Rumor: Could We See Ford in Le Mans by 2017?
It’s been a few years since we’ve seen a Ford in Le Mans, but that all might change within the next few years. According to a report from Racer, Ford is contemplating vying for the LMP2 glory by 2017. Currently, Ford is fielding two EcoBoost Daytona Prototypes in TUDOR, and Racer believes that those prototypes’ […]
Nissan LEAF Replacement Batteries Now Available for $5,499
If you’re one of those folks who has long mulled over the possibility of making the switch to an EV like the Nissan LEAF, the potential difficulty involved in replacing the vehicle’s battery may be one of the hitching points that’s been preventing you from converting. With the announcement that Nissan LEAF replacement batteries will […]
Ford Troller T4 is a Brutish Badass
Back in 2007, Ford acquired a Brazilian company called Troller Veiculos Especias (or just Troller, for short). In 2012, the American automaker still hadn’t produced anything under the Troller brand, but it did introduce the T-R Concept at SEMA. It was a badass SUV that looked like a cross between a Jeep Wrangler, an old […]
Kia Premieres Again as Official Vehicle of the Vans Warped Tour®
For the seventh year in a row, Kia Motors America will serve as the Official Vehicle of the Vans Warped Tour® this summer, as the punk and indie rock tour makes its way across the country. The tour is celebrating its 20th year in 40 different cities. As the Official Vehicle of the Vans Warped […]
2015 Corvette Design Packages Include Atlantic and Pacific
Last week, Chevrolet announced two distinct 2015 Corvette design packages: the Atlantic luxury convertible and the Pacific performance coupe. (I must say, though, as someone who lives much closer to the Atlantic coast than the Pacific, I would much prefer to have a convertible out west, where they actually sometimes see the sun.) These design […]
PlugShare App Review: Find Any Port in a Storm
PlugShare is a free app which allows you to find and share information about electric vehicle charging stations. The app covers more than 400,000 charging stations across the nation and includes all major networks: ChargePoint, Blink, SemaCharge, and GE WattStation. The convenient app allows users to not only locate electric charging stations, but also track […]
Pricing for Dodge Scat Pack Stage Kits Announced
Since it was first revealed back at the 2013 SEMA sow, Dodge and Mopar enthusiasts have been anxiously awaiting the release of the Dodge Scat Pack Stage Kits. With their release just around the corner, details about all three kits have been revealed. The Scat Packs can be used to add an extra performance edge […]
“Dodge Power Rallye Tour” Kickstarts the Summer in March
This past weekend, the “Dodge Power Rallye Tour” kicked off at the ninth annual Spring Festival of LX vehicles in Irvine, California. The stop is the first in a line of events taking place across the country this summer at various car club gathering, cruise nights, outdoor concerts and festivals, state fairs, and trendy locations. […]
2014 Chevy Sonic Pricing
Chevy did very little to the Chevy Sonic for 2014, but why should they have? The 2013 model did phenomenally well, and the design team already invested a fair amount of time into the Sonic RS sedan and the Sonic Dusk. As such, not much has changed in the way of 2014 Chevy Sonic pricing. […]
Rumor: New Mazda MX-5 Miata Will Be “Edgier,” Debut Earlier
It was reported back in January that the redesigned 2015 Mazda Miata will make its world debut next year at the Chicago Auto Show, but rumors abound that a stripped down version of the new Mazda MX-5 could be revealed at the 2014 New York Auto Show this April. The Details: Mazda 2dr Conv Hard […]
New Dodge Challenger R/T Shaker Shipping Shakes Up Fans
Muscle car enthusiasts across the country are shaking with excitement after Dodge announced the new Dodge Challenger R/T Shaker models are starting to make their way to Dodge dealerships. With their throwback “Shaker” hoods and legendary 5.7-liter V8 HEMI® engine, there’s no surprise that Dodge received 2,000 dealer orders for the R/T Shaker in the […]
Toyota Matrix History
Introduction The Matrix, or the Corolla Matrix as it is officially referred to, was one of Toyota’s first ventures into what that Japanese automaker calls the crossover utility vehicle, or CUV, segment. The bold sport wagon was in production for just a decade, but in its relatively brief life, the Matrix helped Toyota attract young […]
Hyundai Unveils Veloster RE:FLEX Edition at 2014 Chicago Auto Show
Last Thursday at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai revealed the latest addition to the Veloster lineup and the follow-up to the popular RE:MIX Edition that debuted at SEMA in 2012: the Hyundai Veloster RE:FLEX. Unveiled @Hyundai Veloster Reflex in Ice Pearl. #FuelCAS pic.twitter.com/Qmz2PvQT8Z — The News Wheel (@thenewswheel) February 7, 2014 The Veloster RE:FLEX will […]
Chevrolet Camaro History
Introduction Despite passing its rival in sales since its resurgence in 2009, the Chevy Camaro’s existence has been all but defined by the Ford Mustang. The Camaro was first introduced in 1966 for the sole purpose of competing with the Mustang, but it has since exceeded those expectations and grown to be recognized as one […]
1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe Body Shell Now Available to Car Enthusiasts
If you are a vintage car fanatic who has always wanted to own a 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe, you now have your chance: Ford Component Sales and licensee United Pacific Industries are teaming to present restoration parts for the 5-Window Coupe, including the complete body shell. “With the 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe body shell, you […]
2014 Chevy SS Test Drive
The 2014 Chevy SS has honestly been twenty years in the making—or in the waiting, at least. We haven’t seen a rear-wheel-drive platform for a Chevy sedan since the Impala met its demise in 1996. So whom do we have to thank for the reincarnation of this beloved powertrain in the form of the 2014 […]
Mopar NAIAS Display Touts New Mopar Custom Shop App
Chrysler announced on Wednesday that its Mopar service and parts brand will hold its largest exhibit to date at next week’s North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), which will be held in Detroit January 13-26. The 5,500-foot Mopar NAIAS display will be intended to highlight the addition of Mopar Custom Shop to the Mopar Garage. […]
2013 Honda Sales Second-Best in Company History
American Honda Motor Co. reported the final total of vehicle sales for 2013, and though the press release that relays the information to us is rather dowdy and unremarkable, you can practically feel the high-fiving and roof-raising going on behind the scenes. 2013 Honda sales totaled 1,525,312, good for a 7.2 percent increase overall and […]