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Kyle Busch and NASCAR Drivers Celebrate Season in Vegas
Kyle Busch with the Sprint Cup Photo: Kyle Busch, Facebook Kyle Busch has been quite the busy bee lately. First, he won the Sprint Cup Series championship despite missing the…
Book Review: 'The Complete Book of Classic Volkswagens'
No matter how many problems the modern Volkswagen company might have, there will always be an undying love for its classic cars. Normally we hear about the VW Beetle or…
[PHOTOS] Hyundai Introduces Europe-Only i30 N Fastback
The good news: Hyundai just unveiled its nifty new high-performance i30 N Fastback in Europe. The bad news: The car won’t be available in the United States anytime soon. The…
Nissan and Playbill Join Forces for Pride Month
June is LGBT Pride Month in the United States and organizations around the country are recognizing the occasion with the movement’s rainbow theme. For example, Facebook allows users to react…
2018 Chevy Silverado Scars Parallel Jane Austen Fight Club Protagonists' Scars
Despite its brief, 30-second time frame, the latest 2018 Chevy Silverado commercial highlights the legacy of resilience of the model. Whereas many new truck commercials depict a flawless exterior shell…
Hyundai Adds Steelers & Vikings to Growing Roster of NFL Sponsorships
Hyundai loves football and the sport’s fans. If you haven’t learned that by now, you probably are oblivious to the brand’s sponsorship of the NFL, college football, and all the commercials…
Lamborghini Huracán Performante Sets New Speed Record
The Lamborghini Huracán Performante in all of its glory. Photo: Freddy Hernandez/Jalopnik Lamborghini unveiled the Huracán Performante supercar at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show to the pleasure of enthusiasts around…
1981 Cadillac Fleetwood from “Gotti” Is for Sale
Travolta fans counting down until Friday’s release of Gotti now have a diversion to distract them until showtime. The 1981 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham coupe featured in the movie is now for…
How to Polish Your Car’s Castle — Garage Organizing Tips
If your car’s castle, aka the garage, is threatening the beauty of your car, then it’s time to clean out, de-clutter, and organize. The stuff in your garage–bicycles, tools, outdoor…
Ford, StreetScooter Partner Together to Build Battery-Electric Vans
StreetScooter Work XL Ford-Werke GmbH and Deutsche Post’s StreetScooter GmbH subsidiary have announced a new partnership that will ultimately result in the creation of battery-electric delivery vans. Production of Ford…
Ford, Strawberry Energy Adding 20 Ford Smart Benches in London
The rate at which things are going, everything inanimate is liable to be smart in the future. We’ve got smart weight scales, smart coffee makers, and smart lighting. Heck, at…
What are the Differences Between the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban?
These two SUVs may look similar, but they have quite a few significant differences When heading to the dealership to pick out your perfect full-size Chevrolet SUV, you will have…
3 Fun Facts You Might Not Know About Cadillac
Photo: Craig Piersma For years, the Cadillac brand has established itself as the maker of supreme luxury vehicles. From the classic Escalade — which just celebrated its 20th birthday —…
Mitsubishi Announces New Advertising Campaign to Promote the Eclipse Cross
Those following along with Mitsubishi news already know that the all-new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is making its way to dealership showrooms nationwide. But in order to advertise to those who…
Nissan Recognized For Commitment to Sustainability
Nissan is making quite a name for itself when it comes to environmental sustainability, and not just because it builds the cutting-edge Nissan LEAF EV. The company is making real…
Cadillac Celebrates Four Wins to Acquire IMSA Prototype Championship
Cadillac DPi-V.R Konica Minolta team Earlier this month, Cadillac ended a successful IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season by sweeping the IMSA DPi Class for 2018. Three teams took those four…
How to Replace Brake Pads
Brakes are a pretty important part of your car. Some might even say they’re life-saving (by some we mean everyone). So should you really be messing around with your brakes?…
Beginner’s Guide to the Dayton Auto Show
If you live in or around Dayton, Ohio, you should head to the Dayton Convention Center this weekend. The Dayton Auto Show runs from now through Sunday, February 26th, and…
Brother and Sister Conceive Rainwater Capture System for Windshield Wipers, Ford Develops Prototype
Daniel and Lara Krohn with the full-scale version of their idea A wise woman once said that she believed the children would be our future, and with a new generation…
Mercedes-Benz E-Class History
Mercedes-Benz E-Class History Though the “E” nomenclature was introduced in 1953, what we know as the Mercedes-Benz E-Class today wasn’t introduced to North America until 1984. After its official introduction,…
10 GM Cars And Trucks With More Than 400 Horsepower For 2016
2016 Cadillac XTS Photo: © General Motors 10) 2016 Cadillac XTS Vsport (410 hp) The Vsport trim levels of the 2016 Cadillac XTS sedan come equipped with a Twin Turbo V6…
Artist Benedetto Bufalino Turns Cars into Things and Things into Cars… Sort Of
Photo: ziyatong on Twitter As a child, I had a neon pink Barbie limousine, complete with a hot tub in the back; it sort of looked like a hybrid luxury sedan-pickup…
2019 Volkswagen Jetta Is in the Running for Green Car of the Year® Title
2019 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium The Green Car Journal has singled out the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta as a finalist for its esteemed award, the 2019 Green Car of the Year®.…
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Canyonero Hybrid
2014 Canyonero Hybrid The LA Auto Show isn’t for another 11 days, and though we know that there will be a multitude of reveals there, it’s going to be awful…
Two Fugitive Puppies Being Chased By Police Bring Traffic to a Standstill on I-17 in Phoenix
