Less Obvious Reasons to Wear Your Seat Belt
The act of buckling your seat belt should be the biggest no brainer in the history of automobiles. Despite this, the percentage of people who wear their seat belt is, astoundingly, still not 100. Statistics continue to show a heavily disproportionate amount of those killed in traffic accidents are unbelted drivers and passengers. Chances are, […]
What’s the Difference Between CVT and DCT Transmissions?
A car’s transmission has a substantial impact on the way it performs, and knowing how your car’s transmission works will help you drive it properly. New Engine on the Block: Preview of the powerful new 2021 Supra GT engine that has fans excited Obviously, a manual transmission relies on the input of the driver via […]
75 Percent Opting for AWD Mustang Mach-E
Ford is all about telling us about trends when it comes to folks reserving their 2021 Mustang Mach-E. Earlier this month, we found out that 90 percent of New Englanders who have paid a $500 reservation fee have expressed a preference for all-wheel drive, which doesn’t come as much of a surprise. Somewhat more surprising: […]
2020 Kia Sorento Overview
Sitting between the Sportage and Telluride in the Kia lineup, the Sorento is considered a compact SUV that still offers three rows of seating and a variety of customization options. For 2020, a few changes were made to the Sorento’s exterior and interior, along with the consolidation of two trims. The 2020 Kia Sorento is […]
Kia Takes Home Multiple Awards at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show
Each year, Kia arrives at McCormick Center in downtown Chicago to display the best of its vehicles, from the sporty Stinger to the all-new Seltos. This year was no different, with the refreshed 2020 Cadenza making its debut. However, along with showcasing its impressive lineup, Kia was recognized by a couple major organizations at the […]
Someone Stole the Wheels From a 2020 C8 Corvette
The 2020 C8 Corvette is a revolution in the world of street-ready supercars, and it seems like one or more wanted to cash in on the craze in a bizarre way.
5 Kia Vehicles Recognized by ALG and U.S. News & World Report in January
In case you missed it, 2019 was a stellar year for Kia as a whole, but more so for the brand-new Telluride SUV. The beastly Kia vehicle took home awards left and right throughout the year and capped off 2019 by winning the “Triple Crown” of prestigious automotive awards: NACTOY Utility Vehicle of the Year, […]
Three Ford GT Auctions Average $1.2M in January
With the mandatory two-year ownership period coming to an end, a wave of 2017 Ford GT supercars has hit been hitting auction blocks (legally this time). This month alone, three Ford GTs were sold at auction in Scottsdale, commanding an average price of $1.2 million. According to CNN, a Ford GT auctioned off by RM […]
GR Heritage Project Offers Genuine Parts for the A70 and A80 Supra
In May of last year, we reported that Toyota Gazoo Racing would make old-gen Supra parts again, and now we know exactly which parts those are. Under Toyota’s new classic car parts program, dubbed the GR Heritage Project, you now have access to genuine original parts to help you maintain or restore both the third-generation […]
Pack & Stack Review: A Frantic Game About Packing Moving Trucks
Have you ever likened packing up furniture in a U-Haul to playing a full-size game of Tetris? That’s what this game is all about! Practice your loading skills in Pack & Stack, originally published in Europe as Zack & Pack. You own a moving company and are competing against other moving companies to quickly reserve […]
Vehicular Viewing: New on Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu for December 2019
As 2019 draws to a close, you’ll find no shortage of fresh car-centric movie and TV viewing options on the three major streaming services — especially if you’re a Fast & Furious fan. Here’s a look at what’s newly available on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu for December. Warning Signs: Here’s what your car’s check […]
Ford Files for Bronco Trademark in Europe
A new trademark filing from Ford in Europe seems to indicate that, contrary to previous statements, the Bronco may come charging out of the gates in Europe after all. Ford Authority reported this month that a Ford Bronco trademark application was filed with the European Union Intellectual Property Office on Halloween (spooky), which seems to […]
The Chevy Suburban Celebrates 85 Years on the Road
Vehicles come and go every year, but the Chevy Suburban is one versatile SUV that’s stood the test of time. November 2019 marks the 85th year of continuous Suburban production, making it the industry’s longest-lived nameplate. More impressively yet, the hefty three-row SUV is the first vehicle to reach this milestone. Paul Edwards, Chevrolet’s vice […]
2017 Ford GT Heritage Edition Fetches $1.54M at Auction
Last week, a 2017 Ford GT Heritage Edition went up on the block at the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas auction. (And legally, too!) This good-‘n’-legal auction resulted in a final gavel price of $1.54 million, making it the most expensive vehicle auctioned at Barrett-Jackson’s annual Sin City event. Unlike previous unsanctioned auctions, this particular opportunity was […]
One Grandma’s Plan to Stop Speeders in Her Neighborhood
Speeding drivers had been causing quite the stir in one Montana neighborhood. Aside from adding noise pollution, they posed a threat to the safety of local children, cyclists, pets, and pedestrians. Tired of lead-foot drivers tearing through the area, one plucky grandma took matters into her own hands. Hatching a plan Patti Baumgartner stationed herself […]
Switch to High-Mileage Synthetic Oil to Maintain Older Engines
If your car has some miles on it — we’re talking in the six figures — you’ve most likely been diligent about regular oil changes. If you hadn’t, your engine would have failed you long ago. And, over time, it seems that the oil you’ve been using has served your car well. But, it might […]
Supremely Safe: The 2020 Kia Soul Earns Top Safety Pick Plus Rating from IIHS
It should come as no surprise that the newly designed 2020 Kia Soul already has an award to put on its shelf. The 2019 iteration of the quirky Kia vehicle was named the “Best Compact Car for the Money” by U.S. News & World Report, and it received the Top Safety Pick rating from the […]
2019 Honda Civic Hatchback Beats Toyota Corolla in Head-to-Head
Toyota recently launched a new hatchback variant of the Corolla, and while the nameplate is famous, the car itself has been only lukewarmly received. Why bother with a Corolla Hatchback when you can have a Honda Civic Hatchback, which has been around for much longer and already knows how to play the hatchback game? Car […]