Oil Production Exceeds 100 Million Barrels a Day for the First Time
Even as automakers introduce new hybrids and EVs, oil production reached a new record during the third quarter
With all the talk of electric vehicles across the automotive industry, it may be easy to assume that oil use and production would be down. However, the exact opposite appears to be true. The International Energy Agency recently revealed that the global supply of oil and liquids reached a new record of 100.3 million barrels […]
High Oil Prices Could Give Electric Cars a Boost
Oil is having a bit of a problem, price-wise. Demand is far outstripping supply, and on top of that, there is a U.S. sanction of Iranian exports. All of this is ticking oil prices toward $100 per barrel, the highest price since 2014. At the same time, this is driving up gasoline prices at the […]
[PHOTOS] Of Course the Gulf Oil 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition Looks Amazing
Earlier this month, we mused that the likely relaunch of the Ford GT application process and start of a new model year cycle could lead to the introduction of a new Ford GT Heritage Edition inspired by the No. 9 J.W. Automotive Gulf Oil Ford GT40 MKI, which took first place at the 1968 Le Mans […]
HondaJet Elite Has a Toilet With Seatbelts
On the ground, Honda is well known for building safe cars, all of which definitely have seatbelts. And while its line of private aircrafts also have seatbelts, they had always been relegated to regular seats…until now. The new HondaJet Elite has a 1,437 nautical mile range, and that means you’re probably going to need to […]
Motor Oil 101: What Do the Numbers Mean?
I fancy myself to be mildly handy around a car—I know when and how to change my brake pads, I know when it is time for new tires, and I can even change my own oil without destroying the engine. However, there is one thing that I never really truly understood, other than that they […]
[Video] Ford Torture-Testing Ranger for Grand Return to American Soil
The Ford Ranger is coming back to the United States after a considerable absence, and truck-lovers the country over couldn’t be more thrilled. Ford is setting about the task of ensuring that the Ranger lives up to those expectations and hits that sweet spot, and that task involves testing the Ranger everywhere from Arizona to […]
What’s Changing in 2019 for the Chevrolet Bolt EV? (Spoiler Alert: Not Much)
For the 2019 model year, the Chevrolet Bolt EV is undergoing a few changes, but nothing too dramatic. Just like last year, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” seems to be GM’s strategy for the 2019 Bolt. It’s a good one, because the little car has been a major success in the electric vehicle […]
It’s Official: the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Has Landed on U.S. Soil
The long-awaited United States release is officially here. As of yesterday, the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross drove onto U.S. soil. The first shipment arrived on the West Coast yesterday, specifically in Port Hueneme. We got a sneak peek of the Eclipse Cross during the well-advertised solar eclipse last summer. Since then, it’s been a waiting game. Our editors […]
Why Do I Need to Change the Oil In My Car?
For those of us who are not car enthusiasts that understand everything happening under the hood, certain car maintenance tasks can be a bit puzzling. For instance, why do we have to change the oil in our cars? Well, changing your oil is an essential part of vehicle maintenance. In fact, if you don’t change […]
Baojun 730 AT Hits the Streets in China (Spoilers: AT Stands for Automatic Transmission)
SAIC-GM-Wuling launched its latest Baojun product late in November: the new Baojun 730 AT. What does AT stand for, you ask? All Terrain? Armored Transport? Nope. It stands for automatic transmission. Why, you ask? Because, you see, it has an automatic transmission. The Baojun 730 AT is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, which doles […]
[Photos] 2018 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate Black Edition Bows in L.A. (Spoilers: It’s Only Available in Black)
GMC this week lifted the cover off its new 2018 Yukon Denali Ultimate Black Edition. Now, before you go thinking that this particular special-edition Yukon Denali is draped in hot metallic fuchsia, let us break the bad news that it is not. It is, however, black. Very black. Hence the name. “The Yukon Denali has […]
Did Nissan Just Spill A ‘Star Wars’ Spoiler?
Nissan is one of the brands partnered with Lucasfilm for its release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi this December. To our delight, that means we get to see more Star Wars show cars, and we’re still holding out hope for a Star Wars special edition vehicle that we can take home. Like last year, […]
Study: Big Oil to Lose Auto Market Dominance in Less Than 25 Years
We have heard reports from various sources intoning the impending end of the dominance of oil thanks to electric and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles. For a while, I reacted to these studies in much the same way as if someone predicted how a particular sports team (say, the Bengals) will do this season—I see what you […]
Recall Alert: FCA Recalls Approximately 1,200 Dodge Hellcat Models for Potential Oil Spraying and Fire Risk
Dodge’s lineup of Hellcat models produce some of the most impressive power outputs of any vehicles on the road, thanks to their extraordinary engines. Of course, all that power can cause a lot of problems when paired with a faulty part. That’s precisely why FCA is recalling approximately 1,200 2017 Dodge Challengers and Chargers equipped with […]
Pennzoil and Dodge Once Again Team Up for the “Exorcising the Demon” Short Film
With the help of Pennzoil and Dodge, professional stunt driver Rhys Millen takes the brand-new Demon to the mean streets of Pittsburgh
The last time that Dodge and Pennzoil collaborated, auto enthusiasts were treated to a spectacle of stunts performed by one of the final production models of the Dodge Viper. The end of the short film alluded to a similar display of performance in the future, only this time with the new Dodge Demon in the […]