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Aretha Franklin Funeral Will Include a Pink Cadillac Tribute
“We goin’ ridin’ on the freeway of love/In my pink Cadillac,” sang Aretha Franklin in her 1985 hit song “Freeway of Love.” The song’s joyous Caddy-inspired lyrics were accompanied by…
Vintage Cadillac Carries Aretha Franklin's Casket
A 1940 Cadillac LaSalle hearse transports the casket of civil rights icon Rosa Parks in 2005. Last week, the hearse took part in Aretha Franklin’s funeral. Photo:Wikimedia Commons There’s a…
Watch the Battery Tender Global MX-5 Cup Opener Online
Photo: Mazda It’s an exciting time to be a fan of Mazda Motorsports. The Battery Tender Global MX-5 Cup season opener will be held at the Racetrack of the Americas…
A Retired CEO Is Auctioning Off His Collection of Indy 500 Corvette Pace Cars
A few of the Corvettes in Keith Busse’s Indy 500 pace car collection Photo: Mecum Auctions A retired steel executive is selling a complete set of Indianapolis 500 Chevy Corvette pace cars…
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IndyCar has announced that the first four events of the 2020 calendar will be postponed due to the ongoing concerns over COVID-19, including the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg that…
Subaru Launch Control to Stream New Season on Amazon
Now you can watch sick drifts like this on Amazon Photo: Subaru Subaru’s behind-the-scenes motorsports documentary series, Launch Control, is returning for a seventh season on August 28 with an…
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Bruised but Safe After Fiery Plane Crash
Dale Earnhardt Jr., his wife and daughter recently survived a plane crash Photo: © General Motors Despite getting banged up in a frightening plane crash last week, retired NASCAR driver…
Google Maps Adds 360-Degree View of Indy 500 Race Day
An aerial view of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Photo: Kim Thanks to a joint effort by Google Maps and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, you can now catch a track-level glimpse…
VIN 001 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 Fetches $1.1M at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale
The Twister Orange 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 onstage at the 2019 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction Ford fetched a high price for the VIN 001 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 at the Barrett-Jackson…
Mazda Named KBB “Best Car Styling Brand” and “Best Performance Brand” for 2018 Brand Image Awards
Mazda has been the recipient of a large number of awards for some time for its vehicles’ style and fun-to-drive performance. Now, though, it can clear off two very prominent…
Rumor: 2020 Ford Mustang to Get Second EcoBoost Turbo
2019 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium Photo: Ford Motor Company Some purists were positively baffled when Ford revealed that the Mustang was losing its base V6 and making its 2.3-liter EcoBoost the entry-level…
Kia Soul’s Cool Style and Affordability Land It on Kelley Blue Book’s Top 10 List for Seventh Time
2018 Kia Soul For seven consecutive years, the Kia Soul has secured a spot on Kelley Blue Book’s List of the 10 Coolest Cars under $20,000. The Kia’s distinct hatchback…
Buy a 2020 Shelby GT500, Get a Free GT500 Track Attack Experience
You too can drive a Twister Orange 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway as part of the GT500 Track Attack experience Photo: Ford Motor Company Are you at…
Painted-On Mustang Shelby GT500 Racing Stripes Cost $10K
Like these stripes? They’ll set you back a cool ten grand Photo: Ford Motor Company While we eagerly await the launch of a 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 configurator that’ll let…
‘Dodge Power Dollars’ Surpasses 500 Million Horsepower Goal
2019 Durango SRT Photo: FCA Dodge recently introduced the “Dodge Power Dollars” program, which provides a $10 per horsepower cash allowance to drivers that purchase a 2019 Dodge Durango, Charger,…
Win a Mustang in the 2014 Mustang Giveaway Sweepstakes
Win this bad boy in the 2014 Mustang Giveaway Sweepstakes Have you been yearning to get the newest Ford Mustang into your garage, but haven’t been able to gather the…
Pedi to the Metal! Sweepstakes: Win Nail Polish (and a Mustang)!
