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Florida Company Builds and Sells Replica 1964 ½ Ford Mustangs
Pictured: Original Ford 1964 1/2 Mustang exterior Photo: Wikimedia Commons via CC Have you ever had the thought, “They just don’t make cars like they used to”? As an enthusiastic admirer…
Fifth-Gen Camaro Racing Towards 500,000 US Sales
The 2015 Camaro Commemorative Edition ©GM General Motors announced today that the Chevrolet brand is on track to deliver the 500,000th fifth-generation Chevy Camaro in the United States this month.…
South Dakota Revokes the Driver's Licenses of Residents Who Fall Behind on Student Loans
The situation is even more dire for recent grads in the Mount Rushmore State than in other parts of the country Photo: National Park Service For many young adults in the…
Driverless Car Testing to Take Place in Michigan Robot City
Google’s oddly cute driverless car What seemed like a far-off dream just a few years ago is quickly becoming reality. Driverless cars are being tested in various places across the…
Sienna Wins Best 3-Row Family Vehicle from GAAMA
The 2015 Toyota Sienna at the Chicago Auto Show The Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association (GAAMA) has determined that the 2015 Toyota Sienna is the Best 3-Row Family Vehicle on…
Dr. Andreas Schaaf Named Cadillac VP for Europe
Dr. Andreas Schaaf, new Cadillac Vice President Europe © General Motors Dr. Andreas Schaaf, an 18-year veteran of the automotive industry, has been appointed to the position of Cadillac Vice…
Fields: Ford is a “Mobility Company,” Will Build Drivable Autonomous Cars
Ford COO Mark Fields There are a lot of questions out there pertaining to the future of fully autonomous vehicles and the impact that it will have on our day-to-day…
Feeling Blue and Grey? BMW Releases i Look Lifestyle Collection
BMW has made a statement with its electric i vehicles–not just about renewable energy but about eco-friendly materials. As part of the brand’s push toward sustainability, 95% of the materials…
Following Stellar February Sales, BMW Plans to Hire 8,000 New Employees
BMW production plants will be adding more workers to handle greater demand Photo: Automotive Rhythms via CC BMW is headed in the right direction, and the automaker’s sales results for…
Should Toyota Be Concerned About the Hyundai IONIQ?
The Hyundai IONIQ “Toyota Prius-fighter” was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show this week This week at the Geneva Motor Show, Hyundai at long last pulled back the covers on…
Should I Buy an EV or a Plug-in Hybrid? A Four-Question Guide
Electric vehicles are becoming more and more common, with automakers promising more and more to come. So, as the holiday buying season comes around, one question rises to the forefront:…
DoT Report: Nearly 3 Trillion Miles Driven in 2013
© General Motors According to a new report from the United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration, Americans drove almost 3 trillion miles in 2013. This is the highest…
Shanghai GM to Spend $16B USD on New Products Over Five Years
All-New Buick Excelle GT Photo: © General Motors Shanghai GM announced this weekend that it intends to spend $16 billion USD over the course of five years toward the goal…
Dodge Durango Radar Red Nappa Leather Seats Fulfill Customer’s Desires
Check out the Dodge Durango Radar Red Nappa leather seats Back in 2013, Dodge showed off some Radar Red Nappa Leather seats on a Durango concept at the SEMA show…
Sergio Marchionne Says Auto Industry Isn’t Sustainable…at an Earnings Call
Sergio Marchionne said the auto industry isn’t sustainable…at an earnings call with Wall Street experts Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) CEO Sergio Marchionne has never been a conventional guy, at any…
Self-Driving Bolt Gets Stuck at Taco Truck on First Press Day
GM’s self-driving Chevy Bolt Photo: Digital Trends Self-driving vehicles have been rolling down the roads for some time, now, with one of the most prominent fleets being the collection of…
EPA Keeps Renewable Fuel Standard the Same, Disappoints Everyone
