Pentastar Engine Production Reaches the 10-Million Mark
FCA has produced 10 million of these engines Photo: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles The award-winning Pentastar engine is used by a wide range of Fiat Chrysler vehicles, from the Dodge Challenger…
Pediatrician-Designed Safety App Reminds Parents to Check the Back Seat
Twins who died after being left in the back seat of a car spurred Dr. James Robertson, a pediatrician in Regina, to do something. In order to help safeguard the…
Path to Formula One: Young Driver Programs
Sebastian Vettel (2009), now a four-time world champion, was brought up through the Red Bull Junior Team Photo: nick@ Becoming a Formula One driver, even if you have successfully climbed…
Paint Scheme for Jimmie Johnson’s New Chevy Racecar Supports Youth Education
In his career, Chevrolet racecar driver Jimmie Johnson has won six championships and 77 races in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, but it may be the work that he’s done…
Oxford to Implement a Zero-Emissions Zone
Photo: SJPrice Oxford is poised to introduce the world’s first zero-emissions zone. To this end, petroleum- and diesel-fueled vehicles will be prohibited in the city’s center. The goal is to…
Our First Look at Nissan’s Plans for the Future
Photo: Nissan Nissan has been through a lot of leadership changes recently and has faced the dual crisis of COVID-19 and global recession with the rest of its industry. Recently,…
Opel OnStar Racks Up Nine Million Interactions in 18 Months
Opel vehicles equipped with OnStar have now been on the roads for about 18 months, and in that time, Opel OnStar has racked up nine million interactions, half of which…
The OnStar Guardian App Has Increased Availability
The OnStar Guardian app Photo: General Motors The OnStar Guardian mobile app made its debut in June 2020. Since then, it has provided access to OnStar safety services, allowing you…
Older Drivers Distracted by In-Vehicle Infotainment Systems Says AAA
In-vehicle infotainment systems are designed for a more entertaining, connected, and responsive driving experience. But, with all their bells and whistles, in-vehicle infotainment systems can be a dangerous distraction for…
Old Road Rules Powered by Politeness, Fashion, and Safety
1937 Cadillac Series 60 Sedan Drivers today are well-schooled in the rules of the road. Whether or not they follow them, well, that’s a different story. Yet, back in the…
Old Crow Mustang GT Revealed Ahead of AirVenture Auction
The Old Crow Mustang GT heads to auction on July 25 Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford and Roush Performance ripped the cover off their one-of-one Old Crow Mustang GT, revealing…
Ohio Senator Proposes $3,500 Incentive for Consumers to Buy American-Made Autos
Photo: © General Motors If you’ve been keeping on top of the news headlines this summer, you’re likely familiar with the proposed tariffs on imported vehicles, which could cost the…
Ohio Girl Scouts Become Master Mechanics at Sinclair Community College
Photo: The News Wheel/Girl Scouts of Western Ohio One of the most persistent stereotypes about women is that we don’t know much about cars. This month, the Girl Scouts of…
Ohio BMV Rejected Approximately 400 Vanity Plates in Past 12 Months
Photo: Nick Youngson Catchy phrases, nicknames, sports allegiances, and jokes are often the focus of personalized or special license plates. But not every arrangement of numbers, letters or a combination…
Oakland County K-9 Dog “Blitz” Featured in Chevy Tahoe PPV Ad
Every dog has its day… and that day is today. August 26th is National Dog Day, so today people and their pets are out celebrating the holiday in a variety…
NYC Scrambling To Help Professional Drivers
Photo: Gratisography It seems as if driving is a very dangerous job in New York City. Not for the reasons it’s dangerous to drive anywhere else, like snow, traffic, and…
North America’s Longest Bridges
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Photo: Markuskun While some drivers view bridges as simply a way to get from one place to the next, many bridges are beloved for their architectural beauty…
'No Vegetarian Tendencies': West Virginia Town Hosts Roadkill Cooking Festival
As alternative fuel sources and environmental regulations rise, the formerly coal-mining areas of West Virginia have been emptying, with some areas living in poverty. One such area is the town…
No Boys Allowed: Female Drivers Rule New Milwaukee Ride Service
As the popularity of Uber and Lyft grows, more ride sharing apps and car services are popping up to serve customers who no longer want to own and maintain their…
NHTSA To Devote More Resources to Curbing Drowsy Driving
A sign in Utah discouraging drowsy driving National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Administrator Mark Rosekind, speaking Monday at a safety conference in Chicago, says that the agency intends to…
NHTSA May Try to Justify Lowered MPG Rules By Saying Heavier Cars Are Safer
When the Trump administration, under the shared lead of the President and new EPA head Scott Pruitt, announced that it would be heeding the automaker call to roll back the…
NHTSA Gives 2015 Chevy Traverse a Five-Star Safety Rating
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently awarded the 2015 Chevy Traverse a five-star safety rating, the highest rating a vehicle can receive from the government administration. NHTSA Gives…
NFL QB Cam Newton Adds Gold-Plating to 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Cutlass
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was understandably disappointed after losing Super Bowl 50 to the Denver Broncos, so he spent this off-season customizing some of his unique cars to get…
NFL Defensive Back AJ Francis Drives an Uber in the Off-Season
Miami Dolphins defensive back A.J. Francis is an Uber driver in the off-season Being an Uber driver can be quite lucrative, if you happen to live in a country that…
New Zealand Dad Constructs a Racetrack Around His House
Soon after buying his first home, 37-year-old mechanic Takeshi Teruya also invested $10K in a car-inspired luxury feature to enhance the exterior of his residence: a 130-meter drifting track. Was…
