50 Special Edition Black and Gold Dodge Chargers Join the Michigan State Police Patrol Fleet

One of the special edition black and gold Dodge Charger patrol vehicles Photo:Michigan State Police Patrol cars in Michigan are easily recognizable due to their bright blue coloration. However, Michigan…

Buick Looks to Reshape Its Lineup as It Finishes 2018 with a 5.6 Percent Sales Loss

Buick’s refresh of the Regal proved to be a success For the longest time, the Buick brand has been associated with its luxurious passenger cars. Yet, as consumer tastes turn…

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Chrysler Sends 300 Off with 485-Horsepower 2023 300C

The 2023 Chrysler 300C shows out one more time Photo: Stellantis Chrysler, like all other brands under the Stellantis umbrella, is full steam ahead on electrification — and that means…

2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Archives

The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid starts with excellent fuel economy, but it doesn’t… U.S. News & World Report has named four Hyundai vehicles to its… A mainstay in the Hyundai lineup…

Truck accessories Archives

If you’re shopping for accessories to install on your pickup truck, you… If you regularly transport heavy loads with your truck, a 5th-wheel trailer… If you’re a truck owner, you…

2021 Canadian International AutoShow Goes Virtual

The Canadian International AutoShow held every February in Toronto will go virtual in February 2021. The show traditionally welcomes more than 330,000 visitors, which event promoters Trillium Automobile Dealers Association…

The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is Giving Away a 2018 Subaru Outback

Adopting an animal from your local shelter has its own set of rewards, but for those in Dayton, Ohio, there are a few added perks. The Humane Society of Greater…

2024 Toyota Camry SE Nightshade

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How to Unlock the ‘Pedal Dance’ Drift Mode in Your Subaru BRZ

Use “cheat codes” on your Subaru BRZ (pictured) or Scion FR-S to unlock the ‘Pedal Dance’ drift mode Diehard gamers often know all the cheats to unlock special characters, levels,…

Ford Sells Timber from Kentucky Battery Park to Benefit Glendale Fire Department

Ford sold timber to benefit the Glendale Volunteer Fire Department Photo: Ford Ford is preparing to build a $5.8 billion battery park in Glendale, Kentucky, and already finding ways to…

How Chevy Considers Accessibility With Its Vehicles

July 26th marked the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act being signed in 1990. Since then, individuals with disabilities have still faced adversity when it comes to their everyday…

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There are many features in cars that we take for granted without… If you’re like me, you’re an average person who drives an average… We’ve already shared the fascinating history…

Subaru EyeSight Archives

Advanced safety systems certainly keep us safe in the current world, but would they benefit us during an apocalypse?… Driver assistance technology is now so ubiquitous that even a relatively…

How to Safely Use Valet Parking

If you’re dining out at a fancy restaurant or visiting an upscale hotel, you might have the option of having someone else park your car for you and retrieve it…

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subaru legacy Archives

Subaru's 2021 Lineup earned a staggering nine IIHS Top Safety Pick+ awards.… Tom Dahl, president and chief executive officer for Subaru of America, presented… We already know that the 2020…

This Subaru Impreza Commercial Featuring Willie Nelson and a Dog Will Make You Cry

The adorable dog from the Subaru Impreza ad, “Dream Weekend” Subaru is on a roll this year with advertisements of the emotional variety. First, the automaker launched a 2016 Forester…

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History of the Chevrolet Suburban

1964 Chevrolet Suburban Carryall Photo: Greg Gjerdingen via CC The Chevrolet Suburban was the world’s first-ever SUV and has become the longest continuously used automotive nameplate. Over its eight-decade-long run,…

10 Goofiest Road Trip Movies Ever

There are times when you want to watch serious, deep movies about the things in life that really matter. For us, we mostly like watching ridiculous movies with terrible-yet-hilarious jokes…

Climate Change Threatens Canadian Ice Roads

A Canadian ice road Photo: Hideyuki KAMON under CC BY-SA 2.0 Rapid climate change is threatening a vital transportation network in Canada’s remote Northwest Territories. During much of the year,…

New Kendrick Lamar Video ‘Alright’ Features Classic Cars and Strong Political Message

California rapper Kendrick Lamar has a habit of featuring Cadillacs in his videos There’s not too many rappers left like Kendrick Lamar. Instead of buying expensive Lamborghini Aventadors, he drives old-school…

Is Winterizing Your Car a Waste of Time and Money?

