Last year, General Motors dominated the North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year awards, decided by 50 journalists from the U.S. and Canada. The all-new Corvette Stingray took the high honors for the Car of the Year while the redesigned Silverado was lauded as the Truck of the Year. GM will, however, have a…
The Chrysler Foundation is looking to light a spark in young children interested in science and technology. Last week, the organization announced they would be contributing $229,000 worth of grants to support FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) teams and organizations in Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ontario, Canada. Senior Vice…
Kennebunk Beach Photo: Fred Hsu With its beautiful coastline and impressive lighthouses, it’s no wonder why Maine is a popular tourist destination. To make the most of your relaxing road trip through the state, avoid the crowds and stay at one of these unique hotels. Take the Scenic Route: The best drives in Maine Pagett…
A month ago, I had the pleasure of driving through Pebble Beach for the first time. Through the twisting, coastline roads were only populated by golf carts and rental cars from tourists, I felt the stir of a decades of automotive history. I imagined that special weekend each year when the greens are populated with…
The BMW Championship We’re not sure what BMW has in common with golf other than that both are somewhat expensive to get into—nonetheless, BMW, the Western Golf Association (WGA), and PGA Tour have announced the automaker’s commitment as the title sponsor of the BMW Championship has been extended by five years through 2019. In addition…
The 2015 Sonic was the only Chevy model included on this year’s list from KBB.com Photo: © General Motors Every year, Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com compiles a list of the “10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000.” This year, the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic was among those vehicles included on the list. Available in sedan and hatchback versions, the…
Get ready to dive back into the wild world of vehicles named after animals In a previously published article, we discussed vehicles that derive their names from various species of animals. Iconic models like the Ford Mustang and Volkswagen Beetle often embody the characteristics of the creatures they are named after. However, there are so many vehicles…
Photo: The News Wheel When you pay for a new set of tires, the bill includes a handful of extra fees you may not recognize. Beyond the customary installation and sales tax charges, new tire purchases carry other charges like “disposal” or “recycling.” What are these mysterious tire fees you’re paying for? And who…
Britpop legend and “Volkswagen marketing manager” Robbie Williams dances in front of new VW lineup It seems like Volkswagen always hogs the best car commercials for its home country (case in point: that German TV spot in which a dubbed-over William Shatner drives an e-Golf). Now VW has launched a new European ad campaign that features…
2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 The Chevy Corvette is synonymous with speed, power, and a thrilling driving experience, and according to U.S. News & World Report, the 2019 Chevy Corvette is one of the “24 Most Comfortable Luxury Cars in 2019.” Check Out: The features of the 2019 Chevy Corvette “The priorities of luxury shoppers may…
The new 2017 Honda Accord Sport Special Edition Good Housekeeping has announced its “Best New Cars Awards for 2017” awards, among which was a Best Sedan trophy for the new 2017 Honda Accord Sport. The winners, which appear in the February issue of the magazine currently on newsstands, also include the Volkswagen Golf (Best Compact), BMW M240I…
2015 Ford Mustang makes 2015 NACOTY final ballot With today’s release of the North American Car and Truck of the Year final ballot, Ford must feel awful cozy knowing that it has a 33% chance to win North American Car of the Year and a 66% chance to win North American Truck of the Year….
Photo: Nissan Although automakers have put product launches on the backburner due to the pandemic, automotive engineers are still hard at work behind the scenes. Nissan Canada proved that by allowing its engineers to mingle with automotive journalists over a few Gran Turismo matches, all from the safety of their respective homes. Here’s what these…
The Ford Puma (left) and the Ford Puma Titanium X (right) Photo: Ford Motor Company The Ford Puma Titanium X has a name that makes you think of an old-school arcade brawler or the further adventures of a popular animated series. It’s just sort of a banger of a name, and it’s fitting that it’s…
Photo: Nathan Rupert While the new things are a must in today’s culture, holding onto your car for several years is a real luxury to have. Many people are catching onto this — especially in our nation’s capital. Lengthy car ownership in Washington D.C. is popular. In fact, the automotive research firm, iSeeCars, ranks D.C….
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