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Go Green with the Hyundai Genesis Coupe TJIN Edition Underground Racer
Have you been keeping an eye on all the modified Hyundai vehicles on display at this year’s SEMA Show? If you’re counting, this wild green Genesis is the sixth officially…
Ford Teams with Uber, Lyft to Leverage SharedStreets Platform
Ford last week announced that it is joining Uber and Lyft in committing to the use of SharedStreets, a data platform that will allow the companies to better work with…
Audi Reveals Electric e-tron quattro concept
When the 66th International Motor Show (IAA) opens tomorrow in Frankfurt, Audi will be ready to show its latest concept to the world. The Audi e-tron quattro concept is meant to…
2013 BMW 3 Series Overview
The BMW 3 Series sees little change for the 2013 model year thanks to its full redesign the year before. Power front seats are now standard, along with a new…
2019 Mercedes-Benz Model Lineup Updates
2019 Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe Mercedes-Benz has been busy in 2018 bringing luxury to a whole new level for the 2019 model year. With all-new models, significant redesigns, and next-generation…
2014 Kia Cadenza Overview
Kia is re-entering the large sedan segment with a “BANG!” by introducing the 2014 Cadenza. A mixture of bold style and timeless elegance comes together to create one beautiful, sexy…
5 Tips to Pay Less for Outdoor Equipment
Photo: Linus Henning Outdoor recreation is unmatched by many other activities. From fishing to rock climbing, there’s an endless amount of fun waiting to be discovered in the great outdoors.…
The Datsun Baby Was a Real Car for Kids
In 1965, children’s park Kodomo no Kuni opened near Tokyo. Nissan donated 100 tiny cars to the park to commemorate the occasion. That car was the Datsun Baby, and Nissan…
Autotrader Deems Kia’s CPO Program One of the Best
Photo: Kia Buying a used car can be a total hassle. Some pre-owned lots (or just everyday people) can give you the runaround and you end up being completely frustrated…
Kia Premieres MediVedi Video During the 2019 LEC Summer Finals
Things get a little weird for MediVedi when they try to come up with a clever intro As an official partner of the League of Legends European Championship, Kia has…
These Five Apps Make Buying a Car More Convenient
Photo: HeikoAL With the influx of new 2018 models flooding dealerships, finding a new car can be a daunting challenge this time of year. Let modern technology make your task…
Meet Juan Villarino: A Man Who Traveled 90 Countries and 100,000 Miles by Hitchhiking
Photo: Atlas Green The New York Times called Juan Villarino “The World’s Best Hitchiker.” His story is unlike any other, traveling more than 100,000 miles in the passenger’s seat of strangers’ cars.…
RV Shipments Down in March — Except for One Type of Motorhome
Photo: Alex Plesovskich via Unsplash The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is being felt throughout the automotive industry, and recreational vehicles are no exception. Even though RVs make for effective…
Ford Transit Uses Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil in Europe
The Ford Transit’s EcoBlue diesel can run on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil Photo: Ford One of the less-often-discussed alternative fuel options out there is Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, which creates 90 percent…
Mitsubishi ASX Rendering Adds Touch of eX Concept Design
X-Tomi Designs have created a rendering of the Mitsubishi ASX with styling influences from the new eX Concept car Photo: X-Tomi Designs In the global market, the Mitsubishi ASX makes…
Ford Transit Powers DUBZ Check-In Service in Dubai
The ever-steady Ford Transit is used by businesses and fleet operators the world over, and it’s continuing to catch on with more and more new customers by the year. Recently,…
Joe Hinrichs Named a 2019 Automotive News All Star
Ford President of Automotive Joe Hinrichs was named a 2019 Automotive News All Star this month Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company President of Automotive Joe Hinrichs was named…
Survey: Cars Help Americans Cope During COVID-19
Summer road trip Photo: Avinash Patel via Pexels COVID-19 has made getting away from the stresses of daily life nearly impossible. Instead of the extended road trip or cross-country journey…
So Close, Yet So Far: 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Delayed Once Again
The 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has been delayed once again If you’ve lost track of the number of times Mitsubishi has delayed the arrival of the Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid…
Chevy Scores in iSeeCars’ Longest-Lasting Cars Study
The Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe both ranked well in iSeeCars’ Longest-Lasting Cars study Photo: General Motors A pair of Chevrolet SUVs, the ever-venerable Silverado 1500, and the Chevrolet Impala all…
Your Vehicle Has Race Car DNA
If you drive—no matter what kind of vehicle–you might seriously be a race car driver, even if you’ve never set wheels to track before in your life. “No sport on…
Lexus GS 350 and Lexus RX 350 Win Awards from Edmunds
Two of Lexus’ most popular models—the Lexus GS 350 and Lexus RX 350—have earned awards from the automotive experts of Edmunds.com. The GS 350 sport sedan was named a Top Rated…
General Motors Announces $47 Million in Investments for Spring Hill, Bay City Manufacturing
General Motors on Friday announced a combined $47 million investment into manufacturing operations in Tennessee and Michigan. According to The Tennessean, GM is investing $27 million into its Spring Hill…
Lincoln Personal Driver Program Repurposed for Deliveries
Photo: Lincoln As communities all across the United States work to keep up with the challenges presented by the spread of COVID-19, Lincoln is putting one of its pilot programs…
April Surge in China, United States Grants Cadillac 11th Consecutive Month of Double-Digit Growth
Cadillac continued its impressive roll of double-digit growth in China in April, which in turn helped to extend its no-less-impressive roll of double-digit growth around the globe. Cadillac’s worldwide sales totaled…
Pay for Parking with Electricity at the Nissan Pavilion
