Scuderia Toro Rosso recently replaced Daniil Kvyat with Pierre Gasly, last year’s GP2 Series champion, stating that the former was taking a much-needed break. But it wasn’t clear whether Gasly would be able to race at the upcoming United States Grand Prix, as before replacing Kvyat he had been competing in the Super Formula championship,…
Photo: Toyota Japanese multinational automakers and automotive giants, Mazda and Toyota, have started a joint venture partnership in an Alabama plant as they broke ground on July 10, 2019. The assembly plant has been priced at $1.6 billion and is the first Mazda factory in the U.S which plans to build a new sport utility…
Photo: Lexus The Lexus Design Award 2021 Grand Prix is a celebration of engineering, philanthropic problem solving, and creativity. This year, the automaker received 2,079 entries from 66 countries around the world, but there could only be one winner. That honor went to Henry Glogau, who cooked up the concept for the “Portable Solar Distiller,”…
Jeep is learning that too much of a good thing is not necessarily a good thing Throughout 2018, the Jeep Wrangler has set a number of personal monthly sales records. The model has helped Jeep become one of the best-selling automotive brands in the country. Yet dealerships are facing a problem that may seem somewhat…
Photo: GMC The GMC Hummer EV Pickup recently received a new package that’s designed to boost its off-road prowess. Here’s a look at how it enhances the new electric supertruck. Want to Learn More? Read up on the 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup What’s in the Enhanced Off-Road Package? As the name suggests, the Enhanced…
Illustration: Hyundai Hyundai doled out another tiny dose of information about its new 2020 Venue crossover today, showing off a handful of design sketches ahead of the vehicle’s official debut later this month. Hyundai is touting the Venue as the smallest crossover in its lineup — even more diminutive than the subcompact Kona. The new…
The made-in-Michigan Ford Ranger tops the Cars.com 2020 American-Made Index Photo: Ford The Ford Ranger is still fresh into its return to the United States, but it’s already solidified itself as an American original. On Tuesday, the Ranger was announced as the top vehicle on Cars.com’s 2020 American-Made Index. The annual list ranks vehicles for…
Photo: Nissan The Nissan LEAF has been a hit in Europe, and the automaker has devised an unorthodox way to thank its Portuguese fans. The automaker invited a select group of Nissan LEAF drivers to bring a guest to a secret pop-up drive-in theater, where they could enjoy the Union of European Football Association’s Champions…
Whether you’ve had your motorcycle for a long time or recently bought a fixer-upper, you love the idea of handling motorcycle restoration on your own. There’s just something about tinkering around with parts in your garage for hours every weekend that excites you, and you definitely want to do everything you can to avoid those…
Takuma Sato won the 101st running of the Indianapolis 500 yesterday after passing and holding off three-time winner Helio Castroneves in the final few laps. A record 15 drivers led at least one lap during the race, but Sato was the one to do it when it counted after the last of many caution periods….
Photo: Chevrolet The Chevy Colorado will see some big changes for the 2021 model year. For starters, the automaker is cutting the mid-size truck’s base trim level. However, it also boasts a striking new design, more exterior colors, and additional optional gear. Here’s a look at how these changes will impact the rest of the…
Remember how I playfully suggested that right-wing pundits might just freak out about the prospect of the President of the United States bowing to a robot manufactured by a Japanese automaker? Well, I was mostly right. From a deleted tweet rescued by io9: Critics saying President Obama bowing to a Chinese robot makes us look…
Photo: GMC The next-generation 2021 GMC Yukon XL brings a number of updates. The latest iteration of this full-size SUV features a new diesel engine, additional tech tools, and the off-road-oriented AT4 trim level. The 2021 GMC Yukon XL is available in four trim levels: SLE, SLT, AT4, and Denali. Find the Perfect Family Vehicle:…
The 2016 Toyota Highlander scored a Top Safety Pick+ designation from IIHS after performing spectacularly in the small overlap front crash test The 2016 Toyota Highlander joins just two other mid-size SUVs on the market in earning the coveted Top Safety Pick+ designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The only two other…
Photo: Daniel The “Happy Honda Days” may garner a lot of attention for Honda during this time of year, but the automaker isn’t the only brand making the most of this season. Case in point: Toyota announced today that team members from the Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Viginia (TMMWV) plant have gotten in the holiday…
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