Unless this happens to your car, is winterizing your vehicle necessary? Photo: Koen via CC Not all of us were ready for that early winter blast that rolled through last…

Guide to Chevrolet Blazer Packages

Photo: Chevrolet The Chevrolet Blazer offers a variety of packages for added convenience. From customizing this SUV’s appearance to adding family-friendly functionality, here’s a look at the packages available for…

Rockefeller Oil Heirs Ditching Fossil Fuels For Clean Energy

Rockefeller Center’s famed Atlas, who is visibly surprised to learn of Rockefeller oil heirs divesting from fossil fuels John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil Company was at one time the largest…

6 Winter Car Care Tips to Outwit Jack Frost

Arm yourself with some smart strategies to overcome winter’s car care challenges Jack Frost can definitely make it challenging to preserve your car’s condition during the winter. Cold air and…

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Jack Frost can definitely make it challenging to preserve your car’s condition… It’s easy to dismiss windshield washer fluid as something unimportant — until… Winter does many terrible things to…

Diesel Car Sales Drop 25% in Germany After City-Wide Bans Permitted

Photo:Ingo Joseph Back in February, courts in Germany ruled that individual cities have the right to ban diesel vehicle sales. Germany has been battling excessive pollution rates over the last…

Power to the People: Ben Bailey Reinstated as Host of “Cash Cab”

Finally, the voice of the people has been heard and the will of the majority is going to be done: Discovery’s revival of the game show Cash Cab will feature…

Which Large SUVs Are Good on Gas?

Photo: The News Wheel Just because you need a full-size, three-row SUV to accommodate your family doesn’t mean you want to spend extra money refilling the gas tank every week.…

RV Market Set for Rapid Growth

Photo: Colton RVr A new analysis by Zion Market Research has revealed that the recreational vehicle market is expected to accelerate rapidly over the coming years. According to the report,…

Honda Commences Testing on EV Commuter Vehicle in Japan

While the concept of the commuter car hasn’t quite taken off in the United States yet, they are all the rage in Japan because of their ability to efficiently traverse…

Ford F-Series is America’s Best-Selling Truck for 43rd Year

The Ford F-Series is America’s best-selling truck for the 43rd year Pictured: Ford F-150 Raptor Photo: Ford Motor Company While sales for Ford Motor Company declined 3 percent in 2019,…

Rumor: Chevy Trax May Retire at the End of 2023

The 2022 Trax Photo: Chevrolet A new report suggests that Chevrolet may discontinue the Trax by the end of 2023. The automaker would then potentially replace this subcompact crossover with…

Tips for Taking Pictures at an Outdoor Car Show

Photo: Kaique Rocha With summer on the horizon, outdoor car shows are popping up in nearly every town. You’ll find classic cars, sports cars, trucks, and everything in between. And…

2022 Buick Encore Overview

Photo: Buick Among small crossovers, the 2022 Buick Encore stands out with its premium styling, versatile interior, and helpful tech features. For this model year, the Encore is down to…

Johnson Driving For Record 10th Dover Victory

Jimmie Johnson is looking to break yet another NASCAR record at Dover. Photo: © NASCAR Only four drivers in NASCAR history have won 10 races at a single track. Jimmie…

2017 Fiat 500e Overview

The 2017 Fiat 500e is an electric vehicle (EV) that is exclusive to drivers in Oregon and California, and can get a full charge in less than 4 hours when…

Chevy Sonic Named 2015 Top Safety Pick by IIHS

2015 Chevy Sonic General Motors announced today that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has named the midyear 2015 Chevy Sonic a 2015 Top Safety Pick. “Customer safety is…

2013 Nissan Armada Nearly as Powerful as its Namesake

An armada is defined as a fleet of warships, which is an apt namesake for Nissan’s rugged SUV.  If the 2013 Nissan Armada could not quite tow the entire fleet,…

‘Star Wars’ Visited New York with Nissan

The Nissan Rogue has been gaining a lot of popularity in recent months, partially thanks to the special edition of the crossover released to celebrate the latest addition to the…

2030 Archives

Honda does not currently sell any EVs in the United States, but… Ah, the heady days of 2016, when the year brought some terrible… Paris has added its voice to…

Nissan ZEOD RC – the World’s Fastest Car

Nissan recently unveiled the world’s fastest car. That’s right! Just before the 2013 LeMans race, Nissan showed off their Zero Emissions On-Demand Racing Car; or Nissan ZEOD RC. The prototype…

Chrysler Group Explores Powering Homes Via EVs

Chrysler Group has partnered with NextEnergy of Detroit to explore the possibility of powering homes via EVs. In the experiment in the video below, a Fiat 500e is used to…

2015 Fiat 500e Is Now Available in Oregon

Whether Midwesterners, Southerners, and those along the East Coast would embrace the eco-friendly technology that certain automakers are putting out remains to be seen, as they haven’t really been given…

Researchers Discover Why Drivers Jerk Steering Wheels Inexplicably

Most drivers’ hands don’t remain exactly in this position Photo: Miyaoka Hitchcock via CC Jerking steering wheels has been in the news a lot recently thanks to South Dakota’s bizarre “Don’t…

Guys, Let’s All Buy the 500e Just Because Marchionne Said Not To

Sergio Marchionne urges you not to buy a 500e. It’s an odd thing when the CEO of a carmaker hates making a car—and directs his customers to eschew the vehicle…

The 2013 Nissan Cube Stays Inside the Box

2013 Nissan Cube The styling of the Nissan Cube is polarizing.  Some hate it, others love it, but it’s often you find someone in between.  Nissan likes having this kind…

Norway First European Country to Sell Opel Ampera-e

The Norwegians are coming! The Norwegians are coming! Not to sign on the dotted line for Ben Horne’s Ghostwood development project, but to be among the first in Europe to…