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Nissan Brand Nets 100,000 Sales in Canada
Nissan Brand Nets 100,000 Sales in Canada In November, Nissan Canada announced that it had surpassed 100,000 annual sales for the first time in company history. A month later, the…
Nissan Boasts Four of the “Most Loved Vehicles in America”
Today is Valentine’s Day, so it’s only natural that someone would produce a list of “Most Loved Vehicles in America.” Nissan boasts four of the most loveable vehicles in America,…
Nissan Awards $89,360 in Mini-Grants to Fund Educational Projects
On August 31st, Nissan and BankPlus awarded 34 grants, which add up to $89,360, to fund creative educational projects in the Canton and Madison County school districts of Mississippi. This…
Nissan and 4R Energy Honored with 2020 Japan Resilience Award
Charging a Nissan LEAF Photo: Nissan Back in May 2018, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd and 4R Energy started the Blue Switch program, designed to use electric vehicles to help combat…
Nissan Altima and Murano Roll Away With New J.D. Power Awards
When you are looking for an opinion on new cars while shopping, many consumers turn to J.D. Power and its awards. The global marketing information services company routinely runs studies…
NISMO wins SUPER GT Championship
NISMO wins SUPER GT Championship In the last round of the 2014 SUPER GT series, Tsugio Matsuda and Ronnie Quintarelli piloted the No. 23 MOTUL AUTECH GT-R to its second…
NHTSA To Offer Recommendations on Changing Fuel Economy Rules in Middle of Violent Regulatory Argument
Photo: Gage Skidmore When Donald Trump was elected president, it seemed that the Obama-administration EPA scrambled to pass what rulings they could ahead of the predictably regulation-averse (particularly when it…
NHTSA Investigates Nissan Sentras, Versas for Bad Brakes
2013 – 2014 Nissan Sentra The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is launching an investigation into around 200,000 Nissan Sentra and Versa models for an issue with defective brakes.…
Report: Next Mazda CX-9 Will Get a Turbo Four in 2016
A report states that the next Mazda CX-9 will likely launch in 2016 and move to a turbo-four engine. It’s looking like the next couple of years could yield near-comprehensive…
New York Considering Textalyzer (Again)
Any activity that makes a driver takes their eyes off of the road is dangerous, which is why texting behind the wheel is illegal in 46 states and using any handheld…
New Supra Comes With Four Years of Free Apple CarPlay
Though it’s now all caught up, Toyota was once behind the curve when it came to providing Apple CarPlay functionality to its vehicles, so new Supra buyers may be pleased…
New Study Finds UK Car Consumers Put Connectivity Before Safety
Technology like Apple CarPlay is more important to UK consumers than safety tech In a world where technology is king, a recent survey has discovered that car consumers in the…
New Mitsubishi Compact SUV Set for Debut in 2017
The new Mitsubishi compact crossover will take some design cues from the eX Concept (pictured above) Since Mitsubishi’s announcement that it will focus its production mostly on SUVs, the industry…
New iPhone Shortcut Makes It Easy to Record Police Stops
The Shortcuts app A new iPhone shortcut allows you to more easily record video when you’re pulled over by a police officer. Working in an app called Shortcuts, Robert Peterson…
2017 Lincoln Continental Black Label Rhapsody Theme: It's Blue (Da Ba Dee Da Ba Die)
George Gershwin’s 1924 pcomposition Rhapsody in Blue is, without question, an American musical masterpiece. Clearly, the folks over at Lincoln like it quite a lot, as could be evinced from…
New Ford Territory SUV Charting a Course for China in 2019
Here’s a fact that might come as a great surprise: folks everywhere really, really like SUVs. Sales of cars are plummeting as crossovers and SUVs skyrocket in popularity, leading Ford…
New Corvette Emojis for iPhone Helps You Speak in Revs and Honks
Automoji: Bowling Green allows you to text with Corvette emojis Let’s face it: the English language is overrated. When the words “tough,” “bough,” “dough,” and “cough” are all pronounced drastically…
New Buick Envision Eyes Early 2021 Canadian Release
Canadian drivers have a bit longer to wait for this beauty Photo: Buick On Aug. 13, consumers finally got the chance to place their orders for the 2021 Buick Envision.…
New Audi Tech Can Talk to Toll Booths
Audi has become the first automaker to launch a new vehicle-integrated toll payment technology, which will be available on a few of its vehicles this year. The integrated toll module…
New 2019 Subaru BRZ Starts at $25,795
Subaru has announced that the new 2019 BRZ sports car will start at $25,795, representing only a $200 increase over last year’s model. The BRZ will be available at three…
NAIAS Is Broken-and the Hyundai Santa Cruz Is to Blame
According to Hyundai’s press release for its new crossover truck which debuted today, the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is broken. “Hyundai Introduces Convention-Shattering Santa Cruz Crossover Truck Concept at…
Volkswagen Reveals All-New 2019 Arteon at Chicago Auto Show
2019 all-new Volkswagen Arteon debuts at 2018 Chicago Auto Show The much-anticipated Volkswagen Arteon made a bright statement with its U.S. debut at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show. The midsize…
How Does A Breathalyzer Work?
