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Kia Stonic Earns Five-Star Collision Safety Rating from Euro NCAP
Kia Stonic Photo: Kia Media When equipped with the Advanced Driving Assistance pack, the Kia Stonic has earned the highest possible rating for collision safety from Euro NCAP. According to…
Kia’s “Perfect Getaway” Campaign for Sorento Begins Airing on Yahoo Screen
Pierce Brosnan’s Super Bowl commercial showed the James Bond actor making “the perfect getaway,” although not the kind one might expect from the action star. Instead of escaping the clutches…
Why Are iPhone Users Downloading Additional Navigation Apps?
Photo: Pexels If you own an iPhone, you probably know that it comes with a standard navigation app called Maps. You can punch in an address and it’ll take you…
Look Back at the Last Six Generations of the Chevy Suburban
A 1967 Chevrolet Suburban GM has decided to celebrate the 80th birthday of the Chevy Suburban by releasing a whole photo album of pictures that document the classic SUV’s eight…
Lonely Ford Truck Sings Sad Tune in Safe Auto Commercial
Maggie’s Ford truck comes to life and sings a song in the new Safe Auto commercial Ford F-Series pickup trucks sold more vehicles in the US in 2015 than any…
KBB.com Names Nissan Rogue one of the “10 Best All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Under $25,000”
Thankfully, winter is almost gone, and with it all the ice and snow. If you don’t have an all-wheel-drive vehicle yet, you’ve probably been seriously considering it after your town…
‘Wehrlein Deserves to be in F1,’ Says Man Who Could Have Done Something About It
Photo: MacKrys Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff says it is unfair that Pascal Wehrlein look to be out of a drive for the 2018 Formula One season after it was…
KBB.com Names Mitsubishi Mirage in “10 Most Fuel-Efficient Cars under $25,000”
The Mitsubishi Mirage continues to earn a reputation as an inexpensive form of transportation in Kelley Blue Book‘s latest Top 10 list, “10 Most Fuel-Efficient Cars under $25,000”. At 44…
Lincoln Teams Up with CLEAR, Expands Lincoln Personal Driver Pilot into Dallas
In conjunction with Wednesday’s reveal of the 2019 Nautilus—the seafaring-in-name-only SUV replacing the MKX starting next summer—Lincoln announced a new collaboration with CLEAR, provider of a means to bypass long…
Lincoln Sales Increase 30 Percent On Strength of MKX, MKZ
2016 Lincoln MKX Lincoln kicked off 2016 with its best start to a year since 2008, selling 7,177 vehicles despite year-over-year declines from major models including the MKC and Navigator.…
Lincoln, F-Series Experiences Incredible Growth in Canada
2015 Ford Transit Connect Wagon Ford Motor Company of Canada is reporting a 7.4% year-over-year dip in sales for February, but the month was not without its bright spots. In…
Lights, Motors, Action at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Dodging flames is just part of the day job. Are you ready for a live stunt show? At Walt Disney World’s Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show, that’s exactly what…
Was the Delhi Car Ban Really a Failure?
Photo: Montgomery Lion Back at the beginning of the year, the world’s most polluted capital city, Delhi, tried its own version of license-plate car bans to attempt to alleviate some of…
John Oliver Explains How Speeding Tickets Can Ruin Lives
Jon Oliver provides his own spin on the famous “Click It Or Ticket” warning sign Although the announcement that Jon Stewart is leaving The Daily Show has gripped the country…
Volvo Signs Non-Exclusive Agreement with Uber
2018 Volvo XC60 Inscription In a little more than two years, your Uber-requested ride might be a self-driving vehicle engineered by one of the world’s premium automakers. Volvo Media reports…
Jeremy Clarkson Dropped by BBC, Top Gear in Jeopardy
BBC Director-General: Jeremy Clarkson’s contract will not be renewed Photo: Isabelle Adam, via Flickr After weeks of speculation, Tony Hall, BBC Director-General, has announced that Jeremy Clarkson has been officially…
Jeep Unveils Seven Models for 50th Annual Easter Jeep Safari
The Jeep Crew Chief 715 Concept is one of seven models designed specifically for the Easter Jeep Safari If there was ever a heaven for Jeep lovers, I’m pretty sure…
Jeep to Release a Plug-In Hybrid Wrangler in 2020
Prepare for some shocking news from Jeep A few years ago, an electric-powered Jeep Wrangler might have been disregarded as a thing of mere fantasy. However, a lot has changed…
Jeep, Ram Win All Entered Categories at 21st Annual Mudfest
2015 Jeep Renegade wins Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year at 21st Annual Mudfest When it comes to the Northwest Automotive Press Association’s (NWAPA) yearly Mudfest, nothing can top…
Vintage Car Club In Pakistan?
