10 Hyundai Vehicles Feature IIHS Seal of Approval for Safety

The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe, left, and 2019 Hyundai Accent are the two most recent Hyundai vehicles to be honored by the IIHS Last week, Hyundai added two more honors…

2020 Chevrolet Blazer Overview

Photo: Chevrolet The 2020 Chevy Blazer doesn’t compromise on style or versatility. Here’s a rundown of what you’ll find on this sporty SUV. The 2020 model year brought a few…

OEM Parts vs. Aftermarket Parts

When it comes to replacing a component of your vehicle, there are two kinds of parts to choose from: OEM and aftermarket. What’s the difference? Which parts are better quality?…

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2019 Silverado 1500 Archives

The new 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 was named one of the contenders… Chevrolet’s 2019 Silverado has a fairly unique powertrain for the new generation:… The highly-anticipated and highly-hyped 2019 Chevrolet…

Lincoln Navigator Continues Its Hot Streak as Lincoln Sales Decline in March

Lincoln delivered US sales totaling 9,352 vehicles in March, a 2.1% year-over-year decline from the 9,554 vehicles delivered in 2017. As has been the case throughout the first quarter of…

Volvo EV Sales Double in First Four Months of 2020

Photo: Volvo As we’ve previously reported, Volvo is making a significant push into the electric vehicle market. Its short-term goal is to have roughly 50 percent of its global sales…

Ford Focus Gets EcoBoost Hybrid Powertrain

Photo: Ford Though it’s sadly no longer up for grabs in the United States, the new Ford Focus is going as strong as ever in Europe. Now the Focus is…

Toyota’s $1.3B Investment in Indiana Creates 550 New Jobs

Photo: Toyota Toyota announced it invested an additional $700 million and added 150 new jobs to Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana to complete a modernization project that started in January 2017.…

Latest BMW Art Car Makes Its Debut

The BMW Art Car project was first introduced by the German automaker 40 years ago. One of the latest editions in this storied fleet was recently revealed at Art Basel…

laurel coppock Archives

When I am home every day with my kids trying to work… Jan has been a regular character in Toyota commercials for several years… Actress Laurel Coppock has long had…

rescue Archives

Back in February of 2017, a woman’s car fell into a sinkhole,… On October 24th, a kayaker noticed that a woman was stuck in… Animals are unfortunately too often directly…

GMC Sales Climb 20% in April on Strength of Pickups, Crossovers

2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Photo: © General Motors GMC continued its incredible roll in April, moving 47,194 units in the United States for a 20% year-over-year gain. Retail sales were…

Japan Will Soon Start Implementing 3D Maps with Self-Driving Vehicles

3D maps that enhance the accuracy of self-driving technology are likely to be put in practical use in Japan by March 2019 – The Japan News https://t.co/a5VGhzdQSM — Jean de…

How to Protect Your Car from Marten Attacks

Martens cost drivers millions. Photo: ethan.gosnell2 The marten is an adorable animal that looks like a cross between a cat and a ferret, but its ability to trash your car…

J.D. Power Recognizes Kia Rio as Most Dependable Small Car

In the small car segment, the Kia Rio is looming large, when it comes to dependability. According to J.D. Power’s 2018 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), which examined “problems reported during…

Is Los Angeles Banning Cars From Broadway?

Broadway in Los Angeles Photo: Downtowngal A Los Angeles City Councilmember is attempting to make a car-free zone on Broadway. The hope is that the ban would not only make…

Having Your Car Towed? Here's What You Need to Know

First of all, there are two primary reasons your car would ever get towed: because it was illegally parked (a non-consensual towing) or because it’s broken down and you can’t…

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Akio Toyoda Archives

Akio Toyoda says that “people are waking up to reality”… Akio Toyoda, 66, will step down from his role as president and… Toyota’s stance is that while carbon neutrality is…

GMC Yukon Archives

GMC is expanding its global reach in a big way. The popular… The imposing and powerful 2022 Yukon is GMC’s largest SUV. Boasting tough… For more than 30 years, the…

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hybrid Archives

Toyota is making a big bet on the car’s future, and potentially risking its status as the top dog among passenger cars… To earn the title of 2021 Family Green…

Chrysler Pacifica Archives

The Chrysler Pacifica has come a long way towards growing past its… There are so many available awards that it becomes almost impossible for brands or individual models to fail…

Dodge Demon to Make Public Debut at New York International Auto Show

Dodge also used the Demon name for a 2007 concept car and for a version of the 1971 Dart For many muscle car fans, the Challenger SRT Hellcat is the…

Ford Celebrates Detroit, Volunteers with New Thanksgiving Parade Float

Ford’s new Thanksgiving parade float is 100 feet long Photo: Ford Thanksgiving is just about here whether you want it to be or not. Of all the rolling inevitabilities wrapped…

