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2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Overview

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Overview

The 2016 Mazda MX-5 is the spirit of fun turned to metal and fire. If sports cars are supposed to be like predators (which we have mentioned before), then the 2016 MX-5 is like an ocelot bounding gleefully through the branches, while its competition bulls its way through the underbrush. The MX-5 is skipping school with […]

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2016 Buick Cascada Priced at $33,990; Cascada Premium $36,990

2016 Buick Cascada Priced at $33,990; Cascada Premium $36,990

Buick will be offering a convertible in the United States for the first time in a quarter-century when the 2016 Cascada drops later this year. To help give prospective drivers a sense of what kind of buck they’ll be shelling out for the bang, Buick has announced Cascada pricing as starting out at $33,990. Given […]

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2016 Buick Encore Overview

2016 Buick Encore Overview

The 2016 Buick Encore is one of the hottest vehicles in the crossover segment, and it has been Buick’s heaviest hitter going on two years now. After the success of the 2015 model year, Buick opted not to fix too much of what wasn’t broken, instead adding a new trim and some new aesthetic wrinkles to […]

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2016 Mazda CX-3 Overview

2016 Mazda CX-3 Overview

From the company that brought you the red roadster widely known as the most fun to drive comes an all-new crossover: the 2016 Mazda CX-3. We like to think that this is the conversation that resulted in the CX-3: Mazda asked an MX-5 owner: “How do you like the Miata?” The MX-5 owner said, “It’s […]

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2016 Scion iA Overview

2016 Scion iA Overview

Despite lowering gas prices, compact cars are still all the rage on American streets. Scion is looking to stake its claim in this segment with the introduction of the 2016 iA—an attractive sedan that offers an impressive list of standard features despite its low price tag. The Scion iA is available in a single trim […]

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Selfie Stick Florida Man Gets Canoe Through Windshield

Selfie Stick Florida Man Gets Canoe Through Windshield

If you are a human being with a brain, you’re probably aware of the fact that it’s not a great idea to mess around with your phone while driving. You can probably also make the connection that filming yourself with a GoPro camera mounted to a selfie stick while driving is an equally dumb idea. […]

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2016 Hyundai Veloster Overview

2016 Hyundai Veloster Overview

Includes information on the R-Spec, Turbo, and Rally Editions

If you think Hyundai’s vehicle lineup is mild and predictable, you haven’t seen the bizarre Veloster. This coupe combines the look of a utility hatchback with the soul of a sports vehicle. This two-door model comes in four configurations for the 2016 model year: base, Turbo, Turbo R-Spec, and Rally Edition. Celebrity Rides: Check out the […]

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2016 Subaru BRZ Overview

2016 Subaru BRZ Overview

In a world full of Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, the Subaru BRZ stands alone. It is the only model in the Subaru lineup built on a rear-wheel-drive platform, which boosts performance. For 2016, the Subaru BRZ sees a few small updates and a slight price reduction. The 2016 Subaru BRZ is offered in two trims: Premium […]

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Department of Transportation Testing Connected Car Tech in NYC

Department of Transportation Testing Connected Car Tech in NYC

Around the world, automakers and transportation departments alike have been testing connected vehicle technology. Also known as vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication, this technology is the industry’s next big step towards preventing crashes and deaths. Testing for this technology has been mostly small-scale, ranging from Volvo taking to Scandinavian cities with 1,000 cars to the US Department […]

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Subaru Impreza, Crosstrek Priced for 2016

Subaru Impreza, Crosstrek Priced for 2016

Both the 2016 Subaru Impreza and the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek are slated to hit dealerships near the end of the autumn season. The Impreza will start at $18,295 while the Crosstrek will be available for $21,595 MSRP. The Impreza has an additional destination and delivery charge of $795; the 2016 Crosstrek ups that to $850. […]

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2016 Ford Escape Overview

2016 Ford Escape Overview

The 2016 Ford Escape is the American automaker’s most popular compact SUV and it’s not hard to see why. With the choice of three quality engines and the availability of all of Ford’s advanced technology, the 2016 Ford Escape is an affordable, powerful, and secure vehicle well suited for the entire family. The 2016 Ford Escape is […]

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Limited Run 2016 Subaru Series.HyperBlue BRZ, WRX STI Priced

Limited Run 2016 Subaru Series.HyperBlue BRZ, WRX STI Priced

Only 700 special edition WRX STIs and 500 special edition BRZs will hit the US

Earlier this summer, Subaru announced that it would be producing limited edition variants of both the WRX STI and the BRZ, called Series.HyperBlue. The special package had been available on the 2015 BRZ to great success, encouraging its revival in 2016 and its extension to the 2016 WRX STI. Only 700 2016 Subaru Series.HyperBlue WRX […]

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Driving Directions From Stephen Colbert Now On Waze

Driving Directions From Stephen Colbert Now On Waze

If you’ve missed Stephen Colbert since he went off the air in December of last year, you’re in luck. Not only is the comedian returning to TV with The Late Show on CBS beginning September 8th, but you can now hear him berate you as you drive if you use the Waze app. Check out […]

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2016 Toyota 4Runner Overview

2016 Toyota 4Runner Overview

When you feel the itch for adventure in your soul, you need a car that’ll match your enthusiasm. For some, that car is likely to be the 2016 Toyota 4Runner. Combining an affordable MSRP of $33,510, a spacious interior for all your gear, and a capable, if fairly inefficient engine, the 4Runner should be on […]

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2016 Ford Fusion Overview

2016 Ford Fusion Overview

The 2016 Ford Fusion is a stylish midsize sedan that also can be purchased in its hybrid or its plug-in hybrid versions. The 2016 Ford Fusion has scored well with consumer reports and the standard model features an MSRP of $22,110. There are six available engines for the 2016 Ford Fusion, so consumers can find the performance option that […]

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GMC Details 2016 Sierra 1500, Available Packages

GMC Details 2016 Sierra 1500, Available Packages

We’ve already gotten a glimpse at the face of the 2016 GMC Sierra and its new face, but apart from a brief bit of details about new headlights and taillights, there wasn’t much information available regarding upgrades to the best-selling pickup. GMC has now clarified a bit about what else will be new with the […]

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2016 Ford Explorer Overview

2016 Ford Explorer Overview

Featuring a starting MSRP of only $31,050, the 2016 Ford Explorer is a SUV that the entire family can enjoy. Equipped with standard 18-inch alloy wheels, loads of available gadgets, two powerful engine options, and lots of cargo room, the 2016 Ford Explorer has a number of attractive features for even the pickiest of SUV enthusiasts. […]

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GMC Announces New Technologies for 2016 Sierra HD Lineup

GMC Announces New Technologies for 2016 Sierra HD Lineup

GMC has a 112-year history of manufacturing some of the strongest trucks with the most advanced technologies and it’s making sure the 2016 GMC Sierra HD lineup lives up to that legacy. New for the 2016 model lineup, the Sierra HD will feature Active Steering Assist power steering, which will be made available on some […]