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2014 Volkswagen Passat TDI Overview
What’s New for the 2014 Volkswagen Passat TDI VW’s new telematics interface, called Car-Net, debuts this year, along with a standard rearview camera. 2014 Volkswagen Passat TDI Exterior If you’re…
The History Channel Cancels ‘Top Gear USA’
Image: AutoBlog Twitter While the news for Britain’s Top Gear is starting to look up, or at least not as terrible as it did last week, the worst has happened…
Toyota to Replace Sticky Dashboards for Free
The 2010 Toyota Camry Over the last few months, there have been reports of Toyota customers dealing with sticky, melting dashboards in some of the more humid states. Until now,…
Why Did Gas Prices Go Down?
Why did gas prices go down at the end of last year? Photo: Mike Mozart via CC You probably remember how gas prices plummeted at the end of last year,…
Driverless Car Insurance: Is It Possible?
Car insurance is obviously necessary for situations like these… but what do we do about driverless cars? Photo: State Farm Driverless cars lived in the pages of science fiction for eons,…
Cinema’s Goofiest Car Chases: ‘Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah’ (1991)
Killer androids in mirror are closer than they appear Photo: pixabay via CC Let’s face it: Godzilla isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. The Big G has a rich, nearly 67-year…
Grabber Lime Ford Mustang is Basically Ecto Cooler on Wheels
Maybe you can find the Grabber Lime Ford Mustang at the end of a pot of gold HAHAHAHA ST. PATRICK’S DAYYYY Photo: Ford Motor Company In case the copious talk…
6 Ways to Save Money on Your Spring Break Road Trip
Arm yourself with these budget-savvy tips in prep for your spring break travels Photo: Bruce Mars Planning a spring break trip with your college buds? Here are some simple strategies…
Mazda Launches Free Essential Car Care Program for Healthcare Workers — Including Non-Mazda Owners
Photo: Mazda Mazda has launched a new Essential Car Care program intended to provide support to healthcare workers in the United States. Starting April 16, participating Mazda dealers are offering…
2016 Chevrolet Trax Overview
2016 Chevrolet Trax Whether you choose to call it a small SUV or subcompact crossover, the 2016 Chevrolet Trax is sure to grab everyone’s attention with its attractive design and advanced…
Current Competitive Owners can Save on a Chevy Colorado
If you’re in the market for a reliable midsize truck, now is the time to buy a Chevrolet Colorado. To make room for the upcoming 2020 models, Chevy is offering…
How to Prevent Cracks When Pouring a Concrete Driveway
Photo: Tomasz Sienicki via CC While the image of a beautiful flower poking up through the concrete of your driveway might be perfect for a photo op, it means something…
Schitt’s Creek Fans Are Getting “Ew, David” License Plates
In the eloquent words of David Rose, “Oh… my god” If you haven’t had the pleasure of watching the award-winning comedy Schitt’s Creek, you’re seriously missing out. The Canadian series…
Kia Donates $250K for “Night of Covenant House Stars” Event
Photo: Kia Kia has been working hard to secure a reputation of giving back, whether it’s with scholarships for students or providing PPE for frontline workers. This is continuing with…
Who’s the Grandma in that Buick Envision Commercial?
Who is she? A while back, there was a ton of interest regarding a new commercial from Buick that starred the 2017 Envision and a hunky young guy named Brian…
Kia Donates $1 Million to Assist Homeless Youth During COVID-19 Pandemic
Photo: Kia During Super Bowl LIV in February, Kia decided against a traditional advertisement and instead promoted “Yards Against Homelessness” with NFL rookie Josh Jacobs. Through that campaign, the automaker…
Hyundai Sets February Sales Record
The Hyundai Palisade had its best sales month ever in February Photo: Hyundai Sales for Hyundai Motor America shot up 16 percent last month, establishing a new February record for…
Chevy and Carhartt: A ‘Murican Match Made in Heaven
Photo: Chevrolet While the war for the toughest pickup truck wages on, Chevrolet has found a valuable strategic ally: Carhartt, the workwear company. “When you look at both of our…
GM Investing $14 Million in Cruise Automation for SF Facilities, 1,100 New Jobs
GM President Dan Ammann (right) with Cruise Automation founders Kyle Vogt (center) and Daniel Kan (left) General Motors announced that it will be investing $14 million toward the development of a…
Pair of Ice Cream Truck Thieves Caught After Live Streaming Their own Crime
Cue “The Entertainer” Photo: Pickled-dove Yesterday was National Ice Cream Day. Hordes of people invaded Cold Stone Creamery, Baskin-Robbins, and Dairy Queen to celebrate. However, a pair of teenage boys…
Infiniti's Tony Gardina Shows Off Infiniti Q50 In Chicago
Infiniti North regional vice president Tony Gardina took the stage at the Chicago Auto Show today to tease show attendees with the exciting future the brand has in store for…
2016 Cadillac CTS Vsport Earns Spot on Car and Driver's 10 Best List
2016 Cadillac CTS Vsport Photo: © General Motors Car and Driver Magazine has just released its annual 10 Best list, and is anybody surprised the list included the 2016 Cadillac…
2022 Chevy Bolt EUV Makes Autotrader Best Electric Cars List
The 2022 Bolt EUV Photo: Chevrolet Autotrader recently compiled a list of the greatest all-electric and plug-in hybrid models available this year. The all-new 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV earned a…
DYNAMIC X SOLID: Subaru's Global Architecture Explained
Earlier this year, Subaru unveiled the redesigned Impreza at the New York Auto Show, and its new look drew a lot of attention–especially due to what the model heralds for…
Chevy Equinox Named One of the Best Commuter Cars
2021 Chevrolet Equinox Photo: Chevrolet Since commuting is unavoidable, why not make it as enjoyable as possible? Behind the wheel of the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox, you will stop dreading your…
Kia Sedona Named a “Best Family Car of 2020” by PARENTS Magazine
2020 Kia Sedona Photo: Kia For most families, price is one of the top considerations when choosing a new vehicle. Other important factors include comfort, convenience, and — of course…
Jorge Plata Moreno Named General Director of OnStar Mexico
General Motors announced Jorge Plata Moreno as the new CEO of OnStar Mexico. Plata Moreno Takes over for Michael Szachta in the role, and will lead the GM subsidiary in…
How Did I Miss “The Kia Kitchen” During the Pandemic?
