Guy Modifies Car To Spray Juice Into His Mouth
Car modification is an old and noble practice, pushing the limits of what the manufacturer originally designed a vehicle to do. Some of these modifications have led to incredible advances…
GM Files Patent for Rotating Instrument Panel To Show When You Turn the Wheel
As modern steering wheels have gotten larger with the addition of airbags and other technology, a new problem has cropped up. When the steering wheel is turned, it can block…
Kimi Räikkönen’s Future Uncertain, As Always
“I think it’s always a difficult question to say if you miss someone. I think the sport would naturally miss him, yeah,” Lewis Hamilton said about Kimi Räikkönen after the…
Chevrolet Intoxicates the Geneva Motor Show Audience with New Camaro Track Concept
GM used official Chevrolet performance parts to take the Camaro Track Concept to the next level of performance Photo: © General Motors Even though General Motors agreed to sell both…
2014 Quick Lane Bowl Pits Rutgers Against UNC
2014 Quick Lane Bowl Despite the changes to the NCAA Football championship format (read: a playoff system that still isn’t actually any more definitive than the old BCS system), there…
2014 Hennessey Camaro Z/28 Takes to the Track
Introducing the 2014 Hennessey Camaro Z/28 Hennessey Performance is known for turning your everyday monster into the stuff of Rob Zombie’s nightmares. The all-new 2014 Hennessey Camaro Z/28 lives up…
Outlander PHEV to Run 2014 Australasian Safari
A modified version of the Outlander PHEV (standard version pictured) will enter the 2014 Australasian Safari Not only is the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV already racking up awards for its green…
Apparently, the Charming Backstory of Pixar’s “Cars” is that Autonomous Vehicles Killed Off the Human Race
Despite being one of the blander franchises in the Pixar canon, when you get right down to it, the Cars movies actually operate on one of the strangest premises that…
Edmunds’ 1987 Buick Regal Grand National Road Test Defies Depreciation
1987 Buick Regal Grand National One of the biggest factors that veers car buyers away from new vehicles and toward used models is depreciation. The saying that your new car…
GM Korea Delivers 42,401 Vehicles in January, Sees Promise With Bolt Deliveries Coming in April
General Motors Korea reported sales totaling 42,401 vehicles in January, down 9.5% year-over-year and down 6.7% month over month. Domestic sales tumbled 32.6% to 7,844 vehicles delivered, and export sales…
Can You Wear a Halloween Mask While Driving?
I ran across an odd Halloween-related question that I didn’t know the answer to today: “Is it illegal to wear a mask while you’re driving?” It turns out that the…
Only 25 of These 1,000-Horsepower 2019 Yenko/SC Corvettes Are Being Made
The 2019 Yenko/SC Stage II Corvette Photo: Specialty Vehicle Engineering Feel like owning a 1,000-horsepower 2019 Corvette? Now you can, but you’d better hurry. Only 25 are being made. Specialty…
Review: The New ‘Ghostbusters’ and Ecto-1
Lyft gave rides to Ghostbusters fans in the Ecto-1 earlier this month The New Ecto-1 Since this is a car news site, I’m going to start with the Ghostbusters’ new…
Car News In the Rearview: Challenger Unleashes the Demon with Its Widebody
Welcome to In the Rearview, where I bring you the week’s car news, boiled down and presented in delicious, bite-sized form. Delicious: The 2017 CX-9 has been named a Top…
Men & Women's Preferred Car Colors-Apparently Not What You'd Expect
Pictured: 2016 Hyundai Veloster R-Spec Let’s be stereotypical for a moment. What are women’s favorite car colors? Loud, vibrant colors like violet, lime green, and periwinkle–right? And men prefer plain,…
Do You Know the Why and How of Calling “Shotgun?”