Photo: Nissan The Nissan Pavilion is an eco-friendly new attraction in Yokohama. From the moment you park, you’re greeted by its forward-thinking ideas. Instead of paying for parking with pocket…
Nissan Frontier and Team Wild Grace Take Fourth Place in Rebelle Rally
Photo: Nissan Last month, we reported that Team Wild Grace was taking the 2020 Nissan Frontier to the annual Rebelle Rally. Now that the eight-day-long all women’s rally has come…
Honda Optimistic F1 Engine Can Hit Mileage Target
Photo: Artes Max Honda believes its latest Formula One engine will be able to make it through seven grands prix races, representing a major step forward in the manufacturer’s ability…
Harsh Road Tests Ensure Chevy Pothole Perseverance
The 2014 Chevy Silverado; impervious to potholes. When someone says, “Winter is coming,” to you, it normally means months of ice, snow, and cold weather. For your car, it means…
Ford Wins Altair Enlightenment Award for Lightweighting
2015 Ford F-150 Ford rebuilt its best-selling F-150 from the ground up to make it smarter, tougher, and lighter. Much has been made about the automaker’s efforts to reduce as…
Celebrity Yearbook Photos Promote 2017 Honda CR-V
This year, Honda is using its Super Bowl commercial to honor the 20th anniversary of its bestselling CR-V. And to celebrate two decades of the popular SUV, the automaker has…
2016 Honda Civic and Pilot Named to Best Family Cars of 2016 List
The 2016 Honda Civic sedan Edmunds.com and Parents magazine have once again joined forces to create a 10 Best Family Cars list for 2016, which honors family-friendly vehicles that excel…
Millennials Trust the Auto Industry More Than Their Parents
There have been a lot of changes in recent years to the auto industry, from the growth of driver-assist technologies and the development of longer-range electric cars. According to a…
Toyota Research Institute Invests $100 Million in Artificial Intelligence Venture
Toyota announced earlier this month the launch of a new venture capital subsidiary called Toyota AI Ventures, which has received an initial $100 million investment from the Toyota Research Institute…
Experimental Nissan LEAF Race Car Tells of Future EV Racing Potential
Racing may no longer be just for the fast and the furious, but for the environmentally efficient as well. Nissan took advantage of the relatively new ECOseries races to test…
2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28: 505 HP, No Standard A/C
2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 If you just so happen to have a down payment on a house lying around the house, consider yourself lucky—you’ve got just the right amount of…
Show Off Your NCAA Football Pride with Customizable Wallpaper from Hyundai
Show off your Gamecock and Sonata pride all at once! If you’re a college football fan, there’s no doubt that you love showing off your favorite team’s colors as often…
2015 Chevrolet Colorado Is Shedding Pounds
Chevrolet has taken forward-thinking engineering to a whole new and impressive level. The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado is shedding pounds for the upcoming year, following-through on its New Year’s resolution, which…
Driver's License? There's (Going To Be) an App for That
You know those articles about how millennials are changing everything with their hashtags, and their Snapchats, and their smartphones? Well, hold on to that last item in that list, for…
Ford Investing €600 Million at Saarlouis for Next-Gen Focus Production
Ford has announced that it will be investing €600 million (roughly $645 million USD) in updating its Saarlouis Vehicle Assembly Operations in Germany in order to support upcoming production for the…
Report: Ford's Mach 1 Performance Crossover Could Be Built on Focus' Modular Platform(?)
Ford revealed earlier this year that an aspect of its $11.1 billion global plan to roll out 16 battery-electric vehicles by 2022 is a Mustang-inspired battery-electric performance SUV that goes…
Ford Makes Anti-Spider Screens for 2016 Focus RS, Thank God
The engineers behind the 2016 Focus RS’ Spider Screen (from left to right): Aram Sahota, William Euliss, David Gimby Ford apparently employs a number of people who have an overwhelming…
Mazda Announces Higher Price, More Features for New MX-5 Global Cup Car
Mazda Motorsports announced that soon the Mazda MX-5 Cup car would receive several enhancements, which would be reflected in the car’s price. Starting on September 7th, the price for an…
2016 Volkswagen Passat Overview
Despite some rough press surrounding Volkswagen, its popular Passat has returned with a vengeance for the 2016 model year. With some important updates and the same traditional style it’s known…
Cars.com Names Volkswagen Golf GTI and Atlas Tops for 2018
2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI Photo: Volkswagen Driving should have an element of fun, and according to Cars.com, you can’t find a more fun car to drive than the Volkswagen Golf…
New Research Could Solve Goldilocks Problem for Electric Car Fast Charging
Interestingly, the newest innovation in vehicle batteries isn’t some high-tech conglomeration of super-expensive materials combined with some sort of space-age biotechnology. Nope, the newest innovation seems to be a cleverly-implemented…
Formula One Announces “F1 Live London” as Silverstone Triggers Break Clause in British Grand Prix Deal
Photo: Maurice Formula One has announced F1 Live London, a new and “spectacular show in the heart of the British capital” that will take place on July 12 ahead of…
Two New 2016 Chevy Camaro SS Concepts Coming to SEMA [PHOTOS]
The 2016 Chevy Camaro SS Black Accent concept Chevrolet has announced that it will be bringing two customized 2016 Camaro SS concepts to this year’s SEMA show in Las Vegas.…
2014 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Overview
2014 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Overview The Toyota Highlander Hybrid has been completely redesigned for 2014 and now offers seating for up to eight passengers. 2014 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Exterior The…
2013 Toyota Venza Overview
2013 Toyota Venza overview The 2013 Toyota Venza crossover wagon receives additional standard features for the model year, including blind spot mirrors in the base LE trim, driver memory functions…
