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Lincoln MKT History
Lincoln MKT History The Lincoln MKT entered the market at the perfect time for Lincoln—in 2010, just when the brand was looking to revamp its luxury image. Since then, while…
‘Kia’s Road to Rio’ Generates Buzz for FIFA World Cup Brazil
As the official partner of the FIFA World Cup Brazil™ this year, Kia is launching a six-episode TV series called Kia’s Road to Rio that traces comedians—and super football fans—Mark…
Ford Recalls 83,000 Crossovers, Sedans, and SUVs
Ford recalls 83,000 vehicles, including the 2013 Flex Hey guys! Guess what? Nope, we’re not giving away a free car or beer or anything like that (sorry about that). But…
How to Protect an Accessible Van During Winter
Photo: The News Wheel You depend on your accessible van every day, so it’s crucial that the vehicle’s many components function the way they should. Although regular seasonal maintenance is…
Hyundai i20 Coupe Sketch Reveals 3-Door Version of Supermini
Hyundai’s next generation i20 family has a new sibling: the Hyundai i20 coupe. Hyundai’s jumped the gun yet again and sparked even more buzz about their latest next generation i20…
2013 Chevrolet Traverse Overview
The 2013 Chevrolet Traverse gets several new updates including an exterior facelift, upgraded interior materials, new safety features, and a new electronic interface. 2013 Chevrolet Traverse Exterior The Traverse is…
[Video] 'The Hand of Man' Used to Smash Cars, Russians Seem Unimpressed
Oh, how we want one of these. Known as “The Hand of Man,” this interactive sculpture is a 26-foot hydraulically-actuated human hand capable of picking up and smashing cars connected…
GMC Sierra Sales Hit New Heights in November
GMC Sierra Sales Hit New Heights in NovemberPictured: 2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD ©GM As reported in our General Motors November sales report, GMC saw its best November since 2001, with…
The Intertwined Legacies of William Clay Ford and the Continental Mark II
The automotive world is still reeling from the loss of William Clay Ford, who passed away March 9 from pneumonia. Ford was the last living grandchild of Ford’s founding father,…
Snowkhana Is Back with Star Wars References and Focus RS Madness
Snowkhana is back once again, and since it’s dropping coincides with the biggest cinematic release of the year, of course there’s a whole bunch of Star Wars references. What’s more,…
Mental Block Returns for Snowkhana 3: YuleTube
Mental Block is back and doing more cottony burnouts in Snowkhana 3: YuleTube Mental Block is back and drifting by various YouTube references in Snowkhana 3: YuleTube. Check out the…
[Watch] Mitsubishi Crashes Into Cab, Sticks Landing, 8/10
Mitsubishi crashes into cab because why not There’s not really a whole lot to say about the following video, apart from mentioning that it depicts an accident that took place…
Sneezing While Driving: Best Practices
Photo: William Brawley via CC Between incompetent or aggressive drivers, engaging podcasts, and the ever-present appeal of cell phones, devoting 100 percent of your attention to the road has never…
Slayer Unleash Branded NASCAR Racer at Bristol Motor Speedway
Slayer rockin’ out on stage Photo: Francis Things that are super American: NASCAR, hotdogs, baseball, and Slayer. If you were lucky enough to be present at last weekend’s NASCAR Xfinity…
Mazda Most Improved in 2014 APEAL Study
Mazda Most Improved in 2014 APEAL Study, 2014 Mazda6 ranked highest among midsize cars. According to J.D. Power’s 2014 Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) Study, Mazda is the most…
Silicon Carbide Chip Could Achieve 10 Percent Higher Fuel Efficiency for Toyota Hybrids
(Left to right) PCU with silicon power semiconductors(Production model); PCU with SiC power semiconductors(Future target) Whenever a Toyota Prius crosses your path, chances are your immediate thought is its excellent…
Shanghai OnStar Announces New Packages, First B2B Service Platform in China
General Motors China has announced the launch of four new Shanghai OnStar packages, which cover mobile apps, security and safety, smart fleet management, and telematics data reports. The company is…
2014 Nissan 370Z Overview
2014 Nissan 370Z Sharp lines, a low center of gravity, and short wheelbase combine to make the 2014 Nissan 370Z look like a fun drive. The dramatic roofline adds a…
September US Sales Announced for Volvo
2018 Volvo XC60 September 2018 sales have surpassed last year’s sales for Volvo Car USA, LLC. According to the automaker, September 2017 was down 10.3% compared to what it posted…
Waymo and Uber’s Self-Driving Cars are Getting Bullied
According to corporate giants Waymo and Uber, driverless cars are catching heat from drivers and pedestrians alike. Eric Meyhofer, head of Uber’s self-driving car unit, said that the vehicle-mounted cameras…
Could We See the New Mazda RX-7 and RX-9 by 2020?
