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Are Nissan and Renault Ready to Merge?
There are rumors swirling around the automotive world that the two main partners in the world’s largest automotive group might be merging together. Of course, we’re talking about Renault and…
How to Stay Cool in the Nissan NISMO GT-R GT3
Nissan GT-R NISMO Just last month, the GT Academy team placed fifth overall and second in its class at the Dubai 24 Hours endurance race. While you were sitting in…
Cadillac Plans to Double Sales and Profits by 2021
Cadillac’s new sales strategy is bold, but perhaps still achievable Cadillac’s market position in the automotive industry is a little unsteady at the moment. While sales are up by 5.4…
Here Is When You Can See Bolts in Your State
The long wait is over—we finally have Chevrolet’s delivery schedule for the Chevrolet Bolt. Previously, the company had been very tight-lipped about its plans, beyond revealing that it would send…
Evo Mag Gets Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look at New Focus RS
Chances are pretty good that, if you’re reading this, it’s because you were blown away by this morning’s reveal of the bah-gawd Ford Focus RS. Even if you were blown…
The Porsche Cayman GT4 is Finally Here
For years, Porsche has been accused of holding back the Cayman’s potential, fearful that it would step on the toes of the great (and much more expensive) 911. This week,…
Nissan GT-R Drone Takes to the Sky
Nissan builds some pretty amazing cars, and the Nissan GT-R is their pride and joy. Each one is powered by an engine built by hand by some of Nissan’s most…
10 Best Car Memes of the Day 3.0
Back in May, I brought you what I deemed the 10 Best Car Memes of the Day—mostly because I was tired about reporting on the GM ignition switch recall—but then…
Disaster Cooperation Agreements Concluded by Mitsubishi Motors
Disaster cooperation agreement Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has recently concluded the disaster cooperation agreements with the cities of Soja and Kurashiki in the prefecture as well as with…
Specs on Daryl's Customized 'The Walking Dead' Motorcycle-and Win Your Own!
Norman Reedus (Daryl Dixon) in The Walking Dead on his Classified Moto bike Photo: AMC In the fifth season of AMC’s hit horror drama The Walking Dead, a new motorcycle…
Ford EV, AV Teams Settle into The Factory in Corktown as Michigan Central Depot Deal Looms
Ford this week gave a peak into the new digs for 200 members of electric vehicle and autonomous vehicle teams as talks continue toward an expected announcement regarding the fate…
Check Out Hulu’s “Becoming Bond,” the Story of the Used Car Salesman Who Would Be Bond
To even recognize the name “George Lazenby,” you have to be a somewhat dedicated fan of the James Bond action film franchise (or a casual fan of the Emmanuelle softcore…
Roebling Suspension Bridge Near Cincinnati Closes for Repairs
Roebling Suspension Bridge closed until further notice. This is a safety precaution after sandstone fragments broke from the east side of the north tower Tuesday. Pedestrians can still walk on…
The 2021 Yenko/SC 800-Horsepower Silverado is Here
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Photo: Chevrolet I think we can all comfortably agree that the 2021 Silverado is a pretty beefy truck. But, when Specialty Vehicle Engineering — the designers…
Toyota Really Wants You to Know That Production Engineering is Totally Hip
Photo: ©Toyota How do you do, fellow kids? Have you ever heard of that cool, exciting—dare we say it, radical—thing called “production engineering?” Because if you haven’t, Toyota has got…
4 Best Off-Road Parks in Illinois
Illinois offers a ton of wide open spaces to explore whether you drive an ATV, dirtbike, Jeep, truck, or side by side. [wptab name=”Little Egypt”] Little Egypt Off Road Hours of…
Toyota Supra Does 0-60 in 3.8 Seconds
Photo: Toyota Toyota claims the new Supra will do 0-60 mph in 4.1 seconds, but recent testing shows the automaker may have lowballed its own performance figures. The blokes at…
Honda Light Trucks Set January Sales Record
Photo: Toyota Will 2020 be yet another record year for crossovers, SUVs, and pickup trucks? One month in, the numbers are looking good — at least for American Honda. The…
Volvo Ready to Deploy New Electric Semi-Truck
Photo: Volvo Trucks North America Volvo Trucks North America announced it will begin selling the new Volvo VNR Electric semi-truck on December 3, 2020. Production will start in early 2021…
Honda Sets February Sales Record
2020 Honda HR-V Touring Photo: Honda American Honda has announced a new February sales records, with both cars and trucks surging over the 29-day month. The company sold 120,006 vehicles…
First 2015 Saleen 302 Mustang White Labels Shipping Now
2015 S302 White Label The first 2015 Saleen 302 Mustangs have begun shipping out of the company’s SoCal production facility. The first round of entry-level S302 Mustang White Label models…
These are the Cars in the Furious 7 Super Bowl Trailer
If you saw the Furious 7 trailer during the Super Bowl and are dying to know what that weird car was at the end, we’ve got you covered. This seventh…
Honda Back to Breaking Sales Records in September
Photo: Honda Honda set a new September sales record to cap off a strong 2020 Q3, its first month of positive sales since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Honda brand sales…
Oregon State Trooper Helps Llamas Loose on the Highway
Llama crossing sign Photo: Aline Dassel via Pixabay Some roadside scenarios are more unusual than others. Case in point: the Oregon State Police recently got a call about an incident…
Luke Bryan Surprises Fans in a 2018 Chevy Equinox [VIDEO]
Chevrolet is closely associated with America, and for good reason. Like baseball, mom, and apple pie, the bowtie brand is a fixture of American culture, as models like the Corvette…
Cummins Outlines 2016 Titan Turbo-diesel Engine
We know that it’s #cumminssoon, and now we know a bit about what the 2016 Titan Turbo-diesel engine does Nissan has not been terribly shy about letting us know that…
Chrysler Unveils New $350 Million Paint Plant
Chrysler unveils $350 Million paint plant Chrysler’s Sterling Heights Assembly Plant has been open since 1953 when it manufactured jet engines and the automaker served as a contractor. The historic…
Police Suspect Amish Buggy in Hit-and-Run
Police suspect Amish buggy in hit-and-run…looks like someone’s getting shunned. Either someone had a little too much hooch during Rumspringa, or else he’s got some ‘splainin’ to do. That’s because…
Why Are Objects in the Mirror Closer Than They Appear?
