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Vehicular Viewing: New to Streaming for December 2020
As 2020 comes to a close (good riddance!), the major streaming services are stocking up with new TV shows and movies to help viewers while away the holiday season. If…
Opel President and CEO Could Foresee Russian Reboot
According to Karl-Thomas Neumann, the man in charge of General Motors in Europe, he could foresee the automaker eventually rebooting production in Russia. Speaking with Automotive News Europe last month,…
No, the NHTSA Did Not Reveal a Secret AWD Mazda6 for 2018
Mazda has a few things going for it – a strong research and development department, some seriously good-looking cars, and a rabid, dedicated fan base that desperately wants the comparatively…
New Model of Honda's Africa Twin Motorcycle to Hit Stores in 2016
The 2016 Honda Africa Twin It’s back! Today Honda announced the return of the beloved Afrika Twin adventure motorcycle. You probably won’t use it to win a grueling rally, but…
Your New Friend, the Next-Gen Hyundai Elantra, Headed to LA Auto Show
Pictured: 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT at the Chicago Auto Show We all love news about crazy concept cars and top-of-the-line models we can only dream about owning. When it comes…
New Cadillac Manufacturing Facility Opens in Shanghai
General Motors China announced last month that it has opened a new Cadillac plant at its SAIC-GM facility in Shanghai. The new plant will be the production epicenter for the…
National Corvette Museum Adds Corvette-Themed Racing Simulator
If you can’t afford a Corvette, this is probably the next best thing Photo: National Corvette Museum Chevrolet recently announced that it would be bringing its Virtual Dynamics Lab 4-D experience…
NASCAR Recap: Harvick Holds Off Edwards to Give Team Chevy the Win at Phoenix
Chevy driver Kevin Harvick was all smiles after his first win of the 2016 season Photo: © Parker Anderson Team Chevy driver Kevin Harvick managed to edge Carl Edwards’ racecar…
NASCAR: The DVD Board Game — Review
Remember that period in the 2000s when DVD board games were all the rage? Scene It? started the trend of integrating DVD challenges with dice-rolling board gaming. For a while, seemingly…
[VIDEO] Volvo FH Truck vs Koenigsegg One:1
Volvo FH truck vs Koenigsegg One:1 Volvo Trucks is back on its steed, creating viral ads that drive home the point of quality products by way of something odd/funny/dangerous. First,…
California Allows First Self-Driving Car Transport Permit
Where cars will soon drive themselves Autonomous vehicles are getting closer to reality. Last Friday, California added to the 60 companies that have testing permits for the latest driving phenomenon.…
Nostalgia Alert: Watch MotorWeek's Review of the Turbo Eclipse from 1990
Diamond-Star Motors fans, rejoice. We’ve found this MotorWeek gem from 1990 that reviews the first generation all-wheel drive Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX, their pick for “Best Sports Coupe” at the time.…
It's No Joke: Mazda's April Sales Are Best in 20 Years
Pictured: The Mazda6, which reported strong sales growth in April As the automotive industry continues to strengthen and automakers are releasing their 2015 models, monthly sales figures will continue to…
Nissan's Super Bowl Commercial “With Dad” Wins YouTube AdBlitz
Every year after the Super Bowl, millions of Americans argue feverishly over which commercial was the best. Now, thanks to YouTube, we can choose the best democratically. This year, that…
Montana Highway Patrol Pull Over Car Full of Bees, Which Is Apparently Perfectly Legal
Nick Cage on any given Tuesday Sometimes, you just have to wonder whether some people just act on whatever crazy thought pops into their head. That’s probably what the Montana…
Mobile Bathroom with C2 Corvette Engine Sells for $4,000 on eBay
The Vette-powered, Mobile Bathroom hot rod that sold on eBay for over four grand They said it couldn’t be done, but we’ve actually managed to stumble across something even weirder…
The Vehicles of Death Stranding
Image by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay Death Stranding is the long-awaited brainchild of the visionary game director Hideo Kojima. It is also a fever dream of metaphors and evocative imagery delivered…
Nissan’s April 2015 Sales Increase Over Last Year
The 2015 Nissan Murano performed quite well last month Earlier today, Nissan’s April 2015 sales report was made available online. According to the Japanese automaker, Nissan managed to sell 109,848…
Nissan Publishes New Children’s Books in Japan
If you have ever babysat a child, one of the most challenging things is keeping them occupied when they get bored and fussy. In an attempt to help give them new…
Desert Bus: The Story of the “Worst Game of All Time”
The sad fate of most souls who attempt to play this game Photo: Pxfuel via CC If you’re a video game enthusiast, you’ve likely encountered a game or two that…
Mitsubishi’s March Sales Reflect Yet Another Increase
The 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage was a key player in Mitsubishi’s March sales The Mitsubishi brand is back in action here in the United States, and has been for several months…
Mitsubishi Set to Produce Mirage Subcompact in Philippines
The Mitsubishi Mirage’s Asian production is moving from Thailand to the Philippines It looks like Mitsubishi is moving to the Philippines. The Japanese carmaker recently announced that it will start…
Mitsubishi Sells 10,000th Outlander PHEV in UK in First Year
Mitsubishi has sold 10,000 Outlander PHEVs in the UK. Pictured is the 10,000th Outlander PHEV, with Marcus Joy (left), the dealer principal; Paul Aspin (middle), the lucky customer; and Lance Bradley,…
Mitsubishi Motors Earns Title for America's Fastest Growing Non-Luxury Brand in 2017
Mitsubishi has seen consistent growth over the last year, with 2017 bringing in more than 100,000 vehicle sales for the first time in a decade. 2017 also marks the fifth consecutive year…
Mitsubishi eX Concept Will Become All-Electric Nissan Juke Rival
