Fernando Alonso Makes “Amazing” LMP1 Debut in Bahrain
McLaren Racing’s Fernando Alonso got his first proper taste of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) this weekend when he took part in the series’ rookie test in Bahrain with the…
GM’s New Ampera-e/Bolt Ad Is a Modern-Day Romeo and Juliet (Without the Bad Ending)
General Motors has been frustratingly quiet about their strategy for marketing the upcoming Chevrolet Bolt, basically saying “You’ll see when it comes out.” This has been somewhat worrying to electric…
America Continues to Fall Behind Europe in Quality of McDonald’s Drive Thrus
Photo Credit: Thomas Hawk Earlier this month, we reported on how a McDonald’s in Wales had opened a “walk thru” for late night customers who were too drunk to drive—and, in…
Could EVs Help Stabilize Electric Grids?
About a billion vehicles are on roads around the world, and while electric cars are in the minority, their piece of the pie continues to grow. As electric cars gain…
Get 18 Percent Off the Chevrolet Volt in May 2019
The Chevrolet Volt was GM’s first major hybrid vehicle. Despite its impressive efficiency and wealth of features, GM decided to pull the plug on this electrified vehicle. While the last…
Study: The 2 Most “American” Vehicles Are the Chevy Corvette and Chevy Volt
The Chevy Corvette is a quintessentially American car in more ways than one In today’s auto industry, it’s not always easy to identify how “American” a vehicle really is. American…
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A couple of weeks ago, reports hit the news that multiple automakers were recalling vehicles for faulty airbags made by Japanese company Takata. Of all the brands affected, Honda was…
Ford Adding 'Massive Overtime' to Meet 2019 Ranger Demand
After a full year of anticipation (and then some), the 2019 Ford Ranger is here. And, apparently, it’s selling so fast right out of the gate that Ford has to…
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A trademark filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office suggests that Ford Motor Company could be bringing back one of its most iconic nameplates. No, not the Pinto.…
Chevrolet Will Reveal Silverado EV at CES 2022 in January
The Chevrolet Silverado EV will debut Jan. 4 at CES 2022 Photo: Chevrolet Eager for a full look at the upcoming all-electric Chevrolet Silverado? Your wait will be over in…
Rocket League Goes Jurassic With New Car Pack
Rocket League, the rocket-powered car soccer video game—yes, it is as crazy as it sounds—is releasing a new paid downloadable content pack (DLC) inspired by the upcoming Jurassic World film,…
Surprise, Surprise: California Promises to Fight Lowered Emissions Regulations
Sometimes, especially lately, writing about political news can be summed up with one phrase: “The predictable has occurred.” This past week, the predictable which occurred was President Trump’s administration rolling…
Travis Barker's Custom K5 Blazer is a Piece of Art
When it comes to celebrity rides, everybody is a little bit different. Pop star Justin Bieber enjoys Lamborghinis, NBA player LeBron James loves the Kia K900, and retired boxer Floyd…
Monthly Used Car Payments Reach Record High of $378
Get ready to see used car payments rise even higher Numerous reports and studies have shown that the average price of a new car has been on the rise for…
Ohio State University, Venturi Collaborate to Smash Electric Car Speed Record
Way back in 2010, French firm Venturi (mostly known for its oddball electric cars) and Ohio State University teamed up to create a vehicle that would break the record for…
Lyft Begins Self-Driving Car Program
Photo: Lyft Friday, Lyft announced that it will be creating a self-driving car program, employing several hundred engineers, by 2018. The operation is opening in Palo Alto, California in an…
The Best Strategy for Finding a Parking Spot
Parking lot Photo: Rachmaninoff Finding a parking spot can be a daily struggle, especially for people who work in busy areas. To learn how to spend the least amount of…
New Chevy Trax Released in Korea
Chevrolet revealed the new-look Trax in Korea today, refreshing the model that GM credits with bringing the small SUV segment to the country both in terms of aesthetic and technology. The…
Increasing New Car Prices Cause Drop in Sales with Younger Drivers
Thanks in part to financial struggles including but not limited to student loan debt, low wages, high rent and housing costs, crippling addictions to avocado toast, and the existence of…
Top 5 Biggest Racetracks in the United States
Americans like to have everything big—and that can be said especially about their motorsports. Inventors of such outrageous sports as demolition derbies and monster truck rallies, Americans live and race by…
High-Tech License Plates That Alert First Responders in the Likelihood of a Crash
Photo: Facts guru Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority claimed that it will start testing out smart license plates equipped with technology to automatically notify police and paramedics in the event…
Release Your Inner Pilot with these Racing Video Games
Gran Turismo 5 by IGN games. Ever wanted to enjoy the excitement of racing a turbocharged McLaren MP4-12C through the Champs-Élsyées? How about kicking in seventh gear and overtaking someone…
Global Steelmaker May Have Delivered Poor Quality Metal to Automakers, Lied About It for Over a Decade
We are truly in the gilded age of the enormous corporate scandal. However, this isn’t yet another time that Uber is in trouble or a company’s products are turning from…
4 Drive-Thru Holiday Light Displays in Oregon
The holiday season in Oregon is full of fun and wonder, but this year it might look a little different again due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Luckily, there are…
Velodyne Denies LIDAR System To Blame in Fatal Self-Driving Uber Crash
In the aftermath of a fatal collision between a self-driving Uber and a bicycle-pushing pedestrian, priority seems to be given to the matter of finding out who is to blame.…
Investigation Shows Uber's Self-Driving Vehicle System Was Far Behind Competitors Before Fatal Crash
An investigation by the New York Times has found that Uber’s self-driving vehicle project was far behind the competition, having problems with things like maneuvering through construction or driving next…
In-Car Breathalyzers Both Stop and Cause Accidents
Preventing drinking and driving Photo: Pixabay Over the course of the decade, the number of in-car Breathalyzers has greatly increased. While the device can help reduce drunk driving, a New…
How to Handle a Staged Car Crash
Photo: Ryan Welsgerber Not all collisions are caused accidentally. In some cases, the collisions are carefully staged by individuals seeking to make money from fraudulent claims. If you own a…
2014 Chevy Tahoe Overview
The 2014 Chevy Tahoe offers a few changes from the past year. Because a new generation of the full-size SUV is expected to launch in the 2015 model year, there…
NHTSA, Maryland To Remind You to Get Your Defective Recalled Car Fixed, Already
In general, it seems that we Americans aren’t all that good at getting our defective, recalled vehicles fixed, even in the Era of Big Recall when issues include such problems…
How to Handle a Test-Drive Accident
Testing out a new vehicle at a dealership is a fun and important part of the car buying process. But what happens if an accident occurs during the test drive?…
Lexani Motorcars Reveals Ultra Luxurious 2016 Viceroy Edition Escalade
Pop star Justin Bieber drives one, UFC fighter Conor McGregor bought one as well, and MLB player Scott Carroll owned one too until it was stolen in Chicago. What vehicle…
Does Car Technology Make Roads More Dangerous?