You can win all this (and a Mustang EcoBoost convertible) in the Pedi to the Metal! Sweepstakes Remember way back when (well, back in April, anyway) when it was announced…
[Photos] Ford Ranger Raptor is Coming to Europe, Forza Horizon 4
Rumors were swirling in August as Ford was set to debut a new performance vehicle at Gamescom. What would it be? Given its truck-like proportions, many speculated that it could…
Enter #MustangAndMe Contest to Win a 2015 Mustang – TNW
You can win a 2015 Mustang like the one pictured here by simply submitting a sixty-second video Ford wants to know if you are the ideal representative of the spirit…
Win a 2015 Mustang GT in STANLEY BLACK & DECKER Ford Mustang Sweepstakes
With 50 years in the books and a sixth-generation model right around the corner, it’s been a year to remember for the Ford Mustang. STANLEY Racing is looking to get…
You Can Thank a Rabbit Named Bunz for Nissan’s Design Inspiration
The 2019 Nissan Altima just made its big debut at the New York International Auto Show, and Nissan is releasing videos to explain the refreshed sedan. One of the pieces…
2014 Ford Vehicle Sweepstakes: Win (Almost) Any 2014-2015 Ford Vehicle
Wanna win a 2015 Focus ST? You can in the 2014 Ford Vehicle Sweepstakes! Flexibility is a good thing. Most car giveaways tend to center around a particular model: fill…
Win a 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 and $20K Cash from Omaze
Photo: Ford You ever thought about entering one of those win-a-car raffles and stopped yourself because you realize that you’ll be on the hook for the taxes and other fees?…
U.S. Establishes “Quiet” Car Sound Rule, with a Full Compliancy Deadline of 2020
Just yesterday, the U.S. Department of Transportation finalized a “quiet” car ruling which will require automakers to incorporate pedestrian alert sounds into their vehicles, particularly electric and hybrid models. 2020 was…
Navigating the US: Getting Around in Providence, Rhode Island
Rhode Island may be the nation’s smallest state, but it’s big in heart. And its heart lies in the thriving metropolis that is its capital—Providence. This often overlooked New England…
Ford, Gleaners Team Up for GoRide Food Delivery Program
Ford has teamed up with Detroit’s Gleaners Community Food Bank to launch a new food delivery service pilot program. The Ford GoRide food delivery program works to provide Detroit’s hungry the…
Surprise! Survey Says Backseat Drivers Stress People Out
Ford sure does love a good survey, especially when the results can be used in some way or another to prop up some of its latest innovations. Recently, the Blue Oval…
The All-New 2020 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid
2020 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L Plus Photo: FCA The FCA recently revealed details on the new 2020 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid. Having already earned over 100 honors and awards,…
2020 Ford Explorer ST (22)
Engineered by the Ford Performance team, Explorer ST uses a specially tuned 3.0-liter EcoBoost® engine projected to achieve 400 horsepower and 415 lb.-ft. of torque. A top speed target for…
Get Ready for the 2017 Ram Power Wagon
We’ve been waiting for this one for a while. The 2017 Ram Power Wagon is the latest in a series of mass-produced killer pickup trucks designed for off-road enthusiasts. Specifically,…
Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Earns ‘2020 Pickup Truck of the Year’
2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon on the Rubicon Trail Photo: FCA FOUR WHEELER picked the new 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon as the “2020 Pickup Truck of the Year.” This award recognizes…
2020 Ford Explorer ST (10)
Engineered by the Ford Performance team, Explorer ST uses a specially tuned 3.0-liter EcoBoost® engine projected to achieve 400 horsepower and 415 lb.-ft. of torque. A top speed target for…
