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Lyft Announces Price Drop in 33 Cities
The Lyft car-sharing service has officially reduced its pricing in 33 cities across the US Lyft and Uber have been duking it out for years to be the best-of-the-best in…
[VIDEO] Toyota Yaris WRC Rally Car Getting Ready for 2017
The Toyota Yaris WRC Forget that fifth cup of coffee this morning—we have something that will really wake you up. The Toyota Yaris WRC rally car, which will help Toyota…
[VIDEOS] 5 Things That Will Happen if You Buy a Toyota Camry
The 2015 Toyota Camry LE at the Chicago Auto Show We know that real life doesn’t always live up to the expectations you might get from TV, but sometimes it’s…
Driver Lineup Announced for Ford GT's 2016 WEC Campaign
Ford GT Driver Lineup for 2016 WEC (from left to right): Pla, Mücke, Priaulx, and Franchitti Ford Chip Ganassi Racing has at last revealed the lineup of drivers who will…
[VIDEO] New Commercial Shows the New Volt Don’t Need No Stinking Voice-Overs
Chevrolet has released a new commercial for its second-generation Volt, which demonstrates that the Volt is so good, they don’t even need to speak about how good it is. Instead, we…
[VIDEO] Infiniti “Inspired Light” Creates Art Using Cars
Recently, news broke of Infiniti Middle East joining forces with composer Megadon Betamax to create a tune (“Chromatic”) made entirely from noises found in the Infiniti Q50, QX60, QX70, and…
[VIDEO] Elderly Driver Crashes into Nine Cars in a Piggly Wiggly Parking Lot
The 92-year-old driver managed to hit nine cars in under a minute Quite often, I find myself stuck behind someone going 25 in a 45 zone, and understandably start yelling…
Argument Over Vehicle-Struck Elk Leads to 'Elk Rage' Incident, Gun Threats
Image: Diana Robinson Here’s a term that’s worth one hundred words: “elk rage.” Those are the words that a county sheriff in Montana used to describe an incident where a…
[VIDEO] Cadillac’s New CT6 Commercial Leaks Before Scheduled Academy Awards Debut
The CT6 sedan is the star of the new Cadillac commercial that recently leaked Photo: © General Motors The new Cadillac CT6 commercial was scheduled to air during the upcoming…
AA Adds 550 Ford Transit Customs and Couriers to Fleet
Ford is delivering 550 Transit Custom and Courier models to AA, 400 of which will be upfitted with improved functionality and the hallmark yellow livery. This latest order maintains Ford’s…
@midnight Riffs on Chevy’s Teen Driver System
@midnight host Chris Hardwick is not a fan of the 2016 Chevy Malibu’s new safety feature Yesterday, Chevrolet announced that the upcoming 2016 Malibu would be equipped with an industry-first…
Michael Sprague Promoted to Kia Motors America COO
Michael Sprague In case you haven’t heard, Kia’s top US executive, Byung Mo Ahn, has stepped down amid a big change-up for the Korean automaker. Mo Ahn, 64, has vacated…
US Nissan Rogue Hybrid Under Consideration
We could get a Nissan Rogue hybrid in the next few years Japan has been greenlighted for the very first Nissan Rogue hybrid, though it is branded as the X-Trail…
UPDATE: Former ‘Top Gear’ Host Jeremy Clarkson Unhurt Following Car Crash
Former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson shared an ominous picture via Twitter on March 2nd that shows a mangled car with a caption that says, “Had a bit of an accident while…
Affordable Automated Braking Safety Packages Coming to Toyota Models
Toyota Safety Sense packages Toyota had a busy time last week at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Not only did the automaker unveil the eighth hybrid to grace…
Adorable Lexus LF-SA Concept Debuts in Geneva
Lexus showed up at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show with this LF-SA Concept, showing the world that they’re not afraid to take a stab at the ultra-compact car market. Toyota’s…
Acura Sales Propelled by TLX and SUVs
The 2015 Acura TLX American Honda Motor Co. saw its overall sales decrease by 1.8% last month versus March of 2014, and the Honda Division saw its own sales fall…
A Bit About the Shelby GT350’s Handling
2015 Shelby GT350 Mustang Much has been made about the new Ford Shelby GT350 and its powerful flat-plane crankshaft V8 engine, but Ford wants to point out some of the…
Michael Andretti Still Eyeing Formula 1 Entry
Photo: Zach Catanzareti Michael Andretti, owner of Andretti Autosport, says he still harbors hopes of owning a Formula One team. His father, Mario Andretti, was crowned F1 World Champion in…
Methed Up Florida Man Jumps onto Moving Nissan Altima
The wild creature known as Floridaman loves doing things on the roofs of cars—a fact that we’ve well documented. But this particular specimen is daring enough to leap onto the…
Mercedes Confirms Deal with Euro F3 Champion Esteban Ocon
Mercedes-Benz has confirmed a deal with Euro F3 champion Esteban Ocon Photo: Henry Mineur Dreams are coming true for Esteban Ocon, who will be receiving support from Mercedes-Benz, the reigning…
AAA Arizona Names 2015 Chrysler 300, Jeep Renegade Top Vehicle Picks for 2015
The 2015 Jeep Renegade was one of two FCA vehicles to earn a Top Vehicle Pick for 2015 from AAA Arizona It’s been a winning year for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles…
8K Ford Employees Trained for 400 Hours before Kicking Off 2015 F-150 Production
Despite retaining so much of the DNA essential to the ethos of Ford Tough, the new 2015 Ford F-150 is quite unlike any pickup truck ever made. In order to…
Mercedes-Benz’s April 2015 Sales Are Company’s Best April Ever
Mercedes-Benz’s April 2015 Sales are company’s best April ever Pictured: 2015 Mercedes-Benz C400 4MATIC According to Mercedes-Benz’s April 2015 sales report, the luxury automaker just celebrated its best April ever…
Twizzler Truck Crash Spills Licorice All Over I-70
Photo source: Rostraver Central Fire Department If you were traveling on I-70 south of Pittsburgh late last night, you may have gotten to enjoy some free Twizzlers. That’s because a…