Photo: The News Wheel With all of the new technology available in cars these days, the dream of the perfect road trip is more advanced than ever. Beyond hitting the…
Chevys Named Top Used Hybrids and Electric Cars Under $20,000
The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Photo: Chevrolet Hybrids and electric cars tend to come with higher price tags than their gas-powered counterparts, though they do save you money on gas…
What Are the Differences Between the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic and Spark?
2018 Chevrolet Sonic hatchback and sedan 2018 Chevrolet Spark For drivers who prefer small vehicles, Chevrolet offers not one, but two subcompact cars: the 2018 Sonic and the 2018 Spark.…
Broadway Hits The Road With James Corden and Carpool Karaoke
This is my most favorite Carpool Karaoke screencap EVER The Tony Awards are coming up this Sunday, and a new episode of The Late Late Show’s Carpool Karaoke has been released…
Americans Gearing Up for Summer Road Trips, Gas Prices Be Damned
The current national average price for gas today is $2.58 per gallon, which is the highest it has been all year (up 55 cents from January 2015). But does that…
How To Get Into Drag Racing
Photo: Michael via Flickr Drag racing has probably been around since the wheel was invented. It’s racing in its most simple form: Get from Point A to Point B faster…
Chevy Volt and EN-V Concepts to Cameo in Disney’s Tomorrowland
The 2016 Chevy Bolt concept may share its name with a Disney film, but it’s the Volt that’s actually going to appear in one—alongside one of GM’s bizarre concept vehicles.…
What are the Best Tips to Sell Your Car?
Selling a pre-owned vehicle can be easy if you follow these tips Photo: John Lloyd As exciting as it sounds, selling a car can prove to be a drag if…
Passenger Cars Reach Their Lowest Market Share in Recorded History
It would seem the sun is setting on traditional sedans Earlier this summer, analysts predicted that passenger car sales would hit their lowest point in 60 years by the end…
Underrated Car Chases: ‘Godzilla Raids Again’ (1955)
The iconic Osaka Castle is a victim of monster mayhem caused by an inadvertent car crash Photo: Ethan Conley via CC There are few fictional characters with as varied and…
Diesel Engines Lose Popularity in UK as Tides Turn to Gasoline, Alternative Fuels
Electric vehicles, such as the plug-in pictured above, are quickly becoming a popular vehicle choice for UK businesses Across the world, businesses are jumping onto the “going green” train, and…
GM's Spring Hill Plant Gets $22 Million Investment for Engine Production
GM’s complex in Spring Hill, Tennessee General Motors will produce new engines at its manufacturing complex in Spring Hill, Tennessee — and it’s investing $22 million to make the necessary…
3 Breathtaking Scenic Drives in Wisconsin
Photo: tpsdave With its lush forests, clear lakes, rolling hills, and sparkling rivers, Wisconsin is famous for its natural beauty. If you’d like to tour the Badger State from behind…
5 Reasons to Buy a New Car
There are many reasons that you should at least consider buying a new car versus a used one, and it’s important that you know what they are. One of the…
Max Verstappen Wins F1’s “Best Overtake of the Year” Award
Over a year ago, I wrote about how bringing 17-year old Max Verstappen into Formula 1 had turned out to be a great idea, and how he had quickly dispelled…
For Real Though, Hobo Johnson really Loves his Crosstrek
How Hobo Johnson looks when he thinks about Subaru Photo: Bruce Via Flikr Recently, I’ve written multiple times about indie musician Hobo Johnson and his ongoing and rather delightful relationship with his…
The Rock Sideswipes Guy's Truck, Guy is Overjoyed
Pictured (from left to right): Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, a man who is simultaneously in awe and in fear for his life, and overjoyed/terrified man’s busted truck Photo: Dwayne Johnson/Instagram…
Next-Generation Chevy Cruze Debuts in Beijing
We got to see a slightly updated 2015 Chevrolet Cruze at the New York Auto Show last week, but the real treat for Cruze fans came out of the Beijing…
