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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…
Ranger Continues to Lead Ford South Africa in October with Strong Domestic, Export Numbers
Ford Motor Company delivered a total of 6,337 vehicles in South Africa last month, down 11.7% year-over-year but up 2.6% from September. Retail sales totaled 4,968 vehicles, fleet sales totaled…
Ram Goes Big in Texas with Yellow Rose of Texas Edition Ram 1500
The Ram 1500 Yellow Rose of Texas Edition appeals to the truck lovers of the Lone Star state As the old adage goes, everything’s bigger in Texas. Turns out, it’s…
Ram Earns 2015 Medium-duty Truck of the Year from Work Truck
Ram Earns 2015 Medium-duty Truck of the Year from Work Truck Pictured: 2013 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab Work Truck magazine recently announced that the Ram 4500/5500 Chassis Cab was its…
Purple Heart-Winner Denied “CIB-69” License Plate
Arnold Breitenbach of St. George, Utah, served the United States proudly nearly five decades ago when he fought in the Vietnam War as a gunner for the Army. During his…
Closer Looks at the 2019 Hyundai Veloster & Veloster N [PHOTOS & SPECS]
Those keeping tabs on the NAIAS this week in Detroit will be surprised by what Hyundai is showcasing. Instead of the brand’s typical eco-friendly, family-oriented image, Hyundai promoting a new reputation for street…
Clever Hyundai India Commercial for i20 Active Brings Crosswalks to Life
He’s breaking out and cutting loose! Photo: Hyundai India via YouTube The Hyundai i20 Active has enjoyed a successful month following its debut in March–especially since it avoided the bad…
FCA Rebrands Online Retailing Experience as New E-Shop
Using a laptop during the drive Photo: mentatdgt FCA has announced that it will now be referring to its Online Retailing Experience as E-Shop. With this one-stop platform, you can…
CNBC Just Leaked Photos of the New 2016 Chevy Camaro
CNBC reveals the new 2016 Camaro Photo credit: GM Inside News If you were watching CNBC this morning, it probably means that your flight was delayed. Sorry about that. But,…
Chrysler Worker Killed in Detroit Plant Accident
A man was killed today during his shift at Chrysler’s Jefferson North Assembly Plant Early this morning, a Chrysler worker was reportedly killed while working at a Chrysler plant in…
Classic Car Profile: The Nissan S-Cargo
Nissan S-Cargo We’ve been digging around in the Nissan Heritage Collection and found this goofy gem of a commercial vehicle. Meet the Nissan S-Cargo! You’ve probably already put together the…
Portland Driver Gets Camaro Stuck on Steps
Wrong way Photo credit: Jeff Mapes/Oregon Live You may have heard that cows can walk up stairs, but not down them. It turns out that that’s an urban legend—there’s even…
Pickup Truck Walks the Plank in Hair-Raising Video
In honor of David Letterman’s retirement, this driver attempted a Stupid Human Trick WARNING: The following video is not for the faint of heart. No, there’s no violence, nudity, cursing,…
Chrysler President Al Gardner Named to Dealer Network Post
Chrysler President Al Gardner has been named to a dealer network post Chrysler’s president and CEO, Alistair “Al” Gardner, in addition to having one badass name, has been appointed as…
Chrysler Pacifica Earns Back-To-Back Top Pick Titles
2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Photo: FCA Media The most awarded minivan this year and last is taking home another distinction, and this specific award is very near and dear to…
China Aiming to Integrate Artificial Intelligence in All New Vehicles by 2020, Become World's Smart Car Leader by 2035
The National Development and Reform Commission of the People’s Republic of China (NDRC) this month announced its intention to integrate artificial intelligence technology into half or more of all new cars…
Chrome MINI Prank: A David Bowie Copycat?
Yesterday (April 1st), MINI put out a press release about a new model made entirely of chrome that had the power to dazzle—or possibly blind—you. The idea itself seemed pretty…
Chris Christie Gets New Jersey Radio Host a Free Corvette
The 2015 Corvette Stingray ©GM New Jersey radio host Eric Scott got a free Corvette loaner for the month, all thanks to Governor Chris Christie pulling some strings. During an…
[PHOTOS] The 2017 Fiat Abarth 124 Spider Will Make Your Jaw Drop
The 2017 Fiat Abarth 124 Spider delighted the crowd when it was revealed If Fiat enthusiasts weren’t already excited about the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider, they might be happy now…
Chevy Wins Top Two 5-Year Cost to Own Plug-in Vehicle Awards
Photo: © General Motors Chevrolet’s electric program has done it again, with the Spark EV once more taking the title of Best Plug-in Vehicle in Kelley Blue Book’s 2016 5-Year…
Chicago High School Student Wins TeenDrive365 Video Challenge
Elijah Wilborn shows off the $15,000 earned by winning the TeenDrive365 Video Challenge Chicago high schooler Elijah Wilborn won the Toyota and Discovery Education TeenDrive365 Video Challenge this week with…
[PHOTOS] Mercedes-Benz Concept GLC Coupé—Or Is That an SUV?
