toyota is expanding its T-TEN technician certification program to eight new locations across the country, bolstering the pipeline that helps ensure the mechanics at your local Toyota and…
The Stig and Darth Vader Drive a Porsche 550 Spyder in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
“What do you want to do tonight, Vader?” “The same thing we do every night, Stig… try and take over Saskatchewan!” While this article’s headline may sound like the result…
[BREAKING] 2022 Kia Telluride Pricing and Updates
2022 Kia Telluride Photo: Kia Since its debut, the immensely popular Kia Telluride has been wowing drivers and critics alike. Now in its third model year on the market, Kia…
2015 Nissan Versa Sedan Overview
2015 Nissan Versa Sedan The 2015 Nissan Versa Sedan receives new front and rear fascias, minor interior design updates, and additional Bluetooth connectivity. 2015 Nissan Versa Sedan Exterior The 2015…
Now You See Me: Toyota Invisible Driver Prank
Toyota Invisible Driver Prank Recently, a video surfaced featuring Rahat, internet prankster supreme, dressed up as a car seat, confusing Europeans as he drove around the new Toyota Aygo. Sounds…
1959 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Undergoes a Successful Part Swap
1959 Coupe deVille enjoying the aftermath of an engine swap Photo: Engine Swap Depot Hardcore Engine Builders in Hungary have just completed a successful surgery. The patient—a 1959 Cadillac Coupe…
2015 Hyundai Elantra Configurator Reveals No Coupe Option
With great reluctance, the Elantra Coupe turns its back on the world. The much-anticipated 2015 Hyundai Elantra Configurator has hit the ‘net– much-anticipated, at least, for car geeks like us…
Win a Harley-Davidson Motorcycle, the Newest Member of The Avengers 2: Age of Ultron
Apparently, Hawkeye and Black Widow have been replaced by a motorcycle–or that’s their black leather-clad love child Come May, we’re going to see promotional tie-ins for The Avengers 2: Age…
GMC’s July 2014 Sales Report Points to Continued Winning Streak
The 2015 GMC Sierra Denali had a successful month of sales. ©GM GMC’s July 2014 sales were, in a word, incredible, especially given where the automaker was just five years…
China Implements Temporary Car Stimulus Package
China’s government is taking steps to help prop up an auto industry that is beginning to falter in the country’s shaky economy. Late on September 29th, the government announced stimulus…
Jay Leno Gets Pulled Over in a 2015 Corvette Z06 [VIDEO]
Jay Leno gets pulled over by police in the latest episode of Jay Leno’s Garage Even if you aren’t an auto enthusiast, you should consider checking out the latest episode…
19 Hilarious Vanity License Plate Messages You Wish You'd Thought of
For many drivers, license plates are a missed opportunity. Why waste this mobile visual space by cluttering it with randomly-generated gibberish? A couple extra bucks and some creativity can turn your…
11 Great Gearhead Documentaries on Netflix
Image: Netflix under Creative Commons BY-SA 4.0 Netflix is home to tons of great TV shows for gearheads, but if you’re looking for something a bit different to watch, the…
GM Launches Maven Ride Sharing in Toronto
General Motors’ fast-growing ride-share service Maven City just arrived in Toronto. Now, whenever residents of Canada’s largest city need a vehicle, they can use Maven’s app to reserve one. Already…
Ford Taps Pacheco for Next-Gen Ranger Production
Argentina President Alberto Fernandez (right) met with Ford execs in December Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company is investing $580 million in its Pacheco Stamping and Assembly plant in Argentina. The…
Chevrolet Menlo Electric Crossover Debuts in China
The Chevrolet Menlo electric crossover Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet has unveiled the Menlo compact crossover — the brand’s first all-electric vehicle for the Chinese market. The Menlo made its debut earlier…
Lincoln's Driven to Give to Benefit McConaughey's just keep livin Foundation
Lincoln spokesman Matthew McConaughey and the all-new 2016 MKX The collaboration between Lincoln Motor Company and its new spokesman, Oscar-winner Matthew McConaughey, takes another step with the announcement that the…
Nissan Releases Pricing Details for the 2021 TITAN
Photo: Nissan The 2021 Nissan TITAN and 2021 TITAN XD are carryover models from 2020, but despite this, they gained a minor price increase. Here’s a look at what the…
PSA: Winnebago Fuse Uses Ford Transit Chassis
Winnebago Fuse With winter just ahead on the horizon, chances are that if you’re in a position to take a family vacation to some warmer clime, you’ve thought about it.…
Ford of Europe Makes Connected Services Standard for CVs
Ford of Europe makes connected services free for CV customers Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company of Europe is the top commercial brand on the continent, and a round of updates…