2020 Ford Explorer ST (4)
Engineered by the Ford Performance team, Explorer ST uses a specially tuned 3.0-liter EcoBoost® engine projected to achieve 400 horsepower and 415 lb.-ft. of torque. A top speed target for…
Ford Ranger Raptor Leaves Breadcrumbs to Help You Find Your Way Home
Ford Ranger Raptor leaves breadcrumbs Photo: Ford Motor Company The all-new Ford Ranger Raptor is already proving to be a hit among adventure enthusiasts the world over (less the United…
2020 Ford Explorer ST (11)
Engineered by the Ford Performance team, Explorer ST uses a specially tuned 3.0-liter EcoBoost® engine projected to achieve 400 horsepower and 415 lb.-ft. of torque. A top speed target for…
2020 Ford Explorer ST (13)
Engineered by the Ford Performance team, Explorer ST uses a specially tuned 3.0-liter EcoBoost® engine projected to achieve 400 horsepower and 415 lb.-ft. of torque. A top speed target for…
2020 Ford Explorer ST (12)
Engineered by the Ford Performance team, Explorer ST uses a specially tuned 3.0-liter EcoBoost® engine projected to achieve 400 horsepower and 415 lb.-ft. of torque. A top speed target for…
2020 Ford Explorer ST (17)
Engineered by the Ford Performance team, Explorer ST uses a specially tuned 3.0-liter EcoBoost® engine projected to achieve 400 horsepower and 415 lb.-ft. of torque. A top speed target for…
2020 Ford Explorer ST (5)
Engineered by the Ford Performance team, Explorer ST uses a specially tuned 3.0-liter EcoBoost® engine projected to achieve 400 horsepower and 415 lb.-ft. of torque. A top speed target for…
2020 Ford Explorer ST (21)
Engineered by the Ford Performance team, Explorer ST uses a specially tuned 3.0-liter EcoBoost® engine projected to achieve 400 horsepower and 415 lb.-ft. of torque. A top speed target for…
2020 Ford Explorer ST (6)
Engineered by the Ford Performance team, Explorer ST uses a specially tuned 3.0-liter EcoBoost® engine projected to achieve 400 horsepower and 415 lb.-ft. of torque. A top speed target for…
2020 Ford Explorer ST (2)
Engineered by the Ford Performance team, Explorer ST uses a specially tuned 3.0-liter EcoBoost® engine projected to achieve 400 horsepower and 415 lb.-ft. of torque. A top speed target for…
2020 Ford Explorer ST (18)
Engineered by the Ford Performance team, Explorer ST uses a specially tuned 3.0-liter EcoBoost® engine projected to achieve 400 horsepower and 415 lb.-ft. of torque. A top speed target for…
2020 Ford Explorer ST (9)
Engineered by the Ford Performance team, Explorer ST uses a specially tuned 3.0-liter EcoBoost® engine projected to achieve 400 horsepower and 415 lb.-ft. of torque. A top speed target for…
2020 Ford Explorer ST (19)
Engineered by the Ford Performance team, Explorer ST uses a specially tuned 3.0-liter EcoBoost® engine projected to achieve 400 horsepower and 415 lb.-ft. of torque. A top speed target for…
2020 Ford Explorer ST (16)
Engineered by the Ford Performance team, Explorer ST uses a specially tuned 3.0-liter EcoBoost® engine projected to achieve 400 horsepower and 415 lb.-ft. of torque. A top speed target for…
2020 Ford Explorer ST (1)
Engineered by the Ford Performance team, Explorer ST uses a specially tuned 3.0-liter EcoBoost® engine projected to achieve 400 horsepower and 415 lb.-ft. of torque. A top speed target for…
2020 Ford Explorer ST (7)
Engineered by the Ford Performance team, Explorer ST uses a specially tuned 3.0-liter EcoBoost® engine projected to achieve 400 horsepower and 415 lb.-ft. of torque. A top speed target for…
2020 Ford Explorer ST (20)
Engineered by the Ford Performance team, Explorer ST uses a specially tuned 3.0-liter EcoBoost® engine projected to achieve 400 horsepower and 415 lb.-ft. of torque. A top speed target for…
2020 Ford Explorer ST (14)
Engineered by the Ford Performance team, Explorer ST uses a specially tuned 3.0-liter EcoBoost® engine projected to achieve 400 horsepower and 415 lb.-ft. of torque. A top speed target for…
