2018 Volkswagen Passat GT Special Model Photo: Volkswagen 2018 marks the year of an enhanced, limited-edition model of the Volkswagen Passat. Debuting at the North American International Auto Show, the 2018 VW Passat GT Special Model reflects a transformation of the beloved model with approximately 20 sporty upgrades inside and out. The 2018 Passat GT…
This whole frame is a lie We’ve seen all the ads from VW promoting its clean diesel engines that are fuel efficient while limiting emissions. Sounds like a win for drivers who want to switch to diesel without polluting the atmosphere, right? Wrong. Remember what your mother used to say: If it sounds too good to…
At this point, fans of Rick and Morty are probably more obsessed with the Szechuan sauce than Rick actually is Photo: Adult Swim Depending on who you ask, Rick Sanchez of the Adult Swim hit show Rick and Morty is either one of the most complicated characters in cartoon history or simply a man obsessed with…
The Volkswagen e-Golf charging at the 2014 NAIAS Photo: The News Wheel Buying a used car has become a great way to save money on your next ride. The pre-owned market is full of quality-condition used vehicles priced well below their original full price — and shoppers have learned how to spot good deals vs….
It takes a lot of work to get in that seat Photo: Jake Archibald Becoming a Formula One driver is no easy feat; in fact, there may be not be a smaller and more elite group of athletes in the world. In more mainstream sports, such as soccer, basketball, and even golf, you can find…
Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix port and racetrack Photo: clarkmaxwell via Flickr/CC In this Formula 1 spotlight, we’ll discuss the Monaco Grand Prix, one of the oldest racing events in F1 history. It’s the slowest and narrowest track on the calendar, to the point that passing can be impossible and the race is more heavily influenced…
Photo by: Dom497 If your family is looking for a touch of magic, look no further than Disney World. Located in Orlando, Florida, this amusement park is considered one of the most visited attractions in the world, with over 52.5 million people enjoying its sights annually. Disney World stretches over 42,000 acres, with 24 themed…
Strengthening its new European presence, Genesis will step up as the title… April was a challenging month for Genesis, as the premium auto brand… With its new Genesis Cares program, Genesis Motors Canada is easing customers’… In a sign of the economic disruption triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic,… For its third generation, the 2021 Genesis…
Colombia and Uruguay have both made it through the first round of… As we get into the second day of the last week of… Ah, Saturday. The home of sleeping in, eating a proper cooked breakfast,… After an exciting weekend of football, the first match of the week… In a match that’s sure to end…
Cadillac vehicles and golf are a logical match, so it’s fitting that… The eagerly anticipated 2019 Cadillac XT4 will start showing up at dealerships… When anything big, good or bad, happens in the world, you’ll be… Earlier this year, GM made the executive decision to pause targeted advertising on… At the New York International Auto Show,…
The 2014 Geneva Motor Show is upon us, and automakers from the world over are trotting out their best and boldest for auto enthusiasts around the globe to see. Here’s a look at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show lineup for world and European debuts from some of the most prominent brands: Alfa Romeo The 4C…
I was sitting at my desk finishing up a history page for the Ford Fusion when my boss nonchalantly asked me if I felt like road tripping it to Detroit this week for NAIAS. If it hadn’t been over instant messenger, I might have tackled her with a bear hug. (Did she seriously think “No”…
Ford took another significant step toward an all-electric future this month with the grand opening of the Cologne Electric Vehicle Center. The production facility in Germany will be the primary production hub for Ford EVs in Europe, operating at a maximum capacity of more than 250,000 vehicles per year at full strength. Ford’s EVs are…
If you want to be part of an elite club of California drivers, the Mirai might be the vehicle for you. This hydrogen-powered sedan is available in limited quantities, and interested drivers are already being directed to a wait-list. Toyota wants the Mirai to become a trailblazer for other hydrogen-powered vehicles, and expects to increase…
Some nights, you don’t feel like playing an intensive strategy game that requires plenty of thinking. Sometimes, you just want to pass the time with your friends by playing a simple dice-rolling game. It doesn’t require much effort to learn or teach, and the only real choice you have to make is to roll or…
In May 2023, HBO Max was rebranded as Max, debuting a new… After more than three decades of being held on Thanksgiving weekend, the… With summer on the horizon, outdoor car shows are popping up in… Thanks to the #MeToo movement, women are speaking up more and more… The Nissan Rogue has been gaining a…
For most people, beaches and an oceanside vacation bring states like Florida and Hawaii to mind. However, the Eastern Seaboard — more specifically the Carolina Coast — has beautiful shorelines, fun activities, and historic cities to visit. If you have some time to spare, consider this week-long road trip down the Carolina Coast. Quick Facts: Number…
Strengthening its new European presence, Genesis will step up as the title… If you’re a Costco shopper with an eye for luxury vehicles, Cadillac… Have you ever woken up with a sudden urge to own a… Genesis Motor America posted a 14.3 percent increase in sales for January,… When you invest in a premium vehicle,…
Deliveries of the Opel Ampera-e began in Norway last year Automakers spent much of the waning days of 2017—and early-goings of 2018—divulging ambitions for proliferating the adoption of electrified vehicle technology on a global scale over the next several years. In Norway, the switch from fossil fuels to alternative energy vehicles is well underway—in 2017,…
The Toyota Prius C is the fastest-selling late-model used car, according to a new study If you’re shopping for a used hybrid or electric car and find one you like, don’t wait too long to buy it. According to a new study, these vehicles sell faster than any other used models. In a ranking by…
The 2020 Honda Fit yesterday made its international debut at the Tokyo… Are you under 20 and looking for a new car under 20… Ford announced it was killing off almost all of its cars, and… You’re still reeling from sticker shock after looking at new cars, but… January 18th marks the birthday of A.A….