The 1995 Mazda RX-7 still looks as good today as it did twenty years ago. Photo: Mazda You read that correctly. In an attempt to compete against the plans of…
Mazda Service Appointments Now Scheduled through XTime
Scheduling service appointments for your Mazda will become a lot easier Photo: OTA Photos Trading Academy via CC We’ve all been frustrated with the tedious task of scheduling a service…
2016 Chevy Equinox Updates Will Be Minor
Back in July, we announced all the updates you could expect for the 2015 Chevy Equinox, and hinted at our expectations of a complete overhaul sometime soon. Our guess was…
Ram Nation to Help Texas Flood Recovery Tomorrow
Ram Nation will be helping out flood recovery efforts in Texas starting tomorrow Fiat Chrysler Automobiles today announced that Ram Nation, a collection of drivers of Ram trucks dedicated to…
Say Farewell to the Nissan Rogue Hybrid
In an effort to make its manufacturing leaner (and profits higher), Nissan announced plans this month to cut at least 10 percent of its nameplates from around the world under…
Say “Aloha” to Hyundai's New Compact Crossover, the KONA
Now that the automotive industry has realized that crossovers have become the next big thing among consumers, companies are scrambling to develop and launch new compact SUVs to fill their…
Sarah-Jayne Williams Tapped by Ford to Head European Smart Mobility Efforts
Ford has named Sarah-Jayne Williams the first director of its European Smart Mobility unit. Williams, founder of the BearingPoint Foundation and former winner of the Management Consulting Association’s Marketing Consultant…
Santa Is on OnStar’s Radar This Christmas
You and your kids may not get a real glimpse of Santa as he drops your presents off under the tree, but with Chevrolet, OnStar and the North American Aerospace…
2015 Escalade Jams with Bose® Centerpoint® Surround Sound System
The 2015 Cadillac Escalade with Bose® Centerpoint® Surround Sound System Last week, Cadillac announced that its 2015 Escalade would be getting an audiophile’s dream come true: the Bose® Centerpoint® surround…
SAIC-GM-Wuling Opens $700 Million Facility in China
General Motors’ joint venture with SAIC in China, SAIC-GM-Wuling, just opened its first manufacturing site outside of the People’s Republic, choosing Indonesia as the location for its new plant. The…
SAIC-GM-Wuling Launches First Electric Vehicle, Baojun E100
General Motors is continuing to establish itself in the ever-growing Chinese market through its joint ventures in the country. And just today, SAIC-GM-Wuling officially launched the Baojun E100, the brand’s…
SAIC-GM-Wuling Launches Baojun 310 Wagon
Yesterday SAIC-GM-Wuling officially launched the all-new Baojun 310 Wagon, three months after the model made its global debut at Auto Shanghai 2017. The Baojun 310 Wagon combines the affordability of…
SAIC-GM Executive VP Wins Magnolia Award
SAIC-GM Executive Vice President Julian Blissett Photo: © General Motors SAIC-General Motors Executive VP Julian Blissett was honored earlier this month with the Magnolia Award, which is the most prestigious…
SAIC-GM Earns China Quality Award for Structure and Culture
SAIC-GM Headquarters Photo: © General Motors In the 15th Annual China Quality Awards, SAIC-GM finished at the top of the heap for its performance management, product quality, and competitiveness in…
Chrysler Foundation Contributes $229,000 to Support FIRST Robotics
The Chrysler Foundation is looking to light a spark in young children interested in science and technology. Last week, the organization announced they would be contributing $229,000 worth of grants…