The Mercedes-Benz Concept GLC Coupé Over the weekend, Mercedes-Benz unveiled its Concept GLC Coupé, which almost passes as a sleek, low-riding crossover SUV. While it is a concept, it’s important…
Chevy Starts 2016 with 10th Straight Month of Retail Increases
2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 Chevrolet started the year with its best performance at retail since 2005, moving 108,861 units for an 11.6% year-over-year sales increase. Car sales rose 25% and…
Chevy Silverado “Farm-to-Table” Video Challenges Everything I Thought I Knew About Truck Guys
Is that a Chevy Truck Guy… gardening? For a while, Chevrolet was advertising its Colorado with testosterone-fueled commercials that waxed rhapsodic on the virtues of being a “Truck Guy.” According…
Chevy is Getting into Killer Clowns and Zombies Now
Still image from the new Chevrolet marketing campaign, “Real People, Not Actors” The image above comes from a recent Chevy press release about the bowtie brand’s newest marketing campaign, which…
Another 2017 Honda Ridgeline Teaser Image Revealed
The final 2017 Honda Ridgeline teaser image Honda released another teaser image of the upcoming 2017 Honda Ridgeline pickup today, while also announcing that the truck will make its world…
Chevy Impala Named Best Large Sedan by Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports recognizes the 2015 Chevy Impala The Oscars may have come and gone, but awards season hasn’t quite ended, and Chevrolet is going to make the most of it…
Chevy Bolt Won’t Yield to the Haters
The 2015 Chevrolet Bolt EV Concept The Chevy Bolt is a proud, strong, independent electric car, and it doesn’t have to change who it is in order to feel validated.…
Chevy Asks “Real People, Not Actors” About Car Brands
Chevrolet recently kicked off a campaign called “Real People, Not Actors,” which involves zombies and terrifying killer clowns and a lot of other weird stuff that’s not really related to…
Chevy Inspires Celebrities to Be Nice to Their Assistants for One Day
Modern Family star Sofia Vergara surprises her personal assistant with a gift In the world of 30 Rock, Leap Day is a time for doing something spontaneous—as they say, “real…
Chevy Impala Midnight Edition Begins Production
2016 Chevy Impala Midnight Edition Remember way, way back to the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas? And remember how Chevy debuted an Impala Blackout Concept at the auto expo?…
Nissan Considers Gas-Burning Range Extender for EVs
2016 Nissan LEAF One of the key selling points of the Nissan LEAF is that it’s a 100% electric vehicle. Even with charging stations popping up around the nation, many drivers seem to…
Chevy Drops Prices of 2014 and 2015 Camaro Z/28
The 2015 Camaro Z/28 ©GM Some people get excited about the debut of a brand new car because they can’t wait to get their hands on the newest model. Other,…
Chevy Debuts 2015 Silverado Custom Sport HDs
Today at the Denver Auto Show, Chevrolet introduced new Custom Sport editions for the Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD, creating a “sophisticated monochromatic” styling option for the popular pickup…
Chevy Colorado Selling Faster than Ford F-150
The 2015 Chevy Colorado The new 2015 Chevy Colorado got a significant edge over the Ford F-150 when it was chosen as the Motor Trend Truck of the Year. Now,…
Chevrolet May Be Working Up to a Production Version of Its FNR-X Concept
You all remember the Chevrolet FNR-X concept crossover that debuted earlier this year at Auto Shanghai 2017? The stylish, angular, futuristic-looking utility vehicle that was an in-name-and-spirit successor to the…
Browse Nissan Brochures on Your Tablet
Car shoppers have fervent but varying opinions when looking for their next vehicle. Some attend auto shows, some browse dealership lots, and even more pore over every review posted online about the…
Nissan GT-R Gets a Fan Update
The Nissan GT-R is pretty awesome, but there’s no denying that it’s due for an update. The model was originally unveiled in 2007, and received a face-lift and minor tweaks…
Chevrolet Retail Sales Up 1.9% in November as Pickup Truck Sales Climb
While the particular pickup pictured here might be on a “decline,” Chevy’s truck sales are actually on the rise Black Friday is a highly successful day for the retail shopping sector,…
Car and Driver Magazine Names 2018 Volkswagen Golf models to “10Best” List
2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen This year marks Volkswagen’s 12th consecutive inclusion in Car and Driver magazine’s “10Best” list. Pitted against 65 vehicles, the 2018 Volkswagen Golf models–e-Golf, Golf, Golf Attack, Golf GTI,…
