BMW Emergency Vehicles Make You Feel Safer, Sexier
It’s highly unlikely that many people have any particular interest in traveling in an emergency vehicle (that is, unless they are an emergency worker). Nobody thinks “gee, I’d really like to ride in an ambulance today, so what can I do to expedite that process?” You know what might just change your mind on the […]
BMW NAIAS Display: Electrifying and Sleek
MINI NAIAS display existed too...
The BMW display was the first place that Marci and I spotted one of the “car janitors.” These people were dedicated to keeping the cars clean and shiny all day. There were honestly so many of them that for a while it seemed like they outnumbered all the gearheads there checking out the goodies from […]
BMW M Laptimer App Makes All BMWs Racecars
It’s not every day that you can take your car to a race track to test it out, but BMW drivers across the world will now have a reason to with the release of the carmaker’s BMW M Laptimer app. The app, which keeps track of steering, braking, throttle and engine data, analyzes the driver’s […]
BMW 360 Electric Portfolio Makes Switch to EV E-Z
Deciding to box up your gasoline-powered car and replace it with a glossy plug-in hybrid or electric car can be a difficult decision—along with a change in the amount of money you spend on gas, it also requires a complete overhaul of your driving habits. BMW has taken this into consideration and has elected to […]
The BMW X3 – A More Family Friendly BMW
BMW is known the world over for being one of the auto industry’s premier luxury manufacturers. BMW drivers are known for being go-getters, movers and shakers, and…well…sometimes, just big ol’ jerks. Regardless of this estimation, we’d like to approach from a different perspective and take a look at a more family friendly BMW. Popular Mechanic […]
BMW Halts Production of the M3
The M3 Coupe embodied everything BMW stands for as an automaker: elite performance, bold styling and unrivaled luxury, but all good things must come to an end. BMW announced that it has ceased production on the M3 Coupe. The brief, six-year love affair between the M3 and performance enthusiasts began in 2007 and has seen […]
Uncommon Car Colors: 2024 Models Available in Green
Are you looking for a new car, truck, or SUV in a unique color? Green exterior paint is a great way to stand apart from the abundance of vehicles on the road in gray, silver, black, or white. A few years ago, I predicted that green hues like could be making a comeback, and 2024 […]
2024 Blazer EV Named MotorTrend SUV of the Year
Before it has even gone on sale, the all-new 2024 Chevy Blazer EV has won a huge award. The striking new Chevy EV was named the 2024 MotorTrend SUV of the Year — cementing its status as a top contender in the ever-growing EV market. Get to Know EV: Learn more about these exceptionally efficient […]
Pedestrian Avoidance: Which SUVs do it Best?
A new report reveals which small SUVs have the best pedestrian avoidance systems. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the Highway Loss Data Institute have rated 11 small SUVs based on how well their automatic emergency braking functions prevented or mitigated crashes in a series of tests. Putting pedestrian avoidance through the paces The […]
Reports Suggest That the Trump Administration Wants to Push German Luxury Cars Out of the U.S. Market
These reports indicate that German automakers like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen may soon face uncertain fates when it comes to their future in the U.S. Market
President Donald J. Trump’s distaste toward Germany’s automotive presence in the United States is no secret. Despite once owning several Mercedes-Benz and BMW models, Trump has been critical of how many German cars are on American roads since becoming President of the United States. According to German magazine WirtschaftsWoche, Trump may be preparing to take serious […]
Cadillac XT3 Crossover: Everything We Know So Far
New spy photographs of the upcoming Cadillac XT3 crossover have finally been released and these new pictures have revealed shocking revelations about Cadillac’s future compact model. Cars In Film: Check out this list of hit movies that all prominently featured Cadillac automobiles While most of the vehicle seen in the spy photos is covered in […]
2016 Cadillac CTS-V Nominated for Motor Authority’s Best Car to Buy Award
With a 0-to-60 time of 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 200 mph, it’s not much of a surprise that Motor Authority has nominated the 2016 Cadillac CTS-V for its annual Best Car to Buy award. Celebrity Rides: Check out James Gandolfini’s Cadillac Escalade that recently sold for $120,000 The 2016 Cadillac CTS-V sedan […]
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA Overview
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA is a luxury crossover with a starting MSRP of $32,500. Featuring an estimated 0-to-60 time of 4.3 seconds, the top-level AMG GLA45 is one of the fastest and most luxurious crossovers found on the automotive marketplace. The Mercedes-Benz GLA competes in the same segment as the BMW X1, Lexus NX200t, and […]
Consumer Reports Releases 2014 Most and Least Fun to Drive List
Leave it to the experts over at Consumer Reports to find a way to quantify something as nebulous as a vehicle’s fun factor and turn it into a list. In the lead in to their 2014 Most and Least Fun to Drive list, they lay out what their idea of fun is: “[A] car can […]
2014 Chicago Auto Show: Production Cars on Display
Get the full list of production models on display at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show
The Chicago Auto Show offers us the most square feet of any major auto show in the United States. With all of that volume, you’ve got a lot of cars to look at, buddy. Here is your definitive list of which production cars will be on the Chicago show room floor. (Looking for reveals and […]
Vehicular Viewing: New to Streaming for December 2020
As 2020 comes to a close (good riddance!), the major streaming services are stocking up with new TV shows and movies to help viewers while away the holiday season. If you’re a gearhead or just enjoy spotting vehicle models on the screen, you won’t be left out in the cold. December’s new streaming titles include […]
Analyzing Chevrolet and Buick Model Names
What's in a name?
When you’re shopping for a car, you’re hit with tons of names, only a fraction of which make sense. Here’s what I think of Chevy and Buick’s choices.
The Waterfords Are Hitting the Road in Style on ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’
Season three of Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale is rolling at full speed towards its finale, and it looks like we’ll see Serena and Fred Waterford hit the road in a luxury car on this week’s episode. You can catch a glimpse of their ride in the promo for episode 3×11, called “Liars,” below. Looking for […]