The AlcoHAWK PT500 is one of a variety of breathalyzer models Source: YouTube We have all heard of a Breathalyzer, and we know that police officers regularly use them in…
2014 Lexus ES Hybrid Overview
Xenon headlights are now standard for the Lexus ES Hybrid, while ventilated seats are offered as an option for those sedans with the NuLuxe leatherette upholstery. The Display Audio package…
2015 Ford Mustang Configurator is Live
Do you often times find yourself admiring images of the 2015 Mustang and singing (be it in your head or, inexplicably, aloud) Paula Cole’s “I Don’t Wanna Wait?” Then we’ve…
7 Car-Themed Game Shows That Have Raced Through TV Sets
If there’s one thing that’s as exciting as a fast car, it’s a game show. Since the inception of network television, the airwaves have been saturated with numerous gimmick-driven game…
May Volvo Sales Increase 13.4 Percent
The XC60 was Volvo’s best-seller once again in May Aided by continued growth in China and a strong performance in its home country of Sweden, May Volvo sales grew 13.4…
Latest 2016 Tacoma Teaser Image Reveals Grille, Headlight
Last week, Toyota blew our mind by revealing a candid shot of the all-new 2016 Tacoma’s rear end, and we marveled at its taillights, bumper, and ability to go through…
Chrysler Group 21st Annual Texas Truck Rodeo Winners, Lassoes Competition
RAM 2500 – 21st annual Texas Truck Rodeo winner Cowboys are known for their rough and tumble exterior and hard working mentalities. They are men and women who can endure…
August Was Buick’s Best Sales Month of 2014
While General Motors actually saw a 1 percent decrease in sales year-over-year for August, last month marked Buick’s best sales month of 2014. Even so, sales were down 3 percent…
Report: Buick May Bring Opel ADAM to America
Opel ADAM S Photo: © General Motors Buick is a brand that prides itself on operating in “white spaces”—areas where competitors are either underrepresented or not represented at all. With…
FastLane Launches GM Sustainability Video
Almost all automakers are working hard to reduce their overall carbon footprints, and it’s not just through increasing the fuel efficiency of their vehicles. Automakers are also looking at how…
European Kia Optima Pictures Leaked Before Debut
Pictures of the European 2016 Kia Optima were leaked before the sedan’s debut Photo: AutoBlog.nl Earlier this week, we got a sneak peek at the all-new European Kia Sportage model.…
2014 Nissan Murano Overview
2014 Nissan Murano At first glance, it’s easy to see that the 2014 Nissan Murano is not your typical midsize crossover. With an extremely sculpted body and a curved rear…
Toyota Highlander History
Toyota Highlander History The Toyota Highlander is a midsize crossover SUV based on the Toyota Camry platform, but with the versatility of an SUV. The Highlander became the first car-based…
Honda Manufacturing Plant in Brazil To Be Completely Powered by Wind
A Honda manufacturing plant in Brazil will soon be powered by Honda wind turbines, like the ones here, which are currently in use at an Ohio plant A Honda manufacturing…
Corvettes Exhibited at Buick Gallery
The Corvette has been rolling off the assembly line for 60 years now. To celebrate, Buick Automotive Gallery is featuring the car in its exhibit, Corvettes: 0-60. The exhibit opens…
GM Experiences Best Sales in Nearly Seven Years in May
2015 Chevy Trax Photo: © General Motors General Motors’ four US brands combined for a total of 293,097 vehicles sold last month, making it the automotive giant’s best May since…
[VIDEO] Extreme Turbo Systems GT-R 220 MPH Run is Amazing/Terrifying
Fortunately, that’s just dust Imagine being behind the wheel of a wholly unnatural Nissan GT-R flying down a tarmac at speeds of up to 220 mph. Feel all exhilarated? Okay,…
Chrysler Hopes Redesigned 2104 200 is Competitive in Midsized Sedan Segment
Chrysler’s Redesigned 2014 200 interior Competition in the class of midsized sedans is brutal, and success there generally indicates success for an automaker as a whole. No one knows this…
Lincoln NAIAS Booth Uses Shinola, Dwell to Draw Product Parallels
At this year’s North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), visitors to the Lincoln Motor Company’s stand will be able to visit galleries intended to draw connections to the 2015 Lincoln…
2014 ATS Crimson Sport Special Edition Overview
Cadillac recently introduced the 2014 ATS Crimson Sport Edition, which is already becoming one of the most popular models in its lineup. The 2014 ATS Crimson Sport Special Edition is…
2015 Colorado Super Air Nautique 210 Concept Is What Happens in Vegas
Chevy’s 2015 Colorado Super Air Nautique 210 Concept ©GM Chevy’s brought a lot of cool stuff to Las Vegas for the 2014 SEMA Show, but the 2015 Colorado Super Air…
Tesla Model S Purchased with Bitcoins Because Internet
Perhaps you’ve heard of Bitcoin, the anonymous P2P digital currency aimed at revolutionizing the way global finance works. It’s basically money, except it’s not! And perhaps you’ve also heard of Tesla…
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Overview
The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is not merely an Outlander with a bigger engine; its exterior design is completely different. The smaller, lighter Sport was created for practicality and exhilarating…
Nissan LEAF Owner Celebrates 100,000 Miles of All-Electric Driving
Steve Marsh of Kent, Washington, purchased his Nissan LEAF in early 2011 in order to save money on gas for his 130-mile roundtrip daily commute. He surely never imagined being…
Armored Van Crashes, Spills Money On the Road on Tax Day
Money just lying out on the road during Tax Day is the ultimate insult. (Source: AP Photo/The Flint Journal, Gary Ridley ) Money doesn’t grow on trees. Nor does it…
Hyundai's February Sales Slide, VP of Sales Makes No Bones About It
2014 Hyundai Elantra It’s easy for a company to come right out and gloat in the wake of a strong month of sales. What’s perhaps more impressive is an automaker’s…
Mercedes-Benz Nomenclature Changes Announced
Mercedes-Benz Nomenclature Changes Announced for 2015 Mercedes-Benz’s 2016 model year lineup will be coming at us next year with a handful of new and different names. Don’t get too excited,…
Don’t Hold Your Breath for an Autonomous Corvette
The 2015 Corvette Stingray Autonomous technology and self-driving cars are the wave of the future—even a panel of performance executives from Ford, Dodge, and Chevrolet all agreed last week that…
