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A BMW Truck? Automaker Says “Never!”
The M3 E92–a BMW pickup truck. It’s a joke. Get it? Steak and marshmallows. Cats and flamethrowers. Woody Allen and Pauly Shore. Some combinations just aren’t meant to be. That’s…
Are We Getting a Toyota RAV4 TRD? Probably.
Pictured: 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Last week during press days at the Chicago Auto Show, Toyota unveiled its all-new Tacoma TRD Pro Model. While the focus was most definitely…
Your Daily BMW Rumor: i8S, M8, 9 Series Coupe, & More Being Cancelled
Are you irritated yet? If you’re not, then you haven’t been keeping up with the dozens of BMW rumors flying around the past couple weeks. Whether they’re about the development…
BMW M2 Upgraded to MotoGP Safety Car
All licensed drivers know that when they see lights in their rearview mirror, it is time to pull over, even if it’s a police car ready to give you a…
BMW M2 Delivery Schedule Already Into 2017
We’ve been reporting for a while about the new BMW M2’s astounding popularity. The relatively affordable sports car has been turning heads since it was revealed in October, and several…
All-New Nissan Lannia Bows in Shanghai
The all-new Nissan Lannia Nissan took a brand new model to Auto Shanghai 2015 earlier this month: the all-new Nissan Lannia, based on the Friend-Me Concept and then the Lannia…
All-New Buick Excelle GT Debuts in China
All-New Buick Excelle GT Debuts in China Shanghai GM has launched the all-new Buick Excelle GT in China with an elaborate ceremony held in Sanya, Hainan. The Excelle GT is…
BMW Confirms Partnership with Next Mission: Impossible Movie
The fierce BMW M3 will feature in the upcoming Mission: Impossible movie When you think of BMW, you think luxury, power, and performance. You think of the type of car…
All-New 2016 Lexus RX Will Debut in New York
Mark your calendars: The new Lexus RX crossover will be officially revealed on Wednesday, April 1st at 9:10am EST at the New York International Auto Show. Lexus released the teaser…
Awful Person Leaves Terrible Note on Ohio Woman's Windshield
Need a Quick Quote? Use Black Book’s Credit Score Estimator Ashley Brady, 26, lost her leg in an accident in 2014. Through sheer will and determination, she learned how to…
2018 Audi RS 3 Sedan Secures Spot on Car and Driver's 10Best Car of the Year List
Editors of Car and Driver magazine were so impressed with the 2018 Audi RS 3 Sedan’s “driving experience and stout, powerful body design,” they bestowed upon the high performance and…
A Timely Throwback: The 2001 Ford Mustang Bullitt Was Revealed 18 Years Ago
It’s Throwback Thursday—which, as you know, slots in perfectly after Woman Crush Wednesday and TGIF, the night where ABC airs all the hits you love the best—and it’s a particularly…
Apple Car? Wozniak Isn’t Biting
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak said he can’t wait to purchase the new Cadillac CT6. From the iPod to the iWatch, Apple has a long history of introducing technology to the…
Andrew Lipman Named Cadillac's New Global Communications Chief
Andrew Lipman, Cadillac’s new Director of Global Communications Cadillac has announced that it has pegged Andrew Lipman, formerly of Audi of America, as its new Director of Global Communications, effective…
Navigating the US: Getting Around in Denver, Colorado
Need help getting around in Denver? You’re in luck! Denver is the capital of Colorado and the largest city in the Rocky Mountains region, as well as one of the…
Car News In the Rearview: The Plymouth Barracuda Doesn't Save Fiat Chrysler
Welcome to In the Rearview, where I bring you the week’s car news, but this time, with gusto. This week, we are once more talking about the giant that is…
8 Reasons Why the Grinch Would Drive a 2018 Chevy Suburban This Christmas
From festooning your house with lights to putting up the tree, there’s many ways to enjoy the holiday season. One of my favorites is watching The Grinch. Somehow, Christmas just…
5 Reasons Why the Mitsubishi Mirage is Awesome
The little Mirage may be cheap at $12,995 MSRP, but it’s proving time and time again that it’s not cheaply built. We’ve come up with five great reasons that the…
An Answer to the Ever-Present Question: Why Do Gas Prices Fluctuate?
Why Do Gas Prices Fluctuate? Photo: Mike Mozart via CC Imagine you’re on your way to work, when you notice that gas prices are at an all-time low. After deciding…
Win a Volvo XC60 in The Storytellers: New Voices of Twilight Car Sweepstakes
Much like Edward Cullen, Twilight just won’t die. Even after the books and movie adaptations have long been released, it keeps haunting us. But this time, it’s back to support…
Win a 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata in Forza Horizon's Time Trials Rivals Contest
Download the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata on Forza Horizon 2…then win it in real life! Photo: Mazda, Forza Horizon Have you heard about the Mazda MX-5 four-car-pack you can download…
Why do UK Motorists Drive on the Opposite Side of the Road?
Why do UK motorists drive on the opposite side of the road? Here in the United States, it’s easy to forget that there are certain countries in the world that…
What’s that Song in the Acura ILX Commercial and Where Can You Get It?