A 1914 Model T Ford is just one of many classic vehicles owned by members of the Vintage and Classic Car Club of Pakistan When you hear the word Pakistan,…
Vin Diesel Says Fast & Furious 8 Will Be ‘From Paul’
Vin Diesel says Fast & Furious 8 will be ‘from Paul’ The dust is still settling from the hype of Furious 7, which hit theatres on April 3rd and broke…
Vincentric Names Hyundai Veloster Best Value in America for Third Consecutive Year
The Hyundai Veloster is truly a one-of-a-kind vehicle. Its sporty design gives it the appearance of a coupe, while its hatchback makes it one of the more practical small cars…
Jeep Celebrates Rich Heritage in Super Bowl 50 Commercial
One of Jeep’s Super Bowl commercial looks at the brand’s global presence For many people, the Super Bowl is about more than just football—it’s also about some great commercials. While…
Last Three Episodes of Top Gear Season 22 Postponed Due to Clarkson’s Suspension
An ad for Clarkson’s book, The World According to Clarkson: How Hard Can it Be? Photo: Isabelle Adam, via Flickr It’s no secret that Jeremy Clarkson, host of the world’s…
Jeep Brand Receives Automotive Difference Maker Award
The Jeep brand earned The Detroit Free Press‘s Automotive Difference Maker award There are few newspapers that know the automotive industry quite like The Detroit Free Press. As the news…
[VIDEO] Is Surfing at Night Possible Using Mazda2's LED Headlights?
Is the Mazda2 bright and intuitive enough to keep these four surfers in the light? Photo: Mazda Europe via YouTube It’s hard enough for most people to be able to…
[PHOTOS] Kia Trail’ster Concept Makes a Splash with Chicago Debut
The Kia Trail’ster reveal at the Chicago Auto Show This morning, Kia kicked off the Chicago Auto Show by unveiling an awesome concept vehicle that we really, really hope makes…
Jay Leno Drives the 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Recoil
Jay Leno drives a 1,000 hp 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Recoil The custom 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Recoil that debuted at SEMA last year had a distinct advantage over a lot of…
Japanese Toyota Production Resumes After Steel Factory Explosion
Production has resumed at Toyota factories in Japan, following a suspension due to the explosion at Aichi Steel Toyota announced early this month that it would be halting production for…
[VIDEO] Nissan Puts the 2016 Titan Through Real-World Cold Weather Testing
Nissan’s “Truckumentary” on the development of the 2016 Titan has turned out to be an interesting one, and in the fifth episode Nissan takes the truck to Colorado, Michigan, and…
Kia Teammates Wilkins, Clucas Look to Continue Recent Successes in Canada
Mark Wilkins racing at the Canadian Tire Motorsports Park Canadian Kia Racing driver Mark Wilkins has enjoyed substantial success on foreign soil. Along with teammate Ben Clucas, the pair has…
[VIDEO] Modified Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Completes 9-Second Quarter Mile
This Caddy did a quarter mile in less than 10 seconds without nitrous When Cadillac released the CTS-V Coupe, it said the machine could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph…
January Nissan Sales Set Record, Up 15%
Nissan released its sales numbers for the first month of 2015 today, and things are looking good following a record setting 2014. Compared to last January, sales were up 15.1% and…
Kia-Sponsored B.R.A.K.E.S. Program Coming to San Francisco
The famously steep streets of sunny San Francisco are about to get a lot safer, thanks to the Kia-sponsored B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible And Keep Everyone Safe) Teen Pro-Active Driving School.…
Kia Soul and K900 Named U.S. News & World Report Best Cars for Families
