Forza Horizon 2 Competition Winner Receives 2016 Mazda MX-5…Then So Does His Opponent
Man, we need to play more video games. Mazda recently concluded the Mazda MX-5 Challenge, where competitors raced for victory on Forza Horizon 2 at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) with the presentation of a brand-new 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata to David Goss of Missouri, who had defeated Colton Miller of Indiana. Great news for […]
Shark Dies in Florida Truck Crash
A semi-truck crash on I-95 in Volusia County, Florida, resulted in the death of one shark on Wednesday. No, that’s not a typo. And, no, this hasn’t been a great week for animals in cars. A semi-truck containing four five-foot sandbar sharks suffered a blow-out, sending it careening into the woods. In the process of […]
Toyota Wants You to Stay Safe on the Road This Summer
As the weather heats up, many of us are thinking of one thing only: vacation. Perhaps you plan on hitting the Caribbean for a cruise, or flying to some exotic locale across the globe. But many of us prefer to enjoy what the good ol’ US of A has to offer, and what more perfect […]
Rumor: New Toyota Supra to be Called S-FR
Ever since Toyota discontinued the Supra in 2002, loyal fans have been patiently (or impatiently) awaiting its return. When Toyota unveiled the FT-1 concept at 2014’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Supra loyalists clapped their hands with glee, and the rumors of the Supra’s return started flying. Now, Toyota has registered the name […]
Dayton’s Proto BuildBar Hosts DeLorean Club of Ohio Meet Up
As a recent BBC article pointed out, long before anyone in California had ever uttered the term “Silicon Valley,” the nucleus of technological breakthroughs in America was situated in the comparatively quaint city of Dayton, Ohio. In the early part of the 20th century, Dayton had more patents per capita than any other US city, […]
8 Reasons the Drive-Thru Worker Hates You
These tips could help ease that look you get when you pull up to the window.
Drive-thru lanes at fast food chains are quickly becoming the best way to get the treat you want without having to wait in line. While there are many unspoken rules of drive-thru etiquette, it can be difficult to keep straight—until now. We’ve gathered eight of the most important rules to follow the next time you […]
Formula 1 Profile – Mika Häkkinen
The fact that the most-decorated Formula 1 driver of all-time says Mika Häkkinen was the only driver he ever feared and the one he most respected should tell you all you need to know, but to define the Flying Finn only by comparison to Michael Schumacher wouldn’t be doing him justice. After trying and crashing […]
2015 Spanish Grand Prix Recap: Don’t Count Rosberg Out
The Spanish Grand Prix is always an important one. It’s the first European race on the calendar and a favorite among teams as a testing ground. It pushes the cars to the limit in a number of ways that other tracks don’t and it’s the race to which many teams bring their first set of […]
Toyota Jan Blows Balloons, Talks to Drones in New Commercials
Our favorite automotive celebrity has been busy! This week, Toyota released five new Toyota Jan commercials. Three of them are advertisements for Toyota Service Centers (which you can watch here) and the other two are for the 2015 Toyota Time Sales Event. In one video, we learn that Jan (played by Laurel Coppock, who you […]
History of the Tomorrowland Speedway at Magic Kingdom
Learn more about the origins of the Tomorrowland Speedway at Magic Kingdom
For little fans of high-speed adventures, the Tomorrowland Speedway at Disney’s Magic Kingdom is a must-see attraction. Here, the thrill of race track is alive and well, and you don’t even need a driver’s license. First Delivery: Check out the first 2016 Nissan Titan delivered to customers The first sign of the speedway that guests […]
Respected BMW Regains Title of World’s Most Reputable Company
The Reputation Institute is back with its 2015 list of the most respected companies in the world. The New York-based private consulting firm has been evaluating influence and prominence around the globe for 18 years, publishing its respected Global RepTrak 100 list for the past 10 years. Two years ago, BMW earned the honor of being the world’s most […]
Nicolas Cage Bought the Shah of Iran’s Lamborghini
And a Lot of Other Crap, Too
It’s not uncommon for acclaimed actors to occasionally slum it in awful movies in exchange for a nice fat paycheck. One of the most famous examples is Michael Caine, who won his first Oscar for the 1986 film Hannah and Her Sisters, but couldn’t collect the award because he was busy filming Jaws 4: The […]
2015 F-150 Earns Five Stars from NHTSA
The 2015 Ford F-150—in each of its SuperCrew, SuperCab, and Regular Cab iterations—earned the five-star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), passing the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) with flying colors and, in the process, allaying the fears of those still on the fence about the strength of the new […]
2015 Bahrain Grand Prix Recap: The Iceman Is Back
The Bahrain Grand Prix rarely fails to produce exciting races, and this past weekend was no exception. There was action all over the grid from start to finish, and though the wheel-to-wheel battles weren’t quite on the same level as that of Hamilton and Rosberg’s epic showdown last year, this time around the two Mercedes […]
Report: Lincoln FINALLY Considering Going Back to Actual Names
Lincoln has been doing a lot to change its perception among luxury customers, but there’s always been one thing that’s held it back from being associated with the brand so many fell in love with half-a-century-or-more ago: nomenclature. Lincoln has fallen into the luxury industry pattern of ditching revered names like Continental, Town Car, and […]
CONFIRMED: New Star Wars Trailer Doesn’t Have Any Kias in It
Well, the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens teaser trailer has just been released (and no, for better or worse, it’s not a RickRoll this time). In case you haven’t seen it yet, here ya go: Obviously, everyone here at the office is really jazzed about this two-minute teaser. Unfortunately, we write for an automotive […]
IIHS Gives Audi A3, S3 Top Safety Scores
The results are in, and the Audi A3 and S3 passed their crash tests with flying colors, each earning a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The A3 went the extra mile, earning a Top Safety Pick+ rating, the highest a car can receive, making it the only European premium compact […]
David Feherty Humorously Compares Golf to Hyundai Features
Hyundai's new ads feature humorist and golf expert, David Feherty, as company's first golf ambassador
Those who aren’t part of the world of golf probably haven’t heard of former golfer and humorous commentator, David Feherty–which is a shame, considering he has more wit and charisma than most in his industry. After playing in the PGA Tour and winning multiple victories, he retired to be an analyst and commentator for CBS Sports and host his own […]