JFK’s Lincoln Continental Recreated for Parkland Film
Parkland is an upcoming film that focuses on the assassination of John F. Kennedy. To help make the events seem more authentic, writer and director Landesman created an almost exact replica of the Lincoln Continental the president was riding when he was shot by a sniper. The original 1961 four-door convertible limousine is currently on […]
Data Shows Jeep Has Appeal Among All Income Classes
The ever-accessible Jeep appeals to all incomes and classes in America.
Irrefutably, so many of the pressing issues Americans face today are tethered to the economy. A long-standing concern of many has been the proliferation of class separation and the depth and breadth between the tiers of fiscal hierarchy. Generalizations about people and their income are often made based on facets like style of dress, hobbies, […]
Get Kids to Wear their Seatbelts
“Wear your seatbelt” is probably one of the most common phrases you’ll ever hear in a car, whether it’s just after stepping inside the vehicle, or thirty minutes into the trip to see grandma, when you realize that the little scoundrels in the back still haven’t clicked them in (or sneakily unlocked them at some […]
Ford Celebrates Henry Ford’s 150th Anniversary
Henry Ford would be 150 years old if he were still alive today, and to be completely honest, it almost comes as a surprise that such a titan of the modern industry didn’t live that long. Ford has made such a large and lasting impact on the United States—and the world—that it’s difficult to imagine […]
2015 Honda Fit Follows a Hard Act
One of the consequences of making good products is the expectations that they set for the future. A really great film will gain respect and popularity for the filmmaker, but will also make it harder to produce a sequel that satisfies the audience. The same could be said about the Honda Fit, every version of […]
EVs Are Selling Faster than Hybrids, According to Dept. of Energy
The modern-day electric vehicle is the new kid on the block as far as automotive green technology goes. But being new to the green scene does not mean that EVs are still waiting to catch on. In fact, according to recent data from the U.S. Department of Energy (released quite professionally via a Tweet), EVs […]
All-Electric Cadillac ELR Features Host of New Technology
Cadillac has its eyes set on beating out the Tesla Model S. Its newest venture is the all-electric Cadillac ELR. This machine is set to debut in early 2014 and has high-tech features from nose to tail. The ELR design is based on the innovative Chevrolet Volt, but takes the Volt’s best qualities and makes […]
2014 Silverado and Sierra get Supercharged by Callaway
GM revamped its truck lineup for the 2014 model year with all-new versions of the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. The completely redesigned pair has been making their way around the country to heighten excitement for their arrival to dealerships, but today, the real excitement is coming from Callaway Cars Inc’s most recent announcement. MORE […]
One Millionth Kia Built in America
Nowadays, it’s hard to tell just where your vehicle was built. A lot of foreign automakers are building their cars right here in the U.S. to save on shipping costs, and in doing so, employing millions of American workers. Kia is one such company, and the Korean automaker just produced its one-millionth vehicle in the […]
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Possible High Performance Kia Optima Spotted
You may have seen the so-called “spy photos” of cars that looked like they are covered in psychedelic zebra print. This print is to hide some of the more intricate details from spying camera lenses. One of the most recent camouflaged cars spotted is what appears to be a high performance Kia Optima. A camo-clad […]
SKYACTIV Gets 2013 Mazda CX-5 Best-In-Class MPG
The 2013 Mazda CX-5 is a breath of fresh air in the stuffy compact SUV segment. The CX-5 doesn’t just look like a sporty crossover, thanks to its sleek, aerodynamic body; it also plays the part by generating about 155 hp and 150 lb.-ft. of torque. Most importantly, at a time when money is as […]
Corvettes Exhibited at Buick Gallery
The Corvette has been rolling off the assembly line for 60 years now. To celebrate, Buick Automotive Gallery is featuring the car in its exhibit, Corvettes: 0-60. The exhibit opens on July 20th and will run through the end of summer. This impressive display features each body style through 60 years of Corvette history. The […]
GM Launches OnStar Operations in Mexico
Just last week, General Motors (GM) announced a $691 million investment in its manufacturing operation in Mexico, and now they have unveiled plans to begin offering OnStar in vehicles in Mexico. RELATED: Saving Up for a New Car Mexico will become only the fourth country to offer OnStar, joining the ranks of the U.S., Canada and […]
Elvis Presley’s Cadillac Wagon Going to Auction
In 1972, Elvis Aaron Presley was still “The King.” That year, he played his first shows in New York since the 1950s with four sold out performances at Madison Square Garden, starred in the Golden Globe Award-winning documentary Elvis on Tour, and released three albums. 1972 is also the model year of the Cadillac Custom […]
Cost to Own a Diesel: Green in More Ways than One
The popularity of diesel engine variants seems to have exploded in recent years (or, at least, their wicks have been lighted), as people have begun to distrust the commonly used but incredibly overpriced gasoline that we begrudgingly inject into our cars at the pump on a daily basis. But is opting for a diesel engine worth […]
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 […]
Compact SUV Demand in India Rises with Ford EcoSport
Earlier this week, Ford released its long-awaited EcoSport compact SUV in India. Ford expects the small SUV, which was manufactured in India, to lead what is expected to be a boom in compact SUV demand in India in the coming years. Bring the Racetrack to the Street: Check out Ford’s new NASCAR Fusion IHS Automotive […]