Baby, Baby, Baby, No: Justin Bieber Found Guilty of Assault, Careless Driving
The Biebs was found guilty on charges stemming from an incident back in August when his ATV collided with a minivan near Stratford, Ontario, after which Bieber got in a fight with the driver of the minivan. At the time, he was also facing charges of assault in Toronto, which were dropped in September. The […]
Ford Donates Five Transit Connect Vans to American Red Cross
This week, Ford donated five new Transit vans to the American Red Cross for use at five different locations across the United States: Lexington, Kentucky; Louisville, Kentucky; Cleveland, Ohio; Portland, Oregon; and its hometown of Detroit, Michigan. “The American Red Cross is often first on the scene to assist those in need, and these Ford […]
Ram Truck, FCA Foundation Donate $100,000 to Help with Flood Recovery
Much of Texas has been devastated by recent flooding, with damages to property (homes, cars, infrastructure, businesses, and more) as well as loss of life. In an effort to help the recovery process, Ram Truck and the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Foundation last week announced a donation of $100,000 to the First Response Team of […]
Supporting TreesCount! 20 BMW i3 Electric Cars Donated to New York City Parks
If there’s one automaker that’s become known as eco-friendly these past couple years, it’s BMW. The German automaker has drawn attention and acclaim for its electric i3 and i8 supercar made of recycled materials. The BMW i3 has quickly become an icon of future-thinking, automotive sustainability. Taking environmental support one step further, BMW of North […]
[VIDEO] Ford Brazil Uses UFOs and Crop Circles to Sell Fiesta
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Sadly, a lot of modern-day car ads feel uninspired or flat out lazy. Put a handsome Hollywood dude in a suit and stand him somewhere in the vicinity of a car, put him behind the wheel for a brief second, use some flashy cutting and maybe some exploding lightbulbs, and you have a perfect to-formula […]
What Is Mazda Drive for Good? History of the Annual Charity Drive
As a way to make a difference in the community, Mazda North America has started an annual giving campaign. In addition to donating a portion of every vehicle sold to the Mazda Foundation (which has raised more than $8 million since 1992), Mazda North America runs an annual charitable event called Drive for Good (also […]
Mazda Drive for Good Offers a Hand and $1 Million to St. Jude
Remember the charity drive that Mazda North America ran from November 21st through January 2nd? Over the years, Mazda has used that annual fundraiser to donate millions of dollars to worthy causes across the nation, from prestigious organizations to local efforts like Brae’s Brown Bags. Mazda Drive for Good (sometimes stylized “Drive 4 Good”) has announced that $1 […]
GM Helps Karmanos Cancer Institute Raise $2.8 Million
General Motors helped the Karmanos Cancer Institute raise a new record for fundraising at its 33rd Annual Dinner last month. With the help of dinner chairs Debra and Bob Ferguson, senior vice president of Global Public Policy at GM, more than $2.8 million was raised to support the expansion of Karmanos Cancer Institute’s Intensive Care […]
GM Pledges $100,000 in Aid to Nepal
The General Motors Foundation has announced that it will provide a total of $100,000 in grants between the American Red Cross and World Food Program USA in order to support recovery efforts in the wake of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Nepal. General Motors International will also donate $50,000 to the India Prime Minister Relief […]
GM, GM Foundation Donate $4M to Kettering University Projects
Kettering University will receive $2 million from General Motors Company and an additional $2 million from the GM Foundation for its indoor and outdoor lab spaces. The dual donation will provide Kettering’s students with state-of-the-art facilities in which they will learn the tools necessary to potentially become future innovators in the automotive industry. GM Foundation’s […]
Nissan Is Among Top 25 Noteworthy Companies for Diversity
Earlier this week, Nissan announced that it was named to DiversityInc’s list of 25 Noteworthy Companies for diversity. This marks the second year in a row that Nissan has made the cut. A big reason that Nissan earned this recognition is its “extensive support of employee resource groups.” In fact, Nissan has more than 20 […]
Honda Pledges $168,000 Towards Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund
On Saturday, April 25, 2015, the South Asian country of Nepal was devastated by a 7.8-magnitude earthquake. On Wednesday, Honda—which has a system of distributors and dealerships in Nepal—committed $168,000 in funds towards the relief and recovery effort. The Japanese automaker released the follwing statement regarding the donation: Honda would like to express deep sympathy […]
Jay Leno Drives a 1948 Davis Divan Three-Wheeler
No, that’s not a vintage Elio you’re looking at—it’s one of 12 surviving Davis Divans. Comedian and car enthusiast Jay Leno took the curio out for a spin in the latest episode of Jay Leno’s Garage. Petersen Museum curator Leslie Kendall recounts the sad story of the 1948 Davis Divan, but to summarize: during the […]
Honda Donates 2015 Odyssey to Ronald McDonald House of DC
Honda, the official automotive sponsor of the NHL, announced today that it would be donating a new 2015 Honda Odyssey minivan to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington DC. The charitable contribution is made in collaboration with the National Hockey League’s “The Biggest Assist Happens Off the Ice” program, the NHL’s ongoing social […]
Learn the History and Mission of Hyundai Hope on Wheels
As Hyundai Hope on Wheels launches its 2015 campaign, welcoming new celebrity ambassadors like Melanie Fiona and Rosci Diaz, it’s the perfect time to look back on the history of Hyundai Hope on Wheels and the difference it’s made in the lives of children afflicted with cancer. The Formation of Hyundai Hope on Wheels […]
First 2016 Cadillac CT6 Sells for $200,000 in Palm Beach
On Friday evening, the first retail production model 2016 Cadillac CT6 was successfully auctioned off at the 13th Annual Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction to the tune of $200,000. The winning bidder, dealer David Flynn of Columbiana, Ohio, can not only lay claim to being the owner of the first of Cadillac’s new flagship sedan, but […]
Joe Biden’s Ridin’ a C7 Corvette Stingray on New Bumper Sticker
Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign van, “Scooby,” has garnered quite a bit of media attention lately. But some voters apparently want a Democratic candidate with a cooler vehicle, and those concerned citizens are making their voices heard with this remarkable “I’m Ridin’ With Biden” bumper sticker. The decal shows current Vice President Joe Biden cruising in […]
Buy a Custom 1969 Chevelle Designed by Tony Stewart
NASCAR fans frequently get the chance to buy a Chevy from one of their favorite drivers, whether it be a raffle for Jeff Gordon’s 2015 C7 Corvette Stingray or an eBay auction for Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s 1955 Bel Air. But how often does one have the opportunity to own a vehicle designed by their favorite […]