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Encore Posts 20th Straight Month of Growth in August
Buick’s August sales in the United States were up 0.6% with 22,281 vehicles sold. As has been the case for the first three-quarters of 2015, the brand was held aloft…
“Poolside” Wasn’t Originally an ELR Commercial, is Still Obnoxious
There’s a saying in advertising that there’s no such thing as bad press. Tell that to Cadillac, whose ELR commercial “Poolside” was widely considered to be two tons of smug,…
Electric News: 2017 BMW X3 to Feature Plug-In Hybrid Drivetrain
Pictured: 2015 BMW X3 Back in 2013, Popular Mechanics named the BMW X3 crossover SUV one of the “Great Cars for New Families.” The title was an acknowledgement of what…
Electric Cars Could Soon Become Part Volcano
As electric cars are becoming more and more popular, one thing is certain—pretty soon, we are going to need a ton of batteries to power them, which puts out a…
EcoCAR 3 Is a Hybrid Chevy Camaro
The EcoCAR 3 is a Hybrid Chevy Camaro. The U.S. Department of Energy and General Motors have teamed up with sixteen universities across the country to develop the students’ automotive…
East Street Predator Terrorizes Westwood, Massachusetts
Hiding in plain sight in Westwood, Massachusetts, a predator lurks. It stalks the area around East Street. Experts have noted that it stands at 10 and a half feet tall,…
Driving School Opens For Women in Egypt
There are some countries where driving is extremely dangerous because of the lack of road laws. One of these countries is Egypt, where getting a license is much easier than…
Drivers Sing, Happier They Are
Raising our voices in song is an uplifting experience and rocking out in the privacy of one’s car is often the best anecdote to a rough day. And, although it…
Driverless Cars and the State of Insurance
Tesla is one of the early adopters of automated vehicle technology The thought of self-driving cars becoming mainstream is both thrilling and a little scary. The idea of spending your…
Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser Named VP of Motorsport at Porsche
Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser has been announced as the new Vice President of Motorsport at Porsche Auto Group, effective October 1. Walliser will take over for Hartmut Kristen, who will move…
'Don’t provoke Sergio Marchionne,' says Mercedes AMG F1 Boss
Toto Wolff Photo: MacKrys Toto Wolff, executive director of the Mercedes AMG Formula One team, has warned the sport’s other bosses not to provoke Ferrari chairman Sergio Marchionne, who has…
Don't Miss What Hyundai & Genesis Have on Display at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show
The 2017 automotive show season is in full swing and this week marks the opening of one of the nation’s biggest: the Chicago Auto Show. All the big brands are…
Don’t Let an Auto Mechanic Take You to the Cleaners
Cars of fallible machines, and eventually they will break, breakdown, or fall apart, driving you to seek assistance from an automotive professional. And even though living without a workable mode…
Dongfeng Nissan Reveals Venucia T70 at Guangzhou
Venucia T70 was revealed at the 2014 Guangzhou Auto Show While much of the automotive world’s attention is turned to the City of Angels, there’s a plenty big auto show…
Donate Your Used Car to Help Train Local Firefighters
This beat-up 1972 Chevy Vega is a prime candidate for donation to a local fire department. Photo: Mike It’s the start of a new year— the perfect time to consider…
Don Draper’s Cadillac Coupe de Ville Sold for $48,980
The Caddy used in AMC’s Mad Men Don Draper made a lot of poor decisions over the seven-season run of the acclaimed AMC drama Mad Men, but his taste in…
Does The Color of Your Car Affect Your Insurance Premiums?
Before buying a new car, learn what factors determine high insurance rates When you’re in the market to buy a car, there are many factors to consider for you to…
Dodge SRT Hellcat Models and HEMIs Could Disappear After 2019
Dodge could be discontinuing the Hellcat lineup after 2019 When Dodge first introduced the SRT Hellcat powertrains, power-hungry car lovers around the world rejoiced. With a factory-made 707-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter…
Dodge Slashes Dart Pricing, Simplifies Dart Lineup
The 2016 Dodge Dart lineup has been simplified for the rest of the year Dodge is changes things up in the 2016 Dart model lineup. The American carmaker’s small car…
Pontiac Ventura Honoring Dolphins' Perfect Season for Auction
Show your remaining team spirit with a Dolphins-themed Ventura Photo: Mecum Auctions For those Miami Dolphins fan who have stuck around through the bullying scandals, the revolving door of quarterbacks…
Dodge Offering Charger Pursuit Experience to Bay Area
The Dodge Charger Pursuit Experience will give police officers the chance to see what the Charger Pursuit is like for a police car It’s nice to put a vehicle through…
Dodge Avenger History
Dodge Avenger History The Dodge Avenger was first introduced to the North American market in back 1995. Since its initial introduction, the Avenger has had a spotty track record in…
Dodge Invokes Newton's Third Law to Shed Light on the Dodge Demon's Drag Mode
“The numbers, Mason. What do they mean?” Newton’s Third Law of Motion is as follows: When one body exerts a force on a second body, the second body simultaneously exerts…
Dodge Demon “Performance Pages” Help Drivers Record and Study Performance Data
The Demon’s “Performance Pages” offer real-time performance data From what Dodge has officially revealed about the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon so far, it is clear to see that this is…
Dodge Demon Comes Standard with Only One Seat
“I’m solo, I’m ridin’ solo!” Photo:Dodge Given the trend of the past few weeks, we really didn’t expect to hear any news regarding the Dodge Demon until tomorrow, when the…
Dodge Charger Takes Home Third Straight ALG Residual Value Award
The Dodge Charger also won this same prestigious award back in 2015 and 2016 Even though the next-generation Dodge Charger probably won’t be released until 2020, the current model certainly…
Dispatches from Dream Car Week: The Strange and Terrible Saga of Wednesday’s The Price is Right
There is, I believe, a special place in hell reserved for someone who would willingly subject themselves to a live Jeff Foxworthy performance and then boast about it after the…
Disney Surprises People with a Real-Life “Zootopia” DMV Run by Sloths
We all remember the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) scene in Disney‘s Zootopia, poking fun at how slow the process can be at the DMV. In the film, all of…
Did We Just Get Confirmation Of An Apple Car?
