General Motors has found great success in selling larger vehicles in the… Ah yes, the flying car. As far as highly desired futuristic technology… The next few years will be big for Volkswagen. The automaker plans… Back in October of 2019, an enticing image of a refreshed 2021… General Motors and China have a long…
Photo: Quote Catalog Uber boasts incredible name recognition over ride-sharing competitors, approaching Kleenex levels of eponym notoriety. However, in the wake of a wave of scandals dating as far back as 2010 — when the company received its first cease and desist order — many riders have begun to prioritize San Francisco-based competitor Lyft. Lyft,…
We’ve been talking a lot about autonomous cars and the future of driving. Uber-owned technology company Otto, which focuses on making self-driving semi trucks, has just taken a big step forward by making the first autonomous truck delivery in the world and traveled autonomously from Fort Collins, Colorado, to Colorado Springs. The cargo being delivered,…
As of Jan. 1, ride-share drivers in Toronto are now required to… When Uber and Lyft first came on the scene, both companies said… In the wake of nearly ten years of scandals, Uber is in serious danger of losing the battle of public perception to Lyft.… We’ve all been there — you’ve got to…
Porsche has finally picked a name for its first and highly-anticipated all-electric… Volkswagen announced on Tuesday three new features added to their mobile app… What’s more fun than going to a national automotive show… Amazon seems to have taken a page from car-sharing apps’ collective playbook.… For those people who wished Uber drivers…
In 2023, about 27% of new light-duty models required the use of premium gas, and another 26% recommended it… When it comes to the fusion of power and class, it’s hard… In the first race of the 2021 rally season, Sno*Drift, Subaru drivers and their performance-tuned WRX STI models dominated the competition.… Subaru recently announced…
Going into this third and final match for the two teams from Group A, things are pretty much up in the air. The top two spots in the group, which will mean advancement to the knockout stages, are still up for grabs, and it’s likely that either Croatia or Mexico will make it through today….
To promote his new show, “Peyton’s Places,” Peyton Manning starred alongside Brett… Hyundai Motor America is hoping to boost its game-day visibility by sponsoring… Hyundai loves football and the sport’s fans. If you haven’t learned that by… Football season is here! As the NFL officially kicks off this weekend, Hyundai… Being an Uber driver can be quite…
While there are a lot of perks to driving a new car,… Spending time and money in the service bay is no driver’s dream.… You probably don’t give much thought to your car’s transmission, but as… When you take your car in for service, you are focused on… You know the feeling of dread you…
Be honest… how much food have you ordered from a delivery service? Photo: shopblocks via CC Thanks to Wayne’s World, my entire childhood was filled with my father sarcastically saying something and immediately following it up with “Not!” Oh, the 90s… Anyway, I come to you on this fine Monday to broadcast the news that…
Featuring a massive new grille, the Tundra is Toyota’s first hybrid pickup… When you hit the highway in Ontario, there’s more to see than… In an attempt to learn which items are most tempting to thieves,… This weekend marks the start of the new Canadian motorsport series, the… Canadians are famous for being courteous —…
Absolute Fitness owner Mike Moorman said it was his dream to own a Ferrari When Mike Moorman began his career as a personal trainer, he drove an ’86 Buick that was close to falling apart and paid a local gym so he could train his clients there. Now, 19 years later, Moorman drives a 2000…
Recently, we addressed the negative underbelly of rideshare services. Despite their convenience, the industry could definitely add some extra levels of security to ensure that rideshare users are safer. Lyft is doing just that. It recently announced that it’s adding some new safety features to its app. New safety features The first of these changes is…
The prices of new vehicles are climbing up and up every year.… By the end of this year, 10 more major cities will offer… When it comes to ride-sharing services, many thought city dwellers would begin… GM has already charted the ride share waters, ever since it initiated the… Despite its petite size, the island of…
If you love reading, being a passenger during a road trip can… Nissan is known for its family-friendly SUVs and crossovers, but the automaker’s… For better or for worse, cars and driving are an integral part… Whether you’re shopping for the holidays or planning a birthday surprise, a… If you’re a fan of books, September…
The upcoming Formula 1 season is almost upon us. Here’s what you should know about the 2024 F1 calendar, teams, drivers, and regulation changes. F1 car development can take a long time. Many teams began working on their 2024 designs just about as soon as the 2023 season kicked off. After a relatively brief winter,…
2002’s Mafia is a rare treat for retro gearheads and gangster movie aficionados.… It’s hard not to think of taxis when thinking about New York… As of Jan. 1, ride-share drivers in Toronto are now required to… When pondering the possibilities of futuristic technology, one concept that tops many… Like the rest of the theater…