Yelling “shotgun” to secure the front passenger seat is a well-known practice, and with many well-known practices its origin is a bit well, more unknown. Why is the word “shotgun”…
'The Grand Tour': First Episode Review
As a former “old Top Gear” viewer, The Grand Tour was everything I wanted it to be. I had tried not to raise my expectations and to remain only cautiously…
Ohio Apparently Has the Best Deals on Used Cars in the Country
Sing it with us: O-H-I-O! In news that will surely make the Ohio Tourism Board very happy, the Buckeye State turns out to be a Mecca for good deals on…
LeBron James Drives Kia K900
King James has taken his talents to the interior of a Kia K900 NBA superstar and new Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James recently took to Instagram to proclaim his love for…
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The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD is one big, tall chunk of truck. So big and tall, in fact, that drivers will be giving thanks for its practical new BedStep feature…
Worst Road Trip Movies: Blues Brothers 2000 Review
Dan Aykroyd as Zombie Elwood Blues in Blues Brothers 2000, an unholy attempt at resurrecting a dead film property It’s always a bit depressing to watch the inexorable march of…
Motorized Toy Cars for Children with Disabilities Boost Development
The first four years of a child’s life are the most crucial in cognitive and physical development, yet for children with disabilities, these early years are a difficult time. A…
RIP Vine. Your Six Seconds of Fame Are Officially Over
On Thursday afternoon, Twitter announced that they would be discontinuing the popular six-second video sharing app Vine. In the announcement, little was said about the reasoning behind the decision to…
Foreshadowing the Future of In-Car Entertainment and Technology
Mercedes-Benz Concept Car Photo: Mercedes-Benz / Daimler AG So many cars today are rigged with Bluetooth capacity, touch-screen infotainment displays, satellite radio subscriptions, DVD players, and even upscale sound systems…
How to Talk to a Friend about Drunk Driving
How to Talk to a Friend about Drunk Driving Photo: Daniel Olnes You may be wondering how to approach someone about their drinking and driving habits – when you know…
Scientists Test Modified Carbon Fibers for Potential Use as Battery
Carbon fibre can store energy in the body of a vehicle. Researchers at #ChalmersUniversity has shown that carbon fibres can work as battery electrodes, storing energy directly. This opens up…
Navigating the US: Getting Around in Austin, Texas
Photo by Ed Schipul If you’re looking for a place where country meets hipster, you’ve found your spot. Austin, Texas is home to an incredibly vibrant culture of entertainment, cuisine,…
Buick Canada Joins WeChat Social Media Platform
Buick Canada last month announced that it was joining WeChat, the social media platform that originated in China. WeChat has become a fast-emerging global phenomenon, boasting more than 800 million…
2016 Porsche Cayenne Overview
2016 Porsche Cayenne The 2016 Porsche Cayenne is a luxury crossover SUV that comes with the distinct performance and stylish nature that the German automotive manufacturer is famous for. Every…
Toyota’s Project BLAID Involves Wearable Mobility Device for the Blind
Toyota’s Project BLAID wearable mobility device will soon enter beta testing This morning, Toyota announced that a very inspiring project with which it is involved will be entering beta testing…
Take an In-Depth Look at the Mitsubishi XM Concept Car
Take a better look at Mitsubishi’s XM Concept Car Though Mitsubishi revealed the concept car earlier this month at the Indonesia International Auto Show 2016, the brand only released a…
Five Products That Make Life on the Road Better
2018 Mitsubishi Mirage GT You spend a lot of time in your car. Too much time, probably. If a lot of driving is a necessary part of your existence, the…
Chevrolet SS History
Chevrolet SS History The SS badge has long been attached to Chevy’s most iconic models to indicate an added boost of performance. Standing for Super Sport, SS has made its…
Master Film Composer Hans Zimmer Ready to Rock Coachella, Assisted by BMW i8 Supercar