Photo: Chris Devers For years, Apple has been dancing around the potential of building a car of its own instead of simply providing Apple CarPlay to other companies. No one could…
Detroit Tigers’ Home Run Fountain Gets Chevy Camaro SS and Colorado for Opening Day
Each year, baseball fans who experience withdrawal during the offseason look forward to the little milestones that signal the approach of Opening Day: pitchers and catchers reporting, then the beginning…
Details Revealed on the X2, BMW's Latest Compact Crossover
The next-gen BMW X1, the basis for the upcoming X2 A new entry in the BMW X Series lineup is on the way. According to multiple sources, the German automaker…
Despite New Incentive Vehicles, Iconic Pink Cadillac Remains Mary Kay's Pre-eminent Prize
Cosmetics company Mary Kay is adding a couple of new cars as rewards for its high (but not yet highest) achievers. The move underlines just what an honor it is…
Demi Lovato Set to Perform at Cadillac House for Global Citizen Concert
Lovato, whose new album “Tell Me You Love Me” drops on September 29th, is set to perform this Thursday Every year since 2012, a group of artists and performers have…
Defunct Chrysler 300 SRT Still Available in Australia
The Australian-market Chrysler 300 SRT offers superior power and a terrific interior If you were one of the many people who were upset when Chrysler axed the Chrysler 300 SRT, then…
Dealers Take Delivery of Colorado and Canyon at Wentzville
Wednesday was a big day for quite a few Chevrolet and GMC truck dealers, who arrived in Missouri to personally take delivery of their first orders for the new Colorado…
De Nysschen Hints at Possible Cadillac Halo Car above Omega Flagship
Johan de Nysschen says we might get a Cadillac halo car or two above the Omego flagship sedan coming next year. ©GM Since joining the Cadillac team back in August,…
De Nysschen Aims to Sell 500,000 Cadillacs a Year by 2020
De Nysschen Aims to Sell 500,000 Cadillacs a Year by 2020 ©GM Newly appointed president of Cadillac, Johan de Nysschen, has high hopes for the brand. Since he joined the…
[VIDEO] Danica Patrick, Justin Bieber, and Ellen Degeneres Go-Kart Race an 11-Year-Old Girl
Left to right: Danica Patrick, Mackenzie Marsh, Ellen Degeneres, and Justin Bieber Photo: Warner Bros. Television Distribution There probably isn’t a ton of crossover between NASCAR fans and Justin Bieber…
Customers, Reps Get Hands-On Experience with New Fiesta at Ford Fleet Expo 2017
Here’s a dream scenario for you: hanging out in beautiful Northern Spain, mingling with your friends and peers, and getting a first-hand look at one of the hottest new vehicles…
Customers Consider Toyota above Other Car Brands
The 2015 Toyota Highlander When you’re in the market for a new vehicle, it’s never as simple as just walking into the dealership and leaving with your dream ride. Before…
Custom 1970 Dodge Charge Gets Prime Power with 2015 Charger Engine
Imagine a 1970 Dodge Charger like this with a 700-horsepower engine from the 2015 Charger model How do you make a 1970 Dodge Charger even better? Merge it with the…
Create a Travel Journal to Remember Your Road Trip Adventures
Your road trip adventures are definitely worth remembering—even the things that go wrong (especially the things that go wrong). But often after you’ve hit the brakes on your excursion, there’s…
Crash Between Gas Tanker and Wrong-Way Driver Leads to Huge Fire in Dayton, Ohio (UPDATED)
Photo: Ohio Department of Transportation A gasoline tanker was involved in a head-on crash with a car going the wrong way on south-bound I-75 in Dayton on Sunday, leading to…
Couple Buys San Francisco Street in Posh Neighborhood, Enraged Millionaires Sue
Tina Lam and Michael Cheng, proud street owners Photo:Nicole Boliaux, The Chronicle Home ownership is pretty common. But street ownership? Not so much. Two real estate investors from San Jose,…
Could VW’s Diesel Snafu Spell Good News for the 2016 Toyota Prius?
The 2016 Toyota Prius Last week, the auto industry was hit by scandal as details emerged of Volkswagen using special software on its diesel models to cheat emissions tests. Not…
Could Subaru Patent for “S209” in the US Be a WRX STI?
2019 Subaru WRX Rumors of a new special edition of the WRX STI have arrived as Subaru filed a patent in the U.S. to trademark “S209”. While this doesn’t mean…
Corvette Z06 Owns the Road as 2016 Performance Car of the Year Finalist
Step back, Europe. America is back with the performance cars to own the road and offer inspiration for dream car savings jars. Road & Track has released its annual Performance Car…
Corvette vs Mustang Road Rage Suspect Found
A recent road rage incident in Georgia seems like something out of a really weird storybook, or a poorly planned out commercial by Ford or Chevrolet. A few weeks ago, a…
Cool Car Colors: Which 2017 Models Are Available in Green?
Last year in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I wrote a list of which 2016 vehicles are offered in factory-painted shades of green–and the response I received was overwhelming. Many…
The Controversial Truth About Proper Lane Merges
Whether you travel through a lane merge on your daily commute or a construction zone while out of town, you’ve no doubt been enraged by the drivers who speed past…