Remember that classic moment in Jurassic Park when the T-Rex is chasing down the Jeep, and its menacing jaws are reflected in the side-view mirror? What made the joke funny…
MotorWeek Honors Volkswagen Atlas with Best Large Utility Award
After evaluating over 150 sport utility vehicles, trucks, and cars on their value, technology, fuel efficiency, practicality and driving performance, the editorial staff at MotorWeek has determined the Volkswagen Atlas…
When Can You Safely Take a Road Trip Again?
Planning the trip Photo: Francesco Paggiaro If you’re one of the many Americans with plans to travel later in the year, you’re likely wondering if you’ll still be able to…
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS Joins 19 Other 911 Trim Levels
The Porsche 911 is an example of an automobile that has been slowly perfected over several decades, never straying far from its original design cues. The current 911 series is…
Volvo Pranks Valet at Ritzy Casino With Huge Truck
Volvo pranks valet in new spot for truck transmission When it comes to making viral video hits, Volvo Trucks might just be the best in the business. It goes back…
2018 Looking Further with Ford Trends Report: Sure, Everything is Chaos Now, But, I Dunno, Maybe Things Get Better?
Ford has released its 2018 Looking Further with Ford Trends Report, which identifies 10 trends that the automaker (and mobility company) says will shape consumer attitudes and brand approaches in…
Dodge Sells a Rebadged Mitsubishi in Mexico
Mitsubishi Attrage AKA Dodge Attitude. Photo: Manoj Prasad via Flickr We recently did a piece on how Mitsubishi and Chrysler have worked together in the past through their joint venture,…
Q70, QX80 Help Increase Infiniti’s January 2015 Sales
Starting off the New Year with a bang, Infiniti sold 9,658 vehicles in January 2015, which was a 7.3% increase over January of the previous year. This huge jump in…
Man Faces 20 Years, $250k Fine for Illegally Imported Nissan Silvia
A Mississippi man faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 maximum fine for smuggling a Nissan Silvia into the United States. Federal regulations ban importing vehicles into…
Nissan Versa Makes Edmunds' List of Best Budget-Friendly Commuter Cars
2019 Nissan Versa Sedan SV In the right vehicle your commute can be transformed from a necessary and expensive evil into a much-anticipated and budget-friendly experience. According to Dan Frio,…
Subcompact Hatchbacks For the Win: 2015 Toyota Yaris Review
The 2015 Toyota Yaris No matter how much we love driving our own cars, sometimes we crave a change. On a daily basis, I drive my Spirited Green Mazda2 proudly…
The Nissan Cocoon Concept was so 1991
Photo: Aiden Jewell via Flickr While looking for old Nissan concept cars, we stumbled upon this gem from 1991: the Nissan Cocoon Concept. This bubbly wagon used sphere based design…
Get Ready for 2 New Jeep Wrangler Special Editions in 2020
2019 Jeep Wrangler Photo: Jeep The Jeep Wrangler is a handsome, versatile vehicle, so it’s easy to see why the automaker is eager to introduce special editions of the iconic…
Why Do Some Dogs Chase After Cars?
Photo: Pixabay When dogs chase cars, they can end up in some scary and dangerous situations. If you’ve ever wondered why your dog engages in this risky behavior, there are…
Technology and the Future of Delivery Vehicles
How is autonomous technology going to affect delivery services? During the last few years, the way technology is impacting delivery services has consistently made headlines across the globe. From the…
Volkswagen Beetle History
Volkswagen Beetle History The Volkswagen Beetle is quite possibly the single most iconic vehicle of all time. Production of its original styling ran for 65 years, which made the Beetle…
2019 Honda Civic Si Hits Dealership November 1
Honda has announced the updated 2019 Civic Si coupe and sedan will hit dealerships on the first day of November with a starting MSRP of $24,300 for both models, representing…
2020 Corvette Stingray Arrives in the Middle East
The hot 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray hits the streets in the Middle East Photo: General Motors The crown jewel of the Chevrolet performance lineup is ready to do a bit…
Kids Will Love Rally Run!, a Fast Tile-Flipping Game
Photo: The News Wheel Many of my friends’ children are reaching the age that they’re able to play simple board games — and it’s an exciting time. I’m thrilled to…
Wanna Buy a Mustang in China? Well, It's Gonna Cost You…
The 2015 Mustang in China: Same thing, only thrice the price! Yesterday, the first exported 2015 Ford Mustangs set sail from the Port of Portland, charting a course for an…
Kia Seeks Younger Buyers with First-Ever Sports Sedan
Hopefully, Kia’s future sports sedan looks a bit like the GT concept car, but with four doors In the past, Kia has mentioned its intention to appeal to younger buyers—and…
Are Electric Versions of BMW M Models on the Way?
It will be quite a few years before we see an electric version of this BMW M6 Clearly, BMW is leading the pack on the development of innovative electric vehicles while…
