2015 Italian Grand Prix Recap: Not the Result the Tifosi Were Hoping For
A few days before the race weekend, it was announced that Mercedes had used its remaining engine development tokens for the Italian Grand Prix, despite already having the most powerful engine on the grid. Most F1 fans figured that was the end of any team’s previous hopes of challenging the Silver Arrows, should they have […]
FCA Offers 14.9% More Torque in New Pentastar V6 Engine
With the new model year comes multiple changes for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. One of the biggest changes, though, is with one of the company’s most popular engine options. The 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine is getting a big boost in power—something that even the pickiest consumer will love. Honda Stays on Top: Honda Impresses in American Customer Satisfaction […]
Acura Sales Hold Steady Thanks to TLX
Of the 155,491 vehicles that American Honda Motor Co. sold last month, 15,313 of them were Acura models. That represents a mere 1.1% decrease in sales compared to August 2014—not bad, considering the Honda brand as a whole dipped 6.9% in year-over-year sales. Related info: Current Acura sales incentives “Strong sales of both sedans and […]
Spy Shots Reveal Chevy Equinox Details
The Chevrolet Equinox was last refreshed in 2010, and is due for a new generation. According to GM, we can expect the latest Equinox for the 2017 model year. The new vehicle is being run through its paces, and while hot-weather testing it was caught by a spy photographer. Although the Equinox is covered heavily […]
Marco Andretti Honors Justin Wilson’s Memory with Drive Across Golden Gate Bridge
The IndyCar season is quickly coming to a close. As the sport gears up for its last race of the season at Sonoma Raceway, many drivers and fans have a heavy heart after the untimely death of IndyCar racer Justin Wilson. The respected veteran racer died at age 37 earlier this week after being struck […]
Edmunds.com Pits 1966 Corvette Against 2015 Toyota Camry
After recently comparing the Honda Odyssey to the (fictional) Tartan Prancer minivan, Edmunds.com has come up with an even stranger showdown: a 1966 C2 Corvette vs. a 2015 Toyota Camry. It’s an odd pairing, for sure. One is a classic sports car and the other is a modern, well, “appliance,” to use Edmunds’ own terminology. […]
IndyCar Driver Justin Wilson’s Organs Save Six Lives
When Justin Wilson tragically passed away earlier this week, the racing world was grief-stricken. At the age of 37, Wilson was gone much too soon, especially with the promising future he had on the track. While the news of Justin Wilson’s death–which was caused after Wilson received a head injury during an accident at Pocono […]
Top Five Road Trip Songs From Bruce Springsteen
On this day in 1975, “Born to Run” was released. It went on to sell millions of copies and become part of our national soundtrack. It’s no secret that Bruce Springsteen loves cars, so to celebrate the song’s success, he bought a 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. As you listen to “Born to Run,” you can imagine jumping in […]
2015 Belgian Grand Prix Recap: Back to the Usual… Almost
After a four-week summer break, the drivers were back in their cockpits for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, one of the most fabled and famous circuits in the world for its fast-flowing old-style layout and the almighty Eau-Rouge corner. Read More: Why the 2015 Hungarian Grand Prix was “sweet, sweet chaos” As usual, Hamilton […]
New C-HR-Based Toyota Subcompact Crossover Spotted
Remember the ultra-cool Toyota C-HR concept that made its official debut at last year’s Paris Motor Show? If not, here’s a recap: the C-HR is a hybrid crossover coupe mashup that features a narrow grille, a floating roof, and gigantic wheels. Oh, and it’s purple. It reportedly shares a platform with the next-gen Prius, which […]
The Most Distinctive Vehicle For Each Of The 50 States
It’s no secret that the three most popular vehicles in the US, according to sales, are the 2015 Ford F-150, 2015 Chevy Silverado, and the 2015 Toyota Camry, but have you ever wondered what the most uniquely featured vehicles are on a state-by-state basis? The folks at Popular Mechanics sought to find the answer to […]
What is PMPG and How Does It Work?
How an SUV might be more efficient than a subcompact
When we think of vehicles and their efficiency, it is usually in terms of miles per gallon (MPG). Of course, with electric cars, we refer to it as MPGe, but it is still built on the same foundational principle: that fuel rating applies no matter how many people you carry in your car. Sure, when […]
Donald Trump’s Ex-Wife’s Ex-Car Sells for $48,200
“The rich guys in Bev Hills will be buying NSXs for their floozies,” Patrick Bedard wrote in a 1990 Car and Driver review of the Acura NSX. “Lucky floozies.” Turns out, one of those fortunate floozies was Marla Maples, the mistress-cum-second wife of presidential candidate impersonator (and, most recently, Batman impersonator) Donald Trump. In 1992 […]
Acura NSX Hits Pebble Beach in Three Different Colors
At today’s hoity-toity Pebble Beach event, known as “The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering,” not one, not two, but three all-new Acura NSX models are on display. The trio of mid-engined hybrid supercars is there to show off the NSX’ three exterior color options: Valencia Red Pearl, Nouvelle Blue Pearl, and Berlina Black. Check out the […]
Another Masterpiece of German Engineering: The Auto-Braking Door
It’s happened to all of us. You open your car door without really looking and it bangs into the car next to you. In the best-case scenario, the car next to you escapes without a scratch and you move on. In the worst case, you end up leaving notes and exchanging insurance information. A German […]
Buddhist Twitter User Shares Images of ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ Cars He Made With Vegetables
Twitter user @Sativa_high took the concept of biodegradable vehicles to an unusual level on August 12th, when he tweeted photos of cars inspired by the action movie Mad Max:Fury Road, which he made with cucumbers and eggplants. I made “mad max vehicles” of cucumber and eggplant. pic.twitter.com/vwhnvsLoL3 — ボサノバ和尚 (@sativa_high) August 12, 2015 The vegetable […]
2016 Toyota Camry Overview
Back for another year, the 2016 Toyota Camry sedan offers plenty of standard and optional features that’ll appeal to a broad range of drivers. Toyota offers the 2016 Camry in eight trim levels, including LE, SE, Special Edition, XLE, XSE, Hybrid LE, Hybrid SE, and Hybrid XLE. Related: Toyota Crash Test Simulation Just Got a […]
Terminally Ill Poh the Dog Travels the Country with His Best Friend
There’s no friend like your own four-legged pal—dogs are loving, loyal, hilarious, and surprisingly understanding of their human buddies. That’s what makes saying goodbye to them at the ends of their journeys so painful. When New York resident Neil Rodriguez learned that his 15-year-old best friend, Poh the dog, had developed inoperable brain tumors, and […]