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Kia Motors Debuts Custom Builds and Drifting Demonstrations at SEMA 2017
Kia Stinger GT Federation Photo: Kia Media Kia Motors is making quite an interactive impression at this year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. Not only is the automaker debuting…
Germany Mulls Over Electric Car Incentives
Image: Hernán Piñera In the wake of falling gas prices, electric and hybrid cars are having a rough time of it. Largely, due to cheap gasoline, people have been choosing…
GMSA Closes 2015 on Positive Note Despite Industry Downturn
Isuzu KB300 LX Double Cab Photo: © General Motors General Motors South Africa concluded 2015 with sales totaling 5,231 vehicles between the Chevrolet, Isuzu, and Opel Brands. This was good…
Thai Boy Wins Chevrolet Ultimate Dream Car Contest
Nine-year-old Kwin Onglaor poses with his original drawing and prize 3D model A nine-year-old boy in Thailand, Kwin Onglaor, received a pleasant surprise in the mail when he got a…
Car Dies After Fatal Brock Lesnar Crash
UPDATE (7/9/15): In the above video, Brock Lesnar utterly destroys J&J Security’s brand new Cadillac. The article below was an April Fools’ joke that turned out to be eerily accurate…you know,…
Uber Testing “Bop It!” Toy to Pacify Drunk Customers
Have you ever noticed that there’s a point when out on the town that a drunken person basically transforms into a giant, stubborn toddler? Yeah, Uber has, too. That’s why…
New Video Highlights Honda Engineers Working on Walking Assist Device
Honda Robotics engineers Hideaki Takahashi (left) and Kenton Williams (right) Honda has released another installment of its 12-part “What Makes a Honda is Who Makes a Honda” video series, which…
Zoolander Returns, Flashes His Face in FIAT Commercial [VIDEO]
Fifteen years ago, Derek Zoolander (played by Ben Stiller) drove himself and his friends in a Ford Bronco to a gas station. We all know how that ended up: explosively, tragically, and…
FordPass Rewards Launches in Canada
The FordPass Rewards program has launched in Canada Photo: Ford The FordPass Rewards program is officially rolling out in Canada, giving customers the chance to earn points to put toward…
Honda Receives Four NAMAD Diversity Awards
The National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) and IHS Automotive have teamed up to create the Diversity Volume Leadership Awards, which took place at this year’s North American International…
Chevy Plans to Discontinue Two Popular Corvette Color Options
The Laguna Blue color option seen on this 2014 Corvette C7 will not be offered past April Photo: © Cara The 2016 Chevrolet Corvette comes with just about every feature…
Kia Doesn’t Have a Convertible Because of China’s Air Pollution Problem
Kia’s A1A Optima convertible was inspired by Florida’s A1A highway When Kia introduced a sassy, topless 2016 Optima at the SEMA Show in November, the response was overwhelmingly positive. This…
Snowed-in Drivers: Dig Out Your Exhaust Pipe First
Further tragedies have been striking in the aftermath of last weekend’s massive snow storm as people are starting up their snow-encased cars, only to have the car’s cabin fill with…
Uber to Use Cell Phone Data to Monitor Drivers
Photo: Julien GONG Min Put on your tin-foil hats and mutter about how you don’t trust the corporations, everyone, because Uber, the ride-hailing app, is considering using your smartphone’s gyrometer…
Cadillac’s Future Plans Do Not Include the ELR Coupe
If only sales of the ELR matched the vehicle’s striking good looks Photo: © General Motors If you’ve considered buying a Cadillac ELR, then you’ll need to move a little…
How Did Honda Bring F1 Engine Upgrades Despite Lockdown?
Photo: Honda When the 2020 Formula One championship finally got underway at the Austrian Grand Prix, Honda had already brought an engine upgrade. Rival engine manufacturers Ferrari, Mercedes, and Renault…
Ford Technical Leader of Materials Sustainability Mielewski Looks Back on a Decade of Soy Foam
Ford Technical Leader of Plastics Research Debbie Mielewski observes a polyol separation in the laboratory You may or may not be aware that Ford uses a soybean-based foam in its…
Dr. Debbie Mielewski Becomes First Female Ford Technical Fellow
Dr. Debbie Mielewski the first Ford technical fellow for sustainability Photo: Ford Dr. Debbie Mielewski capped off 2020 on a historic note, becoming the first woman named a Ford technical…
Chevy Offers 4 New Packages to Customize Your 2021 Camaro
Photo: Chevrolet If you’re looking to put your personal spin on a new sports car, the 2021 Camaro just might be the vehicle for you. The new model’s order guide…
Trim Levels on the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado
2020 Chevrolet Silverado High Country Photo: Chevrolet With so many ways to customize your truck, the Silverado has earned its spot among America’s favorite pickup trucks. Here’s a look at…
Good Samaritans Save Truck Driver in Blizzard
Road conditions during last weekend’s blizzard were truly treacherous, but still there were motorists on the roadways. When one tractor trailer veered off the side of the road on Friday…
Nissan Sets Sales Record in Europe
The Prince of Wales in Nissan’s Sunderland UK Plant 2015 was a good year for Nissan in Europe. The automaker rolled out three big reveals, and continued to build vehicles…
NASCAR Driver Tony Stewart Hospitalized Following ATV Accident
Tony Stewart was preparing for his final NASCAR season prior to the accident Photo: Gabe Taviano Team Chevy driver and three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart has been hospitalized…
Daihatsu to Become Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Toyota by August
Toyota announced at the end of last week that its subsidiary, Daihatsu Motor, will transition into a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Japanese auto giant via a share exchange. This process…
2020 Goal Set for 10 Autonomous Renault-Nissan Vehicles
