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Chevy Equinox Named to Top 10 List of Best New SUVs Under $25,000
Photo: Chevrolet A new SUV that delivers advanced tech, an abundance of interior features, and a powerful performance doesn’t have to break the bank. Just check out the 2020 Chevy…
One Millionth Mazda MX-5 Miata's North American Tour to Make Final Stop at LA Auto Show
All the way back in April, Mazda made an announcement that it had produced its one millionth model of the MX-5 Miata since its introduction back in 1989. Furthermore, the…
New Exhibit at National Corvette Museum Traces History of Chevrolet Racing
The 1983 Monte Carlo SS “Pepsi Challenger” is one of the cars included in the National Corvette Museum’s new Chevrolet racing history exhibit Photo: Mike Traverse The rich history of…
Book Review: ‘Cuba’s Car Culture: Celebrating the Island’s Automotive Love Affair’ by Tom Cotter & Bill Warner
Stepping foot on Cuba is like taking a time machine back to the 1950s. Cuban streets are lined with a variety of classic cars, which makes you feel as if…
Cadillac Trademarks Archives
As part of Cadillac's planned dominance of the all-electric vehicle market, it seems that the automaker has a new vehicle in the works: the Symboliq.… Recently, a number of luxury…
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Cleans Up at Mudfest
The rugged Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Trailhawk Photo: Stellantis The electrified 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe made history this month at the Northwest Automotive Press Association Mudfest. For the first…
D-Nice Turns 2021 Ford F-150 into Club Quarantine
Legendary rapper/DJ D-Nice turns 2021 F-150 Limited into Club Quarantine Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company launched a new lifestyle campaign this month to promote the all-new 2021 F-150. The hero…
Leslie Jones Makes You Want to Buy Insurance in New Allstate Commercial
Leslie Jones tells you how to put power at your finger tips in the newest Allstate commercial Leslie Jones first captured my heart when she joined the cast of Saturday…
e-Golf Archives
If you’ve been keeping up with Volkswagen lately, you’ll know that big… Volkswagen reported its November sales report, which includes impressive performances from the Atlas, Tiguan, Jetta, and e-Golf.… A…
In the Rearview: LA Reveals and News from Down South
Welcome to In the Rearview, where I talk about a few of the big stories from the automotive world from the past week. This week, due to the Los Angeles…
Mazda Takes NY Daily News Auto Awards By Storm
This year, the New York Daily News has kicked off its own car awards program, and rightly picked the 2016 Mazda CX-3 as the best City SUV, thanks to “its…
Hyundai Pulls Plug on Ioniq Electric Car
Hyundai is discontinuing the Ioniq Electric hatchback Photo: Hyundai For 2022, the Hyundai lineup is gaining one EV in the Ioniq 5 — but it’s losing another in the Ioniq…
A Eulogy for the Cadillac ELR
First, if you would indulge me, some mood music. In the world of plug-in vehicles, the Cadillac ELR cuts a sad and tragic figure. Introduced back in the 2014 model…
Sharing Archives
While its name invited the groan of enthusiasts everywhere when it was… Here’s an automotive riddle to brighten your day: Why is the new… There were a lot of questions…
COVID-19 Concerns Close National Corvette Museum
Photo: David Fulmer via CC The National Corvette Museum is among the many institutions around the country that have closed to the public amid the growing COVID-19 pandemic. Located in…
Car Pillows to Help You Observe National Napping Day
If you find yourself struggling to stay awake today, you’re not alone. Join the American phenomenon of post-Daylight Savings fatigue. Not only does this seasonal event trigger moderate drowsiness, it can…
2018 Chevrolet Traverse Overview
As a full-size SUV, the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse is the perfect family vehicle. With capable seating for up to eight passengers, your entire family can Find New Roads together. Everyone…
2016 Honda Civic Sport to Launch in the UK Next Month
The UK version of the new Honda Civic will offer three unique engine options Photo: © Raymond M. The new Honda Civic has already made quite an impression across the…
Trump's Auto Tariff Plans Could Spell Disaster for GM Korea
Photo: Gage Skidmore President Donald Trump is weighing a plan to increase vehicle import tariffs, and that could be bad news for GM Korea. General Motors’ struggling South Korean unit…
UKs Ban on Smoking in Cars cigarette Steering wheel
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George Jones’ 1978 Vette Heads to the Corvette Museum
Imagine this, but older and exuding country-style pizzazz Photo: Chevrolet Few vehicles have the storied history that the Corvette does. Much of that history is cataloged and on display in…
2021 Porsche Panamera Gets Turbo S Model
Photo: Porsche The 2021 Porsche Panamera is getting a lot of new powertrains, including a Turbo S model capable of producing 620 horsepower and setting new Nürburgring records. Replacing the…
Exclusive Interview: Michigan State Senate Candidate Mallory McMorrow on Sexism and Female Representation in Automotive
At a convention in Detroit last fall, I had the privilege of attending a panel on female empowerment led by Mallory McMorrow, a candidate for the Michigan State Senate. I…
Sonata, Palisade Reach North American Car of the Year/Utility of the Year Semifinals
The 2020 Hyundai Palisade Photo: Hyundai A pair of new Hyundai models are still in the hunt for two of the industry’s top awards after the first round of voting.…
UK Apple iPhone Wallet App Prototype Includes Driver’s License
The UK is working on a prototype that allows iPhone users to put their driver’s licenses on the iPhone Wallet app Photo: Oliver Morley The iPhone Wallet App is useful for…
