2015 Toyota Prius c Overview
What’s New for the Toyota 2015 Prius c? The Toyota Prius c has received a slight makeover for the 2015 model year. New features include restyled LED projector low- and high-beam headlights, restyled LED taillights, available LED foglights, a new grille, a reshaped front bumper, a sporty rear bumper, and a refreshed interior. Additionally, the […]
January Nissan Sales Set Record, Up 15%
Nissan released its sales numbers for the first month of 2015 today, and things are looking good following a record setting 2014. Compared to last January, sales were up 15.1% and set a record for the best January in Nissan history. Nissan Group total sales numbered 104,107 in the United States, with 94,449 under the Nissan […]
What is a Mitsubishi i-MiEV?
The little Mitsubishi i-MiEV is certainly a rare, mysterious car, but it doesn’t have to be. Not with that cute face. The i-MiEV is the electric version of the Mitsubishi i, which is a kei car in Japan. The i-MiEV that we get in the US, however, is slightly bigger, presumably because they think we’re […]
Watch the First 2016 Chevy Volt Commercial
Just a couple of weeks after the car’s Detroit debut, the first 2016 Chevy Volt commercial has arrived, showing off the plug-in hybrid’s new design and advanced powertrain. Take a look: 2016 Chevy Volt Commercial The second-gen Volt’s new powertrain enables it to travel 50 miles on pure electricity, and 400 miles total before running […]
Mitsubishi Targets UK Upper Class with Luxury Outlander PHEV
Mitsubishi is offering a greener alternative to Land Rovers in the UK with the luxurious Outlander PHEV. The Outlander PHEV can go up to 32.5 miles on electric power alone, and emissions are so low that there is no Vehicle Excise Duty tax to operate it. At the top of the trim level list sits […]
January 2015 Car Recalls from Around the Auto Industry
After 2014—also known as the Year of the Recall—automakers are likely to be a lot more proactive when it comes to notifying customers of potential issues with their vehicles and fixing them before they cause accidents or injuries. After all, no one wants a repeat of the never-ending GM recall, or the Takata recall that […]
4 Best Off-Road Parks in Florida
Looking for a place to go wild on four wheels (or maybe two?) this weekend? Check out some of these top-rated off-road parks in Florida if you’ve got a true sense of adventure. [wptab name=”Devils Garden Mud Club”] Devils Garden Mud Club Hours of Operation: Weekends only Location: 23515 Co Rd 835, Clewiston, FL 33440 Cost […]
Toyota Releases Two Boxy Japanese Minivans that are Actually Awesome
Minivans are never the most attractive vehicles on the road, at least when compared with fearsome machines from the likes of Ferrari and Porsche. But minivans have a wide appeal, particularly to larger families and those who frequently transport a crap load of people. While in the US, automakers have tried to make their minivans […]
e-AWD Coming (Eventually) to Cadillac V-Series, Camaro
According to a report, General Motors is putting together an electric all-wheel-drive system that will be tailor-made for performance vehicles. The earliest identified candidates for e-AWD? The next-gen Cadillac V-Series, the Chevrolet Camaro, and some derivative of the Corvette. Yes please. More from Cadillac: New Cadillac CT6 Flagship Sedan to Debut in 2015 Edmunds says […]
Nissan LEAF wins Best All-Around Performance Award from ASG
The Nissan LEAF is definitely proving itself as an alternative mode of transportation to the old internal combustion engine powered heaps we drive now. Automotive Science Group named it this year’s best all-around performer in the midsize car market, beating cars like the Toyota Prius and Honda Fit. The LEAF also took Best Social Performance […]
Kia Super Bowl Commercial with Pierce Brosnan Revealed
If fans were up in arms about James Bond driving a Fiat, how will they feel when he gets behind the wheel of a Kia? We’ll all find out on Sunday, when the new Kia Super Bowl commercial with Pierce Brosnan airs. If you can’t wait until game time, go ahead and check out the […]
Thailand Won’t Get the 2016 Chevy Volt
Thailand is joining Europe and Australia as the latest market that won’t get the 2016 Chevy Volt, according to a report from the Bangkok Post. It’s not really a reflection on the quality of the Volt, but more on the absurdly high cost of the imported electric car. While a limited number of first-gen Volts […]
3 Futuristic Mitsubishi Concept Cars
Mitsubishi has some great things in store for us over the next few years. Check out these three groundbreaking Mitsubishi concept cars revealed by the company that show the direction of future Mitsubishi design. GC-PHEV The GC-PHEV is a plug-in hybrid electric SUV that packs a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 engine and a high-output electric motor […]
Ford Cleans Up in Automotive Science Group Study
Three Ford vehicles earned Best All-Around Performance accolades, in addition to a number of other honors, in the 2015 Automotive Science Group study of vehicle performance. Most impressively, the 2015 Ford F-150 XL SuperCab with 8-foot box and 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine not only swept the awards for Best All-Around Performance, Best Environmental Performance, Best Economic […]
BMW’s Plans for All-Wheel-Drive M Brand Models
If BMW wants to continue increasing its performance on its “top-level” M-model vehicles, it’s going to need to embrace all-wheel drive instead of clinging to rear-wheel drive. The brand has been considering all-wheel drive for its M division as far back as 2011, but nothing has resulted from years of rumors and denials. Finally, the […]
Elon Musk Takes On Chevy, Auto Industry, and Reality in Detroit
Tesla CEO and gilded redditor, Elon Musk, didn’t have much to show off at this year’s 2015 North American International Auto Show, but that didn’t stop him from going to Detroit anyway to complain about the quality of the other cars there and describe how his cars will be a lot better, once they actually […]
2016 Volt Range Increases Due to Lighter Voltec Drivetrain
It may have been overshadowed by the reveal of the Bolt and its purported 200 mile range, but the 2016 Chevy Volt will boast an improved range that will exceed an estimated 400 miles with a max all-electric driving range of 50 miles. Here’s how they did it. The new Volt will feature a new […]
VW Cross Coupe GTE Has World Premiere at Detroit Auto Show
Volkswagen wants to become the biggest automaker in the world, but it’s having some trouble making inroads in America (which is understandable – is has only been here for a mere 60 years). One of the main reasons for the brand’s stateside sales woes is the lack of a true VW Sport Utility Vehicle. Well, this morning the […]