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Google Reports 11 Self-Driving Car Accidents, Blame Other Drivers
One of Google’s self-driving cars Photo: Saad Faruque Following an AP story reporting that the Google self-driving cars have been involved in three accidents since last September (Google was required…
Google Announces New ‘Koala’ Prototype Self-Driving Cars to Hit Streets This Summer
The older design of the Google self-driving car Photo: smoothgroover22 Google is moving on to a new prototype self-driving car. And this time, according to project director Chris Urmson’s son,…
GM Trademarks ‘Avenir,’ ‘Sport Touring’ Model Names
2015 Buick Avenir Concept Photo: © General Motors Know what would be a really crappy and underhanded thing for another automaker to do? Take the name of one of its…
GM to Build 2016 Chevy Cruze in China, Mexico, and Ohio
The Chinese-spec version of the next-gen Cruze The Chevy Cruze is quite the globe-trotter: not only has Chevrolet sold 3.4 million Cruzes in 100 different markets worldwide, but GM has…
Ram Introduces New 2015 Ram Laramie Limited at Chicago Auto Show
Ram Truck CEO, Bob Hegbloom, prances around the newly unveiled 2015 Ram Laramie Limited at the Chicago Auto Show Just minutes ago, Ram Truck unveiled the all-new 2015 Ram Laramie…
Ram 1500 Ignition Orange Sport, Black Sport Are Latest Buzz Models
Ram Truck Brand is putting out two new buzz models for the Ram 1500 Sport trim: the Ram 1500 Ignition Orange Sport and the Ram 1500 Black Sport. The point…
2015 Nissan Rogue Overview
The 2015 Nissan Rogue is an excellent choice for families looking for something reliable and efficient, and much cooler than a minivan. Explore our overview to learn more before buying…
GM's China Sales Flat in April, Baojun 730 MPV Continues Hot Streak
Baojun 730 MPV Photo: © General Motors General Motors and its various and sundry joint ventures racked up sales totaling 258,484 vehicles in China last month, reflecting a 0.4% year-over-year…
GM Retail Sales Down Slightly in November; Crossovers Continue to Carry Momentum Heading into 2018
General Motors’ sales in November totaled 245,387 vehicles, down 2.9% year-over-year; retail sales were down only 0.1% at 11,605 vehicles delivered. Despite the down month, GM remains optimistic about its…
Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Named ‘Truck of the Year,’ Chrysler 200 Named ‘Car of the Year’
The Rocky Mountain Automotive Press (RMAP) recently gave Fiat Chrysler a fair bit of bragging rights; the automaker took home RMAP’s Car and Truck of the Year awards. The 2015…
Project Sound: The Super-Smooth Suspension That Nobody Wanted to Pay For
Photo: CNet Sometimes, it seems like some of the best ideas fall by the wayside. One of these forgotten wonders was made by Bose (the brainchild of company founder Amar…
Production Schedule for 2016 and 2017 Corvettes Announced
The 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray comes with a 455 horsepower V8 engine If you’ve been thinking about placing an order for the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette, then you better act fast…
Production Begins on HPE VelociRaptor 600
2015 Hennessey VelociRaptor 600 Supercharged We’ve been anxious to learn when the Hennessey Performance VelociRaptor 600 would be uncaged and set upon an unknowing world since its debut last December.…
Pope Francis' Fiat 500L Auctioned Away for a Cool $82,000
Pope Francis certainly has excellent taste in automobiles Pope Francis increased the resale value of his Fiat 500L by four times its MSRP just by sitting in it. Pope Francis…
2015 Nissan Murano Takes MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award in Chicago
Yesterday evening at the Chicago Auto Show, Motorweek awarded the all-new 2015 Nissan Murano with its Drivers’ Choice Award for the Small Utility class. The Drivers’ Choice Awards have been…
2015 Infiniti Q50 Overview
The 2015 Infiniti Q50 sedan combines power and luxury to create one of the best vehicles in its class. Following a complete redesign in 2014, the luxury automaker is carrying…
2015 Ford Mustang Has Another Amazing Sales Month in April
2015 Ford Mustang Ford’s US sales totaled 214,364 units in April, a 4.9% year-over-year increase from the 204,323 units sold in April 2014. Ford Cars were up 1.3%, Ford Utilities…
GM Proposes Landmark Co-Generation Plant to Cut St. Catharines Greenhouse Emissions by 77%
General Motors of Canada last week proposed a new 6.4-megawatt co-generation plant that will help its St. Catharines Propulsion Plant cut greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 77% and lower energy…