It’s well known that Mazda and Toyota have been working together in recent years. However, in a crossover more ambitious tha The Avengers, Mazda, Toyota, Honda, Isuzu, and Subaru, among others, have joined forces to bring automobile autonomy closer to reality. Check Out: The 2019 Mazda CX-9 Under the umbrella of Monet, Toyota and Softbank’s…
A Tempe, Arizona woman has died following a collision with a self-driving… Back in October, Scott Pruitt, head of the Environmental Protection Agency under President… 20 years ago today, Princess Diana was killed in a fatal car… Yesterday, September 29th, is the 103rd anniversary of a sad day: the…
Dallas Skyline Photo: Daxis via CC If you’re ready to explore the Lone Star State, consider checking out Dallas. This city brings cowboy charm to a modern metropolis, and has so many things to visit and do. As you’re mapping out when you can shop at Wild Bill’s Western Store, eat through the State Fair…
Pictured: What most Hot Wheels look like after a couple of days in a kindergarten classroom Classic automobiles can oftentimes get pretty roughed up, thus requiring an extensive restoration. What tends to get roughed up even more than the actual cars are the Hot Wheels models based upon those vehicles. Years of crashing Hot Wheels into…
Photo: Takayuki Suzuki via CC Just before Ferrari’s 1000th grand prix in in Formula 1, Sebastian Vettel announced he will be driving for Aston Martin Racing in 2021. Earlier this year, Ferrari had rather rudely pushed Vettel aside, only letting the four-time champion know a day before signing Carlos Sainz that he would not get…
Welcome to In the Rearview, where I (sometimes belatedly) bring you some of the top automotive news of the past week. This time, we open by talking about emissions rules–while automakers have been begging the new administration to relax or delay EPA emissions regulations, consumer advocate groups have been asking for the exact opposite, arguing…
While fully autonomous vehicles are still a thing of the future, advanced… As the all-electric and self-driving vehicle markets continue to explode, Volkswagen is investing in companies that will help them own the future.… A research team at MIT is trying to improve self-driving car technology by teaching vehicles to see around corners using shadows.……
Self-driving car developer Waymo has made headlines as it spread its testing across the country, offered driverless taxi rides, and threw some serious shade at rival Uber. Now, though, the maker of the adorable koala car (and less adorable minivans) will be heading for a new testing ground: China. Bringing It Along: When you bring…
Clive Owen’s “Driver” may return in a new slate of BMW Films this year What do directors John Frankenheimer, Ang Lee, and John Woo; actors Gary Oldman, Mickey Rourke, and Don Cheadle; and musicians Madonna, Marilyn Manson, and James Brown all have in common? They all had significant roles to play in BMW Films’ 8-short…
Protestors gathered in Portland regarding the recent controversies surrounding Uber The North Carolina House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday to shield drivers who collide with protesters from civil liability in a 67-48 vote. The bill protects drivers who are exercising “due care” and hit someone who is “participating in a protest or demonstration and…
Photo: RideGuru As 2018 draws to a close, it’s only natural to start counting down to New Year’s Eve. If you plan on partying the night away, it’s a good idea to also plan your transportation. That way, you can help ensure that you and your friends stay safe while ringing in 2019. Besides selecting…
Fernando Alonso’s McLaren on top of Charles Leclerc’s Sauber Ferrari looked quickest all weekend, but rain in the final qualifying session played to Mercedes’ strengths and Sebastian Vettel was only able to start second on the grid. Lewis Hamilton couldn’t keep him behind for long, though — the moment they got on the Kemmel Straight,…
Whether you believe it or not, women and men are different in… While residents of California, Washington D.C., Arizona, and Texas have all seen… Cruise Automation, General Motors’ self-driving technology subsidiary, already has a major presence… After safely completing thousands of deliveries in Scottsdale, Arizona, Nuro and Kroger… As part of a new billion-euro mobility…
From left: Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez, Jim Farley, Christian Horner, and Daniel Ricciardo Photo: Ford The Ford Motor Company announced it will compete in Formula 1 from 2026 to at least 2030, marking the return of one of the sport’s most successful engine manufacturers. The American automaker struck a partnership with Red Bull Powertrains. Together…
Battling in the atmosphere can be a real “drag” Photo: Lucasfilm Ltd./ Disney As far as science fiction series go, the Star Wars franchise has always played pretty fast and loose with its physics. That tends to happen when you have a cast of characters who can move objects and shoot lightning using “the Force.”…
Toyota has released a statement clarifying why it is supporting the Trump… General Motors proposed a national zero-emission car sales requirement that could offer… The Trump administration has proposed a rollback of fuel economy and pollution… When the EPA and NHTSA released their joint plan for freezing fuel… Last year, Buick sold a total of…
Photo: FORMULA 1 | YouTube After being denied almost certain victory twice already in his first year at Ferrari, Charles Leclerc has finally taken his maiden Grand Prix win at the 2019 Belgian GP, though he was unable to relish in it as much as he might have hoped before the weekend. The mood was…
