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Navigating the US: Getting Around in Indianapolis, Indiana
Getting Around Indianapolis Photo: Kyle Pearson Referred to as the “Crossroads of America,” Indianapolis, Indiana is home of the Indianapolis Colts, the Indianapolis 500, and a variety of museums, restaurants,…
Navigating the US: Getting Around in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh is a Pennsylvania city nestled where the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers meet to form the Ohio River. The ‘Burg, as it’s affectionately called by locals, is home to the…
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…
Get Your Driving Fix with Racing Simulators
It’s a good assumption to make that if you’re reading these words on this website, you must have some kind of interest in cars and driving them. Unfortunately, trudging along…
Get Don Draper’s 1964 Chrysler Imperial Crown Convertible Before It’s Gone
Don Draper’s 1964 Chrysler Imperial Crown convertible is being auctioned off later this month The hit television show Mad Men has been off the air for a bit now, breaking…
Germany Announces Electric-Car Incentive Deal
Remember back in February, how we were talking about how Germany’s government was considering offering an electric-car sales incentive, but how nothing had really been decided? Well, we can’t say…
Georgia Woman Tearfully Reunited with her Stolen 1972 Corvette Stingray
Terry Dietrich’s stolen 1972 Corvette Stingray Way back in February, we told you about the tragic love story between Terry Dietrich and her Corvette. Back when she was a 19-year-old…
George Talley’s Corvette Found after 33 Years
George Talley’s Corvette was found after being stolen 33 years earlier. ©GM Detroit native George Talley’s Corvette disappeared 33 years ago, just a few miles from GM world headquarters. Today,…
Genesis Premium Brand Discloses Plans for Plug-In Hybrid Cars
Over the past six months, details about Hyundai’s new luxury brand Genesis have slowly been leaking out. The new brand has been diligently setting the groundwork for a lineup of…
General Motors Sets New May Sales Record in China
Buick Excelle GT Photo: © General Motors General Motors reported that sales of GM vehicles and vehicles produced by its joint ventures in China totaled 295,282 units in May, a…
General Motors Sets New March Sales Record in China
General Motors and its Chinese joint ventures saw a combined 16% year-over-year sales increase in March, delivering a record 345,448 vehicles throughout the month. Not only is this total good…
General Motors Sets July Sales Record in China
General Motors and its joint ventures combined for a new July sales record with 270,529 vehicles delivered in China last month, an 18% year-over-year improvement. July sales also had the…
General Motors Sees 14.5% Sales Growth in China to Start 2018
Buick Excelle GT General Motors started its year in China with a 14.5% year-over-year jump in sales, delivering a total of 367,712 between its brands and the brands of its joint…
General Motors Promotes Kimberly Brycz to Lead Global HR
Kimberly Brycz is General Motors’ new senior vice president of Global Human Resources General Motors’ new head of global human resources is a nationally recognized leader in the automotive industry.…
General Motors Grows Valuable Plant in South America, Only to Have it Seized by Government on 4/20
As any medical marijuana dispenser who has been raided by DEA agents can tell you, it’s always a bummer when the government illegally seizes your plant, but it’s especially buzz-killing…
General Motors Consolidating International, South American Operations
General Motors on Tuesday announced its plans to consolidate its International region, which encompasses markets like Southeast Asia, India, and Oceana, with its South American operations, effective January 1st, 2018.…
Gene Haas Says He’s “Really Depressed” About Gap to Top F1 Teams
Gene Haas, owner and founder of the Haas F1 team that made its Formula One debut last year, has lamented the performance gap between his team and the top three…
Gamers Argue Over “Grand Theft Auto V” Being Touted as the Most Successful Media Title Ever
Some controversy is swirling about Grand Theft Auto V being named the most successful media title Photo: Ferino Design On September 17, 2013, Rockstar Games released the fifth installment of…
Cuban Car Buyers Shocked at High Foreign Car Prices
For the first time since the 1959 Cuban revolution, foreign-made cars are back on the market in Cuba—and it seems that they are starting off on the wrong foot by…
Future Toledo Jeep Wrangler Production Still in Limbo
The future of Toledo Jeep Wrangler production is still uncertain. When Fiat Chrysler CEO, Sergio Marchionne, recently announced that the Wrangler would get an aluminum body starting in 2017, he…
Future Alfa Romeo Lineup Adapts to Changing American Tastes
Future Alfas might have more in common with the Stelvio than the Giulia The introduction of the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio to American audiences earlier this year marked the…
Four Volvos Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick+
The 2015 Volvo V60, XC60, and S60 all earned Top Safety Pick+ honors from IIHS We’re just a bit more than a day away from the end of 2014 and…
Four Hondas Land On KBB’s “Best Family Cars of 2017” List
The 2017 Honda Pilot Elite Awards season continues to be kind to Honda. The Japanese automaker managed four spots on the Kelley Blue Book list of “Best Family Cars of…
Formula One 2018: Pre-Season Testing Recap – Day 6 (More Issues For McLaren)
Photo: Artes Max Six of the eight Formula One pre-season testing days have elapsed and despite the brand new engine under the hood, McLaren remains at the bottom of the…
Formula 1 2017 Pre-Season Testing Overall Recap
Week 2 of pre-season testing for the 2017 Formula 1 World Championship has ended, which means we won’t see the cars on the track again until the first practice session…
Former Dodge Viper Assembly Plant Repurposed to House FCA's U.S. Car Collection
