The all-new 2016 Kia Sorento (right) sits next to the outgoing 2015 model (left) For the 2016 model year, Kia’s Sorento will feature a body that’s stronger and a wheelbase that’s longer. The redesigned crossover will also offer a new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine option, more headroom and legroom in all three rows, and becomes the…
2015 F-150 Grand Award Winner in Popular Science’s “Best of What’s Around” awards It’s been a big week for the 2015 Ford F-150, to be sure. The first truck rolled off the assembly line at Dearborn Truck Plant on Tuesday, and the event was so momentous that Pro Football Hall of Famer/reputable gaptooth/suddenly buffed-up Michael…
The 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ is fast approaching, and as an Official Automotive Partner, Kia is taking advantage of the attention. In the brand’s latest move, supermodel Adriana Lima and Kia teamed up for a dual-language marketing campaign called “For One Month, Let’s All be Fútbol Fans.” This campaign covers TV, print, digital, social,…
Jeep uses unreleased Michael Jackson song in “Summer Never Felt So Good” ad series. Michael Jackson may have left us nearly five years ago, but for many, his legacy and his music still live on. In fact, the King of Pop even has a previously unreleased single called “Love Never Felt So Good” that will…
Last week, researchers at the Public Interest Research Group published a report entitled “Millennials in Motion,” which found that young Americans are increasingly driving less and walking, biking, and taking transit more. There were several reasons suggested for the decline, including Millennials’ preference for urban settings where having a vehicle is optional; continued socioeconomic impacts…
Dale Earnhardt Jr. ©GM JR Motorsports, which is a Chevy team owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr., his sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller, and Rick Hendrick, announced this week that its will be welcoming racer Justin Allgaier to its NASCAR Xfinity Series team in 2016. His sponsor, Brandt Professional Agriculture, will also be moving with him for 18 of…
The 2015 Chevy Colorado ©GM We’ve been talking a lot about the 2015 Chevy Colorado all year, but the new midsize truck just began shipping to dealerships last week. To make things easier, consider this your one-stop shop for information on the 2015 Colorado, with all the info you need before you go out and…
It seems like modern automakers are always trying to outclass each other in terms of pure horsepower every time they release a new performance model. The Subaru BRZ, on the other hand, is content with its modest amount of horsepower. That’s because Subaru’s signature performance coupe offers an unmatched amount of handling in its class. For performance…
While only a couple of years old, the Jeep Renegade is quickly becoming somewhat of a staple for the brand. While certainly not as popular as the Cherokee or Wrangler lineups, the subcompact SUV still filled in for a segment that many Jeep enthusiasts had been craving for quite some time. In 2017, not much…
A Ford landing page that appears to be undergoing beta-testing may hold the answer to the burning question of how much the 2016 Ford Focus RS will cost when it arrives, as well as the official price and fuel economy of the Shelby GT350 and Shelby GT350. Revealed by Jalopnik this morning through a tip from…
Hyundai wins most Initial Quality Awards in company history J.D. Power released the list of winners in its 2014 Initial Quality Study℠ today, and Hyundai was thrilled to see that it scraped up the most Initial Quality Awards it’s ever received in one year. Three Hyundai vehicles—the 2014 Genesis, the 2014 Elantra, and the 2014…
2013 Nissan GT-R Overview Nissan has once again stepped up performance on the GT-R, increasing engine output and creating a smoother transmission operation. In the spirit of making a good thing even better, the GT-R gains revised suspension tuning, new gauge illumination and the Black Edition gets a carbon-fiber rear spoiler. Also, in the name…
There is already a 2015 Mustang recall because of course there is Hey there. How are you doing? Are you enjoying that new Mustang of yours? I bet you were really excited after you drove that sweet, sweet ‘Stang off the lot, thinking that you’d be the cock of the walk in your little corner…
In 2013, the best-selling nameplate in the world was the Ford Focus, thanks to its incredible sales success in markets such as China and the United States. Ford is looking to keep that roll going as long as possible, and the unveiling of the all-new 2015 Ford Focus sedan should be a significant moment in…
For the 2013 model year, the Mazda3 gets a few new electronic features, with a larger navigation screen and a USB audio input on most trim levels. There has also been a slight shuffle of optional and standard features. The Details: Mazda3 4dr Sdn Auto i Grand Touring Specifications 2013 Mazda3 4-Door Exterior The 2013…
The Audi RS 7 is a highly-rated sports car that’s fully loaded and ready to take on the road. Its calm looks will ease you into a false sense of security, but that’s when the power really kicks in. Thinking of Making a Purchase? Estimate your payments with this calculator [wptab name= “What’s New”] What’s New…
2015 Buick Verano Safety Confirmed by NHTSA The 2015 Buick Verano safety rating is in from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and it’s nothing but good news for the General Motors brand. The all-new Verano received the administration’s top rating: a five-star overall safety score. Related: Buick Verano Receiving Updates for 2015 Specifically,…
