Chevy Cruze Makes US News’ List of the 25 Safest Small Cars of 2019
2019 Cruze Sedan Premier Photo: Chevrolet Great safety ratings aren’t exclusive to large SUVs or formidable trucks. In fact, many compact and subcompact cars boasts impressive safety features, advanced tech,…
Even Royals Pack Snacks on Road Trips
Cars aren’t the ideal environment for dining, but sometimes it’s a necessary evil. Especially on long road trips or when you’re stuck in traffic on your daily commute. It turns…
Mazda3 Takes Top Spot Once Again in KBB's 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000 of 2016
When someone tells you a Mazda won an award, you can be forgiven for assuming that they meant the MX-5—after all, the Miata is probably Mazda’s best-known vehicle and almost…
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The highly-anticipated race has come and gone, and Volkswagen made sure it was one to remember. At the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on Sunday, Romain Dumas drove the all-electric…
Cam Newton and Miranda Kerr Expected to Star in Buick’s Super Bowl LI Commercial
This will be Buick’s second straight year airing a Super Bowl commercial For many years, Buick was known as a conservative brand that produced quality vehicles, but did little in…
2018 Mazda3 to Have More Standard Equipment at Slight Price Bump
With the 2018 models of the Mazda3 arriving in dealerships later this month, Mazda has announced that the compact car will be spreading around more of its standard features. That’s…
Mazda3 Voted Kelley Blue Book’s No. 1 Coolest Car Under $18,000…Again
So, the votes are in: the Mazda3 is still cool. For the second year in a row, the Mazda3 has been voted the No. 1 Coolest Car Under $18,000 by…
Taco Bell Partners with Lyft to Introduce “Taco Mode” Service
Now that’s thinking outside the bun! Photo: Anthony92931 There are plenty of reasons to call for an Uber or Lyft. There are also plenty of reasons to go to Taco Bell.…
Study Shows Eating While Driving is Incredibly Unsafe (and Really Gross)
Are you really going to try and eat this while going 70 mph on the highway? Really?! Photo: Michael Stern You’re driving cross-country and you’re making good time, when all…
GM and Other Automakers Lobby for One National Fuel Economy Standard
GM, Ford, Toyota and others are urging President Trump to reach a compromise with California officials on fuel-economy regulations https://t.co/pSis3HMdRj — The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) June 7, 2019 GM…
2016 Camaro Will Weigh 200 Pounds Less than Fifth-Gen Model
#CamaroSix is going to be a bit lighter than #CamaroFive © General Motors We have still only glimpsed teasers of the upcoming 2016 Camaro, which is set to debut this…
5 Chevy Models That Have Different Names Overseas
A Volt by any other name would smell, err… drive, as sweet Across all GM brands, model names vary widely and sometimes follow specific themes. Chevy has the longest running…
4 Best Minivans for Families
Minivans have gained quite the following in the last few years. Newer models are sleek and stylish, offer the latest technology, and provide a fantastic driving experience at an incredible…
The Saga Continues as GM Recalls 717,960 More Vehicles
GM recalls 717,960 more vehicles, including that lovely new Impala Guess what?! Nope, you’re not getting a Ferrari (complete with luggage) to call your very own. But General Motors is…
More GM Recalls: 56K Saturn Auras, 51K 2014 Buick/Chevy/GMC Models
The 2007 Saturn Aura Announcer: Today is a day that ends in the word “day,” which means it’s a perfect-enough day for another round of…more GM recalls! *game show music…
Top 5 Wacky Car Commercials
Photo: RobinHiggins Some auto commercials are fun or random. Others are downright bizarre and/or irrelevant to whatever car or car service that they are spotlighting. From the 80s through the…
Floyd Mayweather To Add Aston Martin One-77 and Pagani Huayra To Collection
While most people would be devastated to lose four premium vehicles in a fire like Floyd Mayweather Jr. did last week, the 38-year boxer continues to prove he is not…
Behind the Badge: Reasons to Love the Suzuki “S” Logo
Not all logos have to harbor hidden secrets in their designs to be impactful or memorable; some logos are so timeless and straightforward that they maintain their appeal for eons.…
Drivers Know Their Driving Is Bad… But Don’t Care
Photo: Roman Pohorecki Some drivers just can’t (or won’t) change their bad-driving behaviors. And, it’s not because they’ve never been caught or suffered the consequences of an accident. Driving Tips:…
One Look at the New Mid-Engine Corvette Will Traumatize You for Life
It’s been more than 60 years since the first-generation Corvette rolled off the assembly lines and ever since then, the famous Chevy sports car has featured rear-wheel drive, two doors,…
Weird Things To Buy: The Million Dollar Parking Spot
If you’re reading this from the Midwest, or the South, or somewhere fairly affordable, you’re probably gasping at the thought of spending as much as $1 million on something like…
1985 DeLorean DMC-12 Doc Brown Overview
Image: Universal Pictures The day has arrived, and so has the 1985 DeLorean DMC-12, Doc Brown version, with all the futuristic looks of the original DMC-12 mixed with an advanced…
The Luke Bryan Suburban Concept Will Make You Want to Go Catch Fish
The SEMA Auto Show marks a special time of year, where we get together and celebrate the spirit of making a vehicle our own. So, what better way to show…
General Motors Could Have Owned Pixar
Yup, you read that correctly. Auto giant General Motors could have owned Pixar, the animation studio that has brought you such classics as Toy Story, Finding Nemo, and Monsters University…
2015 Tahoe and Suburban Color the Rainbow
The color of your car can say a lot about you, whether you’re looking to stand out with a nice, bright yellow or fit in with a sleek silver shade.…
Solid-State Batteries Could Be an EV Game-Changer
If you know anything about computers, you’re probably familiar with solid-state hard drives, or SSDs. They’re a relatively new innovation that improves the technology used in hard disk drives in…
Paul Walker’s 'Fast and Furious' Supra Sold for Record $560,000
Photo: Thesupermat via CC As far as movie cars go, few are as recognizable as Paul Walker’s iconic orange 1994 Toyota Supra MKIV — and it just sold for a…
Open-End vs. Closed-End Lease: Which Is Better for You?