The EPA under Scott Pruitt and the Trump administration has had a decidedly dour effect on green fuel regulations, and has generally been seen as favoring petroleum interests. However, a…
SEC: Ford CEO Fields Made $18.6 Million in 2014
Ford CEO Mark Fields The tax deadline is fast approaching, which means you’ll be getting a bird’s-eye-view into how much money you made last year before and after taxes. Here’s…
Seattle to Use Nissan LEAF Police Cars
Seattle is going to use 28 Nissan LEAF police cars to cut down on gas lost while idling We see a lot of powerful SUVs and fast sedans employed as…
Scion Teases iM and iA Ahead of New York Auto Show
We’re just a couple of weeks away from the beginning of the New York International Auto Show, and Scion is gearing up for the unveiling of two new models by…
Despite Rumors of Chevrolet Takeover, “Holden is Here to Stay,” Executives Say
Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) last week confirmed that it is bringing the Camaro and Silverado into the fold, offering both products as right-hand drive models for Australian customers beginning next…
Enter to Win Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Corvette
Did you miss your chance to buy a car from Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s private collection back when he auctioned off his 1955 Bel Air and 1999 Corvette on eBay? Well,…
Despite Electric Prowess Nissan Invests In Gas
Nissan has been a driving force in the electric car market with its groundbreaking Nissan Leaf. While the automaker keeps touting its dedication to zero emission vehicles, it seems as…
Roundup of 2016 Hyundai Awards Recognize Superior Safety & Value
The beginning of the year is an exciting time for gearheads, not just because of auto show season being in full swing, but also because of the awards being handed…
Eleanor Norton Holmes Parks as Well as She Votes
Eleanor Norton Holmes, 77, walks away from America’s worst parking job New video evidence has emerged which seems to prove that congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton parks about as well as…
Download Stylish 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata for FREE on Forza Horizon 2
Download the Miata Pack for free in Forza Horizon 2 to get the 2005 Mazda Mazdaspeed MX-5 Photo: Mazda, Forza Horizon 2 Want a free car? Who doesn’t! While Mazda…
Don’t Expect a Mid-Size Ram Pickup Any Time Soon
The 2015 Ram 1500 is among Ram’s most popular trucks, but is a mid-size Ram pickup on the horizon? The Chevy Colorado and the GMC Canyon have seen tremendous success…
Design Analysis Highlights of the Third-Gen Camaro—1982-1992
As speculation grows over the sixth-gen Camaro, we look back at the past generations The debut of the sixth-gen Camaro is growing nearer and nearer, so what better way to…
Doggy-Paddling Dodge: Dog Drives Truck into Pool
Caroline the dog recently drove her humans’ 1988 Dodge Ram into a swimming pool Last month, a sheepdog in Scotland named Don managed to hijack his human’s tractor and drive…
Dog Drives Tractor Through Fence and Onto Highway, Is a Good Boy
Don the dog drives tractor through fence and onto highway Photo: Traffic Scotland’s Twitter Yesterday, a sheepdog named Don managed to commandeer his owner’s tractor and take it out for…
Dodge Viper Supercar Named to Hagerty’s Hot List of Future Collectibles
The 2016 Dodge Viper has been named to Hagerty’s Hot List of future collectible cars Anyone who loves fast, powerful American cars knows about the Dodge Viper. The Viper supercar…
Review: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica 'Race to the Family Reunion' Board Game
Most media kits distributed at auto shows consist of a simple USB stick branded with an automaker’s logo; you might even be able to pick up a glossy photo booklet sometimes.…
de Nysschen: XTS to Be Discontinued by 2019
2015 Cadillac XTS Photo: © General Motors With the announcement of the Cadillac CT6 at the end of last year, it seemed all but a foregone conclusion that the brand’s…
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Gets Philosophical In New Goodyear Commercial
