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Holden to Offer Up 400-Unit Run of Trailblazer Z71s in June
Aussie off-roaders, be ready: Holden has announced that it will be releasing a limited 400-unit run of the Trailblazer Z71 in June, adding exclusive aesthetic upgrades that are certain to…
Holden Launches First-of-Its-Kind Online Store for Commodore Pre-Purchasing
Holden is continuing its effort to forge a more personalized connection with drivers by launching a new website that allows Aussies to pre-purchase their next-generation Commodore. This first-of-its-kind-in-Australia experience will…
Holden Gets Updated Logo, New Ad Campaign
At the same event where Holden revealed new vehicles including the Acadia and kicked off a 24-hour test-drive initiative, the automaker launched its new brand and advertising campaign. To elevate…
Holden Equinox Art Car Puts Stylish Twist on Vehicle Camouflage
Holden is making preparations for the launch of the new Equinox, which means that there are camouflaged mules roaming around the Outback ensuring that the midsize crossover is up to…
Holden Confirms Astra Sportwagon for Late 2017 Launch
Holden has confirmed that it will indeed be importing the Astra Sportwagon from Europe, joining the Astra hatchback and Astra sedan to provide Australian drivers with the most comprehensive small-car…
Holden Commodore Getting Closer to Launch with Performance Tuning and Testing
Before the Holden Commodore can complete its triumphant launch in Australia, it has just a bit more localized testing to get out of the way. Recently, the new Commodore was…
History Becomes Reality: The 5 Most Important Vehicles in the Civil Rights Movement
Police faced off with multiple shooters in Dallas after a peaceful protest turned violent, resulting in the death of five officers and the wounding of multiple more Photo: Twitter Early Tuesday…
Ford Names Randy Krieger President of Direct Markets
Randy Krieger, the newly elected president of Direct Markets, Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company has announced the appointment of Randy Krieger to the role of president of Direct…
DRIVETHEARC Charging Corridor Breaks Ground in Northern California
Every time it seems as if the electric vehicle, or EV, is gaining ground with American consumers, there are always the loud voices clamoring about the lack of charging stations…
2019 Chevrolet Volt Will Cost $300 to $550 More Than Last Year
We’ve already seen the list of changes in store for the 2019 Chevrolet Volt. Now, we’ve got details on the plug-in hybrid’s new price tag as well. When the 2019…
Shanghai Disney Resort and Shanghai GM Ink Long-Term Deal
Shanghai Disney Resort and Shanghai GM Ink Long-Term Deal ©GM Today, Shanghai General Motors announced that it had formed a long-term deal with Shanghai Disney Resort as a strategic alliance…
Hertz Corvette Stingray Rental Now Available
The 2014 Corvette Stingray Renting a car is never much of an exciting affair. You pay too much for a car that isn’t anything special—or at least not more special…
GM Investing $65 Million in New Michigan Parts Processing Plant
An artist’s rendering of GM’s soon-to-be-constructed parts processing plant in Burton, Michigan General Motors is moving forward with plans to build a new $65 million processing center for ACDelco and…
'Where's the White House?' – Man Transporting Three Guns, Propane Tank
A man from the Smoky Mountains was arrested earlier this week when he drove up to a Washington DC police officer at 2:30am with a truck stocked with weapons and…
How to Tell Which Side of the Car the Gas Cap Is On
The left side? The right side? How do you know? Photo: Jerald Jackson How many times have you pulled into the gas station – in a rental, a friend or…
Here's Why You Don't Mess With Your Airbags
Image: Scott E A car’s airbag is an extremely important piece of safety equipment. It is standard in every mainstream car produced today, and has been for decades. That is…
Here's How You Can Mitigate Getting Hit By a Car
We reported last year about how pedestrian-car collisions have been sharply rising—the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that fatal pedestrian crashes in 2016 had jumped 9% over the previous…
White House to Hold Electric Vehicle Datathon
Tomorrow, in the waning days of the Obama Administration, the White House will be hosting one more push to promote electric vehicles with the Electric Vehicle Datathon, in collaboration with…
Dyson is Officially Making its Own Electric Car
Image: 陳 好酸 Back in March of last year, a government document from the UK was accidentally leaked to the public that pointed to Dyson—the same company that makes the…
Toyota Hybrid Sales Reach 9 Million Milestone
The best-selling hybrids in the word. It seems that every year, Toyota reaches a new milestone; in fact, it only took nine months for Toyota to reach this new one…
2018 Ford Expedition First to Be Offered with SlingPlayer
Ford revealed its 2018 Expedition last month at the Chicago Auto Show, announcing in the process that it would be available with a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot that would allow up…
Toyota Hopes to Use a Flying Car to Light the 2020 Olympic Flame
Toyota is really invested in showing off Japanese technology for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. We already know of the fuel cell buses it will use during the games as well…
EPA Posts 2019 Cruze Efficiency Ratings, Including New CVT Model
We have known for some time that the Chevy Cruze was giving up its manual transmission and adding a new continuously variable transmission. However, there were a number of things…
Study: University Students More Likely to Drive Drunk, Distracted
According to the results of a new survey commissioned by the Ford Motor Company, students in Europe are considerably more likely to exhibit risky behaviors behind the wheel than drivers…
Navigating the US: Getting Around in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte is an historic American city, called “The Queen City” after Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III. Charlotte offers southern charm and captivating history wrapped into a modern…
2016 Cadillac CTS Overview
2016 Cadillac CTS Photo: © General Motors The 2016 Cadillac CTS is a mid-size sedan with a starting MSRP of $45,560. The new Cadillac CTS comes with the choice of…
2017 Cadillac ATS-V Overview
People used to think of Cadillac as the producer of large and heavy sedans that oozed luxury and sophistication, but those cars were never considered that sporty to drive. However, that…
Where Does Your State Rank in Car Insurance Costs?
