Not-So-Shocking EV News: Kia Niro EV Named Car of the Year by Popular Mechanics
Since its debut in late 2018, the Kia Niro EV has been praised for being an electric vehicle with style, without being pretentious like some luxury offerings. It simply serves its purpose of being eco-friendly and cost-efficient, providing cargo room and convenient amenities for those long journeys ahead. As such, Popular Mechanics recently named the […]
The Volt Is Dead; Long Live the Bolt
Well, folks, I am distraught. The time that I have dreaded since July 2017 has arrived. Even as the company announced a bunch of upgrades for the model, General Motors has announced that the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid is dead as of March 1, 2019. Re-creation: These are the new Chevy car styles for 2019 […]
Automotive Brands with the Highest Average Mileage Lifespan
When you invest thousands and thousands of dollars into a car, you want to ensure that the vehicle you’re buying isn’t going to fall apart in the next couple years. Is there any way to know which brand is better to buy when it comes to projected vehicle longevity? There is! Today’s cars are built […]
What Is the Difference Between MPG and MPGe?
When you’re searching for a new vehicle, especially if efficiency is important to you, you will probably come across two different measurements for fuel economy: MPG and MPGe. MPG stands for miles per gallon. This is pretty straightforward; a vehicle’s MPG indicates how many miles you can drive using one gallon of gasoline. These numbers are […]
Electric Vehicle Sales Jump by Over 50% in 2017, Thanks to China
It should come as no surprise to anyone who has followed car news over the past year that electric vehicles are on the rise, with more and more iterations hitting the market along with expanding charging infrastructure and attention paid to what was once a pitifully small niche market segment. So, just how much have […]
FCA’s Windsor Assembly Plant Sends Eight Chrysler Pacificas Full of Presents to Windsor’s Local Toy Drive
According to holiday lore, Christmas presents are traditionally delivered by a team of eight tiny reindeer (nine if you include Rudolph). Last week in Windsor, Ontario, that herd of miniature caribou was replaced by a fleet of Chrysler Pacificas. FCA’s Windsor Assembly Plant recently filled eight Pacifica minivans with donated toys for local children. In all, the donated items were […]
IIHS Granted the 2018 Chevrolet Volt “Top Safety Pick” Award
Not only does the 2018 Chevrolet Volt boast a 53-mile range, but now it also can brag (at least, it could were it a sentient creature) about its newly-achieved status of being an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK. In order for a vehicle to earn the TOP SAFETY PICK, it must earn scores […]
Mazda Admits It Will Have to Make Electrics and Hybrids
Historically, Mazda has been one of the biggest holdouts against electric vehicles. It has generally focused on honing its internal-combustion engines while paring down its vehicles’ weights. In fact, it has come out with a new kind of engine that could allow it to continue to return high efficiency numbers, no electric motors or giant […]
Arizona Mopar Shop Helps Create a Custom Dodge Durango Hellcat
An Arizona couple asked for a Hellcat-powered Durango, and Plum Floored Creations in Phoenix delivered
Earlier this year, Dodge unveiled the 2018 Durango SRT at the Chicago Auto Show. Capable of producing 475 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque using its HEMI V8 engine, the Dodge Durango SRT was declared the most powerful three-row SUV in its class. Still, many Dodge drivers crave even more power. The world wants—no—needs a Hellcat-powered […]
Revel in the Complex Simplicity of a Hybrid Classic Pickup Conversion
Some of the coolest converted and customized vehicles on the road are classic cars which under the skin are outfitted with more modern drive components—the concept of “LS-swapping” (putting one of GM’s small block LS engines into another car) is so common that it is almost a punchline. Personally, I give bonus points for unusual […]
Baby Blue Wildebeest Mistakes Bright Blue Hyundai Tucson for Its Mom
Without a doubt, wildebeests are some of my favorite animals on the planet. Despite what many people might think, there is so much more to these creatures than the fact that they trampled Mufasa to death in The Lion King. For example, baby wildebeests are able to stand and walk mere minutes after being born. […]
Hyundai Santa Fe and Volvo XC60 the Only Midsize SUVs to Receive “Good” IIHS Headlight Scores
Of the 37 midsize SUV models tested by the IIHS, only two received a "Good" rating for their headlights
It’s no secret that SUVs are currently becoming more popular among motorists. One of the main reasons cited for this exodus is the safety benefits that midsize SUVs provide. However, it is becoming increasingly harder for midsize SUVs to earn top safety titles, such as the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating. The answer to this […]
How Hyundai is Going Green for Earth Day and Beyond
Earth Day 2017 is fast approaching, and with it comes the usual barrage of press releases from automakers claiming to be the greenest. In the case of Hyundai, that actually might be the case. Let’s take a look at some of the green achievements Hyundai is celebrating this year… Ioniq Praise: See what the experts […]
A Whole New Level of Driver Safety: All About Rear View Backup Cameras
With the increase in mobile and connection technology, cars have been benefiting greatly from the added safety and security that they provide. With everything from backup cameras to help you see where you’re going to lane-departure warning systems and GPS, cars today are smarter and safer than they’ve ever been. Backup cameras in general have […]
5 Things You Need to Know about the 2017 Dayton Auto Show
The 2017 Dayton Auto Show kicked off on February 23rd and will remain open to the public until the 26th of this month. Taking place at the Dayton Convention Center located on 22 East Fifth Street, this year’s show will feature more than 200 vehicles from 28 different automakers. Visitors can talk to product specialists […]
2018 Subaru Legacy Electrifies the Crowd at the Chicago Auto Show [Photos]
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While many people at this year’s Chicago Auto Show will be busy looking for a place to park or trying to score some discounted tickets, Subaru enthusiasts know they just need to get inside McCormick Place at any cost so they can rest their eyes on the updated 2018 Subaru Legacy. 2017 Lincoln Continental: Find out […]
Chevrolet Marketing Strategy for Bolt: It’s Special, But Not Weird
For a while, analysts and reports have sought to find the answer to a big question about electric vehicles: just why aren’t people buying them? Among things like current vehicle range and charger availability, one of the problems is the way the cars are presented. Often, electric vehicles come with bold, instantly-recognizable styling—just consider […]
IIHS Names 2017 GMC Acadia Top Safety Pick
Whether you’re into sporty coupes or need the practicality of a minivan, there’s no denying that safety plays a huge role when deciding which car to buy. In the US, there are two main tests that automakers tout when talking about their vehicles—NHTSA’s star safety rating, and the IIHS’ Top Safety Pick designations. The latter […]