Chevy driver Dale Earnhardt. Jr. took a serious tone when reflecting on his life in the Goodyear commercial NASCAR’s most popular driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr., is the star of yet…
Report: Toyota's Plano Campus Twice as Big as Expected
According to new plans filed with the City of Plano, Toyota’s newest office campus will be nearly twice the size as what was originally proposed, growing to cover more than…
Dale Earnhardt Wins Geico 500 at Talladega
Photo: Facebook.com/HendrickMotorsports Dale Earnhardt Jr. had a heckuva Sunday. Not only did his awesome new paintball-themed commercial for Mountain Dew hit the airwaves, but he also won a race. We…
Custom Dale Earnhardt Chevy Colorado Auctioned Off for $48,400
Some NASCAR fans like to pay tribute to the late, great Dale Earnhardt by slapping a #3 with angel wings decal sticker on the back of their pickup truck and…
That's Crazy: Mental Health Activists Overreact to BMW ConnectedDrive Ad
What’s so offensive about this simple commercial? Photo: BMW USA via YouTube A certain BMW commercial caused a stir during the NCAA tournament these past weeks. Specifically, the 30-second television…
Corvette Z06 Takes Place on Chevrolet Fountain for Tigers Opening Day
Chevrolet Fountain at Comerica Park in Detroit will feature a Corvette and Silverado this season Like all Major League Baseball teams, the Detroit Tigers are fast approaching Opening Day, which…
Counting All the Furious 7 Box Office Records
Furious 7 set a number of records at the box office, both domestically and globally, in its opening weekend Furious 7 is the latest film in the Fast and Furious…
Report: Cadillac XT4 Crossover Being Built at Fairfax Assembly in Kansas City
Spy shot of the XT4 Photo: Carz Zone Cadillac has not been shy about the fact that it’s adding the new XT4 crossover to its lineup, but it hasn’t gone…
Remembering the Fourth-Generation Camaro—1993-2002
Prepare for the May 16th debut of the #CamaroSix with a look back at the #CamaroFour © General Motors As the fifth-generation Camaro bows out to make way for the…
Corvette Spokesperson Confirms LT5 V8 Engine Will Not Have Active Fuel Management
General Motors’ Active Fuel Management is a system that is often used in it higher-powered engines, probably better known as Cylinder Deactivation technology. Basically, this system operates on the idea…
Costa Rica to Focus on EV Technology
Volcán Arenal, in Costa Rica Photo: Leonora (Ellie) Enking Costa Rica has just announced its goal to operate 37,000 plug-in EVs by 2022. It’s an aggressive deadline to set, considering…
Refreshed 2019 Ford Edge Adds Several Ford- and Segment-First Safety Technologies
Ford continues its push to appeal to SUV buyers more than any other brand on the market with the reveal of the 2019 Ford Edge, which will follow up the…
Recovered and Translated: Papercraft Mitsubishi Colt/Mirage
Mitsubishi Colt Papercraft pintables and instructions Paper model building is a popular hobby in Japan that is currently gaining traction in America, especially in regard to papercraft cars. Manufacturers like Mitsubishi have catered…
Congrats to Jeff Reachard, Winner of Mazda's Forza Horizon 2 Livery Contest
Pictured (left to right): Forest Byrd with TC9700Gaming, Jeff Reachard (contest winner), Larry Hryb aka Major Nelson from Xbox Live, and Mazda’s director of design, Derek Jenkins. Back in December,…
CONFIRMED: New Star Wars Trailer Doesn’t Have Any Kias in It
Well, the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens teaser trailer has just been released (and no, for better or worse, it’s not a RickRoll this time). In case you haven’t…
Consumer Reports Names Corvette Stingray Best American Sports Car
The 2015 Corvette Stingray ©GM Everything’s coming up Chevy! The bowtie brand is getting tons of praise from some unexpected places. Not only did the American automaker rank higher than…
Rapper/Turkey Paul Wall Falls For 2016 Lincoln Continental Hoax
Paul Wall…anybody remember that guy? Well, if you don’t, he’s the charming fella who made grills a thing back in the mid-2000s. To be clear, when we say grills, we…
