Nissan IDS Concept Rolls Into Detroit
The Nissan IDS Concept is one smooth ride, and the vehicle is making its first appearance in the US at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. This zero-emission electric car is notably equipped with autonomous driving technology guided by state-of-the-art artificial intelligence. Nissan is one of the automakers hardest at work on autonomous […]
Kia Releases First Images of Brand-New Niro Hybrid Compact SUV
It looks like January is the month of sneak peeks for Kia. After unveiling the Telluride Concept at the North American International Auto Show earlier this week, the Korean carmaker has decided to reveal another look at its future. Kia revealed the first official images of the Niro, which is an all-new hybrid that is […]
Audi h-tron quattro concept Debuts in Detroit
Audi proudly unveiled its latest concept at the North American International Auto Show today. You will be forgiven for thinking that the Audi h-tron quattro concept looks (and sounds) a bit familiar. This latest concept vehicle is clearly a sibling of the Audi e-tron quattro concept unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2015, but instead of […]
Ford Announces 2017 Fusion, V6 Sport, Platinum, Hybrid, and Energi
The mystery vehicle that many speculated would be the next-generation Ford Fusion has been revealed as, surprise, the next-generation Ford Fusion. The 2017 Fusion was unveiled this morning at the North American International Auto Show with a sharp new face, not one but two hybrid variants, an-all new all-wheel-drive Fusion V6 Sport model, and the […]
MINI to Air Super Bowl 50 Commercial
For the first time in five years, MINI will be returning to the Super Bowl. (But thanks to the Steelers, the Bengals shall not be…yet again.) The German automaker has confirmed that it will be putting out a 30-second spot during Super Bowl 50, likely to mark the all-new Mini Clubman. The last time that […]
BMW Brings Mirrorless Car to CES 2016
In traditional thought, mirrors are essential to a vehicle, allowing drivers to be aware of everything around them. Several automakers are challenging that idea, and BMW is the latest to trot out a traffic monitoring system that uses cameras rather than mirrors at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The BMW i8 Mirrorless uses a […]
2016 Honda CR-Z Overview
The 2016 Honda CR-Z is a hybrid vehicle with a starting MSRP of $20,295. Besides offering good fuel economy, the Honda CR-Z also boats a comfortable and tech-savvy cabin. The 2016 Honda CR-Z competes with other hybrid vehicles such as the BMW i8, Ford C-MAX Energi, and the Chevrolet Volt. [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s new […]
2016 Subaru Crosstrek Overview
The 2016 Subaru Crosstrek ditches the XV from its name (previous model years were called the Subaru XV Crosstrek). The all-new Crosstrek, like all Subarus, is built to take drivers and passengers off-road, but is a viable, safe, and efficient option for families of small and moderate sizes. The 2016 Subaru Crosstrek is available in […]
Ohio State EcoCar Team to Transform Camaro into 60-mpg Hybrid
For the past two years, the EcoCar program has posed a timely, engaging challenge to 16 universities in the US and Canada: take a given car and modify it to achieve the most fuel economy possible while still retaining performance. The competitions began with a Saturn VUE SUV being sent to each university, repeated last year with a […]
2016 Dodge Viper Overview
The 2016 Dodge Viper is the perfect example of top-notch American performance. Dodge created the Viper for those consumers that want racetrack-level performance in their vehicle—and they were successful, since this supercar is considered one of Road & Track’s top three rated performance cars. Along with its excellent performance numbers, the Viper is also hand-built […]
Celebrate the Nissan LEAF with Spotify
Great music is essential for any road trip, and it makes being stuck in traffic slightly less terrible. To celebrate the Nissan LEAF’s 5th anniversary, Nissan partnered with Spotify and LEAF fans to create the perfect playlist for driving around town in the EV. Spotify users can find the celebratory playlist by searching for the […]
Chevy to (Probably) Bring Back Cavalier Name
It seems we hear about every new General Motors vehicle ahead of time when GM applies for a trademark on the name. It’s something that we report on all the time, with GM most recently patenting the name “Corvette E-Ray,” hinting at an electric Corvette. Well, it’s that time again: GM has filed a trademark […]
2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV Overview
The 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV is luxury SUV with a starting MSRP of $72,790. The Cadillac Escalade ESV features the same powerful V8 engine and luxurious interior as the regular Escalade, but the ESV model is approximately 20 inches longer than the standard version. The 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV is available in four trim levels: Standard, […]
Happy Fifth Anniversary to the Nissan LEAF
It’s hard to believe that the Nissan LEAF is five years old. In 2010, the first Nissan LEAF was delivered to its first customers, and the success has continued for the world’s bestselling electric car. Since the Nissan LEAF first rolled off of the assembly line, the vehicle has been named Car of the Year […]
Chevrolet Nets Two Places on Ward’s 10 Best Engines
Lately, it seems like, if we are praising a Chevrolet car, it is most likely one of two models: either the long-running performance car, the Camaro, or the relatively new plug-in hybrid, the Volt. Well, now it seems that Ward’s Auto is seeing what we have already been talking about, and gave the engines from […]
2016 Kia Optima Hybrid Overview
Kia has outdone itself with the 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid. This hybrid vehicle makes it easy to go green with the sophisticated styling of the popular Optima sedan and its elegant interior, too. For the low starting price of $25,995, consumers can get everything they want from their everyday car and more. Don’t Want to […]
2016 Cadillac ATS Coupe Overview
The 2016 Cadillac ATS coupe is an American luxury vehicle with a starting MSRP of $37,995. The Cadillac ATS coupe offers the choice between a turbocharged four-cylinder and a 3.6-liter V6 engine. Furthermore, the ATS coupe also comes standard with 18-inch alloy wheels and a rearview camera. The 2016 Cadillac ATS Coupe is available in four […]
2016 Toyota RAV4 Overview
The 2016 Toyota RAV4 enters the crowded small crossover segment alongside a number of all-new competitors. Despite being in its fourth generation, the RAV4 still offers plenty of standard and optional features to get drivers excited, and the 2016 model year includes some thrilling new features to ensure the crossover doesn’t fall into a design […]