The 2015 Kia Soul, named Best Hatchback for Families by U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report has revealed its 2015 list of the “Best Cars for…
[VIDEO] Cookie Monster Drives BMW 1 Series, Demands Baked Goods
Sesame Street’s gluttonous monster stars in two BMW 1 Series commercials Photo: BMW Deutschland via YouTube Apart from possibly Elmo, Cookie Monster is Sesame Street‘s most recognizable character. The blue-furred,…
It’s Snow Joke: The Toyota Sienna is Your New Winter Ride
When equipped with AWD, the Toyota Sienna becomes a snow monster When you picture a vehicle that’ll get you safely through a blizzard, chances are you think of a huge…
Video Compilation Celebrates Three Years of Awful South Carolina Drivers
A South Carolina motorist gives a Chic-fill-A mascot a fist bump in this bad driving video compilation A YouTube user named HaloMasterMind117 is providing video evidence to support the findings…
Kia K900 King James Edition Crowned at 2015 Cleveland Auto Show
The LeBron James custom Kia K900 on display at the Cleveland Auto Show Kia took its talents to Cleveland this weekend, with the unveiling of the Kia K900 King James…
[VIDEO] Chris Forsberg Drifts a Nissan 370Z Under a Semi Truck
Have you ever been cruising along on the highway, bored out of your mind, wondering what it would be like to drive your car under one of those big rig…
International MINI Meet in Lithuania Draws Hundreds of European Cars
Memorial Day weekend was an important time for us in the United States to reflect on the lives we enjoy due to the sacrifices of others. Over this past weekend,…
Infiniti Coaches’ Charity Challenge Winner Announced
Every year during March Madness, Infiniti holds its Coaches’ Charity Challenge, where 48 NCAA Division 1 men’s basketball coaches duke it out to win fan votes in a four-round online…
Kia and B.R.A.K.E.S. Training Teens During Distracted Driver Awareness Month
April is National Distracted Driving Month, and a time to reflect on some sobering statistics—like the fact that car crashes are the leading cause of death for 14-18 year olds…
What Are Hyundai’s Plans to Improve Growth in 2015?
The 2016 Hyundai Elantra (pictured) is part of the automaker’s plans for growth in 2015 If you haven’t heard by now, Hyundai had a rocky 2014. Its record sales figures…
KBB.Com Names 2015 Kia Soul One of the 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000
The 2015 Kia Soul, which is too cool for school (just kidding, it made KBB’s 10 Best Back-to-School Cars, too!) For the fourth consecutive year, Kelley Blue Book has recognized…
U.S. News Names 2015 Nissan Murano “Best 2-Row SUV for Families”
Add another award to the list for the 2015 Nissan Murano. U.S. News just named the Murano their “Best 2-Row SUV for Families”. The “Best Cars for Families” Awards evaluate…
Hyundai's Plan to Expand Commercial Vehicle Line a Risky Move
Hyundai’s heavy-duty Xcient truck Hyundai needs to expand. That was the general consensus reached at the conclusion of 2014, both by critics and fans of the Korean automaker. The brand…
Cinema’s Goofiest Car Chases: “Werewolf”
You’ll have to imagine the werewolf behind the wheel of this snazzy ’94 Cadillac… Photo: That Hartford Guy via Flickr For almost as long as movies have existed, there has…
Use the Online Viper GTC Customizer to Build Your 1-of-1 Dream Car
Drivers can now build a one-of-a-kind Viper through the 1-of-1 customization program Earlier this year, Dodge announced its limited 1-of-1 Dodge Viper GTC program, in which customers would be able to…
UC Student Puts Corvette Engine in a DeLorean
University of Cincinnati student Nicholas Roedl tests out his DeLorean’s new powertrain In a recent Petrolicious video, DeLorean owner Geoff Ombao notes that although it looks cool, the DeLorean is…