[PHOTOS] VelociRaptor 600 SUV Arrives in June
Hennessey is already hard at work playing up the 2015 Hennessey VelociRaptor 600 Supercharged, which is based upon the all-new, next-gen 2015 Ford F-150. This does not mean, however, that…
[PHOTOS] Toyota Bringing New 2017 Highlander to New York Auto Show
The 2017 Toyota Highlander The Toyota Highlander is about to enter the fourth year of its third generation, making it the ideal time for the Japanese automaker to give it…
[PHOTOS] So, Uh, The 2019 Ford Edge ST Is a Thing That is Happening
Raise your hand if, had you been asked which vehicle you figured was next in line to get an ST trim from Ford Performance, you would have answered the Edge…
[PHOTOS] Mercedes F015 Self-Driving Car Stretches Its Legs in San Fran
The Mercedes F015 self-driving car on the streets of San Francisco The ultimate luxury driving experience to many is one in which you are not driving at all. Instead, you…
[PHOTOS] Mercedes at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show
Mercedes at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show This week’s Geneva Motor Show is playing host to a number of big reveals from automakers across the globe. Among the contributing brands…
[PHOTOS] Fiat Chrysler Automobiles at the 2015 New York International Auto Show
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) might not be taking anything to New York that we haven’t seen before, but the automaker is still showing off an impressive lineup of new and…
[PHOTOS] Check Out These New 2015 Easter Jeep Safari Concepts Headed for Moab
Each year, Jeep takes a number of concept models to what is arguably the best off-road event in the country: the Easter Jeep Safari at Moab, Utah. Last year, Jeep…
[Photos] Black Chrome Package Introduced for Cadillac ATS, CTS
It will cost approximately $595 to add the Black Chrome package to your ATS coupe Photo: © General Motors Cadillac recently announced the addition of a distinctive Black Chrome package…
2016 Cadillac ATS-V Nominated for Best Car to Buy Award from Motor Authority
2016 Cadillac ATS-V Photo: © General Motors With a top speed of 189 mph and a 0-60 time of just 3.8 seconds, it doesn’t come as much of a shock…
Be Safe on One of America’s Deadliest Days on the Road
It seems like yesterday that we were celebrating the end of 2014, but already 2015 is drawing to a close. We’re aware that we’re joining a chorus of voices all…
A Robot Car from Disney Can Climb Walls
Photo: DisneyResearchHub Disney is responsible for many unbelievable creations, such as brooms that can march and carry pails of water, a multitude of talking animals, and a snowman who not…
[VIDEO] Hyundai Releases First Trailer for 'Power Battle Watch Cars' Animated Korean Show
Back in May, Hyundai Korea announced its development of an animated television show that combined the automaker’s cars with battle elements popular in Asian kids’ shows. Titled Power Battle Watch…
2016 Chevy Spark Goes on Sale Today
The 2016 Chevy Spark goes on sale today, and despite a modest price increase, the minicar retains its status as the least-expensive vehicle in Chevrolet’s lineup. It’s also still the…
2015 Ford EcoBoost Challenge Dates Announced
Ford will be rolling out the third annual iteration of its nationwide EcoBoost® Challenge, which will span 17 cities across the country and provide current and potentially future customers with…
GM Korea Sales Total 42,543 Vehicles in November; Domestic Sales Increase Month-Over-Month
General Motors Korea reported combined sales of 42,543 vehicles in the month of November, down 19.8% from sales totaling 53,042 in November 2016. Domestic sales totaled 10,349 vehicles, which was…
Opel Mokka Debuts in South Africa
Opel Mokka Cosmo Photo: © General Motors Opel is bringing the Mokka sub-compact SUV to South Africa for the first time ever, launching the popular range in the region following…
Opel and GM Officials Attend Topping-Out Ceremony in Rüsselsheim
From left to right: Foreman Sascha Göbel, Opel Group CEO Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann, GM Vice President Global Powertrain Dan Nicholson, Head of the Works Council Dr. Wolfgang Schäfer-Klug, Vice President…
Ohio Snow Emergency Levels and Who Determines Them
Photo: Michigan Dashcam If you live in the Buckeye State, chances are that the past couple of weeks have had quite a few wind chill advisories, snow advisories, and maybe…
Oh, Boy! A New Cadillac Pressroom!