Get Free Candy from the Honda Trick-or-Treating Event on Twitter
A CR-V full of Mike and Ike candy, part of the Honda trick-or-treating on Twitter Even if you’re too old to go door-to-door this evening, you can still score some…
Hennessey’s Z/28 Performance Upgrade Kicks Big, Old Butt
A Camaro Z/28 with Hennessey’s Z28 performance upgrade What’s better than a brand new Chevy Camaro Z/28? How about one with Hennessey’s Z/28 performance upgrade? Yeah, that’s what we thought.…
Outlander PHEV Wins 'Best Green Development' at Techie Awards
The Outlander PHEV won “Best Green Development” in the annual Techie Awards Well fancy that: turns out that the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is not just the “Best Alternative Fuel Vehicle”…
Honda Vehicles Named to 10 Best Green Cars of 2014 List
2014 Honda Accord Hybrid When it comes to cars, Kelley Blue Book knows its stuff, so when it recognizes a car as one of the best, it can be a…
2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Overview
2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Exterior The 2014 VW Jetta Hybrid delivers the styling that has caused car-buyers to fall in love with Jetta, only with an advanced hybrid powertrain. The…
Rumor: Ford Will Bring Back Ranger for 2019 Model Year, Maybe With a Diesel Engine
With the midsize pickup segment once again flourishing, customers in the United States have been clamoring for the return of the Ford Ranger. Where the company line for the past…
Lincoln Launches “The Journey” With Profile of Emeli Sandé
When Lincoln isn’t busy looking for ways to get younger drivers behind the wheels of their cars and SUVs, they are looking for ways to appeal to the same demographic…
Rookie Driver Ready to Take Nissan Micra Cup By Storm
The Nissan Micra Cup is gathering steam in Canada, kicking off its fifth season earlier this month at Ontario’s Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. Thanks to the affordable race car based…
Romantic Road Trips to Take With Your Significant Other
Mapping out the trip Photo: Francesco Paggiaro If you’re looking for something new and exciting to do on a date, consider taking a road trip with your significant other. These…
2014 Ford Fiesta ST Named MotorWeek Best Subcompact Car
This past week, MotorWeek handed out its annual Drivers’ Choice awards for 2014. The Ford Fiesta ST, which was just named to the Hagerty Hot List and dubbed Autobytel’s 2014…
Canadian Motorcyclist Incriminates Self with Own GoPro Camera
The speeding motorcyclist recorded himself reaching speeds of 213 km/h Photo: YouTube Speeding is never a good idea. Really, it isn’t. But this is especially so if you’re going 80 miles…
New Ford Surveillance Mode Protects Police Officers
Most of the police cars you see today are special models, with improved brakes and turbocharged engines that make it difficult—if not impossible—for anyone to slip away. But speed is…
Infiniti Online Auto Auction Makes Bidding Easy
Infiniti has taken a giant leap into the future with the introduction of the INFINITI’S 1ST CHOICE online live auto auction. This new online auction system uses innovative technology to…
Chrysler Group Hosts 15th Annual Matchmaker Event
Today, Chrysler Group LLC hosts its 15th annual Matchmaker event in Auburn, Michigan, at company headquarters. The Matchmaker event allows businesses that are minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned to access Chrysler…
Road Trip Pit Stops: 4 Unique Hotels in Maine
Kennebunk Beach Photo: Fred Hsu With its beautiful coastline and impressive lighthouses, it’s no wonder why Maine is a popular tourist destination. To make the most of your relaxing road…