Claim Your Spot at the National Corvette Museum's Corvette Experience Event
C7 Corvette Stingray Looking for an auto-themed way to enjoy Thanksgiving weekend this year? Consider attending the Corvette Experience. Sponsored by the National Corvette Museum (NCM), this annual event features…
The Jeep Wrangler Pickup Truck has Officially Been Caught on Camera
Hopefully, it looks like the Jeep Crew Chief 715 Concept under all of that camo I need you to sit down. Seriously. Sit down, right now. Because the time we…
Active Safety Tech Suite Added to List of Standard Features of 2020 Chevy Equinox
2019 Chevy Equinox The Chevy Equinox, which is available at four trim levels, L, LS, LT, and Premier, is making 2020 safer than ever with a standard suite of advanced…
Usain Bolt Unveils 2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO at LA Auto Show
The 2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO was officially unveiled at the 2013 LA Auto Show The 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show got a whole lot faster with the official debut of the 2015…
supernatural impala Archives
Anyone who watches the hit CW show Supernatural knows that Dean Winchester’s… After a brief hiatus, the hit drama Supernatural returned last week with its long-anticipated “Scoobynatural”… @SuperWiki Baby and The Mystery Machine!…
Corvette Museum Releases Educational Videos During Pandemic
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Photo: General Motors The National Corvette Museum had to close its doors in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. However, to entertain Chevrolet enthusiasts who are stuck…
Mazda Confirms New Mazda3, Generation of Cars for LA
Last month, Mazda posted a teaser video on its YouTube channel of a pair of vehicles. At the time, the automotive community at large generally agreed that these were probably…
‘Furious 8’ Gets Ice Road Ready with Some Awesome Cars
Furious 8 is filming in Iceland and gave us a glimpse of the crew’s cars We already know that part of Furious 8, the newest installment for The Fast and…
5 Benefits of Getting a Car Loan
Car loans allow a driver to purchase a car at full price by making monthly installments over a period of time. After reaching an agreement with a lender or financier…
Volvo Honored in Fast Company's 2019 Innovation by Design Awards
An unprecedented push to democratize vehicle safety Photo: Volvo In March of 2019, Volvo announced The E.V.A. Initiative: a program where the automaker would take a huge step towards its…
Toyota Offers Apple CarPlay & Amazon Alexa Retrofits on 2018 Camry & Sienna
Photo: Toyota Toyota vehicles have a strange relationship with connectivity technologies. While the automaker was one of the latest to offer Apple CarPlay support, it was the first to offer…
Jeep Grand Cherokee L Named Top Full-Size Family SUV by Good Housekeeping
Jeep Grand Cherokee L scores another W from Good Housekeeping Photo: Stellantis For having L right there in its name, the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L only seems to be…
BMW and Lexus Working Together on Supercar to Beat Audi R8
The Audi R8 supercar is the taking the auto world by storm with its powerful performance and affordable price tag. Needless to say, Audi’s biggest competitors would like to take…
Ford Is America’s Top Vehicle Producer, Hourly Auto Employer
Ford was America’s top auto employer in 2023 with 57,000 hourly workers Photo: Ford For the sixth year in a row, Ford is America’s top automaker for total vehicles assembled,…
Book Review: 'Drag Racing in the 1960s' by Doug Boyce
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Toyota Open to Alonso Talks for 2018 Le Mans
Photo: United Autosports After McLaren revealed it would allow Fernando Alonso to race at the 24 Hours of Le Mans next year should the two-time World Champion commit to a…
2015 Monaco Grand Prix Recap: The Safety Car Strikes Again
Mercedes teammates Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg at the 2015 Monaco Grand Prix The Monaco Grand Prix is the most prestigious race in the Formula 1 calendar and indeed one…
2024 Nissan Frontier Overview
Photo: Nissan The 2024 Nissan Frontier combines retro vibes with modern conveniences. This midsize truck boasts plenty of style, capability, and power, all without breaking the bank. Here’s a look…
Who Were Those New (and Old) Faces at the F1 Test in Hungary?
The second day of Formula One in-season tests in Hungary is over. Because F1 rules dictate two of the four test days for the year must be given over to…
F1 Power Tracks No Longer Scare Honda
Photo: Honda Red Bull-Honda’s Max Verstappen believes the team no longer needs to fear the Formula One tracks that had once been “quite painful” for it in the past. Since…
Bottas Finally Gets His First Formula 1 Win at the 2017 Russian Grand Prix
It may have taken 81 Grand Prix races (and only four behind the wheel of a Mercedes), but Valtteri Bottas has finally achieved the next major milestone in his Formula…
Formula 1 Profile – Niki Lauda
Learn more about Niki Lauda, the man who would not stop trying, in our Formula 1 profile Photo: Gillfoto In this Formula 1 profile, we’ll take a look at Niki…
Formula 1 Spotlight: Monaco Grand Prix
Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix port and racetrack Photo: clarkmaxwell via Flickr/CC In this Formula 1 spotlight, we’ll discuss the Monaco Grand Prix, one of the oldest racing events in F1…
Sauber F1 Reveals 2018 Driver Lineup and New Livery
Charles Leclerc (left) and Marcus Ericsson The Sauber F1 Team has finally announced its driver lineup for the 2018 Formula One Championship: Marcus Ericsson will remain while Pascal Wehrlein will…
Antonio Giovinazzi to Race for Sauber F1 in 2019
Sauber has announced that Antonio Giovinazzi will race alongside Kimi Räikkönen for the Formula One team in 2019. This will also mark the end of Marcus Ericsson’s three-year run with…
