GMC Acadia and Terrain Named to US News’ List of the Best New SUVs Under $30,000 in 2020
2020 GMC Acadia Denali Photo: General Motors If you’re looking for a well-equipped SUV with a budget-friendly price tag, GMC has two models worth considering. Named to U.S. News &…
Ford 1.0-Liter EcoBoost Engine Considered Best
Since the introduction of the EcoBoost engine, Ford has been lining its trophy shelves with awards, even beating Germany at their own International Motor Show for the Engine of the…
Simple Feature Enhances Aerodynamics of Cadillac XT4
2019 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury Photo: Cadillac An increase in aerodynamics seems like it would require big innovations, but Cadillac has discovered a small, super-effective solution. The Cadillac-designed “winglets” present…
In the Rearview: Chicago!
Welcome once again to a somewhat belated edition of In the Rearview, where we bring you some of the top automotive news of the past week (well, starting from the…
Car News In the Rearview: Elio? How About Eli-no
Welcome back once again to In the Rearview, where I bring you a digest of some of the top automotive news of the past week, and none of you fools can…
Chevrolet Equinox Makes US News’ List of the 14 Safest SUVs for 2020
Photo: Chevrolet Safety is often the number-one priority of SUV buyers, especially those who have family members to transport. The Chevy Equinox delivers a long list of standard and available…
BMW Films to Return: The News Wheel Revisits “The Hire”
Clive Owen’s “Driver” may return in a new slate of BMW Films this year What do directors John Frankenheimer, Ang Lee, and John Woo; actors Gary Oldman, Mickey Rourke, and…
5-Star safety Archives
When it comes to the Buick Regal, much of the conservation regarding… According to a recent press release from the Blue Oval, the latest… It was announced Thursday that both…
Channing Tatum Does the Splits in Retaliation
Channing Tatum does the splits Van Damme style. Remember earlier this month when Jean-Claude Van Damm showed off Volvo Truck’s Dynamic Steering by doing the splits between two very large—and…
Next Season of Netflix’s ‘Drive to Survive’ Will Feature All 10 Teams
Photo: Netflix | YouTube Netflix brought a lot of new viewers to Formula 1 earlier this year with a new documentary series titled F1: Drive to Survive, and following that…
Elvis Presley's Cadillac Wagon Going to Auction
In 1972, Elvis Aaron Presley was still “The King.” That year, he played his first shows in New York since the 1950s with four sold out performances at Madison Square…
Honda Wins 1-2 at 2019 Brazilian GP!
Max Verstappen (left) and Pierre Gasly (right) display their trophies after finishing first and second in the 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix Photo: Honda The 2019 Brazilian GP was one of…
The Comprehensive Guide to the Formula One Ladder
It takes a lot of work to get in that seat Photo: Jake Archibald Becoming a Formula One driver is no easy feat; in fact, there may be not be…
Honda Ups F1 Budget in Bid to Keep Max Verstappen on Board
Photo: Honda Italy’s La Gazzetta dello Sport is reporting that Honda is upping its Formula One budget for 2020 in its bid to catch Ferrari and Mercedes, but also to…
2016 Spanish Grand Prix Recap: Max Verstappen Earns Maiden Win
He wouldn’t be able to drink that champagne had he won at the United States Grand Prix. Yes, it’s happened—Max Verstappen, the 18-year old who made his controversial Formula 1…
Bringing 17-Year Old Max Verstappen into F1 Was a Great Idea
Max Verstappen racing at the 2015 Malaysian Grand Prix Photo: Morio If you’ve read a few of my F1 Series Recap blogs, you’ll probably have noticed that I tend to…
Ford CEO on Colbert Report Answers the…er…Hard Questions
Ford CEO on Colbert Report: Alan Mulally joined Stephen Colbert for a talk about Mustangs and the more practical uses for their back seats / © Comedy Central Say what you…
2016 Monaco Grand Prix Recap: Red Bull Lets Ricciardo Down
Boring or not, there’s no prettier race than the Monaco Grand Prix Photo: /u/radiomath I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Monaco races are almost always boring. Yes,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
[VIDEO] Odd Roadkill PSA from Bosch & the Humane Society Features Singing Dead Animals
Photo: Bosch Auto Parts Have you ever wondered what animals would say if they could talk? What would they communicate to us humans about their lives and feelings? If dead…
Jimmy Fallon Races Through New York in Bizarre New Universal Studios Ride
Not the theme park ride that guests deserve, nor the one that they really need Photo: Universal Orlando Resort Back in 2009, Disney was unsurprisingly the king of the hill…
2019 ZR1 Will Be 15th Corvette to Pace Indianapolis 500