The Viper’s den has found a new purpose following the model’s demise When production of the legendary Dodge Viper came to an end last year, the fate of the Conner Avenue…
Ford's NAIAS Display Has All of the LEDs, a Buncha Moving Parts
Hey, are you planning on going to see the Ford display at the North American International Auto Show in the next week? Well, if you do, you’ll not only get…
Ford's Global Front Seat Architecture Treats Your Butt Right
Ford wants customers to know that it has some really, really comfy seats. Like, they’re really comfy. Whether you opt for a new Focus or a new F-150, your butt…
Ford’s Commitment to a Greener Future and the Electric Revolution
The green car revolution has been gathering pace in recent years with major countries all around the world starting to embrace alternatively fueled vehicles. This is because motorists are becoming…
Ford’s China Sales Total 77,100 Vehicles in July
Ford China’s sales were down 6% in July with a total of 77,100 vehicles delivered. While sales were down for the month, Ford remains at a good pace to overtake…
Ford, Zotye Sign New MoU for EV Ride-Hailing Joint Venture
Ford Smart Mobility and Zotye last month signed a memorandum of understanding that establishes a new 50:50 joint venture focused on all-electric vehicle manufacturing for ride-hailing purposes. The EVs will…
Ford, Vanderbilt Study: Use Adaptive Cruise Control to Ease Stress in Fourth of July Traffic
AAA is anticipating record traffic on roadways this coming Fourth of July, which means that you can likely expect heavy traffic and maybe even a headache when you set out…
Ford Uses Co-Bots to Build Fiestas in Germany
Mankind has grappled with the seemingly inevitable fate of being subjugated by robot overlords for decades, and if Ford’s most recent advances in robots do not appeal to your fears…
Ford Transit, Transit Connect Popular with Small Business Owners
Steve Ozment (left), along with siblings Mark and Kara, is co-owner of Flowerama Columbus flower shops, with four locations and 50 employees in the Columbus area. They use four Ford…
Ford Tourneo Connect Taxi Crosses 1 Million Kilometers, Breaks Odometer
You know that very special moment you have—whether it’s on a long road trip surrounded by friends or family who don’t quite care or by yourself on a mundane trip…
Ford to Test Mapping System Geared Toward Avoiding Potholes
Possibly the worst aspect of the post-winter thaw is the effect it has on roadways: soon, your commute will be littered with even more potholes than normal, which can lead…
Ford to Honor August Wilson, Floyd Norman at 19th Annual Ford Freedom Award
Ford is teaming with the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History for the 19th annual Ford Freedom Award program, which adopts the theme of “Talents That Unite! How…
Ford Teaming with Spotify to Bring Music to FordPass
Ford made the bold proclamation earlier this year that its FordPass service would “do for car owners what iTunes did for music fans.” Another music service that has revolutionized the…
Ford Sponsors Sojourner Truth Women’s Leadership Reception at National Museum of Women in the Arts
Ford Fund on Thursday served as sponsor of the Sojourner Truth Women’s Leadership Reception, part of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 47th Annual Legislative Conference, which was held at the…
Ford Sponsoring League of American Orchestras National Conference, Detroit Music Weekend
Ford will be the presenting sponsor of the 72nd League of American Orchestras National Conference, which takes place in Detroit and runs for June 6th-8th. As part of its role…
Ford-Sponsored Team Competes for FIRST Championship in Detroit This Week
This week marks the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Championship, where more than 30 teams sponsored by Ford will compete to see which students have created…
Report: Ford Considering Sale of South American Operations
The Ford EcoSport Storm is one of the products sold in Brazil by Ford South America A report on Wednesday suggested that Ford is looking to cut bait in South…
Ford Shortens Summer Shutdown at Louisville Assembly to Bulk Up on Hot-Selling Escape, Lincoln MKC
Sales of the Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC have set new record through the first five months of 2017; the Escape delivered a total of 27,830 units in May and…
Ford to Conduct Self-Driving Testing in Washington, D.C.
Sherif Marakby, CEO of Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC, announced in a post on Medium on Monday that the automaker will become the first to test self-driving vehicles in Washington, D.C.…
Ford Sales Fall 30% in China in February; Lincoln Posts 9% Year-Over-Year Downturn
Ford and its joint ventures delivered a total of 47,483 vehicles in China last month, a 30% year-over-year decline in sales volume. Changan Ford Automobile (CAF) saw its sales decline…
Ford Reveals 2016 F-150 Limited Trim
Today’s announcement that Ford is introducing a new, extra-luxurious trim level to the 2016 F-150 shouldn’t come as much surprise. Ford makes around $10 billion every year just from the…
The Numbers Are In: All About the Mazda SKYACTIV-X Engine
The long-awaited Mazda SKYACTIV-X has finally arrived — well, in Europe, at least. American buyers have to wait a bit longer to rev up this fuel-efficient engine. Here’s a look…
Ford Ranger Wildtrak Bows at Frankfurt Motor Show
Amidst growing speculation that Ford is considering reintroducing the Ranger pickup to the American market, the next-gen Ranger made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show earlier this month. The…
Ford Production Moves to Ohio from Mexico
Ford is ensuring even more of its trucks are made in the United States, as it has announced plans to move production of the F-650 and F-750 medium-duty trucks from…
Ford Police Interceptor Dominates Michigan State, LA County Sheriff's Tests Once Again
Ford has been proving its supremacy as a provider of law enforcement officer vehicles, be it from the perspective of sales or constant innovation geared toward stealth and safety. The…
