The bus of the past, the buzz of the future Photo: Volkswagen If you ask anybody even remotely familiar with the automotive industry what the two most prevalent modern market trends are, they’re almost certain to mention EVs and self-driving cars. While it’s no secret that the EV segment is growing by the day —…
This isn’t one of them, but we imagine they look just as cool Photo: Volkswagen When most car manufacturers take their yet-to-be unveiled vehicles out for a test spin, they do so in disguise. Various types of coverings are used to conceal new vehicles until their official public debut. However, if you’re lucky, you can…
Sifting back through the years of automotive history can yield some forgotten gems. For instance, the time when legendary golfer Tiger Woods was the official spokesperson for Buick. In my opinion, the most interesting product of this partnership was the time in 2003, where Woods ambushed amateur golfers at the tee and challenged them to…
Whether you’re a Taylor Swift fan or not, you can’t deny the announcement of her new album, “Reputation,” has dominated the Internet over the last week. With several hidden videos on her YouTube VEVO page, it’s likely she’s hiding a new music video somewhere in there. While we wait for her new release, we decided…
The new Volkswagen Sport Coupe GTE concept The new Volkswagen Sport Coupe GTE concept has debuted at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, offering a glimpse at the future of the VW lineup—both in terms of design elements and increasing hybridization. A coupe with four doors and a hatchback built on the same modular transverse matrix…
The six winners at a Lego car cruise-in Photo: Auto Trader Campaigns for UK via YouTube Lego®s make everything awesome–especially cars. From a T1 Camper Van to an Isetta, any car can be dramatically improved when transformed by the hands of a master builder. Obviously, that’s why there’s even a whole blog dedicated to Lego-ized…
The BMW i3 and i8 haven’t been around for long, but already the world has sat up and taken notice of the two cutting-edge electric models from the German automaker. The i3 in particular has garnered plenty of attention since its release, cinching titles like 2015 Yahoo Green Car of the Year, Green Car Journal’s…
Photo: Ford In addition to auctioning and raffling off super-rare and highly collectible cars through Barrett-Jackson, Ford raises money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund every year via its Dearborn Building Challenge & SE Michigan Plant Challenge. With employees doing everything from baking to golfing to raise funds, the 2019 event administered by the Ford…
The Elio tackles the snow City driving can be a giant pain in the rear. From dealing with all the jerks on the road to finding a sizeable parking spot close to your ultimate destination, sometimes it seems easier just to walk. Most city dwellers know that the smaller the car, the easier city navigation…
Photo: Kevstan via CC When you hit the highway in Ontario, there’s more to see than glistening skylines and natural wonders — there are a whole lot of weird and wacky roadside attractions to enjoy, too. Here’s a look at a few of our favorites. Bring the Whole Family Along for the Ride: Choose the…
VW unveiled the all-new Volkswagen Scirocco and Scirocco R at the Geneva Motor Show this week, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the first-gen Scirocco’s debut in Geneva. The front and rear sections of the Scirocco have been restyled and now include H7 or bi-xenon headlights, as well as LED rear lights. A swiveling VW logo…
Few vehicles are as iconic and recognizable as the Volkswagen Beetle. The funky, rounded car has embodied a fun-loving spirit for the past half-century. So, it’s no surprise that all licensed Volkswagen video games over the years have focused solely on the reputation of the Bug. Goodbye to the Beetle: Info on the final edition…
Photo: Race City Remember a few months back when we found a place to play real-life Mario Kart in Branson, Missouri? Well, we found another one—this time in Panama City Beach, Florida. Race City is located on Front Beach Road in Panama City Beach, which runs right along the water of the Gulf Coast, giving Race City’s Mario…
With a reputation for excellent reliability and strong resale value, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the Honda Accord is routinely one of the best-selling vehicles each year in the United States. In fact, this sedan is so highly rated that it’s been named to Car and Driver’s annual 10Best Cars list a record…
The restart of U.S. VW factories is delayed indefinitely Photo: Volkswagen Due to the dangers surrounding COVID-19, most car production factories around the world have been closed since March. With the first tentative steps toward reopening various businesses in the U.S. being taken, the auto industry finds itself in a difficult situation. The choice between…
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