Daring Hyundai Elantra Saves Space Shuttle Crew in New Action-Packed Ad
Can this little Elantra bring a team of stranded astronauts to safety?
If your life was in danger, and the sky was falling around you, could you depend on a Hyundai Elantra to carry you to safety? That’s the wild and adrenaline-fueled premise of the latest 2017 Hyundai Elantra commercial, which depicts the “extreme boldness” that the compact car–and its drivers–have in the most dangerous situations. In this […]
Elton John and James Corden Hit The Road
On a rainy day, sometimes you need a bit of music to help you get through the morning commute. If you’re host of The Late Late Show, you skip hooking up the music player to your car’s infotainment system and call Elton John to provide the tunes instead. In the latest installment of James Corden’s […]
GM Ranked No. 1 for US Solar Energy Use
General Motors was ranked number one among automakers in terms of its use of solar energy in the United states in the annual Solar Means Business report released by the Solar Energy Industries Association. The honor comes as GM prepares to break ground on an 850-kilowatt solar array at its Bowling Green Assembly plant. What’s […]
Kia Set to Debut Extreme Off-Roading Sorento for SEMA Show
When you think of Kia, you probably think of unique premium vehicles at an affordable price. But Kia is looking to shake things up a bit, and it’s doing so in a big way. During the 2015 SEMA Show next month, the Korean carmaker plans on debuting an extreme version of the 2016 Kia Sorento […]
Danica Patrick Signs Extension to Remain in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Danica Patrick, the only female NASCAR driver to ever win the pole for the Daytona 500, announced a new sponsorship deal with Nature’s Bakery on August 18th, which ensures she’ll be driving around in circles for the foreseeable future with the Sprint Cup Series. This change of sponsorship–from GoDaddy to Nature’s Bakery–means Patrick’s No. 10 […]
Toyota Mississippi Celebrates Special Olympics Athletes
Toyota is no stranger to the Olympic Games. The Japanese automaker has long been a partner with Paralympic snowboarder Amy Purdy, who competes on Team Toyota and has been in numerous ad campaigns for the 2015 Camry. It’s no surprise, then, to discover that Toyota is a supporter of the Special Olympics as well. In […]
2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Model Overview
What’s New For The 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class The Mercedes-Benz S-Class received a number of exciting options for the 2015 model year, including a plug-in hybrid variant. Cabin air filtration and fragrant system now comes outfitted on every model. 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Exterior All 2015 models of the S-Class cut a shape that is sleek with […]
NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 Preview
The Coca-Cola 600 is the longest race on the NASCAR schedule, so sometimes it isn’t the driver with the fastest car that comes away with the win, but rather the driver with the most endurance. Held at the historic Charlotte Motor Speedway, the race will take place under the lights and the first driver to […]
2015 BMW i3 Model Overview
Interested in the second model year of BMW‘s trendy EV? Here’s what’s new. Fresh for the 2015 model year, the BMW i3 will see a battery state-of-charge indicator, an early alert to warn drivers of potential power loss, and a proactive boost to the battery level based on the car’s navigation prior to hills. 2015 […]
Send Your Kids to National Corvette Museum Summer Camp
When you hear the phrase “Corvette Summer,” you probably (and rightfully) think of everybody’s favorite Mark Hamill film, Corvette Summer: Man, how come J.J. Abrams isn’t directing a reboot of that 70s classic? Anyway, the phrase “Corvette Summer” could also refer to a kid’s summer camp that the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky is […]
Guess How Many Cars Were Destroyed in the Making of Furious 7
Now that the dust is settling from all the hot action of the latest film in the Fast and Furious franchise, many people are wondering just how many cars were destroyed in the making of Furious 7, a movie that saw cars parachuting from planes, jumping from one building to another like a game of […]
Furious 7 is the Fastest, Furiousest, Sevenest F&F Film Yet
It’s been almost 14 years since the original The Fast and the Furious hit theatres in June of 2001, and the series has changed considerably since then. Not in its sensibilities, which are still wonderfully juvenile, but in its ambitions. In the first film, Vin Diesel and his posse of elite street racers were getting […]
Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Named ‘Truck of the Year,’ Chrysler 200 Named ‘Car of the Year’
The Rocky Mountain Automotive Press (RMAP) recently gave Fiat Chrysler a fair bit of bragging rights; the automaker took home RMAP’s Car and Truck of the Year awards. The 2015 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel was named Truck of the Year while the 2015 Chrysler 200 was named Car of the Year. This marks the ninth year […]
Chevrolet Sales Up 3.8% in February Behind Silverado, Colorado
Chevrolet had yet another monster month, posting its best February in seven years and climbing 3.8% year-over-year with 159,788 units sold in the United States. The biggest reasons for this, as you might expect, are trucks and SUVs. Leading the way for Chevy, as ever, was the Silverado. Chevy’s full-size pickup was up 24% with […]
Kia Sportspace Concept Revealed Ahead of Geneva [PHOTOS]
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In advance of the Kia Sportspace concept’s debut at the upcoming 2015 Geneva Motor Show, the Korean automaker has just released photos of the new vehicle which show off its wagon body-style and modern interior. Designed under the direction of Chief Designer Europe, Gregory Guillaume, at Kia’s Frankfurt design studio, this European D-segment/midsize estate was created […]
[PHOTOS] Refreshed 2016 Kia Rio Debuts in Chicago
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While all eyes were on the Kia Trail’ster electric AWD concept this morning, the 2016 Kia Rio was making a more demure debut at the Chicago Auto Show. And for the sedan version, this appearance was a world-first that was just a tad overshadowed by its more trail-worthy opponent. Both the sedan and hatchback versions […]
Are Electric Versions of BMW M Models on the Way?
Clearly, BMW is leading the pack on the development of innovative electric vehicles while building a sporty image for eco-friendly cars. Due to the success of the BMW i3 and i8 released last year, many are looking to the automaker to release a wider selection of electric vehicles–specifically electric versions of the brand’s M performance models. […]