Man U in the new shirts ©GM In case you were not cool enough to tune into the Manchester United vs. Real Madrid match, Man U kicked Madrid’s butt 3 -1. Even more exciting for those who enjoy soccer—or football, sorry—the match drew the largest crowd in American soccer history, likely because of the buzz…
Chevrolet launched an OnStar 4G LTE ad campaign over the holiday weekend, playing with the theme of independence. (You know, our forefathers fought to earn our freedom from tyranny, and now Chevrolet has fought to give us the freedom to play Angry Birds while our spouses drive us to the movies.) A scene from “The…
Osamu Nagata races his entry for the students during the Toyota sponsored AWIM program at the 186th Street Elementary School in Gardena, California. Every year, the SAE Foundation recognizes leaders who have made strides in advancing the mobility industry. This year, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing of North America, Inc. President and CEO Osamu “Simon”…
Absolutely no idea what any of those words mean Ten years ago, America’s iconic bowtie brand was imported to the People’s Republic of China. Since then, there have been four million Chevys sold in China, a milestone that speaks to the explosion of the Chinese auto industry. It’s a market boom that’s been fueled by…
All-new Scion xB Release Series 10.0 On Wednesday, April 16, the Scion xB Release Series 10.0 will be unveiled at the New York International Auto Show in New York City. Only 1,500 examples of the Release Series 10.0 will hit dealer lots this summer. “The xB Release Series 10.0 gets a fun, technology influence with…
For decades, Formula One races have begun on Sunday at 2 PM local time. That could change for the 2018 season, as the sport’s new owners Liberty Media are said to want to shift the entire weekend schedule back by one hour and to set the new race start time at 3:10 PM. According to…
It may have taken Chevrolet eight generations of high performance beasts, but we’re at long last going to get a mid-engined Corvette, called the Zora ZR1 (which explains why GM trademarked the name “Zora” at the end of the spring this year). The mid-engined Corvette Zora ZR1 flagship will hit the scene as a 2017…
The Koenigsegg One:1 is the world’s first Megacar. 1,340 horsepower will earn you that kind of distinction. Being a performance car enthusiast and having never heard of Koenigsegg is tantamount to being a fan of the blues and having never once heard a Muddy Waters record. Of course, this is slightly more forgivable for those…
Bob Carter announces the Toyota and DAYTONA Rising partnership. On Thursday, February 6th, Toyota and Daytona International Speedway made an exciting announcement at the Chicago Auto Show: Toyota and DAYTONA Rising, a $400 million project aimed at redeveloping the world-renowned speedway, will form a partnership, making the Japanese automaker the very first Founding Partner of…
Tony Stewart at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Photo: Amy Marbach/Flickr NASCAR races are about to get a lot less interesting. Tony Stewart, racing legend and somewhat notorious hothead, announced today that he is planning on leaving NASCAR as a driver in the Sprint Cup Series after the 2016 season. Clint Bowyer, who has been let…
Locke (Tom Hardy) deals with the consequences of his choices from behind the wheel of a BMW X5. Photo: Shoebox Films In the follow-up to his directorial debut last year (Hummingbird, starring Jason Statham), Steven Knight writes and directs Locke. This one-man tour-de-force stars iron-jawed Brit Tom Hardy, coming off his career-making success as Bane (The…
Platforms: iOS, Android Price: $3.99 (three optional in-app products: $7.49 – $11.99 per item) Launch date: July 13 (iOS), August 10 (Android) Developer: Playsport Games Ltd Size: Approx. 600 MB In 2014, Christian West launched an iOS mobile game called Motorsport Manager, which would later come to Android in 2015. It was a cheap and…
Ford’s Blue Oval may as well put on a pair of Mickey Mouse ears. That would be a suitable way to celebrate the announcement that Ford SYNC®AppLink™ will be the first in-vehicle infotainment system to integrate the Radio Disney app, available for iOS and Android. The partnership will give Ford vehicles exclusive access to the…
When Mazda introduced its current-generation MX-5 Global Cup car in 2014, it did so in the same manner as its conventional MX-5—with a retractable soft top, “as nature intended,” according to Mazda. However, apparently, pressure has been building against nature itself, as Mazda has announced that, for those competing in series that require hardtops for…
Every sport has its grand event. For football, it’s the Super Bowl. In baseball, it’s the World Series. When it comes to NASCAR, the Great American Race at the Daytona International Speedway takes the cake. Daytona kicks off every racing season with a field of 40 cars racing 500 miles at top speeds of 210…
Every sport has its grand event. For football, it’s the Super Bowl. In baseball, it’s the World Series. When it comes to NASCAR, the Great American Race at the Daytona International Speedway takes the cake. Daytona kicks off every racing season with a field of 40 cars racing 500 miles at top speeds of 210…
The USWNT celebrates a win at the 2012 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifiers Photo: Rachael C. King In October of 2014, NBA superstar LeBron James signed on as a brand ambassador for Kia. He starred in multiple commercials and even convinced viewers that he truly did drive a Kia K900. Following this partnership, Kia’s sales skyrocketed to…
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