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2022 Ford Maverick Gets Standard FITS Tether System

The 2022 Ford Maverick and its FITS system supports unique 3D printed accessories Photo: Ford Ford has already touted the flexibility and customization of the all-new Maverick with its Flexbed.…

Toyota Reveals Brand New RAV4 Hybrid at New York Auto Show

2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Toyota is the master when it comes to hybrid vehicles. Since the release of the Prius in the early 2000s, the automaker has sold more than…

It will Cost Tom Brady $21,500 to Give Truck to Butler

©GM Super Bowl XLIX MVP Tom Brady has stated that he’s going to give the 2015 Chevy Colorado he was awarded to Malcolm Butler, the undrafted rookie who made the…

Behind the Badge: Why Is the Volvo Logo the Male Gender Symbol?

For the past 85 years, Volvo has adorned its signature diagonal bar across its vehicles’ radiator grilles with the same badge: a silver circle with an arrow pointing out diagonally (northeast).…

Consumer Reports Dubs the Camaro a Reliable Used Sports Car

This classy sports car has never been more affordable Photo: Chevrolet For auto enthusiasts who want the fun of a sports car without the price tag of the Corvette, the…

New Report Suggests the Chevy Sonic Is Once Again Under Threat of Cancellation

The Chevy Sonic’s luck may have just run out GM Canada recently confirmed that it plans to cut the Chevrolet Sonic from its lineup. At the same time this announcement…

New Hyundai Tech Lets Smartphone App Customize EV Performance

Photo: Hyundai New technology from Hyundai will allow electric vehicle owners to control performance settings via smartphone. Using this technology through a smartphone app, drivers will be able to customize…

All-new 2018 Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon

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Patents Archives

It was still able to claim the top spot among automakers for the 10th year running… You may be wondering how a car company’s R&D division can possibly innovate enough…

A Basic Guide to Understanding & Replacing Car Fuses

Photo: The News Wheel If an electrical component suddenly isn’t working — such as the turn signals, air conditioning fan, or heated seat — check your car’s fuse box before…

5 Unique and Useful Car Gadgets You Can Get on Amazon for Under $20

Photo: JESHOOTS We spend a lot of time in our cars going to and from work or heading out on adventurous road trips during the summer. To make your vehicle’s…

How to Clean and Care For Your Rear Backup Camera

Photo: Chris Peeters As winter approaches, it’s not too early to start thinking about seasonal maintenance tips for keeping your vehicle clean from road salt and slush… and that includes…

subaru safety Archives

Subaru is no stranger to the IIHS or the NHTSA. The automaker… Subaru has built its identity on being a family-oriented brand that’s concerned… In recent years, Subaru’s popularity has…

What Exactly Is a Turbocharger?

This article is sponsored by GoldfarbInc.com. Photo: pxhere A turbocharger is one of those engine components that only car enthusiasts know about. The rest of the world only hear about…

Car Accessory Review: Karoad Stainless Steel License Plate Frame

When you think about how much wear and weathering your license plate takes as it barrels down the highway day after day–wind, sleet, and debris clawing at it–a protective license…

Ford Further Outlines Its Ideas for “Operational Fitness” at Deutsche Bank Global Auto Industry Conference

Jim Farley, Ford’s EVP and President of Global Markets, seen here at the 2013 New York International Auto Show, outlined Ford’s plans for operational fitness in Detroit this week Back…

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Toyota patents Archives

It was still able to claim the top spot among automakers for the 10th year running… If people thought cars in the early 1900s were complicated pieces of… If you’re…

How to Safely Pressure Wash Your Car Without Damaging It

Photo: The News Wheel Using a high-power pressure washer on your car may seem like a fast, efficient way to remove dirt, but it can cause damage to the surface…

GM Invests $300 Million, Adds 400 Jobs to the Orion Assembly Plant

GM is adding another EV to the Orion Assembly Plant Photo: Chevrolet General Motors’ decision to unallocate several of its American and Canadian plants last year was nothing if not…

A Look at Subaru's Japanese Anime 'Wish Upon the Pleiades'

Footage from Subaru’s anime Wish Upon the Pleiades Photo: Subaru/Gainax Promotional tie-ins are nothing new for the automotive industry. These days, our entertainment is saturated with various sponsorships and product…

2016 Ford Focus Overview

The 2016 Ford Focus is available in both sedan and hatchback models. The base S model features a starting MSRP of $17,225, but consumers can also opt for the extra…

What is Kia Drive Wise Technology?

What is the Kia Drive Wise system? It seems like every automaker today has its own branded features packed within its vehicles. Subaru has STARLINK, Infiniti has InTuition, and Kia…