Leasing your new car is a great choice, but not all leases are identical. It’s important to pick the terms that suit you, and that includes whether it’s an open-end…
No Pedals, No Steering Wheel, No Problem: GM Aims to Bring Cruise AV Public by 2019
General Motors on Friday revealed that it has filed a Safety Petition with the Department of Transportation for the fourth-gen Cruise AV, which will become the world’s first production vehicle…
Hyper Blue Metallic Most Popular 2016 Chevy Camaro Color
Last Friday, the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Visualizer went live online, allowing car buyers to start customizing their personal sixth-gen Camaro in advance of the muscle car’s release. Between August 21st…
Looking Back at the Cars of “American Graffiti” on the Film's 43rd Anniversary
“The most perfect, dazzling creature ever” – Suzanne Somers in a Ford Thunderbird Today marks the 43rd anniversary of American Graffiti, the greatest movie that George Lucas ever directed (FIGHT…
Are You the New Batmobile from Dawn of Justice?
Don’t be so down, Batfleck. The new Batmobile doesn’t look bad at all. Now, the movie, on the other hand… As the months have worn on, we’ve gradually discovered more…
Michelle Obama Episode of Carpool Karaoke Coming Soon
These next two weeks are going to be full of politics as we hop from the Republican National Convention in Cleveland to the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. With these…
Honda’s April 2018 Sales: Trucks Up, Cars Down
In a stunning twist that will shock no one, American Honda reported that it sold fewer cars and more trucks in April 2018 than it did in April 2017. Given…
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The Chevy Volt may be gone from the automaker’s lineup, but it’s far from forgotten. According to the experts at Kelley Blue Book, the Volt is among the best plug-in…
Leaks Galore: 2016 Chevy Camaro Engine Options Leak
CNBC leaks images of the new 2016 Camaro Photo credit: GM Inside News The leaks just keep on comin’. The all-new sixth-generation 2016 Chevy Camaro is having its official debut…
How to Take Pictures of the Cars at Auto Shows
Every year, a handful of our automotive writing staff makes a trip to the Windy City for the Chicago Auto Show. But along the way, we’ve noticed one thing in particular:…
How to Help Your Baby Stop Crying in the Car
Sometimes a car ride is the solution to a cranky baby who can’t fall asleep. The hum of the engine, the coziness of a properly-installed car seat, and the constant…
How to Find the Best Car Insurance Policy
It’s important to have specific details ready when searching for car insurance Finding the right site to offer updated and accurate information about various car insurance policies and premium plans…
2 Chevy Models Make US News’ List of Most Reliable SUVs
2021 Chevrolet Suburban Photo: Chevrolet A full-size, three-row SUV delivers the space you need for your large family and their gear but finding one that is reliable can be complicated.…
GPR Military Tech Could Help Self-Driving Cars Better Navigate Snowy Roads
Many autonomous vehicles use a combination of HD map, GPS, and a sensor to detect their surroundings. However, some companies are experimenting with a more advanced radar technology that would…
Whatcha Wanna Know About 2015 Mustang Performance Packages?
The 2015 Mustang GT Performance Pack gets you 19”x9’ Ebony Black alloy wheels with Pirelli 255/40ZR19 Y-speed-rated tires Ford has detailed the 2015 Mustang performance packs available for the EcoBoost…
GM Files Patent for Exterior Airbag Design
Might those outside your vehicle soon have a set of airbags too? Modern automobiles are constantly adding new safety features and technologies that keep the safety of pedestrians in mind.…
GM Engineers Confirm That Holiday Decorations for Your Car Reduce Mileage
Photo: Pep Boys Auto Some drivers delight in outfitting their vehicle with Christmas garb for the holidays — wreaths, candy cane antlers, reindeer antlers, Santa hats, etc. While such gear…
Why Are Cars so Boring? A Design Engineer Explains
Photo: Yahya S. Thousands of cars are produced every day and given how easy it is to imagine what an exciting, exotic car might look like, it seems strange that…
IIHS Runs New Passenger Small-Overlap Test on Mid-Size SUVs, Reveals Major Problems
Photo: IIHS via YouTube Back in October last year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced that it would be introducing a new crash test to its bevy of trials,…
The Koenigsegg One:1 is a Sexual Tyrannosaurus
The Koenigsegg One:1 is the world’s first Megacar. 1,340 horsepower will earn you that kind of distinction. Being a performance car enthusiast and having never heard of Koenigsegg is tantamount…
How to Safely Drive While Transporting Inflated Balloons
Photo: The News Wheel Colorful, eye-catching balloons are a joy to receive — but a pain to drive with! A cabin full of inflated balloons can obscure your view of…
44 Miatas Spell “MARRY ME?” In Best Proposal Ever
Here’s a protip, ladies and gentlemen: if you’re going to propose to your beloved, you need to be creative. Popping out a ring at a restaurant just doesn’t cut it…
How’s the 2020 Ford Explorer ST Doing in Canada?
Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford revealed this month that the new Explorer ST has been quite the hit stateside with 21 percent of cumulative sales for the next-gen Explorer going…
