Jeep Finds Growth and Success in the Japanese Automotive Market

The Jeep Renegade’s small size makes it a big hit in Japan Domestic loyalty in relation to automakers is a growing trend in the United States. Still, it’s nothing new for Japan, where drivers primarily stick to choosing vehicles from Japan’s own collection of automotive manufacturers. Even when Japanese motorists do choose foreign brands, rarely…

5 Classic Nameplates That Jeep Could Use for Its New Vehicles

Any one of these Jeep nameplates could resurrect nostalgic memories of the off-road brand Photo: Jeep Jeep recently shocked the automotive world when it announced that it was adding a pickup truck to its automotive lineup. When this truck was finally revealed, it carried a classic Jeep nameplate: Gladiator. The Jeep Gladiator moniker isn’t the…

Toyota GR Corolla is the Hot Hatch We All Want

Photo: Toyota Europe In early 2019, we heard rumors that Toyota wanted to make a hot hatch variant of the Corolla, the bestselling nameplate in the history of automobiles. Now those rumors have grown into more than just doubtful speculation, and though Toyota has yet to make an official announcement, there’s good reason to believe…

How Some States Use Roadkill to Make Highways Greener

Photo: Blue Moonbeam Studio Dead deer, run-over raccoons, and squashed skunks are an unfortunate reality on America’s highways. But some waste managers have found a way to give these crushed critters a new lease on life. Some states, including New York, Virginia, and Maryland, have programs that collect roadkill and re-purpose it as compost. Roadkill…

The Burning Question: Can Automatic Cars Burnout?

While most people see cars as simple transportation from point A to point B, there are some things that cars can do which fly in the face of practicality–but are admittedly quite awesome. Burning rubber, peeling out, burnout–whatever you may call it, it’s a time-honored tradition and a rite of passage for motorheads. There’s nothing…

GM Finally Shows the 2018 Chevy Equinox to Canadian Market

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox will have a starting MSRP of less than $30,000 in Canada Photo: © General Motors The month of January has been a busy one for Chevrolet. Besides bringing its full model lineup to the Detroit Auto Show—including a life-sized LEGO Batmobile—the American automaker also showcased its 2018 Chevrolet Equinox at the…

Differences Between the 2021 Cadillac Escalade and XT6

Photo: Cadillac The 2021 Cadillac Escalade and the 2021 Cadillac XT6 are both three-row luxury SUVs, but the two models differ drastically in terms of powertrains, technology, space, and interior amenities. Here’s a guide to their most significant differences. Make the Right Choice: Find out if buying or leasing is right for you Trim levels…

Nationwide Takata Airbag Recall On Its Way

The 2005 Honda Accord, one of many 2000’s-era Honda vehicles that wants to kill you in your sleep Although the Japanese company Takata has insisted that its faulty, exploding airbags are only really explodey in humid climates, such as Florida, there has been mounting pressure for Takata to recall and fix all of the 14…

Ford Mustang Wins Cars.com Shoppers' Choice Award

Ford Mustang Wins Cars.com Shoppers’ Choice Award The 2015 Ford Mustang may have come up just short of earning the North American Car of the Year Award at NAIAS, but it did win another award that was determined by a panel of judges with infinitely more sway than even the most esteemed automotive experts: shoppers….

Turkey Will Replace Canada in 2021 F1 Season

Max Verstappen leads Lewis Hamilton at round 2 of the 2021 Formula 1 season Photo: Honda The Canadian Grand Prix in Montréal has been canceled for the second year running. It is scheduled to return to Formula 1 in 2022 and has signed a two-year contract extension that would ensure its place on the calendar…

Automobile Mag Names CTS All-Star Winner

2014 Cadillac CTS Automobile Magazine has released its list of 10 All-Stars for 2014. Quite possibly our favorite to make the cut was the 2014 Cadillac CTS, which was even in the running for the magazine’s coveted 2014 Automobile of the Year Award. (That award ended up going to Cadillac’s sister company’s highly successful Corvette…

GM Files for the “Montana” Vehicle Name Trademark for its Chevy Pickup Lineup

Is the Chevy Montana compact pickup coming stateside? Pickup trucks are undeniably some of the most popular vehicles throughout the entire United States automotive market. In fact, their popularity has only grown as gas prices decrease and the fuel efficiency for trucks increases. Chevrolet is currently a leader in terms of the pickup truck segment and it…

Differences between the Infiniti QX50 and Infiniti QX55

Infiniti QX50 Photo: INFINITI Despite their similar names, the Infiniti QX50 and Infiniti QX55 have their share of differences. Here’s how the brand’s longtime-favorite crossover compares to its brand-new crossover coupe. Luxury and Comfort: See if the Infiniti QX50 is right for your family Trims Infiniti QX55 Photo: Infiniti The 2021 Infiniti QX50 is available…