Toyota UK Outlines Minor Updates to 2016 GT86
2016 Toyota GT86 Toyota UK has announced changes to its GT86 RWD sports coupe (sold stateside as the Scion FR-S) for the 2016 model year, adding some additional options and…
Toyota to Introduce New Turbocharged Engine for Redesigned Auris
Last month, Toyota revealed a refreshed Auris hatchback at the Geneva Motor Show. While the Auris isn’t currently sold stateside, it was important news for us American gearheads since a…
Toyota Sponsors New CBS Charity App
Yesterday, CBS announced a new app that will allow users to rack up points that amount to charitable donations to the organizations of their choice, such as Meals on Wheels…
Toyota’s Geneva Display to Include C-HR, Proace Verso, Hilux
With the Geneva Motor Show’s press days kicking off next Tuesday, Japanese automaker Toyota is getting ready to wow the world with the introduction of three new models. All three…
Toyota Says Mirai is “Fueled by Bullsh*t.” Seriously
It’s generally not a good thing if someone suggests that you are full of cow excrement. As part of its “Fueled by Everything” video series, Toyota and filmmaker Morgan Spurlock…
Toyota Restroom Finder App Does Exactly What It Says (and More)
Restroom Finder Who among us hasn’t been in a position where they were traveling along the highway in the midst of an extended road trip and were suddenly struck by…
6 Tips for a Successful Auto Show Visit
The 2015 Ford Edge at the Chicago Auto Show It’s the most wonderful time of the year… auto show time! Perfect for shoppers who want to see all the car…
Toyota Grants 22 Scholarships to APIA Students
Toyota announced today that it has awarded 22 Asian Pacific Islander American students with financial aid to support their studies in the STEM fields. The scholarships will cover $5,000 in…
Toyota Feeling the Street Campaign Celebrates World’s Best Buskers
If you live in or have ever visited a major city, you’ve probably noticed talented musicians demonstrating their skills on street corners and in subways, hoping to make a buck…
Toyota Family Teacher of the Year Award Recognizes History Teacher
Kristin Whitaker receives the 2015 Toyota Family Teacher of the Year award For the 19th year running, Toyota and the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) have awarded one outstanding…
Toyota Family Learning Program Expands to Plano
Toyota is currently in the process of establishing a permanent headquarters in Plano, Texas. Previously, the American HQ for the world’s largest automaker was located in Torrance, California. Construction is…
Meet Bessie, Doctor Who's Hi-Tech, Yellow Edwardian Roadster
The Third Doctor at the helm of the canary-yellow Bessie roadster Photo: BBC Everyone knows that the choice mode of transportation in Doctor Who is the time-travelling police box TARDIS.…
MDX, RDX, and TLX Fuel Acura’s February Sales
The 2015 Acura TLX American Honda Motor’s Acura division sold a total of 12,992 vehicles last month, good for a 12.5% increase over February 2014 sales. As usual, that boost…
5 Easy Ways To Protect The Value And Integrity Of Your Windshield
Most drivers don’t spend a lot of time thinking about their windshields until they get chipped or cracked. It’s vital to note, however, that this is one of the most…
4 Best Race Tracks in Illinois
Illinois offers a wide variety of motorsports parks that suit the needs of every type of car enthusiast. We’ve compiled this list of four great tracks in the state that…
4 Best Off-Road Parks in Minnesota
Minnesota is a huge state with lots of rural area to play around in ATVs, dirtbikes, and trucks. The Department of Natural Resources maintains dozens of off-road areas, but we…
Toyota Brands Top J.D. Power 3-Year Dependability Study
The Toyota Tundra was named the most dependable vehicle in its class Every year, marketing information services firm J.D. Power analyzes the automotive industry to determine which vehicles are the…
Toyota Beginning Open Road Project in Tokyo in July
Toyota will be testing out a small fleet of i-Road concept vehicles in Tokyo this July Toyota will be launching the pilot program for its EV concept i-Road in July…
3 Nissan Motorsports Events to Watch in 2015
Nissan will have a big year in motorsports thanks to a team of great drivers, a strong GT Academy program, and the brand new Nissan GT-R LM NISMO race car.…
Top Gear Hosts Doing Live Tour, and (Maybe) a Netflix Show
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May announce their new live tour Ever since Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson was fired for punching a producer, there have been rumors swirling…
Mazda's Design Philosophy Brings Home a KBB Brand Image Award
2015 Mazda3 5D s Touring 6MT Blue Reflex You have to admit, there are certain automotive brands whose lineups are undeniably more attractive. From the biggest to the smallest models,…
3 Best Race Tracks in Texas
Texas is home to some great race tracks thanks to its warm weather and wide open spaces. We’ve chosen these three that offer something for all kinds of drivers and…
3 Best Race Tracks in Southern California
Southern California has a strong car culture and even stronger love for motorsports. Whether you’re just a spectator, or you want to participate or even learn how to race, the…
391,325 Pledge to Curb Water Usage in Annual Mayor’s Challenge
Cochran School Assistant Principal Linda Olivarez (left to right), DISD Assistant Superintendent Desiree Aria, Mayor Mike Rawlings, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, Cochran School Principal Demarcus L. Goree Watkins, Toyota’s Kevin…
Mazda Rotary to Make a Comeback in a Toyota Self-Driving Electric Vehicle Pod
Ever since the RX-8 ended production back in 2012, Mazda has promised that it was still working on the rotary engine, and would try to one day return it to…