March is here, and that means big things for Cadillac! Oh, sales weren’t that great again. Well, best not talk about that. Here, look at this! It’s a shiny new…
Notice: Dieseltec’s Anti-Gay Owner Just Wants to Scam Up Some Cash
This is Brian Klawiter, or as his friends know him, “Gingers Have Souls Kid All Grown Up” (Note the subtle placement of the cross necklace for extra sympathy points) Photo:…
No Parking Space, No Car; Beijing Considers New Car-Buying Policy
Air pollution in China is a very big problem. In Beijing, smog is a periodic occurrence. In January, the BBC reported that, according to the U.S. embassy, levels of the…
Nissan Versa Note Earns Spot on KBB’s 10 Tech-Savviest Cars Under $20,000 List
The 2015 Nissan Versa Note earns a spot on KBB’s 10 Tech-Savviest Cars Under $20,000 list The Nissan Versa Note recently earned the sixth spot on Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com’s…
Nissan Plant Celebrates 10 Millionth Engine
Nissan is committed to building vehicles in the USA, with four plants building new cars in the state of Tennessee, in addition to the design center in California and the…
2015 Chrysler 200 Wins MAMA Family Vehicle of the Year
The 2015 Chrysler 200 was named the MAMA Family Vehicle of the Year at the Chicago Auto Show This morning at the Chicago Auto Show, the Midwest Automotive Media Association…
GM Korea Sales Total 34,535 Vehicles in October; Three Philanthropic Initiatives Take Place Toward End of Month
General Motors Korea reported total sales of 34,535 vehicles in October, including 26,863 vehicles exported to markets around the globe and 7,672 vehicles sold domestically. Domestic sales were down 54.2%…
2015 Chevy Spark EV Price Cut Pays Off Big for GM
The 2015 Chevy Spark EV With the new and improved (and colorful!) 2016 Chevy Spark EV on its way to market, General Motors decided last month to lower the cost…
GM Investing $148 Million at Spring Hill Manufacturing for V8 Production
Spring Hill Manufacturing General Motors announced on Thursday that it will be investing $148 million into Spring Hill Manufacturing in order to repurpose its flexible machining and assembly equipment. The…
Nissan Pays Respects To Former President
In December of last year, former president of the Nissan Motor Co Yoshikazu Hanawa passed away at the age of 81. The part of his legacy he will probably be…
Nissan Note N-TEC Limited Edition Now Available in Europe
The Nissan Note hatchback just got a little cooler in Europe. The limited-edition N-TEC trim level is now available. The N-TEC package adds some exterior and interior upgrades that are…
Nissan Introduces New Leadership in North America
Nissan Group of North America announced some leadership changes today, going into effect on April 1st, the beginning of Nissan’s Fiscal Year 2015. Nissan is also reorganizing its sales regions…
Nissan, Honda, Toyota Will Team Up for Hydrogen Infrastructure in Japan
New types of transportation have always been burdened by infrastructure ever since the wheel was invented, and every time a new fuel source is proposed for modern cars, supporting infrastructure…
Nissan Forms Partnership with Mexican National Soccer Team
The United States is starting to catch a bit of soccer fever, especially after Team USA brought home the FIFA Women’s World Cup last year. Our neighbor to the south,…
