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Barra to Testify Before House Oversight Committee On April 1
GM CEO Mary Barra will testify before the US House Energy and Commerce Committee on April 1st. On April Fools Day, Mary Barra and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)…
GM Wants You To Ignore Four-Cylinder Silverado EPA Rating
Chevrolet’s 2019 Silverado has a fairly unique powertrain for the new generation: a turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder. When it first learned the engine’s EPA rating, it talked about how its engine…
Chevy Volt Takes Green Car of the Year Award (This Time in Canada)
Back when the first Chevy Volt rolled onto the road, it was met with mixed reviews, with critics pointing out the car’s limited fuel choices, unintuitive dashboard, and more limited…
Nissan GT-R NISMO Special Edition Debuts This Fall
Nissan GT-R NISMO Special Edition Photo: Nissan This fall, the Nissan GT-R NISMO Special Edition will make its stylish debut in North America. Nissan’s flagship vehicle previewed in Yokohama, Japan,…
Ford Says 2020 Escape is ‘Built Street Smart’ in New Commercials
Two new commercials hail the 2020 Ford Escape as “Built Street Smart” Photo: Ford Motor Company According to a series of new TV ads, the all-new Ford Escape is “Built…
2016 Audi A7 Overview
The Audi A7 has been refreshed for this model year. This powerful luxury sedan is ready to rule the road with you behind the wheel. Check out its features below…
What to Look for When Buying a Second-Hand Car
If you’re in the market for a car, you’ll first need to decide whether you want to buy new or used. Both have their pros and cons, but buying a…
New Child Seat Guidelines Aim to Keep Kids Safer on the Road
Even as automotive safety technology advances, riding in a car is still a risky business. You might be (or think you are) the world’s most perfect driver, but you can’t guarantee…
2019 Honda Insight Named ‘Green Car of the Year’
Green Car Journal has named the 2019 Honda Insight its 2019 Green Car of the Year at the Los Angeles Auto Show, marking the fourth time Honda wins the award.…
Chevy Introduces myChevrolet App for Apple Watch
Chevrolet announced today that it is making the myChevrolet app available on the Apple Watch, giving owners another way to remotely start and stop their vehicle, lock and unlock their…
Automakers Invest in Luxury Trucks as the Segment Rapidly Grows
The number of luxury pickup trucks is on the rise When most motorists envision a luxury vehicle, a sophisticated sedan or SUV probably comes to mind. The automotive world is changing,…
Luxury Trucks Boost Average Transaction Prices for GM
America’s appetite for larger and fancier trucks is boosting profits for GM Photo: GMC Historically, pickup trucks have been regarded as working-class vehicles. In many ways, they still are. However,…
Ford Kicks Off Landscaping Revitalization at Dearborn World Headquarters
Ford is in the midst of renovating its World Headquarters Campus, a decade-long project that will turn the automaker and mobility company’s Dearborn facilities upgraded to be more cutting-edge, eco-friendly,…
Inaugural Ford STEAM Day Event in Dearborn an Overwhelming Success
Ford Motor Company last month held its first-ever Ford STEAM Day event at World Headquarters in Dearborn. The event, hosted by the Ford STEAM Council, saw registrations totaling around 600…
Burt Reynolds Auctioning Stuff, Including Smokey and the Bandit Car
You have the chance to obtain a Trans Am that looks just like this one! Photo: Ntcrwler via CC James Bond’s Aston Martin. Starsky and Hutch‘s Gran Torino. The Dukes…
