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2021 Chevy Suburban and Tahoe to Receive Z71 Trim Level
Photo: Chevrolet If you’re a Chevy enthusiast, you’re familiar with the impressive hardware you get with the Z71 off-road package, which currently includes improved shocks, some sturdy skid plates, and…
New Rental Car Security Feature: Snakes!
While uncommon, snakes make great rental car security features Photo:WMTW-TV, courtesy of the Kennebunk Police Department The next time you think about hijacking a rental car and going for a…
Toyota Agrees to Develop Class 8 Fuel Cell Electric Truck
Photo: Toyota Toyota and Hino Trucks have agreed to jointly develop a Class 8 fuel cell electric truck for the North American market. With a minimum gross vehicle weight rating…
Stormtrooper Dodge Chargers Take Over New York City
Life-sized versions of the Stormtrooper-inspired Dodge Charger took to the streets of New York for Force Friday Photo: Mel Evans For many Star Wars fans, the Millennium Falcon would be…
GM's Halted YouTube Ads: Its Impact on Creators
Photo: General Motors and YouTube Earlier this year, GM made the executive decision to pause targeted advertising on YouTube “until Google [could] adhere to [GM’s] brand standards.” GM joined a longer…
Buick Achievers Program Offers $4.2 Million in Aid to STEM Students
The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program has announced that it will reward 1,100 students seeking careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) with scholarships. This contribution will…
2021 Chevrolet Spark Has the Lowest Price in the US
The 2021 Chevrolet Spark Photo: Chevrolet The 2021 Chevrolet Spark has the lowest starting price of any 2021 model in the United States with an MSRP of $13,400. Here’s how…
Features to Include in Your Next Car
The rush of buying a new car can be overwhelming, and before you know it, you’ve said yes to every feature, system, and technology available on your soon-to-own model. And,…
Toyota Announces Extra $3 Billion Investment in US Manufacturing
Photo: Toyota In 2017, Toyota declared it would invest $10 billion over five years in United States manufacturing, but today has announced it will actually exceed that pledge by nearly…
George Miller Reaffirms He's Planning a Return Trip to the Wasteland
What a lovely day! Photo: Gerben van Heijningen via Flikr George Miller, the visionary creator of the Mad Max franchise, offered reassurance to long-waiting fans in a recent interview with IndieWire. There have been…
Pricing Set for Nissan 2020 GT-R Models
2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO Photo: Nissan Nissan has set the U.S. sticker price for four 2020 Nissan GT-R models. The powerful lineup for 2020 includes the GT-R NISMO, GT-R Track…
Malibu Becomes First Chevy Offered in the Middle East with Turbo Option
The 2017 Chevy Malibu is now on sale in Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, making it the first Chevrolet with an available turbocharged…
The VW ID.4 is a 2021 World Car of the Year Finalist
Could the 2021 ID.4 become the next World Car of the Year? Photo: Volkswagen Every year, the WCOTY — or World Car of the Year award — seeks to honor…
Ford Unveils New Kuga SUV in Barcelona
The new Ford Kuga Ford has revealed the new Ford Kuga, the latest offering in its all-out effort to claim as much of the ever-expanding SUV market as possible. The…
New Yorkers Take on Snowpocalypse in Best Way Possible
While the East Coast was hunkering down during the Snowpocalypse earlier this week, many people were taking advantage of the snow in the best ways possible. Social media practically blew…
Volkswagen Awarded 2014 WEC Gold Medal for Sustainable Development
Green vehicles like the 2014 VW Jetta Hybrid helped Volkswagen win the 2014 WEB Gold Medal for Sustainable Development The Volkswagen Group will be awarded the World Environment Center’s (WEC)…
Dearborn Truck Plant: A Decade of Sustainability – TNW
The living roof at the Dearborn Truck Plant is the largest in the United States A decade ago today, Ford broke ground on its Dearborn Truck Plant, which has gone…
Can I Recycle My Car?
Landfills across the country — and across the world — are piling up. The United States is the largest trash-producing country in the world with each person generating up to…
GM Recognized by Dow Jones Indices for Sustainability Efforts
A solar array at GM’s assembly plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky General Motors has once again been ranked on two Dow Jones sustainability indices — one for North America and…
2021 Genesis G90 Adds New Tech, Limited Stardust Edition
The 2021 Genesis G90 Stardust edition Photo: Genesis Following a complete redesign for the 2020 model year, the 2021 Genesis G90 is offering up more standard technologies and a unique…
August Sales Fall, but Genesis Sees Reasons for Optimism
The Genesis G90 Photo: Genesis Sales were down again for Genesis in August, but it appears that better news could be on the horizon for the premium auto brand. Distinguished…
Tips for Sanitizing Your Child’s Car Seat from Coronavirus
With the entire world dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, you are probably cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing as you’ve never done before, especially if you’re a parent. Every surface in your…
Your Complete Guide to Financing a New Car
Photo: Max Pixel Did you know that from 2007 to 2019, car prices have surged a staggering 29 percent? And in August 2019, the average price of new vehicles went up…
Navigating the US: Getting Around in Savannah, Georgia
Despite being the oldest city in Georgia, Savannah teems with energy and youth. Its cobblestone streets, beautiful architecture, and pedestrian-friendly layout make it a pleasure to explore, while its numerous…
Green Car Journal Names Honda HR-V a Finalist for 2016 Green SUV of the Year
The 2016 Honda HR-V Green Car Journal has named the 2016 Honda HR-V crossover a finalist for the publication’s 2016 Green SUV of the Year award. Though it’s not a…
Kia Electric Bikes. Yep. Kia is Now Making Electric Bikes.