Mitsubishi is looking to get down and dirty in the compact crossover segment—and it’s using the Mitsubishi eX concept car to do just that. The Japanese carmaker recently announced that…
Mitsubishi Announces 2016 New York International Auto Show Conference Time
The 2016 New York International Auto Show begins next week, and carmakers from around the globe are looking to debut some pretty spiffy vehicles. Even Mitsubishi is joining in on…
MINI Takes Prestigious “Resale Value Giant” Title in Five Categories
Pictured: the new MINI John Cooper Works British premium automotive brand MINI may produce small cars but it’s accomplished something big. The producer of the popular MINI Cooper and MINI…
Nissan Kicks Off “Altima Chase” Social Media Scavenger Hunt
Nissan’s “Ride of Your Life” campaign, where mall patrons were invited to “unlock” a vault containing an Altima, has returned for a second year. However, this time, there’s a complication.…
Nissan GT-R LM NISMO Backs Out of Silverstone & Spa Races
It looks like the NISMO team still has some things to iron out of the new GT-R LM NISMO race car, as they’ve announced their withdrawal from the first two…
Nissan Earns Distinction as Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality for Fifth Time
For five consecutive years, Nissan North America has earned a notable title from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation as one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality;…
Michigan Car Salesman Taken on Legit Terrifying Ride
At least the women driving the hero of this particular story didn’t opt for big, smoky parking lot donuts Last week, just in time for Valentine’s Day, Ford released a…
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Wins 2015 World Car of the Year
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class wins 2015 World Car of the Year Today is a great day to drive a Mercedes. The German luxury automaker just took home three of the…
Lyft Test Program Allows Users to Book Rides 24 Hours in Advance
Lyft is currently testing a program that allows users to book a ride 24 hours in advance Ride-sharing programs are quickly becoming the cool—not to mention convenient—way of getting around…
Nissan Debuts 2016 Maxima at NYIAS 2015
Remember that slick looking car that surprised everybody during Nissan’s “With Dad” Super Bowl commercial? That car was the 2016 Nissan Maxima, and it just showed its face to the…
Mercedes-AMG GT3 Photos Teased Ahead of Geneva
The all-new Mercedes-AMG GT3 is headed to Geneva for its world premiere at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show next month. Mercedes is doing a fair job at keeping everything on…
Nissan Deactivates EV App For Security Improvements
Picture: mariordo59 If you drive a Nissan LEAF or an eNV200, you might have used the automaker’s NissanConnect EV app to check on your vehicle. The app allows owners to…
Next-Gen Buick Regal Spied, Appears to Be Longer Than Current Model
The face of the 2017 LaCrosse will inspire that of the 2018 Regal Buick is in the midst of reversing negative stigmatization of its products’ coolness by, per their own…
News: GM Files Trademark for Product It Already Manufactures
Oh boy, trademarks! This week, Chevrolet filed an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office to trademark the name “Black Out” for “motor land vehicles, namely, trucks.” GM…
Meet the New BBC Top Gear Hosts
Pictured (left to right): Rory Reid, Sabine Schmitz, Matt LeBlanc, Chris Evans (not that one), Chris Harris, Eddie Jordan, and The Stig Photo: Twitter/Chris Evans (not that one) In March…
McLaren Racing Open to Returning to Honda in the Future
Photo: Steve Hayes McLaren executive director Zak Brown says the Formula One team would be open to working with Honda again in the future should the opportunity arise, despite the…
New President Selected to Manage Future of Kia Motors Europe
Yong Kew Park has taken over as President of Kia Motors Europe Photo: Kia Media The future of Kia Motors Europe, specifically its ongoing sales expansion, is now in the…
New Jersey Bans “Rolling Coal” (AKA, Stupidly Trolling Hybrid Drivers)
Early Cuyler reacts to the New Jersey legislature’s latest decision New Jersey has just officially criminalized “rolling coal,” a country-fried act of anti-environmentalist rebellion which involves modifying one’s diesel truck…
New Holden Equinox Scores Five Stars from Australasian New Car Assessment Program
The Holden Equinox is having a good week between launching in Australia and catching on with drivers, being named the official vehicle of MasterChef Australia, and adding Adam D’Sylva as…
9 Hyundai Models Win 2020 IIHS Safety Awards
The Hyundai Nexo was named an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ for 2020 Photo: Hyundai Based on awards handed out by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the 2020 Hyundai lineup…
Mazda Technicians Compete in Master Technician Competition
Mazda is bringing its National Master Technician Competition back to North America, the first time Mazda North America has hosted the competition in eight years. Competitors are a mixture of Mazda…
Ford Sales Increase in June Thanks to Mustang, Edge, and Explorer
Ford was one of the lone brands to pull out a positive month in June, selling 1.2% better in the US than it had the year prior. The momentum was…
New Ford Ranger? Yay! Not Coming to America? Boo!
Good news, folks! The all-new Ford Ranger has been revealed (spoilers: it’s basically the same thing we already saw in December), and it looks really, really neat! It’ll be going…
New Cadillac 3.6-Liter V6 Also Announced for 2016 CT6
Cadillac not only announced that it would be offering the all-new 3.0-liter Twin Turbo V6 with the 2016 CT6, promising one of the most power-dense V6 engines ever built, but…
Navigating the US: Getting Around in St. Cloud, Minnesota
Sometimes, the most humble of places can hold the biggest surprises. St. Cloud, Minnesota, is by no means the largest city in the state of Minnesota, let alone the country.…
Mazda Brings Its New Generation to Chicago
Back in 1989, Mazda came to the Chicago Auto Show with an especially momentous new model: the MX-5 Miata roadster, which set off what the Auto Show’s website called a…
