LeBron James Endorses the Kia K900
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward and Hero-Turned-Nemesis-Turned-Hero-Again of Ohio LeBron James endorses the Kia K900 in a new ad (above), with more promos and TV spots set to follow. While this is certainly big news for the Korean automaker, it’s not an especially surprising development for the rest of us, since we suspected an endorsement deal […]
Jeep Is the First American Brand to Make the Top 10 for Japan’s Car of the Year
If you think some Americans can be a little loyal to a fault, driving only cars made in America by American companies, then just wait until you go to Japan. Japanese drivers are also extreme loyalists, with Japanese streets dotted with Toyotas, Hondas, Subarus, Mazdas, Mitsubishis, Nissans, and a bunch of others you’ve probably never […]
Mazda2 Puts Japan’s 2014 Car of the Year Award on Mantle
While the Mazda6 has been accumulating its share of awards from sources like Popular Mechanics, the Mazda Demio, more commonly known as the Mazda2, has been busy on the other side of the globe. Mazda’s recently-launched supermini already has the attention of experts around the world, as evidenced by the recent acquisition of Japan’s 2014 Car […]
Toyota Prius Most-Searched Green Car on Yahoo! Autos
Many consider the Toyota Prius to be the ultimate green car, and with good reason. The hybrid vehicle, which first began sales in the US in 2000, has expanded its lineup to include a plug-in, a city car, and a wagon, as well as the original. It’s not unusual to see the Prius in its […]
Sorry Nissan, Mazda Is Actually the Most Fuel-Efficient Car Brand
You’ve probably seen the word spreading throughout the automotive news community that Nissan is the automaker with the best full-line fuel efficiency around. While that’s not technically incorrect, that claim comes from semantics and misrepresenting data. Basically, if you want to buy from the brand with the most fuel-efficient cars, don’t buy from Nissan or Honda— […]
The Rivalry Continues: Accord Outselling Camry
Accord vs. Camry is one of those classic rivalries, like Coke vs. Pepsi, Alien vs. Predator, Yankees vs. Red Sox, Beatles vs. Stones, or Scots vs. the rest of the world and also themselves (“Damn Scots! They ruined Scotland!”). In the 1990s, when both midsize family sedans began outselling American cars, Honda was the one […]
Kia Asks For Re-Do, Gets Better Safety Ratings for Soul and Forte
Like a child who keeps missing the basketball hoop during a game of H-O-R-S-E, Kia has asked for a re-do, and the move has paid off in the form of a better safety rating for the 2015 Soul and Forte. After the 2015 Kia Soul and 2015 Kia Forte were rated “Poor” in the Insurance […]
Sid Vicious, Jerry Seinfeld, and New Yorker Cartoons All Part of Acura’s Biggest Media Campaign Ever
Recently, you may have been doing something on your laptop, been startled by the sound of Sid Vicious’ voice snarling a ragged rendition of “My Way,” and looked up at your television, only to see the all-new 2015 Acura TLX being designed and tested at the company’s U.S. production and engineering base in Raymond, Ohio. […]
Before You Buy Electric: The Most Expensive EVs Per Mile
Tesla, BMW, Nissan, Honda, Ford, Chevrolet, and soon even Hyundai. Automotive manufacturers all around the globe are electrifying their products in a mad dash to corner the electric vehicle (EV) segment of the motor industry. With this worldwide movement to embrace environmentally-friendly and sustainable transportation, perhaps you’re considering buying an EV of your own. With […]
Chevy Equinox Sales On Track For Fifth Straight Year of Growth
GM is reporting that, five years after its introduction, the Chevy Equinox is still seeing sales increases, year after year. After half a decade of sustained popularity, the fuel-efficient crossover seems to be joining the ranks of cars like the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord as a vehicle that turns in reliably good sales figures […]
KBB Names 10 Tech-Savviest Cars Under $20K
The surefire way to the millennial car-buyer’s heart is through technology. In order for a new car to really grab younger buyers, they need to be able to do quite a bit more than their old 1997 Mercury Tracer ever could. It’s also pretty well-assumed that millennial buyers want cars that come cheap because…well, you […]
Hyundai Aslan Luxury Sedan to Run Wild in Korea
Everyone, at some point, has made the analogy that their car’s engines “roars” or that it still “purrs like a kitten.” Hyundai Motor has now taken that feline comparison one step further in the naming of its newest international premium vehicle. Brace yourself for the Hyundai Aslan luxury sedan. Hyundai Aslan Luxury Sedan South Korean automotive […]
Toyota Execs Tackle ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
If you have an internet connection (or even just a TV or radio), you’re probably familiar with the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge by now. What started as a few people dousing themselves in icy water to raise money and awareness for charity went viral thanks to social media, hashtags, and plenty of celebrity endorsement. Some […]