Kia is getting back to its roots and has revealed its plan to manufacture bikes. That’s right, bikes. Kia began in 1944 as a bicycle producer, and went so far…
New York Man Steals Traffic Officer’s Pen to Prevent Tickets
Man, it must stink to be a traffic officer. While you are working, nobody wants to see you, and when your work is done, you know that there is probably…
3 Best Car Battery Warmers
Photo: Pixabay With winter just around the bend, it’s a great time to prep your vehicle for colder temperatures and inclement weather. Inspecting your battery to make sure it has…
10 Things You Should Always Keep in Your Car
Emergencies can happen anywhere at anytime, so it’s important to always be prepared — and that’s especially true of travelling in the car. Here is a list of 10 of…
Ford Exec Confirms No Mustang Shelby GT500 for Europe
Photo: Ford Motor Company With the Ford Focus ST and RS both gone and the Fiesta ST on its way out after 2019, there’s reason enough for American performance enthusiasts to be…
Toyota’s Hydrogen-Powered Semi-Truck Makes 1,325 Lb-Ft of Torque
Photo: ©Toyota Toyota is back at it again with yet another electrified vehicle you wouldn’t commonly associate with the brand. After recently unveiling its hydrogen-powered fuel cell buses, and then…
2019 Hyundai Kona and Kona Electric Make Car and Driver 10Best Trucks and SUVs List
The 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric The 2019 Hyundai Kona and Kona Electric reeled in another award earlier this month: Car and Driver’s Best Subcompact SUV. With that honor, the Kona…
Outlander PHEV Wins 2020 Family Green Car of the Year
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Photo: Mitsubishi Motors The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has earned the very first 2020 Family Green Car of the Year award. Green Car Journal gave the SUV…
Win a 2016 Hyundai Tucson SUV via Automaker's #ThisIsLoyalty Sweepstakes
Hyundai Motor America has returned to the college football scene this year with its annual promotional campaign. This year, its #ThisIsLoyalty program is going one step further–a new car giveaway.…
2020 Chevy Equinox Ranks in Consumer Reports' Top 5 of Quietest Compact SUVs
Photo: Chevrolet Sometimes tuning out the world is a reason to get behind the wheel. Even on your daily commute, a quiet cabin is instrumental to starting and ending your…
Good Housekeeping Institute Names 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Best New Family Car
2021 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle Photo: FCA Since its debut, the Chrysler Pacifica has been a popular choice for families thanks to its smart design, well-appointed interior, and spacious cabin. With…
2016 Volkswagen e-Golf Overview
The Volkswagen Golf family is a fun group of cars to drive, and the awards received by the line are a testament to their quality. For drivers who are concerned…
Car-Themed Dad Jokes Part III
As Father’s Day approaches, it’s time to give back to your dad. Learn some top-notch car-related dad jokes and watch the joker become the jokee. Just make sure you take…
Volvo's Excellence Child Seat Concept Delivers Bold New Seating Arrangement
Volvo’s new seating arrangement allows the rear passenger or driver to maintain eye contact with the baby Already well known throughout the auto-industry for producing some of the safest cars…
Maserati Unveils Nettuno Engine
Photo: Maserati Since 2002, every new Maserati has had a Ferrari-built engine under its hood. That’s about to change. This July, Maserati unveiled Nettuno, a brand-new engine developed entirely by…
Folks in Hungary Were Awful Hungry for Ford Vehicles in 2017
Now’s the time of year where you hear all about how this and that automaker did such and such great or not so great job selling vehicles in some major…
2016 Kia Soul EV Gets $2,000 Price Reduction
Since 2014, the Kia Soul EV has been adding a whole lot of funk to the relatively stagnant electric vehicle segment. Now, it looks like the 2016 model is continuing…
Lincoln Navigator Wins Edmunds Editors’ Choice for Best Luxury SUV
2019 Lincoln Navigator named Edmunds Editors’ Choice Best Luxury SUV Photo: Lincoln Motor Company In the first-ever Edmunds Editors’ Choice Awards, the Lincoln Navigator drove away with the title of…
The Best Way to Remove Wildfire Ash From Your Car's Exterior
Touch-less car washes are the safest and easiest way to remove ash from your car Photo: Paul Brennan via Pixabay Wildfires aren’t just dangerous for the environment and those who…
600 Miles of EV Range? New GM Partnership Could Make This a Reality
GM’s next-gen lithium metal batteries could make EVs lighter, cheaper, and longer-range Photo: Steve Fecht for GM A new partnership could help General Motors produce electric vehicles with far more…
Lincoln 2019 Sales Up 8 Percent
The 2020 Lincoln Aviator was a key to the brand’s Q4 and full-year success Photo: Lincoln Motor Company Lincoln has gone to great lengths to revitalize its lineup, launching a…
Anniversary Editions of Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Pacifica, and Pacifica Hybrid Debut
2019 Dodge Grand Caravan Photo: FCA Sporting distinct interior and exterior design elements, the 35th Anniversary Editions of the Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Pacifica, and Pacifica Hybrid will be available…
Toyota Hydrogen-Powered Bus Starts Testing in Tokyo
The Toyota fuel cell bus has begun testing in Tokyo Earlier this year, Toyota and Hino Motors began to operate their joint-project hydrogen fuel cell-powered bus in Toyota City, Japan.…
Can Aromatherapy Deflate Your Road Rage?
While driving, your senses are on high alert (except taste, because eating and driving is a dangerous and distracted driving combo). Your eyes absorb the landscape of traffic in front…
Ford May Bring Back the Mustang Mach 1 (Yes, the Real One)
2003 Mustang Mach 1 Photo: Ford Motor Company When Ford first announced the vehicle now known as the Mustang Mach-E nearly two years ago, it was calling its electric performance…