Driving without car insurance is a definite no-no, yet the cost of it can deter potential car buyers and sway current drivers to drive without. Plans vary from provider to…
Chevy Teams Up with the West Coast Camaro Car Club to Create a Camaro-Centric Commercial
Camaro fans meet up in Chevrolet’s latest commercial After multiple years of airing, Chevrolet’s “Real People, Not Actors” commercials have become rather famous (or infamous, based on who you ask). Despite…
Avoid Dooring Cyclists with Dutch Reach Technique
With spring in the air, more and more bicyclists are taking advantage of the warmer weather to log some miles on two wheels instead of four. Now, harmony between drivers…
Remote Control Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Arrives Just in Time for the Holidays
There isn’t a man, woman, or child on this earth that doesn’t wish they were an Oscar Mayer wiener, because then everyone would be in love with them. But until…
Chevrolet's Most Pressing Pet Tip: Don't Let Your Dog Drive
Chevrolet released an infographic this week offering tips for how to take successful trips with your pets in celebration of International Dog Day on Aug. 26 and International Cat Day,…
Here Are the Trim Levels for the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer
The eagerly anticipated 2019 Chevrolet Blazer is due to arrive at dealerships early in the new year, and details are finally starting to emerge about possible configurations for the all-new…
Hennessy Upgrades the Yukon Denali into a 650 HP Supercharged Rocket
The HPE650 GMC Yukon Denali can reach a quarter mile exit speed of up to 106 mph The 2016 GMC Yukon is a popular SUV option for families in need…
Head Back to School in the Award-Winning Nissan Versa Note
2017 Nissan Versa Note Photo: Nissan For three years running, the Nissan Versa Note has earned a spot on Kelley Blue Book’s (KBB) “10 Best Back-to-School Cars” list. According to…
Harry Mack Spits Bars on Test Drives in New Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Commercial
Imagine heading into the dealership for a test drive and linking up with a salesman who seems like a fairly run-of-the-mill dude. He puts you in the driver’s seat of…
Hall Racing Enters Modified Chevy Colorado ZR2 into the Best in the Desert Racing Series
The Colorado can do it all, including racing evidently The Chevrolet Colorado can be used for numerous tasks, including hauling heavy loads, carrying gear, and going off-road. Most drivers wouldn’t…
Half of America's Automakers Agree to Make Auto Braking Standard
A large number of auto manufacturers have taken a giant step toward further increasing the safety of their fleets by agreeing to equip all of their new vehicles with automatic braking…
Self-Driving Cars Run Into Problems With Dark-Colored Cars
Think of the stereotypical “successful guy” car. Odds are, if you set aside the trope of the cherry red sports car, what you thought of was long, was low, and…
Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association's Best Family Car Title Awarded to 2019 Ram 1500
2019 Ram 1500 Big Horn Top Honors — “Best Family Car” — from the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association’s annual Family Car Challenge went to the all-new 2019 Ram 1500…
Government Pleads For Safe – Not Cool – Autonomous Cars
The race is on for automakers to engineer and release cars that can drive themselves. Tesla has its Autopilot, Nissan is rolling out cars in Japan that can navigate highways…
Got a Buick and OnStar? You Get Two Free Audiobooks
Photo: © General Motors Buick is offering up a special deal to bookworms who are also customers with active OnStar subscriptions and access to RemoteLink: two free audiobooks, courtesy of…
Google’s Self-Driving Cars Take More Precautions Around Children
Google’s self-driving car is more aware when it is around children Every adult knows how unpredictable children can be. One minute, a child can be as sweet as an angel—only…
Google Self-Driving Car Innocent In First Injury Accident
Lexus RX450h Google Car Image: Ben When you talk about self-driving cars, the concern is always that the vehicle won’t “see” another car’s sudden movements . Now, following one of…
Google Opens Up First Journalist Ride of Koala Cars, Hopes for Delivery in Next Four Years
On September 29th, Google finally reached a milestone in its automated car program: letting journalists ride around in the adorable “Koala Cars.” According to USA Today, the demo included a…
Google Makes Autonomous Car More Human
Good morning, Dave Image: TomoNews US via Youtube Google first designed its autonomous cars to drive following the exact rules of the road. However, after several human-error rear-endings and a…
Goofy Road Trip Movies: We’re the Millers Review
Best Road Trip Movies: We’re the Millers Review Warner Bros/YouTube For the last three years, I’ve had a friend who worked at a local drive-in, meaning that my buddies and…
Good Vibrations: New Technology Analyzes Vehicle Sounds to Inform Consumers of Maintenance Needs
Wouldn’t it be great if you could know exactly what items in your vehicle needed fixed without visiting your local car shop? MIT researchers have been finessing a new software…
Good Samaritans Can Now Save California Dogs
The staff of The News Wheel have been talking for years about the dangers of leaving pets alone in cars during the summer months (or really any time at all).…
Good Car Parents Protect Their Vehicular Babies from Sun Damage
Baking in the sun is not only harmful to humans; it can also wreak havoc on a car. According to YourMechanic.com writer Elan McAfee, cars left to sunbathe for long…