Wednesday was a Dog Day Afternoon for those in northern Phoenix as a high-speed game of fetch brought traffic to a standstill on Interstate 17. Two small terriers had the…
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Overview
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has been updated considerably for the 2014 model year. For the 2014 model year, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class will see a lot of changes. There are a number…
Alfie Deyes Shows Off His New Loaner Audi R8
Any long-time PointlessBlog viewer knows that Alfie Deyes’ dream car is an Audi R8. He’s been behind the wheel of the luxury sports car a few times, and in Tuesday’s vlog,…
2018 Honda Accord Review: Style and Substance
2018 Honda Accord Touring The Honda Accord is a favorite midsize car that doesn’t cease to amaze with its top-quality design, luxurious cabin, futuristic tech, and outstanding fuel economy. The…
New Commercial: Opel Tries Selling Ampera-e with Insect Snuff Film
When considering an approach that an automotive brand might take to hype up its all-new electric vehicle, one could reasonably conceive of a bunch of different approaches. In the case…
BMW Ends 2018 With a 1.7 Percent Sales Increase
Sports Activity Vehicles like the BMW X3 made up the bulk of BMW’s sales Throughout 2018, BMW focused on its utility models, or Sports Activity Vehicles as the brand calls…
Couple Arrested for Having Sex On Top of a Car at Florida Dealership
The Couple Arrested for Having Sex On Top of a Car at Florida Dealership Source: KRON4 It seems that those recent controversial South Dakota “Don’t Jerk and Drive” ads have…
The 2019 GMC Acadia Will Offer a Handful of Changes
The GMC Acadia will receive a handful of changes for the 2019 model year The GMC Acadia is on track for a refresh in 2020, but the popular mid-size crossover…
Students at UNT Dallas Work to Help Those in Food Deserts
Food deserts — locations where there are hardly any grocery stores with fresh fruit or vegetables — have unfortunately become increasingly prevalent in many areas across the nation. Southern Dallas…
[VIDEO] Watch This Payload Robot Play with a Corvette like a Bath Toy
You know how, in cartoons, occasionally giant robots and city-destroying monsters will plop down on the street, pick up a few cars, and wave them around making vrooming noises like…
Should you Buy a Pressure Washer for Your Car?
A pressure washer is one of the most beneficial tools for car owners. It makes it a lot easier to keep your car clean so you can invest your spare…
Honda Awards Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships to 5 Students at HBCUs
Scholarship recipient Xavier Leslie, studying mechanical engineering, is sure to spend some quality time in the historic Carnegie Library on the Alabama A&M University campus Photo: Chris Pruitt For the…
Honda Associate Opens Her Home in Ohio to Dozens of Foster Children
Smith, left, is a six-year associate with the Honda manufacturing plant in Ohio Being a foster parent is no small task, but Jessica Smith and her wife Melissa have opened…
2014 Volkswagen Passat Overview
What’s New for the 2014 Volkswagen Passat For the 2014 model year, the Passat will see better fuel economy than ever before with a new 1.8-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder engine replacing…
Jeremy Clarkson Dryly Explains Amazon Prime Air [VIDEO]
If you’ve lately been feeling like there’s a shortage of snide remarks from middle-aged men in this world, maybe it’s because former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson has remained relatively…
5 Old Mitsubishi Commercials That Will Make You Miss the 90s and Early 2000s
“Days go by and still I think of you” (RIP Eclipse) Advertising has changed quite a bit in the last 10 years alone. But head back even further to 20…
BMW Acquires Original BMW Factory Plot in Milbertshofen District
By acquiring a 13,000 square-meter plot from Korr-Bremse AG, BMW has secured a considerable asset for the production of future vehicles. However, what’s most notable about the acquisition is the…
2013 Mazda Sales Increase, Retail-Only Reach 19 Year High
The 2014 Mazda Mazda6 Mazda closed out what was already a prosperous 2013 with a 2.5 percent overall sales increase, marking the automaker’s best year since 2007. 2013 Mazda sales…
Acura Promotes New 2017 MDX with Beck Single “Wow”
In order to plug its new flagship luxury SUV, Acura is pulling out all of the stops for the launch of the 2017 MDX. The brand’s integrated marketing campaign for…
Commuter Swims To Avoid Traffic
No matter where you live, traffic is the worst in those magical rush hours when absolutely everyone is trying to get to work and back again. It is something we…
2015 Dodge Charger SRT 392 Adds Premium Features to Performance
The 2015 Dodge Charger SRT 392 combines premium style with powerful performance The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat has been making waves in the car industry since its introduction earlier this…
3D Tuning is Your On-the-Go Car Configurator App
This is one of the many neat things you can do in 3D Tuning. Isn’t it neat? The new must-have app for gearheads is 3D Tuning, which is available now…
Batey on Possible Cruze Hot Hatch: “For Sure, For Sure”
2017 Chevy Cruze hatchback Photo: © General Motors Chevrolet revealed earlier this month that it will be bringing a hatchback version of its 2017 Cruze to the United States, which…
2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Helps Fight Cancer
The first-ever retail production of the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will be auctioned to benefit the Karmanos Cancer Institute during the Collector Car Auction in Palm Beach, Florida, on April…
Celebrating Five Years of the Toyota Green Initiative
Ever heard of the Toyota Green Initiative? If not, allow us to enlighten you. Launched in 2009, the Toyota Green Initiative partners each year with Historically Black Colleges and Universities…
2015 F-150 Ford's Most Patented Truck
Need any more reasons to be excited about the 2015 Ford F-150 before it hits dealerships later this year? How about the fact that it is now the most patented…
