‘Made in America Auto Index’ is Misleading
The Kogod School of Business at American University in Northwest Washington, DC, has published a new index of the most American-made automobiles in the United States. Unfortunately, the “Made in America Auto Index” has a misleading title because its rankings are heavily skewed in favor of vehicles who come from American brands, regardless of where […]
“Car Matchmaker” Spike Feresten Talks to Us About Loving Porsches, Hating Crosstours, Writing “Seinfeld,” and Predicting Donald Trump
Although he hosted Talkshow with Spike Feresten for three years on Fox, Spike Feresten made his biggest contributions to the entertainment industry while working behind the camera. As a television comedy writer, Spike has few equals, with a resume that includes Saturday Night Live, Late Night with David Letterman, The Simpsons, and Seinfeld. His most […]
One Look at DJ Mustard’s BMW i8 Will Make You Wish You Could Produce Hip-Hop Records
A photo posted by Calabasas Luxury Motorcars (@clm91302) on Jun 3, 2016 at 12:04pm PDT If you’ve listned to the radio at all in the past five years, then you probably heard music produced by DJ Mustard. Mustard, real name Dijon McFarlane, is the man responsible for creating the beats used for the songs “No […]
Chrome Toyota Mirai Makes Motorsport Debut at Gurston Speed Hill Climb
Hybrid cars are enjoying increasingly high presence in racing. In fact, it could be said that hybrid powertrains are already the dominant species in the motorsport habitat—just check out the ultra-complex 1.6-liter turbocharged hybrid engines that make upward of 800 horsepower in Formula 1, or the spaceship-like LMP1 hybrid cars in the World Endurance Championship, […]
Aussies Can Expect 18-Month Wait for 2016 Ford Focus RS
If Economics 101 taught you anything (apart, perhaps, from how to blindly text your friends under a table without being obvious), it’s the idea that high demand makes it more difficult for a provider of goods to maintain its supply. Ford, it seems, is going to have a tough time keeping up with demand for its […]
Australian Corolla Hybrid Has 1,000 Kilometer Driving Range
Toyota is known worldwide for its hybrid vehicles—particularly for the Prius lineup—and Australia is no exception. In the land down under, Toyota is releasing a new addition to the hybrid family in the form of the Corolla hybrid. This new hybrid model boasts a ton of upgrades, the most notable being its range of 1,097 […]
2017 Ford Fusion Earns IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+
Ford has been playing up the numerous upgrades that make the 2017 Fusion the best one yet—from the Fusion V6 Sport’s computer-controlled shock absorber system that helps mitigate damage from potholes to the Fusion Energi’s 610-mile range on a full tank and a single battery charge to the fancy, fancy, fancy new cup holders. Now, […]
2017 Toyota Camry Gets Free Tech Upgrades
The Toyota Camry’s affordability is probably among the reasons it is one of the best-selling cars in America. Toyota must be aware of this, as they have announced that the new 2017 Camry’s price will remain unchanged, despite some significant trim upgrades. Most of the new goodies come in the form of electronics; for example, […]
Muddy Motorsport Mayhem: Review of Allen’s ‘Dirt- The Game’
Even when things get messy, there's no such thing as a bad slide job
In the world of motorsports, there’s nothing as wild and rowdy as a sprint car race on a dirt track. Vehicles and drivers are pushed to the limit as they trade paint and claw their way across the finish line. It’s quite different from the prim and proper international racing that’s more about precision […]
GM Canada Announces Autonomous Car R&D Expansion
General Motors on Friday announced plans to expand research and development of self-driving cars in Canada. The expansion, which was announced in Oshawa, Ontario, will see the growth of engineers in the country from 300 to 1,000 over the next few years. Among those in attendance for the announcement were Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and […]
Hyundai, Genesis Plan to “Plug In” to Growing EV Market by Electrifying Lineups
Left and right, automakers are revealing plans to hop on the eco-friendly bandwagon with new hybrid, plug-in electric, and hydro fuel cell models. Nearly every automaker has something in the works that has been confirmed or even appeared at recent auto shows. Korean automaker Hyundai is no exception, recently announcing its plans to rapidly transition […]
2017 Ford Fusion Overview
The 2017 Ford Fusion is a mid-size sedan that offers a little something for everybody. Looking for horsepower, the Fusion has plenty of it with its available 325-horsepower V6 engine. Need an eco-friendly vehicle? The ‘17 Fusion is available with both hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrain options, with the later boasting an all-electric range of […]
Potential Apple Car Key Could Be as Simple as an iPhone App
Despite the fact that Apple has yet to confirm that it’s working on a super top-secret vehicle, it’s possible that the cat is now out of the bag. A recent patent filing suggests that the tech giant is looking to enter the automotive world one technological advancement at a time, and could potentially influence the […]
2017 Mercedes-Benz SL Overview
Ever since its debut in the 1950s, the Mercedes-Benz SL has been one of the most prestigious roadsters available on the auto market, but thanks to a redesign for the 2013 model that didn’t exactly go over very well, the SL convertible lost a bit of its luster. That’s the reason Mercedes-Benz refreshed its iconic […]
2017 Porsche Macan Overview
The 2017 Porsche Macan is a compact SUV that has better performance capabilities than many sports cars. When equipped with the available 3.6-liter twin turbocharged V6 engine, the ‘17 Porsche Macan can rocket from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds and can tow up to 4,409 pounds when equipped properly. This new compact […]
Samsung Gives Up on Fuel Cells to Focus on Batteries
To make the batteries and fuel cells in electric and hybrid vehicles, most automakers turn to third-party manufacturers. One of the largest of these battery manufacturers is South Korea’s Samsung SDI, whose battery and fuel cell business has ballooned out from Samsung’s longtime production of batteries and fuel cells to power electronics. While the company’s […]
Honda Supports Columbus, Ohio’s Bid to Win US Smart City Challenge
Today Honda announced its endorsement of the “Smart Columbus Plan,” a proposal put forth by the city of Columbus, Ohio, to win the US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Smart City Challenge. Honda, which bases its North American manufacturing operations in central Ohio, has also pledged to partner with Columbus in a variety of transportation innovations, […]
Paris to Ban All Pre-1997 Cars During the Week
Paris has been fighting its pollution problems by degrees, instituting partial car bans in certain areas on certain days of the week. However, now the City of Love will be taking its most drastic step yet to reduce the smog within its limits. Starting in July, all cars registered before 1997 and motorcycles registered before […]