As people age, their driving ability decreases. For older men, losing their ability to drive, the freedom associated with the open road, and the self-sufficiency afforded by driving causes greater stress and sadness than for older women. Why is this? According to research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety that surveyed 2,990 people, women…
Photo: Chevrolet The 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer is a small SUV that’s equally at home on city streets and on light outdoor adventures. It returns for 2022 with a handful of updates including new exterior paint colors and improved fuel economy. On top of that, it now offers new roof rack cross rails and an available…
Just in time for the Russian Grand Prix, Scuderia Toro Rosso has announced that Russian racing driver Daniil Kvyat would be making a return to Formula One by taking over Pierre Gasly’s seat in 2019 (Gasly, meanwhile, was promoted to Red Bull). It marks a new chapter in Kvyat’s tumultuous F1 career and relationship with…
Blue key = boring luxury vehicle. Red key = exciting luxury vehicle (aka the Kia K900). Aside from the actual game and the incredibly hyped halftime show, the Super Bowl is a great time for one other thing – advertisements. Many retailers and brands hop on the chance to showcase their products while over 100…
Kelley Blue Book has conducted a study to determine which brands men and women are more likely to prefer. The results suggest that men prefer luxury vehicles of European origins; women tend to prefer imports primarily from Asia, and both genders lean toward cars with four wheels. When compared to the preferences of men, Volvo…
Jim Vella will retire as Ford Fund president on Dec. 31 Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company Fund President Jim Vella has announced plans to retire at the end of 2019. The 63-year-old, who has spent the last 31 years with Ford, will be succeeded by Mary Culler. Culler is the current chief of…
Photo: INFINITI Much like Nissan, its mass-market sibling, Infiniti has been on a bit of a rebranding kick lately. Part of that makeover will include partnering with a marketing firm called Publicis Groupe, which prides itself on offering “unique integrated global creative solutions.” Here’s a look at what that might entail. Take a Peek Into…
Photo: Chevrolet As students head back to school or prepare for college life, they’ll need more than notebooks, pencils, and overpriced graphing calculators — they’ll also need a reliable ride. That’s why Kelley Blue Book has compiled a list of the best used cars for under $20,000, which recently recognized the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox as…
Hamilton sprays rival Verstappen with champagne on the podium. Photo: Honda Lewis Hamilton yesterday snatched his 100th win at the 2021 Russian Grand Prix in Sochi, a historic record that will likely never be repeated. The seven-time Formula 1 world champion didn’t make it easy on himself, hitting the wall in the pits on Saturday…
Photo: Lothar Dieterich via Pixabay Although the pandemic has put a damper on traditional Halloween celebrations, the Empire State still has plenty of safe ways for you and your family to get into the spooky spirit. Here’s a look at four of New York’s finest drive-thru Halloween attractions. Take the Fear Out of Buying Used:…
The 2018 GMC Acadia received a “good” rating in recent passenger-side small overlap crash testing by the IIHS A new passenger-side crash test has exposed dangerous vulnerabilities in some big-name midsize SUVs. Owners of the 2018 GMC Acadia can rest easy, though. The Acadia passed the test with ease, earning a “good” rating from the…
The GMC Hummer EV SUV and Hummer EV Photo: GMC GM recently announced that it will be making an investment of $35 billion in autonomous vehicles and EVs between 2020 and 2025. This is 75 percent higher than the $20 billion GM initially said it would invest back in March 2020. What to Expect for…
The Chevy Traverse, Buick Enclave, and GMC Acadia all tied for the top-spot in this year’s Made in America Automotive Index Photo: © General Motors For the fourth straight year, GM has dominated the annual Kogod Made in America list, which measures what percentage of a car’s parts actually come from the United States or…
Photo: General Motors The automotive industry is filled with hard workers, innovators, and trailblazers, and Gerald Johnson is no exception. From East Cleveland to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, to the upper echelons of GM, Johnson has honed his engineering and leadership skills — and he continues to give back as a mentor and volunteer….
“She has the range, darling” Photo: Kia As part of its Plan S strategy to introduce 11 dedicated EVs by 2026, Kia has debuted the 2022 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV). The SUV has the same redesigned exterior as its gasoline-powered and hybrid variants, but it has the ability to go even further with an impressive…
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