New McConaughey Commercials Compare 2017 MKZ to Shaving, Diving into Pools Fully-Clothed
It was an inevitability that could be surmised the moment the new face of the MKZ broke cover last year at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Monday marked the roll-out…
New Land Cruiser Buyers Are Looking at a 4-Year Wait
Toyota Land Cruiser 300 GR Sport Photo: Toyota Bad news for Americans: Toyota will not sell the next-generation Land Cruiser in the United States. Good news for vindictive Americans: nobody…
New GM President Reuss Will Lead Electric/Driverless Vehicle Efforts
GM President Mark Reuss A seasoned product-development veteran will oversee General Motors as it pushes forward with plans to build more electric and autonomous vehicles. Mark Reuss, who was named…
New Chevy Ad Highlights Brand’s Safety Features
2020 Chevrolet Tahoe Premier Plus Photo: Chevrolet This year, GM’s ads have spanned from special financial assistance offers like the Chevy Cares program to spotlighting altruistic initiatives from Detroit-based businesses…
New Campaign by NHTSA Aims to Stop Drugged Driving
Driving while under the influence of drugs (DUID), an illegal act across the United States, is the focus of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) new initiative. Because DUIDs…
New Batmobile Teased in Tweet from Terrible Director
Zack Snyder, whose success inexplicably continues to exceed his talent, teased the new Batmobile in a tweet today I’m going to go ahead and get this out of the way:…
New Auto Industry Study Reveals Vehicle Leasing on the Rise
If it seems like more and more car commercials are encouraging you to lease a new vehicle and more of your friends are, in fact, leasing instead of buying their…
New Ad Touts 2014 Chevy Malibu Awards, Efficiency, and Tech
One of the latest ads from Chevy features the all-new Malibu. Particularly, the 30-second spot features a number of 2014 Chevy Malibu awards, but it also hits on the Malibu’s…
Netflix and DreamWorks Animation Are Developing a “Fast & Furious” Animated Series
Ride or whatever the TV-Y7 equivalent of “die” is Photo:Netflix No matter how you feel about them, it’s hard to deny that the Fast & Furious movies often have engaging…
Navigating the US: Getting Around in Washington, DC
One of the best-known cities in the US, Washington, DC is popular with tourists from across the globe. From its myriad of memorials to various presidents and wars, to the…
Navigating the US: Getting Around in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, is bursting with historic Southern charm. The city almost feels suspended in a different time, with its antebellum architecture and surrounding plantation landscapes. A stroll through Waterfront…
What to Know for National Work Zone Awareness Week
Ah, springtime — birds singing, flowers in bloom, and orange barrels dotting the highway. While road work zones may not be the most idyllic facet of spring, a little awareness…
Multiple Magazines Name 2014 Silverado 1500 Fleet Truck of the Year
2014 Silverado 1500 Fleet Truck of the Year There’s nothing like a good consensus, right? When multiple parties agree on something, it likely points to a realized truth about the…
Moving to a New State? Don’t Leave Without Looking Over This Checklist
Photo: Wesley Fryer Moving to a new state is exciting, but it’s also one big stress fest. Even after you’ve hunted down your new home and routed out your itinerary…
More Tips for Keeping Your Car Cool on Hot Days
Summer is just around the corner. For most regions in the U.S., that means warmer commutes and road trips. Air conditioning systems are an effective way to keep cool on…
More Than 60 Percent of C8 Corvette Drivers Buy Z51 Package
The 2021 Corvette Photo: Chevrolet The Z51 Performance Package adds several features to the C8 Corvette Stingray, improving its braking, handling, and overall performance. Recently, Tony Johnson, Chevrolet’s director of…
More Fun Road Trip Games
Photo: Raw Pixel Spring is a great time for road trips with family and friends. As important as it is to map out your route ahead of time, it’s also…
More Americans Are Considering Buying an EV, According to New Survey
Last year, AAA reported that 20-percent of American drivers said they’d consider buying an electric car as their next vehicle. This year, even more U.S. residents are warming up to EVs,…
Mom, Dad, Keep Your Eyes on the Road
A confined space with a whiny, crying child is the stuff of nightmares. A confined space on wheels, moving at top speeds with a whiny, crying child is the stuff…
Missed the Eclipse? No Problem—the Eclipse Cross Has You Covered
Yesterday, for the first time in 99 years, a total solar eclipse traveled across the entire contiguous United States, treating Americans to an incredible view. And as it happened, Mitsubishi…
Milwaukee Buses Remember Rosa Parks
When you think of buses that make history, the one Rosa Parks rode in Montgomery, Alabama, probably comes to mind. Parks was arrested on Dec. 1, 1955, when she refused…
Mid-Engine Corvette Stingray Debuts on Forza Horizon 4
Photo: General Motors Forza Horizon 4 just made the mid-engine C8 Corvette Stingray available to players. Here’s a closer look at the virtual version of this sought-after sports car. Have…
Microsoft and MIT Use AI to Improve Flaws in AV Technology
Model identifies instances when autonomous systems have learned from examples that may cause dangerous errors in the real world. https://t.co/aNJYwoGs4L pic.twitter.com/HGOPiRqk7Q — Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (@MIT) January 25,…
Michelin Rolls Out Big Brother
Even the road less traveled can be tracked. A technology upgrade will give fleets 24/7 access to their assets. Michelin Americas Truck Tires, a division of Michelin North America, Inc.,…
Mazda's Top SUVs Clinch 'Car and Driver' 10Best Titles
Mazda is immensely proud of all of its vehicles and works diligently to make them all appealing. However, of the brand’s whole lineup, its two largest models, the CX-5 and…
