2015 Honda Fit Will Be More Powerful, Efficient, and Fun
This spring, Honda will launch what it calls the best hit ever made: the totally-redesigned 2015 Honda Fit will sport more power, fuel efficiency, and refinement than any of its predecessors. Honda revealed the first 2015 Honda Fit this week at the 2014 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), touting its fuel-saving abilities, connectivity features, […]
2014 Ford Fusion Overview
What’s New for the 2014 Ford Fusion The 2014 Fusion will see only a few minor changes with a new 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine option and new features, such as inflatable rear seatbelts, a heated steering wheel, and ventilated front seats. 2014 Ford Fusion Exterior With a sleek silhouette and distinctive styling, the 2014 Fusion model […]
2015 Chrysler 200 Sedan at 2014 NAIAS: Beauty More than Skin Deep
At this week’s North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Chrysler pulled back the veil and let the world have its first look at the all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 Sedan. While the new 200 looks as beautiful as we’ve expected—with high-end materials and a very nuanced and clean design—it’s what’s beneath the skin that’s got us […]
2014 Hyundai Elantra Overview
What’s New for the 2014 Hyundai Elantra 2014 is the year of redesign for the Hyundai Elantra with a new facelift and upgraded powertrain making the car more appealing than ever before. 2014 Hyundai Elantra Exterior With the use of Hyundai’s Fluidic Sculpture design language, the 2014 Elantra shakes off the typical conventional styling of […]
2014 Nissan Altima Sedan Overview
What’s New for the Nissan Altima Sedan With the Altima Coupe out of the picture for the 2014 model year, the Altima sedan will benefit from being the only kid in the Altima family, featuring brand new Nissan Connect Apps, a smartphone integration platform with both Pandora and Facebook. The 2.5 S trim will also […]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) was created by the Highway Safety Act of 1970 as an agency of the United States government’s executive branch and their Department of Transportation. Today, the NHTSA is primarily known for authoring and applying Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and conducting crash testing—vehicles that receive the annual NHTSA […]
All-New 2.7-Liter EcoBoost Engine Powers F-150
Ford’s brand spankin’ new 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine with Auto Start-Stop technology debuted this morning at the North American International Auto Show in the next-generation F-150. “The F-150’s proven 3.5-liter EcoBoost has become the industry benchmark for advanced and efficient truck engines,” commented Raj Nair, Ford group vice president, global product development, in the Blue Oval […]
2014 Ford Taurus Overview
2014 Ford Taurus Exterior The front grille on the 2014 Ford Taurus is a more elegant form of that found on the Fusion, and it sets the tone for a vehicle that rivals even the most stalwart of luxury nameplates. The sculpted lines of the 2014 Ford Taurus, are bold, not sleek, and meant to […]
2015 Ford F-150 Debuts at NAIAS
Welcome to the new face of Built Tough: the 2015 Ford F-150, the first in the next generation of powerful, capable, efficient Ford pickups. The all-new F-150 debuted today at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit with plenty of surprises up its sleeve—er, tailpipe? “F-150 is well-known for being Built Ford Tough. Now, […]
2014 Lincoln MKX’s Tree-Based Alternative Replaces Fiberglass
Believe it or not, but one of the many ways that we can save the trees is by using them to construct our vehicles—or components of them, at least. Lincoln is pioneering the development of tree-based components in its MKX for the 2014 model year. The MKX’s tree-based alternative will replace the fiberglass material that […]
2014 BMW 4 Series Overview
All the Details: 2014 BMW 4 Series Specifications 2014 BMW 4 Series Exterior The 2014 BMW 4 Series enters the market as only a coupe, but a convertible will likely be introduced next year. The kidney bean front grille distinguishes the 4 Series as a BMW, and standard 17-inch wheels, xenon headlights, sunroof, and foglights […]
2014 Toyota Prius Plug-in Overview
2014 Toyota Prius Plug-in Exterior The 2014 Toyota Prius Plug-in is renowned for its impressive fuel economy and electric driving capabilities, but the exterior design of the new plug-in is what will set it apart from competitors. The sleek, sculpted lines of the Prius Plug-in provide an aerodynamic appearance unlike any other vehicle in its […]
2014 Kia Soul Overview
What’s New for the 2014 Kia Soul The Kia Soul has been completely redesigned for the 2014 model year. Kia keeps the Soul’s box-shaped styling that made it a hit when it debuted four years ago, but the 2014 Kia Soul is sleeker with bold exterior accents that produce heightened curb appeal. The Kia Soul […]
2014 Nissan Maxima Overview
What’s New for the 2014 Nissan Maxima The design of the Nissan Maxima remains unchanged for 2014, but Nissan has made formerly optional equipment standard on lower trims. For example, drivers who opt for the 2014 Nissan Maxima SV now receive a standard rearview camera, USB input, seven-inch touchscreen display, and satellite radio. |2014 Nissan […]
2014 Chevrolet Silverado Overview
What’s New for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Chevy’s flagship pickup truck was completely redesigned for the 2014 model year, but that wasn’t the only enhancement made for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado. The all-new pickup also boasts a completely new lineup of more fuel-efficient engines. 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Specifications 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Exterior Whenever a vehicle […]
2014 Chevy SS Overview
2014 Chevy SS Exterior If the Chevy lineup were a football team, the 2014 Chevy SS would be the running back, with a muscular, athletic exterior that reflects the power that lies under the hood. The SS brings back Detroit muscle in modern form with an aggressive front fascia that slowly tapers to the rear […]
2014 Ford Focus Overview
2014 Ford Focus Exterior The 2014 Ford Focus is available as either a sedan or a four-door hatchback. Regardless of the model, each flaunts the bold Ford grille, which is similar to that on the Focus’s larger cousin, the Fusion. The sculpted lines of the 2014 Ford Focus give the sporty compact a bold and […]
IIHS Gives 2014 Chevrolet Spark Top Safety Pick Distinction
While subcompacts are normally esteemed for their unbeatable fuel economy, many people shy away from them because of their apparent lack of safety. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gives 2014 Chevrolet Spark Top Safety Pick distinction, making it the first minicar to receive the honor. “Spark’s impressive performance in IIHS’s most stringent test […]