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2016 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan Overview

2016 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan Overview

The CTS-V is all-new for 2016, featuring a 6.2-liter V8 supercharged engine and four-wheel independent suspension, which combine to produce the most powerful machine Cadillac has ever produced in its 113 year history. The 2016 Cadillac CTS-V luxury sedan is capable of 640 horsepower and a top speed of 200 mph. Cadillac News: A new Cadillac ATS-V version […]

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UK Could Miss Out on Chevrolet Bolt EV

UK Could Miss Out on Chevrolet Bolt EV

Rumors have been swirling for a while that the new Chevy Bolt, a sporty EV that made its debut as a concept at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, will not make it to the United Kingdom. Chevrolet recently brought the EV to the Frankfurt Motor Show and confirmed to the press that the Bolt will […]

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Night Eagle Special Editions Make Jeeps Even More Ruggedly Handsome

Night Eagle Special Editions Make Jeeps Even More Ruggedly Handsome

The Jeep Night Eagle special edition vehicles are like the brooding literary character of your dreams. These ruggedly handsome vehicles offer the perfect combination of Jeep’s tough styling cues and a dark, ominous character. Only available on the Longitude trim level for both the Jeep Cherokee and Renegade SUVs, there are few vehicles in the […]

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2016 Buick Encore Overview

2016 Buick Encore Overview

The 2016 Buick Encore is one of the hottest vehicles in the crossover segment, and it has been Buick’s heaviest hitter going on two years now. After the success of the 2015 model year, Buick opted not to fix too much of what wasn’t broken, instead adding a new trim and some new aesthetic wrinkles to […]

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Volkswagen’s “Dieselgate” Scandal Gets Even Worse

Volkswagen’s “Dieselgate” Scandal Gets Even Worse

If you watched the news yesterday or follow any automotive news sites online, you know that Volkswagen is in big trouble after the EPA discovered that its “clean diesel” engines were designed to pass emissions testing, but then give off pollutants up to 40 times the legal limit in everyday operation. Today, the situation got infinitely worse for […]

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2016 Volvo XC60 Overview

2016 Volvo XC60 Overview

The 2016 Volvo XC60 is a five-passenger luxury crossover SUV that has something to offer every member of the family. Featuring the choice of four powerful engines and five unique powertrains, the 2016 Volvo XC60 is one of the most versatile vehicles on the market. Additionally, the 2016 XC60 comes with Volvo’s advanced technologies such as Volvo On Call, […]

 Kurt Verlin

What’s Up with Turn Signals Anyway?

What’s Up with Turn Signals Anyway?

Turn signals are incredibly antiquated. As cars have become more modern and sophisticated—to the point we could call them computers on wheels, especially in the case of electric cars—turn signal technology remains a relic from the 1930s. Buick innovated the self-cancellation mechanism in 1940 and not much has changed since. True, the lighting technology associated […]

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2016 Volvo S60 Overview

2016 Volvo S60 Overview

The 2016 Volvo S60 is a stylish and sporty mid-size sedan that features a starting MSRP of $33,950. The S60 comes available with several engine options and all the advanced safety technology for which the Swedish automotive brand is so well known. This Volvo is laden with customizable options that allow customers to get the vehicle that’s perfect for them. The […]

 Timothy Moore

Mercedes-Benz Concept IAA Is a Sci-Fi Reality

Mercedes-Benz Concept IAA Is a Sci-Fi Reality

Concept changes shapes at faster speeds for improved aerodynamics

The new Mercedes-Benz Concept IAA is what the Transformers franchise could have been had Michael Bay not touched the project. This new concept model, which debuted at the Frankfurt International Motor Show, is pretty awesome, actually shifting its shape when it hits 80 km/h (50 mph) or at the press of a button. Why in […]

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BMW and Toyota: The Love Story Continues

BMW and Toyota: The Love Story Continues

At first glance, you’d assume that BMW and Toyota don’t have much in common. One is a German automaker of luxury cars, the other a Japanese company that produces vehicles known mainly for their affordability and reliability. But the two have actually been in a relationship of sorts for quite some time—and now it appears […]

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2016 Buick LaCrosse Overview

2016 Buick LaCrosse Overview

The 2016 Buick LaCrosse full-size sedan is not much different from last year’s model. A 3.6-liter V6 engine now comes standard on every trim and an updated infotainment system has been installed in the sedan’s interior. With the new third-generation LaCrosse expected to be released in 2017, Buick seemingly did not spend a lot of time tinkering with […]

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2016 Scion iM Overview

2016 Scion iM Overview

Scion’s lineup isn’t as vast as most automakers’, but it’s definitely more concise and appealing to a very specific audience–the elusive Millennials. The iM hatchback combines sporty looks with a decked-out interior and an affordable price of just $19,255 MSRP, making it a realistic and desirable option for new drivers, college students, and professionals just starting […]

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2016 Ford Escape Overview

2016 Ford Escape Overview

The 2016 Ford Escape is the American automaker’s most popular compact SUV and it’s not hard to see why. With the choice of three quality engines and the availability of all of Ford’s advanced technology, the 2016 Ford Escape is an affordable, powerful, and secure vehicle well suited for the entire family. The 2016 Ford Escape is […]

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2016 Mercedes-Maybach S600 Sedan Overview

2016 Mercedes-Maybach S600 Sedan Overview

The 2016 Mercedes-Maybach S600 Sedan is an important vehicle, in that it marks the return of the Maybach brand, as a Mercedes-Maybach sub-brand. This sub-brand, of course, will feature ultimate luxury—even more refinement than Mercedes-Benz offers. (This’ll be similar to the Mercedes-AMG sub-brand, in that AMG specializes in performance.) Check out our extensive gallery of […]

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Ford Says Its Trucks Own Work on Labor Day

Ford Says Its Trucks Own Work on Labor Day

Today is Labor Day, and so Ford is taking it upon itself to remind the world that its vehicles—specifically its F-150 and Super Duty trucks—“own work,” both in the present and throughout history. Looking for a Quick Quote on a New Truck? Try the Black Book Credit Score Estimator Ford issued a press release on Monday […]

 Kyle Johnson

Buick Rips Off its Own Press Release to Capitalize on Erika Buzz

Buick Rips Off its Own Press Release to Capitalize on Erika Buzz

In the midst of Winter Storm Juno, Buick put forth a press release extolling the virtues of its AWD-equipped vehicles and promising that they make driving around in the winter “more bearable.” Ostensibly, Buick took advantage of a buzzworthy storm to tout StabiliTrak, AWD, IntelliLink with OnStar 4G LTE, and heated steering wheels, a move that […]

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2016 Chevrolet Colorado Overview

2016 Chevrolet Colorado Overview

Fresh from the Chevrolet Colorado’s 2015 Motor Trend Truck of the Year win, the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado is ready to continue to impress shoppers and critics alike. This smaller truck has a mighty heart, and it great for city driving or a trip away from it all. The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado is available in four […]

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Japanese Toyota Sienta Commercial Features Clever Canine

Japanese Toyota Sienta Commercial Features Clever Canine

Minivans are not the most exciting vehicles in the world—not by a long shot. But behind their soccer mom facades, some minivans are actually—dare we say it—cool. That’s definitely true of the Japan-only Toyota Sienta compact minivan, which comes in a variety of bright colors and has unique styling guaranteed to make it stand out […]