Nissan has been promising for a while now that it would have autonomous cars on the road by 2020. When you first hear that announcement, you assume that the automaker…
New Titan XD Accessories Ready For Adventure
The award-winning Nissan Titan XD is ready to conquer the world right off of the assembly line, but a few extra accessories to make the truck even more adventurous can’t…
Top Gear Host Chris Evans Already Contemplating Quitting Show
Top Gear is back, and it’s officially on the struggle bus. After the departure of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May from the beloved show, everyone was a bit…
Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Sedan Priced at $60,000
At the 2016 Washington DC Auto Show, Honda took time to announce preliminary pricing details for the Clarity Fuel Cell, which was unveiled two months ago in LA. The automaker…
Snow Pile With Wheels Ticketed in Ontario
FYI this is not how you clean off a car After a winter storm, the last thing anyone really wants to do is brush off their car. However, a car…
[VIDEO] Toyota GAZOO Racing Yaris Will Melt Your Brain
*DROOOOOOOOOOOLL* The Toyota Yaris is a small hatchback that is sold around the world and offers appeal to a wide range of drivers, from young to old. Its small size…
Car Date Ideas to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day dates often center around dinner, dancing, or a movie. Unfortunately, these things may not be possible due to pandemic restrictions. And, even if things change in the near…
Next Jeep Wrangler Will Offer Hybrid, Diesel Powertrains
The future Jeep Wrangler lineup will have a diesel option, a hybrid option, and a pickup truck It’s official—the 2017 Jeep Wrangler is going to be amazing. Not that I…
Nissan Has Record Year in 2015
Nissan had a great sales year in Europe, and it seems as if the good fortune has spread to Nissan North America. The automaker saw a record December for sales,…
Arkansas Police Department Replaces Fleet with Camry Hybrids
The 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid There are some cars that just look like they are made to be police cars. Models like the Ford Crown Victoria, Chevy Impala, and Dodge…
Honda Wins One Show Advertising Award for Stop-Motion Commercial “Paper”
Anyone who follows the world of automotive advertising knows two things: 1. Chevy’s “Real People, Not Actors” commercials are a damned dirty lie, and 2. Honda has the best ads…
Nissan Titan XD Honored By AutoGuide.com
Nissan put it all on the line when it introduced the Nissan Titan XD. This bigger truck puts the automaker in competition with the more traditional truck manufacturers like Ford and General Motors.…
Nissan Rogue and Versa Earn 2021 Best Buy Awards
Photo: Nissan Nissan has plenty to celebrate this season. Both the all-new 2021 Nissan Rogue and 2021 Nissan Versa earned Best Buy awards from Consumer Guide Automotive. This is a…
Behold, the Shapely Rear End of the 2017 GMC Acadia
Today marks the kick-off of the 2016 North American International Auto Show, and on tomorrow’s press conference press docket is GMC. According to the brand’s Facebook page, we can expect…
3 Chevy Models Named Fastest Cars Under $30K
The 2021 Silverado 1500 Photo: Chevrolet U.S. News & World Report has created a list of the “30 Fastest Cars Under $30K in 2021” to show that you don’t have…
GMC Sierra 1500 Honored as the 2016 Texas Truck Showdown Towing Champion
The awards just keep rolling in for GMC pickup trucks Photo: © General Motors The 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 was recently named the 2016 Texas Truck Showdown Towing Champion. The…
Family Saves Piglet from Side of Road During Snowstorm
Wee Wee the piglet was rescued from the frozen roadside by a family in Maryland A poor little piggy was stranded on the side of a road after he fell…
Ludacris to Perform at Honda Battle of the Bands in Atlanta
Ludacris poses next to his Legend and the Galpin Auto Sports 2016 Acura ILX Rapper, actor, and Acura aficionado Ludacris may have loyal supporters in a variety of different area…
Yet Another Cheese Heist Wracks the Nation
People do crazy things for cheese Photo: Alpha In this day and age, thanks to our law enforcement agents, we don’t have legendary criminals like John Dillinger running around. For…
Bari Musawwir, Monster Jam’s First African-American Driver, Aims to Inspire
Bari in his current Monster Jam truck, Zombie Bari Musawwir isn’t like most monster truck drivers. Rather than having a background in motorsports, Bari was discovered due to his advanced…
This 2000 Mercedes CLK CTR AMG Might Command $2.2 Million in February Auction
This Mercedes CLK CTR AMG is one of just 25 in existence This February you will have the opportunity to purchase a 2000 Mercedes CLK CTR AMG at the Bonhams’ Grand…
Comedians Create Film Shot Entirely With Toyota Prius Backup Camera
Behind the scenes of Check Your Surroundings for Safety Cameras are becoming more and more embedded into our daily lives. With much of the population having access to cameras via…
East Coast Snowpocalypse Shows Even the Best Drivers Can’t Fight Snow
Multiple feet of snow have blanketed the East Coast, and Washington, DC’s best drivers are even struggling to handle it Over the past few days, the East Coast has been…
Nissan Wins Again for Energy Conservation
It seems as if Nissan is the company to beat when it comes to energy conservation. The latest recognition to add to the trophy case is from its home country of…
Ace Metrix Names Mazda North American Operations 2015 Automotive Brand of the Year
Well, well, well. It seems that Mazda isn’t done getting awards for 2015. Ace Metrix, a video advertising analytics company, has announced that Mazda North American Operations is the company’s…
Washington, DC Roads Lock Up Ahead of Storm
Not even Waze will get you out of this mess The weather story of the week is the impending snowstorm ready to unleash its wrath on the East Coast. Washington,…
