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Nissan Motor Parts Center in Amsterdam Harnesses Solar Energy for Operational Use
Close to 9,000 solar panels line the roof of the Nissan Motor Parts Center in Amsterdam Photo: Nissan Nissan’s commitment to become more sustainable in its global operations is looking…
Pros and Cons of an Independent Rear Suspension System
Photo: GM When browsing through off-road capable SUVs and trucks, you’ve probably encountered vehicles that sport an independent rear suspension system. This mechanical marvel boasts two springs which allow the…
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hot Rod Revealed
Frank Lloyd Wright was one of the great Americans in history. As a renowned architect, he loved to erect buildings (although, as we’re finding out, buildings weren’t the only things…
[VIDEO] Camouflaged 2016 Prius Spotted in San Francisco
The 2016 Prius out testing Over the last few months, the internet has seen plenty of 2016 Toyota Prius spy shots that gave us a pretty good idea what to…
A Brief History of Electric Vehicles
Three very happy looking men sitting in one of Thomas Parker’s early electric vehicles Photo: Wikimedia Commons via CC The fact that all-electric vehicles are soon going to be as…
2017 Ford Escape Features Tons of New Tech, Available Sports Appearance Package
Ford is in the process of revamping its SUV lineup from top to bottom—we’ve already seen a new Edge and Explorer, and we’ll likely see a new, aluminum-bodied Expedition sometime…
Volkswagen Plans to be Carbon Neutral by 2050
The German automaker is attempting to help save the Earth, one vehicle at a time Photo: Volkswagen Following its “Drive Bigger” campaign, Volkswagen is committed to its mission to help…
Volkswagen Prototype ID. R Sets New Electric Nürburgring Record
Photo: Volkswagen June 3 was a historic day for Volkswagen at the iconic Nordschleife track of Nürburgring. The fully electric Volkswagen ID. R prototype racecar set a new electric vehicle…
The Volkswagen Beetle has Adorable Nicknames Across the Globe
Instantly recognizable since 1937 Photo: THE COLLAB from Pexels Alas, the Volkswagen Beetle is no more, having been officially discontinued this year. From a business perspective, the move makes sense. It was declining…
How Long Should I Keep My Child Rear-Facing?
Car seats like the Diono Pacifica allow children to remain rear-facing past the AAP-recommended two years Photo: Amazon Recommendations on the types of car seats to use for your children…
6 Google Doodles Involving Cars & Drivers
A couple days during each week week, you’ll notice that Google.com’s standard multi-colored word-based logo has been replaced by an artistic, sometimes-kinetic scene redesigning the company’s letters. These Google Doodles…
Febreze Car Vent Clip Review: A New Type of Air Freshener
It’s a good thing that I love my car, a 2014 Hyundai Elantra, as I spend a lot of time in it. Since I’m often on the road, I feel…
Why You Should Have Fewer Keys on Your Car's Key Fob
Photo: The News Wheel It’s not uncommon for drivers to attach all of their keys to their key fob. However, while keeping the house, office, car, and other keys all…
2016 Ford Explorer Platinum Being Offered with All-Ebony Black Interior
If you’re planning on buying a 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum sometime this year, you’ll be pleased to know that you can now choose a new all-Ebony Black interior theme. Because…
Growing Sales Success for the New Jeep Compass Helps Lead to a 12% Sales Increase for Jeep During February
Jeep is witnessing a major return on investment with its latest Compass model Last year, Jeep made the decision to replace both its Compass and Patriot vehicles with one singular…
