5 of the Scariest Bridges in America
If you have a fear of heights or a fear of water, bridges are likely to cause you a lot of stress. But you’re not alone; many drivers experience this fear.…
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Cars explained Archives
Have you noticed a Jeep in traffic or in a parking lot… Everyone has been the circus at some point, or at least watched… Because most drivers in the United…
Infographic: Differences Between F1 Racecars and Standard Cars
The 2016 Formula One season officially begins on March 20th when F1 drivers are scheduled to navigate their racecars around Albert Park for the Australian Grand Prix. The Mercedes teams,…
This is What Happened at the Incredible 2019 German GP
Photo: FORMULA 1 | YouTube How to begin describing the 2019 German GP? It had everything. Changing weather conditions, bold strategies that worked for some teams and not others, unpredictable…
History of Rat Fink: The Crazed, Grotesque Creation of a Hot Rod Enthusiast
You’ve probably seen this green menace before, but do you know what it is? La Tête Krançien via CC Over the years, the hot rod community has developed its own…
Lewis Hamilton Wins 2016 United States Grand Prix
On the podium, from left to right: Nico Rosberg, Lewis Hamilton, and Daniel Ricciardo. Lewis Hamilton did everything he could at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, though…
Top 10 States for Winter Camping
Photo: Tatiana Syrikova via Pexels Researchers from Outdoorsy have put together a list of the top states for warm weather winter camping. Though winter is now creeping around the corner,…
Camping Expected to Remain Hugely Popular in 2021
Photo: Pars Sahin via CC Camping got a big boost in popularity over the course of 2020, and it’s not about to stop in 2021. According to Kampgrounds of America’s…
Toyota Invests $1.7 Million in STEM Diversification
Photo: Toyota Motor North America Toyota is investing $1.7 million and teaming up with three Kentucky colleges to create a new scholarship program that will increase engineering opportunities for underrepresented…
2 Tips to Keep Cupholders Clean
Spilled drinks will make your cupholders a sticky, soggy mess that not only ruins your drive but also destroys the look and integrity of your cabin. No matter how leakproof…
US News Names Nissan Altima to Its Best Cars for Teens’ List
Photo: Nissan If you’re looking for a new car for your teen driver that fits your budget of $30-35K, you need to put the 2021 Nissan Altima on your radar.…
Sebastian Vettel to Race in F1 in 2021
Photo: Takayuki Suzuki via CC Just before Ferrari’s 1000th grand prix in in Formula 1, Sebastian Vettel announced he will be driving for Aston Martin Racing in 2021. Earlier this…
US News Names Durango One of the Best SUVs for Towing
2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Photo: FCA If you need an SUV with impressive strength, take a closer look at the 2021 Dodge Durango. The model earned the second-place spot…
Circuit of the Americas Installs New Curbs Ahead of 2018 US GP
Photo: Steve Ahead of the upcoming 2018 United States Grand Prix, the Circuit of the Americas has installed new curbs on the inside of turns 16 and 17. The fan…
Comics About Cars: 15 Automotive-Themed Comic Books & Graphic Novels
While the majority of casual comic book readers think that the format is limited to just superheroes and pulp fantasy, gearheads know that plenty of titles have been published over the years…
Jeep Unveils All Six Moab Easter Jeep Safari Concepts
Last week, Jeep teased two of the Moab Easter Jeep Safari concepts that it would be debuting at the 48th annual Utah trek. Today, all six of the eggs were…
IIHS Recommends Three Nissan Models for Teen Drivers
2021 Nissan Altima Photo: Nissan Whether you are searching for a new or used sedan or crossover for your teen driver, you have three Nissan models with the IIHS stamp…
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…