A man braves a thunderstorm in the 2016 Acura ILX ad, “Lightning in a Bottle” Though it hasn’t gotten the same massive media campaign that the TLX received, advertisements for…
Welshman Activates James Bond-Like Smoke Screen to Evade Cops
Simon Chaplin attempted to evade the cops with a James Bond-like smoke screen James Bond might have met his match. And his name? Chaplin. Simon Chaplin. Earlier this week, Simon…
[WATCH] Jeep Escapes Tow Truck in Viral Video
Jeep escapes tow truck in viral video Let’s be honest: nobody likes tow trucks. Finding out your car has been towed—even if you parked like a total toolbag—can ruin your…
Watch a Kia Rio Drift, Do a Burnout
Even the most ardent Kia fans would probably not list “performance” as one of the South Korean automaker’s stronger points. And the Kia Rio is perhaps the least likely vehicle…
Navigating the US: Getting Around in Buffalo, New York
If you’re in the state of New York and not in the Big Apple, odds are you’re in Buffalo. The Queen City is the second most populous in the state,…
Volkswagen Earns Perfect Score from HRC, Named Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality
With a perfect score of 100% in the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWGoA) earns a significant distinction — 2018…
5 Must-See Cars at the 2016 Dayton Auto Show
If you’re trying to decide which new car to buy, or you’re just a gearhead who enjoys seeing the newest vehicles, the Dayton Auto Show provides its guests the opportunity to view…
2015 Mustang Convertible Gets Topless Faster, Is Product of Spring Break
It’s nearly April 2014, which should probably just be dubbed the Month of the Mustang. The month will mark the 50th anniversary of the beloved muscle car that has defined…
Virginia Toll Road Costs Commuters $40 Each Way Just to Go to Work
Photo: Pexels In the past, we’ve taken a look at some of the most expensive tolls roads in the United States, but Virginia has blown that list away with a 10-mile…
Motor Trend Names the Alfa Romeo Giulia Its 2018 Car of the Year
Even in the midst of the Giulia’s many other awards, this is a pretty big deal Alfa Romeo’s return to the U.S. automotive market has been met with much fanfare,…
[VIDEO] Watch This Nissan Dealership's Odd Sexy Calendar Commercial
A Dayton Nissan dealership has done humanity a favor by making a creative car commercial that doesn’t just shout, “BUY OUR CARS NOW” and “WE’LL APPROVE ANYONE FOR A LOAN,”…
Mitsubishi Tuner 311RS Reveals Spec Blew Evo X
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is in its final year of production before it gets put out to pasture, but there’s one more trick up its sleeve. Mitsubishi tuners 311RS, LLC,…
Mitsubishi & Peugeot Stop Production Lines in Russia
Photo: Brandon via Flickr It seems that the Russian government has been shooting itself in the foot over the past year or so with their shady annexation of Crimea and…
Mitsubishi Has Best April Sales in 7 Years
The 2015 Outlander Sport helped Mitsubishi earn its best April in seven years April 2015 was a month to remember for Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA). The brand continued its…
Mitsubishi Dealerships Among Most-Improved at Internet Lead Responses
A recent study shows that Mitsubishi dealerships were among the most improved in their responses to internet leads compared to last year. Mitsubishi improved by five ranks in the 2015…
Amman Celebrates 10 Years of GMPT-E Turin
GMPT-E Managing Director Pierpaolo Antonioli and GM President Dan Ammann shake hands at GM Powertrain Europe Turin Photo: © General Motors GM President Dan Amman was on-hand at GM Powertrain…
Amazon Music Coming to Audi
With the expansion of connected services offered in cars, more and more buyers are looking into whether their perspective car choice will work with the program they use for music.…
Buick Sees Record February Sales in China, GM SUVs Make Big Gains
The steering column of the Buick Envision crossover General Motors and its joint ventures combined to deliver nearly a quarter-million vehicles in China last month, marking a slight year-over-year sales…
MINI Reportedly Considers an All-Electric Future for Its Vehicles
The MINI Electric EV might be a preview of what’s to come from MINI For years, rumors of an electric-powered MINI Cooper circulated at a consistent rate, spurred on by the unveiling…
MINI Plans Record-Breaking MINI on the Mack Parade for August 1st
Mackinac Bridge, Michigan Two summers ago, MINI organized a parade of MINI Cooper cars in an attempt to break the standing record of 1,450 MINIs in a parade (set by…
3 Best Off-Road Parks in Mississippi
Mississippi is perhaps best known for its connection to the Mississippi River, so it’s no surprise that some of the top off-road parks in the state focus on getting you as…
2018 Nissan 370Z Coupe & Roadster Overviews
In all honesty, the 370Z is why we like Nissan. Sure, its electric LEAF is practical and its many sedans are dependable, but only the 370Z is truly likable. A stark…
2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD All Mountain Concept: Basically The Thing, But a Truck
Spoilers for a 35-year-old movie incoming. There is a scene in John Carpenter’s The Thing where the titular thing—an alien being capable of perfectly replicating any living being it chooses—is…
2018 Ford Mustang GT Performance Pack Level 2 is a Labor of Love
Are you a dedicated sort who has been accused at one point or another of being married to your work? The same could likely be said for Ford Product Engineer…
2018 Chrysler Pacifica Earns Repeat Spot on 10Best Trucks and SUVs List
2018 Chrysler Pacifica Photo: FCA A repeat victory is twice as sweet, and the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica is basking in the glory of being named to the Car and Driver’s…
Alex Ovechkin Gets Accord, Donates it to Special Needs Hockey Team
Alex Ovechkin and his “date,” Ann Schaab, who plays for the Washington Ice Dogs, a special needs hockey team Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin lobbied hard to be the last…
A First-Time Owner's Guide to Improving Your RV
Photo: Unsplash The name of the game of RV living is cost-efficiency. You have limited space in your RV, so you have to populate it with the most practical, most…
Mazda’ Drive for Good Results in $5.3 Million in Donations
As it has done for the past two years, Mazda has held its annual Drive for Good event, during which each Mazda vehicle sold resulted in a donation to select…
