Modern Vehicles with the Best and Worst Visibility
Consumer Reports analyzed vehicles from across the industry to determine the contemporary cars, trucks, and SUVs with the best and worst visibility ratings
In driving school, students are taught to take a look over their shoulder in order to check for any blind spots before changing lanes or backing up. In modern vehicles, this is a task that is not so easily done. Over the course of the past few years, increased safety regulations have required thicker roof […]
CarGurus Names the Best Used Vehicles in Seven Segments During Its Inaugural Used Cars Awards
Expert reviews, user reviews, and value retention all helped determine the winners in each vehicle segment
With each passing year, there are plenty of awards handed out for the best new vehicles in the industry. However, there seems to be a deficit of awards handed out for the best used vehicles in the automotive world. That’s where the 2017 CarGurus Best Used Car Awards enter the picture. A brand new set […]
Most Pickup Trucks Have Awful Headlights According to IIHS
A few months ago, the IIHS shared the result of a test that showed that out of 21 small SUVs and 31 midsize cars, only one was rated as “good” for headlight visibility: the 2016 Toyota Prius v. Now the IIHS has released the results of a new study that focused on pickup trucks, and […]
4 Best Off-Road Parks in Idaho
Idaho is well-known for its production of potatoes, but the Gem State is also a veritable paradise for off-road enthusiasts. Teeming with trails that beg to be explored, Idaho’s wilderness offers plenty of opportunities to get out in your ATV and enjoy nature. Whether you live in Idaho or are just passing through, you need […]
2016 Ford F-150 Wins PickupTrucks.com Fuel Economy Challenge
The 2016 Ford F-150, powered by the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 engine, was victorious in the PickupTrucks.com Texas Truck Showdown Max MPG fuel economy challenge. An F-150 XLT SuperCab defeated the Ram 1500 HFE 3.0-liter, Chevy Silverado 1500 LTZ 5.3-liter, and Toyota Tundra SR 4.6-liter in a competition that compared and contrasted the trucks in terms of […]
GMC Sierra 1500 Honored as the 2016 Texas Truck Showdown Towing Champion
The 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 was recently named the 2016 Texas Truck Showdown Towing Champion. The accolade was the result of a head-to-head capability test performed by MrTruck.com, Cars.com, and PickupTrucks.com. The specific Sierra model tested was the Sierra 1500 SLT equipped with the available 6.2-liter V8 engine rated at 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft […]
Navigating the US: Getting Around in Nashville, Tennessee
The fact that Nashville, Tennessee‘s most common nickname is “Music City, USA” should tell you all you need to know. But don’t let its second-most common nickname—”Country Music Capital of the World”—mislead you. Those who would say Nashville is limited to country music wouldn’t be doing its numerous rap artists and rock bands justice. Next […]
Fifth-Gen Chevy Camaro Offers Most Bang for the Buck—Literally
A recent Autoblog article took the concept of getting the most “bang for your buck” very literally, by comparing the price and horsepower of every car on the market to determine which vehicle provided the most ponies for the fewest dollars. The winner, by a nose, was the fifth-gen Chevy Camaro, which offers the most […]
Which Cars Will Be at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show?
When navigating the 2015 Chicago Auto Show site, we had a bit of trouble finding a comprehensive list of cars outside of a drop-down menu or individual pages. To make things a little easier for all of us, we have compiled an at-a-glance list. This list will change as we receive more information, so be sure […]
Colorado Named Cars.com Best Pickup of 2015
Though it may not have come out on top in the 2015 North American Truck of the Year awards, Chevrolet has plenty to smile about when it comes to the 2015 Colorado. Adding to a mantle that already includes the 2015 Motor Trend Truck of the Year, the segment-changing Colorado can now lay claim to […]
PickupTrucks.com Light-Duty Challenge Won by Chevy Silverado
In a fierce competition that pitted the all-new 2015 Ford F-150, the GMC Sierra 1500, the Ram 1500, the Toyota Tundra, and the Chevy Silverado 1500, it was the Silverado that came out tops in the PickupTrucks.com Light-Duty Challenge. The 2015 Silverado 1500 with available 6.2-liter Ecotec3 V8 and 8-speed automatic transmission finished first, with […]
Full List of Affected Vehicles in the Takata Airbag Recall
Yesterday, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration formally demanded a nationwide Takata airbag recall, with Japanese officials following suit soon after. Since then, both Honda and Toyota have released statements encouraging an “industry-wide joint initiative to independently test Takata airbag inflators.” Takata, for its part, is still insisting that the airbags are only dangerous in high-humidity […]
NHTSA Adds 1.4 Million More Vehicles to Takata Airbag Recall
Yesterday, we reported that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) was recalling 4.7 million cars that were fitted with faulty (and potentially life-threatening) airbags. Late last night, that recall expanded to bring the total number of affected vehicles up to a whopping 6.1 million. The Takata airbag recall isn’t something new (automakers have been […]
4.7 Million Cars Affected by Latest Airbag Defect Recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced yesterday an airbag defect recall of epic proportions, but in this, the year of the recall, is anyone really surprised? In total, 4.7 million vehicles are affected, and NHTSA is reporting that at least four people have died as a result of this defect. Drivers whose cars […]
Nissan Frontier, Titan Are Among Most Fuel-Efficient Trucks for 2014
As a truck buyer, your number one concern might not be fuel-efficiency, but as gas prices continue to climb year after year, a truck’s fuel economy is fast becoming a close second or third consideration for consumers. Recognizing this, Edmunds.com recently released its Top 9 Most Fuel-Efficient Trucks for 2014 list. Nissan was one of […]
2014 Chicago Auto Show: Production Cars on Display
Get the full list of production models on display at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show
The Chicago Auto Show offers us the most square feet of any major auto show in the United States. With all of that volume, you’ve got a lot of cars to look at, buddy. Here is your definitive list of which production cars will be on the Chicago show room floor. (Looking for reveals and […]
2014 Impala, Silverado Win Cars.com Best Car and Best Pickup of 2014
Cars.com has selected the 2014 Chevrolet Impala and Silverado for its Best Car and Best Pickup of 2014 awards. Best Car and Best Pickup of 2014 honors, presented last week during the 2014 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), were bestowed upon Chevy’s sedan and full-size pickup for their innovation, overall quality, and superlative value. […]
Ram 1500 Named Motor Trend 2014 Truck of the Year
For its annual end-of-the-year list, Motor Trend announced last week that the Ram 1500 was its choice for 2014 Truck of the Year®. The announcement proper was made at the birthplace of Ram Trucks, the Warren Truck Assembly Plant in Michigan; Motor Trend’s report on what made the Ram 1500 its 2014 Truck of the […]