Photo: Codemasters Last Sunday, Formula One driver Lando Norris was the most-watched streamer on Twitch, hitting over 70,000 viewers as he competed in the “Not the AUS GP” online race. The race was held as an unofficial substitute to the canceled 2020 Australian Grand Prix, and now Bahrain — also canceled — is next on…
Automakers often sell their premium cars under a different brand, even if they’re made in the same factories and share a tremendous number of parts… Genesis recently snagged four honors in the 2020 Red Dot Awards —… Although Mazda is one of the newer Japanese marques, the automaker has… Cadillac vehicles and golf are a…
While some auto companies are known for their bombastic brand marketing on all merchandise known to man (we won’t name names), others prefer a functional, subtle approach that doesn’t draw undue attention. Some fans, especially those of Hyundai, enjoy showing fan spirit in a way that doesn’t annoy other people. Yet, you don’t have to…
Could there be a future for the Ford Mondeo PHEV in Europe? Ford is looking to expand its reach in international markets, and it may be planning to introduce PHEVs in Europe in order to keep pace with competitors. Ford is “actively considering” bringing plug-in hybrid versions of vehicles like the Mondeo and C-Max to…
The efficiency and performance capabilities of the 2019 Chevy Bolt were put to the test this month in the 2019 Electric Vehicle Road Trip. This year’s EVRT kicked off on Jan. 17 in Masdar City in Abu Dhabi and wrapped up Jan. 24 in Dubai. Stops along the way included Sheikh Zayed Abu Dhabi Grand…
When it comes to Hollywood icons, few are as big — pun… When 2020 began (that was only just over four months ago, though… Due to the dangers surrounding COVID-19, most car production factories around the… When most car manufacturers take their yet-to-be unveiled vehicles out for a… The current COVID-19 pandemic has affected countless…
The 2016 BMW X1 is here, and it’s all new for the 2016 model year. It’s no surprise, then, that BMW is pulling out all the stops to make sure that the crossover is well received. Four new ads have appeared on the BMW YouTube page and have begun to play around the country, covering…
Automakers often sell their premium cars under a different brand, even if they’re made in the same factories and share a tremendous number of parts… Electric vehicle sales are slowing down, and companies are taking a big step back… All but one of the discontinued car models are either sedans or SUVs too small to…
Based on the November 2019 sales for Mitsubishi Motors North America, the… Volkswagen reported its November sales report, which includes impressive performances from the Atlas, Tiguan, Jetta, and e-Golf.… November was an exceptional month for Subaru, seeing record sales and 76th straight month of more than 10,000 Foresters sold.… Following peak gas prices in the…
The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV won’t feature badging that differentiates between trim levels. I think this is a positive change in the industry.… In support of consistent nationwide vehicle emissions standards, GM recently backed out of a high-profile Trump lawsuit against California in favor of an expected Biden plan.… GMC Announced that the 2022 Hummer…
The “Norsk elbilforening,” which translates to the Norwegian Electric Vehicle Association, recently put together a winter driving test for five electric cars: the Nissan Leaf, the Volkswagen e-Golf, the Chevrolet Bolt EV, the BMW i3, and the Hyundai Ioniq Electric. In the bitter cold, they put these vehicles to the test. Well, multiple tests. The goal of…
Celebrating 25 years of the BMW 8 Series The BMW 8 Series was first introduced to the world 25 years ago and was last produced 10 years later, but for the fans, no amount of time can begin to erase its memory and legacy. Last week on June 3, the international BMW 8 Series community…
Wondering what to take to a tailgate this season? We’ve got you covered. There is nothing that says autumn like football, and there is nothing that says football like tailgating. If you’re a dedicated sports fan, it’s likely you’ll be heading to the stadium for a game this fall (or maybe already have). If you…
Ford took another significant step toward an all-electric future this month with the grand opening of the Cologne Electric Vehicle Center. The production facility in Germany will be the primary production hub for Ford EVs in Europe, operating at a maximum capacity of more than 250,000 vehicles per year at full strength. Ford’s EVs are…