Yes, the title is a bit dramatic, but we’re talking galaxy-saving robots here, so you’ll forgive my excitement. Since the first live-action Transformers movie* came out in 2007, costumers have been struggling to emulate the finer details of the Autobots and Decepticons. Hey, something wonderful and creative has to come out of those films. With…
Jay Leno went undercover to promote his new show Jay Leno’s Garage If you thought you would never get to see Jay Leno sporting a bald head and a bushy goatee, then today is your lucky day. The ex-late night talk show host and popular comedian recently took to the streets in an effort to…
Toyota recently announced that they would not focus exclusively on conquering the electric vehicle market—instead, they decided to work on a vehicle powered by a hydrogen fuel-cell. Toyota thinks the fuel-cell vehicle will have a longer, better future than the EV. A few lucky journalists recently got the first chance to drive Toyota’s prototype—and the…
Automakers are terrified that Millennials are going to stop buying cars and just start Ubering everywhere (although they should really chill out), and it’s made them increasingly desperate to reach the younger generation. GM is probably the most egregious offender, with its hipsterish “Hidden Gems” marketing campaign for the Chevy Trax, which hired “social media influencers”…
Some snacks don’t take well to the road. Today, we talk about Warheads, why they’re bad in cars, and why they’re particularly bad for me.… Driving through the city of Los Angeles, James Corden brought Shawn Mendes… A couple in Hayward, California missed one strange wake up call on Tuesday morning.… Honda has shown off a roadster…
Photo: pedrik The start of the 2017 Formula 1 Championship is still a few months out, but things move fast in the world of Formula 1 and driver lineups for each team have already been announced. Unlike in some years past, there has been a great deal of changes across the grid, with only three…
With some discipline and strategy, a one-car lifestyle can be more feasible than you might think If your family has the option to own just one vehicle instead of two, it’s a great way to save money. You can put the money you save on maintenance, auto insurance, fuel, and car loan costs toward your…
When you’re the most popular male fighter in the UFC, you can drop more than $450,000 on a couple of luxury cars in a day because big time fights equal big time paychecks. UFC interim featherweight champion Conor McGregor is no stranger to expensive luxury vehicles, as he just showed off his 2016 Cadillac Escalade last…
If your favorite pop-culture phenomenon hasn’t yet been revived and recycled in… Thanks to Wayne’s World, my entire childhood was filled with my father… The controversial, gas-guzzling Hummer is about to return as a GMC model… Hyundai’s TV ad for this year’s Super Bowl stars four Boston celebrities… Did you happen to see that clever…
As manufacturers get closer to releasing fully autonomous vehicles, it’s reasonable to expect a change in anything car related, from public transportation to traffic patterns and street designs. Rideshare giants like Uber and Lyft are already starting to implement self-driving cars into their services while industry professionals have already started to brainstorm future-friendly road structures…
There’s no city more New England than Boston, so when you’re looking… Hyundai’s TV ad for this year’s Super Bowl stars four Boston celebrities… Massachusetts has a diverse array of New Year’s parties worth the drive.… For the second year in a row, INFINITI will sponsor the Boston… Yesterday may have been the first official…
Back in February of 2017, a woman’s car fell into a sinkhole,… The automotive industry, especially the big three American manufacturers, has deep ties… It’s time to put away those qualifying words and phrases like “impending,”… Back in September, we reported that three major environmental groups—the Center for… Uber has reached a settlement with the…
While excitement has been gradually growing in anticipation of self-driving cars’ debut, you may be disappointed to learn that these vehicles won’t necessarily make roads much safer. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has found that self-driving cars may still be unable to avoid an astounding two-thirds of vehicle crashes. Innovative and Efficient: Mitsubishi Outlander…
While residents of California, Washington D.C., Arizona, and Texas have all seen… Cruise Automation, General Motors’ self-driving technology subsidiary, already has a major presence… After safely completing thousands of deliveries in Scottsdale, Arizona, Nuro and Kroger… At the annual CES show in January, Toyota introduced its newest autonomous vehicle for… A new self-driving off-road Honda prototype called…
The 2020 Honda Fit yesterday made its international debut at the Tokyo… Are you under 20 and looking for a new car under 20… Ford announced it was killing off almost all of its cars, and… You’re still reeling from sticker shock after looking at new cars, but… January 18th marks the birthday of A.A….
As is so often the case with elite competitors in any sport, F1 drivers will do everything they can to maximize results… The aftermath of a vehicular collision is one of the most stress-inducing… A Tempe, Arizona woman has died following a collision with a self-driving… Any time a self-driving vehicle gets into a crash,…
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