The 2019 Chevy Corvette ZR1 will pace this year’s Indianapolis 500 For the 15th time since 1978, a Corvette will be the official pace car for the Indianapolis 500. The…
A First-Timer’s Guide to Monster Jam: What to Expect at Your First Monster Truck Show
When I was told that I had the opportunity to attend a monster truck show for work, I was… a bit hesitant, to say the least. Having never experienced a monster…
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Ford Bringing 50 New Vehicles to China by 2025, Including 8 New SUVs, 15 Electrified Vehicles, and Five New Locally-Built Vehicles
(From left to right): Jason Luo, Chairman and CEO, Ford China; Jim Hackett, CEO, Ford Motor Company; Bill Ford, Executive Chairman, Ford Motor Company; and Peter Fleet, Group Vice President…
Future Chevy EVs to Keep on Your Radar
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet is broadening its lineup with the addition of more electrified options. The future looks bright for the automaker and for drivers who are…
Middle-aged Drivers Post Higher Crash Rates than Seniors
Middle-aged drivers are at a higher risk of a fatal crash than drivers well into their golden years. According to a recent study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety,…
Nissan Altima Named to US News’ List of 9 Best Midsize Cars for the Money in 2020
2020 Nissan Altima Photo: Nissan The 2020 Nissan Altima is a stylish sedan equipped with the automaker’s advanced safety technologies and a well-appointed cabin. The midsize sedan also delivers impressive…
Guide to Chevrolet Equinox Packages
Photo: Chevrolet The family-friendly Chevrolet Equinox offers plenty of customization options. Here’s a look at the packages you can pick to add comfort and convenience to your daily drive. Get…
2019 Spanish GP: Hamilton Regains Championship Lead
Hamilton, Bottas, and Vettel at the first corner Photo: FORMULA 1 | YouTube In recent years, the Spanish Grand Prix has lost some of its luster. The track itself is…
Jeep Wrangler Earns Third Best Value Award from Vincentric
2021 Wrangler Rubicon 392 Photo: Stellantis The Jeep Wrangler may need to change its name to “Value” as the well-equipped, rugged SUV takes home its third consecutive Vincentric Award for…
Mopar Jeep Cherokee Trail Carver Cuts a Path All its Own at SEMA 2013
2014 Jeep Cherokee Trail Carver at the SEMA Show Photo Courtesy of SEMA Show 2013 Facebook Page There are few automakers that get as excited about the annual Specialty Equipment…
BMW M5 Archives
Quick is never quick enough, which is why the all-powerful BMW M5… The Mission: Impossible series of films are among the most exciting in… Earlier this year in June, Porsche…
Limited Edition Lexus UX 250h Black Line Comes to Canada
Image: Lexus The 2021 Lexus UX 250h Black Line Special Edition is receiving a limited-run release in Canada. Capped at just 200 units, this limited-edition model will offer unique styling…
Senate Archives
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, and member of the Senate Committee… Earlier this week, GM’s Mary Barra joined the industry in lobbying the… Unless you make a conscious effort…
Dodge Wins Third Consecutive KBB Brand Image Award
2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Photo: FCA The look of Dodge is unmistakable, and its signature muscular design has earned the brand its third consecutive Brand Image Award from…
Ford Pulls a Ron Burgundy, Tells Jeep to Stay Classy
Jeep’s Jim Morrison had a go at the Explorer Timberline, and Ford ain’t having it Photo: Ford I guess you could say that the war of words between Ford and…
Rain Archives
Race officials sent the drivers back out to do two laps behind the safety car, just enough to be able to technically call this disaster of an event an official…
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Questions Not to Ask When Car Shopping
Whether you enjoy the art of negation or despise the process of buying a car, chances are you’ll need to face off with a car salesperson at some point in…
Chevrolet Corvette History: 65 Years of Speed
Photo: Rex Gray Heading into 2018, Chevrolet will be celebrating 65 years of one of its most iconic vehicles – the Corvette. The speedy sports car has become one of…
Top 8 Ugliest Trucks in Honor of Ugly Truck Day
Need a reason to party? Uglytruckday.com has announced that July 20th is (unofficial) Ugly Truck Day! With so many Ugly Truck contests around the country, you have to wonder: what’s…
Why Your Car Compromises Food Safety
You have just done a major grocery run, and your trunk is filled with perishables — everything from ice cream and eggs to frozen veggies and meat. You don’t live…
Ram 1500 TRX Earns 2021 Truck of the Year Title
2021 Ram 1500 TRX Photo: FCA MotorTrend has singled out the Ram Truck brand for the third year in a row, a feat unmatched by other automakers. This year, it’s…