The U.K. is undoubtedly electrified to learn that more MINI production is remaining there Earlier this month, workers at BMW’s manufacturing plants in the United Kingdom agreed to a revised pension plan, preventing any further factory strikes from taking place. That’s good news for BMW, especially after it just made up its mind to build the…
A panel of 11 experts have named the all-new 2020 Toyota Corolla… Green Car Journal has named the 2019 Honda Insight its 2019 Green… Back toward the beginning of the month, Green Car Journal announced that… Back when the first Chevy Volt rolled onto the road, it was… The all-new 2016 Chevrolet Volt is certainly…
Tyrone Johnson, Focus RS chief engineer Ford’s new Focus RS has been winning awards seemingly left and right, from the 2016 Vehicle Dynamics International Car of the Year to Top Gear Magazine’s 2016 Car of the Year. The 350-horsepower hot hatch added two additional trophies to its resume last month, with one honoring the man…
Welcome to our series, the World Cup of Cars. In this series of articles, we take a look at some of the most popular vehicles from each country competing in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, and pit them against each other to see who will be the ultimate winner. We’ll be updating daily, so…
The Hyundai Genesis Coupe papercraft template via GenCoupe.com Looking for a new hobby? Perhaps you consider making papercrafts! It’s a fun activity that people enjoy both here and in Japan. All you need is a printer, a pair of scissors, a gluestick, and a lot of spare time. The result: a 3D model car of…
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For the past couple years, Dice Hate Me Games has released a handful of “joke games” funded by fans on Kickstarter on April Fool’s Day. These self-referential “Meta Games” humorously poke fun at common traits of today’s card and board games. Among 2016’s releases was Traitor Mechanic: The Traitor Mechanic Game. Named after the game design feature…
Volkswagen and electronic music group, Underworld, are working together to create an app that will customize and create your own music based on the manner in which you drive. The app, known as the Play the Road App, will pull data from your in-car computer and your smartphone to make “the car…the instrument, the driver,…
A while back, I read a little bit about the Chevy Volt, and thought to myself, “Wow! This electric car stuff is really awesome! I should really buy a Volt!” However, then I thought, “I wonder what other electric cars there are.” This is the result: A list of all the mainstream electric vehicles–that is,…
Welcome to our series, the World Cup of Cars. In this series of articles, we take a look at some of the most popular vehicles from each country competing in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, and pit them against each other to see who will be the ultimate winner. We’ll be updating daily, so…
Photo: Toyota It’s a strange world when most of the auto industry is going full-steam-ahead toward electric vehicles — and one of the manufacturers content to continue making manual sports cars is…Toyota. But that’s the world we’re in, and we’re not complaining. After much anticipation, the Japanese automaker has finally launched the GR Corolla, a…
The 2015 Honda Fit has received a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the highest score possible from the government organization. Additionally, the Fit has earned both a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and an NCAP 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the NHTSA for 2015. “The Fit…
This is just the first of three concepts Audi plans to unveil Photo: Audi With hopes of a more electrified future, Audi has introduced the world to a handful of EVs in the last year alone. The popular e-tron received a performance-based GT variant while the 2023 Audi A6 e-tron concept has been making headlines…
Cadillac vehicles and golf are a logical match, so it’s fitting that the luxury brand recently entered into a new three-year partnership with the PGA of America. “Cadillac is known for its impressive line of vehicles and groundbreaking technology, and we’re thrilled that they have partnered with the PGA of America and some of our…
Genesis will be the new title sponsor of the Scottish Open Photo: Genesis Strengthening its new European presence, Genesis will step up as the title sponsor for the famed Scottish Open golf tournament. Beginning with the 2022 tourney next July, the event will be renamed the Genesis Scottish Open. Safety Star: 2021 Genesis G80 wins…
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