Zimmer discusses his vision of bringing orchestral music to 21st century audiences BMW has redefined the automotive field and composer Hans Zimmer has redefined the music field. So what would happen to…
Top 9 Odd Tail Light Designs
Ever notice how some vehicles have such innovative, trendy tail lights, while others have such clumsy, awkward ones? Here are the top nine tail light designs ranging from unusual to bizarre. Ready for Autumn?…
Nichols' “One Percenter Revolution” Sheds Light on Radical Biker Culture [Book Review]
When it comes to motorcycles, onlookers look at the two-wheelers as another form of transportation; but to riders, they involve a lifestyle with their own honor, codes, and allegiances. Bucking the…
Colorado ZR2 Concept Could Be Chevy’s Answer to the F-150 SVT Raptor
The Colorado ZR2 Concept As we anticipated (thanks to an all-telling tweet from Chevy Trucks), Chevrolet unveiled the Colorado ZR2 concept at the Los Angeles Auto Show yesterday. The Colorado…
Dale Jr’s Retirement Opens the Door For a New Earnhardt
Photo: © General Motors When Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced that he is retiring from racing at the end of this season, NASCAR fans around the country had to stop for…
Cadillac XT5 Posts Big February Sales as Brand Hits a Skid
2017 Cadillac XT5 Cadillac sales hit a skid in February, with overall sales totaling 10,823 units and retail sales totaling 9,611 units for respective year-over-year declines of 8.6% and 9.8%. With…
Wuling Hong Guang S3, Baojun 310 Wagon Revealed at Auto Shanghai 2017
At Auto Shanghai 2017, Wuling and Baojun, General Motors’ brands exclusive to the country, each revealed a new model aimed at expanding its respective reach with retail customers. Shopping for…
Kia Motors Europe Posts Highest Sales Ever Thanks in Part to Eco-Friendly Lineup
2018 Kia Plug-in Hybrid Kia’s hybrid and electric vehicles are a significant reason why the automaker was able to achieve its best-ever sales performance in Europe in 2018. With a…
RAM 1500 History
Ram 1500 History The Ram 1500 is a beast of a truck, and a consistent top performer among its competition. Americans love their trucks, and it just doesn’t get much…
Honda Adds Electric Charging Stations to 152 Canadian Dealerships
2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Electric Hybrid Today Honda announced that 152 dealerships across Canada have committed to installing two level 2 electric chargers on-site by the end of the 2017.…
Etymotic ER•20XS Motorsports High-Definition Earplugs Review
There’s nothing better than spending a day at the races—the motorsport races, of course (sorry, Marx Brothers). Unfortunately, as exciting as seeing cars rev their engines and peel down the…
GM Sponsoring SAE International’s College Competition to Create Autonomous Tech
The 2017 Chevy Bolt EV Today General Motors announced that it is partnering with SAE International to headline sponsor AutoDrive Challenge, the latest of SAE International’s Collegiate Design Series. This…
Is It Possible to Grab Quality ZZZs on a Road Trip?
Sleeping like a baby has never been something I have aspired to in my quest for a good night’s sleep. Babies wake up every three hours, and, whether it is…
Final Decision Made on National Corvette Museum Sinkhole Cars
The National Corvette Museum At last, a plan has been set in motion for the National Corvette Museum sinkhole cars, concerning their restoration. In total, eight Corvettes were affected by…
Consumer Reports Lists Best and Worst 2014 Cars for Visibility
One of the most important aspects of a vehicle that so many of us take for granted is visibility. Think about it: if your vehicle has blind spots that you…
Win a Customized, Autographed One Direction Honda Civic
A custom, autographed 1D 2015 Honda Civic In the never-ending battle for the almighty Millennial dollar, car companies have started decorating their vehicles with the imagery of hot young pop…
Ford F-150 Production Getting Back Up to Speed After Fire at Supplier Plant
Production has gotten back underway on the Ford F-150 at Dearborn Truck Plant following a layoff caused by a May 2nd fire at supplier Meridian Magnesium Products’ facility. Ford is…