Prepare your taste buds for some Kia-inspired meals Photo: Kia I’ve been writing about Kia for a few years now and I’d like to think I’m keyed into what the…
GM to Increase Use of Aluminum in GM Trucks
2014 GMC Sierra 1500 If you look into the future of General Motors, you’re probably going to see a whole lot of aluminum. Wall Street Journal cites sources close to…
Honda ‘Within 10 BHP’ of Top F1 Cars, Hamilton Says
Photo: Artes Max Five-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton, who trailed teammate Valtteri Bottas at the season-opening 2019 Australian Grand Prix, believes Honda has made great progress over the winter…
Ford Bronco Reveal Postponed Due to COVID-19
The official Ford Bronco reveal is being pushed back because of coronavirus Photo: Ford Here we were, all set and ready to finally see the 2021 Ford Bronco — and…
Honda Earns Three Top 10 Positions at 2019 Canadian GP
Photo: Honda After all four Honda-powered cars finished in the top 10 at the 2019 Monaco GP, the feat was almost repeated at the most recent race in Canada. While…
Plant-Based Carbon Fiber Would Negate Use of Petroleum, Save Money and Fuel
Carbon fiber is prevalent in a ton of products, and according to Nexus Media Writer Jeremy Deaton, “Carbon fiber is the Superman of materials.” But even Superman has his Kryptonite.…
This $2,300 Toy Jeep Wrangler Is Worth Every Penny
For $2,300, you can own your very own Jeep Wrangler. The only downside is, it’s a toy Jeep Wranglers are notoriously expensive—even when they’re 1/8th scale. Capo Racing just released…
Traffic Jam Puzzle Game Is a Great Way to Challenge Your Problem-Solving Skills
I bet you’d agree that one of the worst parts of every day is being stuck in traffic. There’s nothing like starting your day with an infuriating morning commute that…
Meet the VW Arteon
The Geneva International Motor Show was this month in Switzerland, and Volkswagen came prepared with a new production vehicle. The VW Arteon Gran Turismo is a five-seat sedan that looks to…
Why Do I Need What3words?
I’m always really cautious when social media or the news tells me to download an app. I mean, remember when everyone was all about FaceApp and its aging filter until…
GM Reports 2020 First Quarter Sales for China
In the midst of a pandemic that has swept around the globe, GM reported a significant decline in China sales for the first quarter. This decline in sales wasn’t unexpected.…
Previous Fiat Reveals at the Geneva International Motor Show
When it comes to the Geneva International Motor Show, Fiat is no stranger to showing up with new vehicles. The Italian automaker made its first debut at the motor show…
The Feds Aren’t Fans of Fun Crosswalks
Photo: Bill Henry In recent years, fun crosswalks have started popping up around the nation. From 3D crosswalks that try to get drivers to slow down in school zones to…
Is It Illegal to…? Common Questions About Driving Laws
We’ve all passed the driver’s test and taken driver’s education classes way back in the day, but over time we’ve all had arguments with friends about what is and isn’t…
Chevy Silverado Trucks Find Perfect Match on Facebook
If you report yourself as single on Facebook, you’ve probably had the platform shove its new dating service in your face at least a couple of times. While I wouldn’t…
Buick Has the Highest Percentage of Female Buyers in the US
The Buick Encore GX Photo: General Motors According to a new IHS Markit study, Buick currently has a higher share of female buyers than any other automaker in the United…
Cadillac's Rear Camera Mirror Wins PopSci Award for Technological Innovation
Cadillac’s Rear Camera Mirror, which will debut on the CT6, was named one of Popular Science’s “Best of What’s New” award-winners Photo: © General Motors Cadillac’s Rear Camera Mirror, an…
Is Usain Bolt Faster Than Fire?
This poster is made entirely of matches Usain Bolt of Jamaica is currently the fastest man on Earth, and his speed is validated by the six Olympic medals he has…
Massachusetts Introduces Bill To Prevent Keyless Ignition Deaths
If you own a car that runs quietly and has keyless ignition, it’s possible that you might have left your car running by accident. It’s not like you need to…
Third-Generation Kia Ceed Sportswagon Makes Appearance at Geneva International Motor Show
Kia’s Third- Generation Ceed Sportswagon Photo: Kia Equipped with more cargo and interior space, the new Kia Ceed Sportswagon, which was revealed to the world at the Geneva International Motor…
Lincoln Over-Analyzes Navigator Commercial Wherein McConaughey Talks to Dogs
Lincoln released its latest commercial starring Matthew McConaughey during the Grammys on Sunday—a light affair that has the actor driving two dogs around in a Navigator and talking to them about what…
[WATCH] Mike Pyle Burns Jon Jones in Lincoln Commercial Parody
UFC Vet, Mike Pyle Lincoln unveiled a new commercial for the 2015 MKC this week, bringing back everybody’s favorite pitchman—Oscar-winning weirdo, Matthew McConaughey. We surmised that it wouldn’t be terribly long…
Infiniti Still Says “No” To Electric Cars
The Infiniti LE concept was unveiled in 2012 When you look at the electric cars on the market, there is one big brand that is missing. Infiniti, the luxury arm…
