2021 Nissan Altima Updates and Pricing Announced

Photo: Nissan It’s been three years since the Altima got its last major redesign, so Nissan is working hard to keep this sedan fresh and relevant. For the 2021 model year, it gained additional tech tools, a trim level reshuffle, and additional comfort features. Naturally, that comes with a heftier price tag. Here’s a look…

What is Car Smog? And What Can You Do to Reduce it?

Image: arndw We’ve all heard of terms like smog, exhaust, and emissions, but what’s really coming out of your vehicle’s tailpipe? Here’s a look at what’s really inside that smoke. Going Green Doesn’t Have to Mean Compromising on Power: Meet the GMC Hummer The chemical composition of smog Photo: TNS Sofras Smog is a colloquial…

Meet Peyman Kargar, the New Chairman of INFINITI

Peyman Kargar assumes the role of chairman of INFINITI Motor Company Photo: INFINITI As INFINITI reinvents itself and embarks on what it calls a “product renaissance,” the automaker has appointed a seasoned new leader to guide the company forward. Beginning June 1, Peyman Kargar will assume the role of chairman and senior vice president. He’ll…

TxDOT Urges Motorists to Hang Up and Drive

Photo: Falkenpost While traffic was down in 2020, dangerous driving, crashes, and road deaths were on the rise. Texas roadways experienced this trend, too, and there’s a completely preventable cause for some of these incidents — distracted driving. That’s why TxDOT released its new “Talk. Text. Crash.” ad campaign. Safeguard Your Car: Learn about auto…

Formula 1 Reverse Grid Idea Likely to Be Abandoned

Ross Brawn, sporting director of Formula One Formula 1 is looking likely to abandon the reverse-grid qualifying format it was planning to trial for 2020. In a desperate bid to spice up the races, generate more overtaking and tighten the playing field, F1’s bosses had played around with the idea of changing up the tried-and-true…

2020 Mazda CX-9 Overview

Photo: Mazda As the automaker’s flagship model, the 2020 Mazda CX-9 boasts some truly impressive tech tools and driving dynamics. Here’s a look at a few reasons to make it your next family hauler. See Why Reviewers are Raving: Learn more about the 2020 Mazda CX-9 What’s new? For the 2020 model year, the CX-9…

What Is Limp Home Mode?

Photo: Pexels You’ve started up your car, but something isn’t right — its power has been significantly reduced. That most likely means your vehicle is in “limp home mode,” a feature that designed to help you stay mobile, but also mitigate impending powertrain damage by limiting speed, RPMs, and gear changes. Here’s a look at…

Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Vehicle Officially Named

Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Vehicle A few months ago, we heard rumors that the upcoming Toyota Fuel Cell Vehicle would be named “Mirai,” which is derived from the Japanese word for “future.” This seemed like a good move, considering the vehicle will be the future of Toyota. And now, we’re getting confirmation from the man…

2017 Hyundai Elantra Overview

The 2017 Hyundai Elantra is a small front-wheel drive sedan that has been extensively redesigned for the new model year. Powered by a 147-horsepower four-cylinder motor, the 2017 Elantra provides seating for up to five people and carries a starting MSRP of $17,150. The Elantra competes in the compact sedan segment with the Chevy Cruze,…

2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Overview

Photo: Mazda The Mazda Miata is renowned for its stunning looks and impressive power-to-weight ratio. For the 2020 model year, this modern classic gained additional safety technology and a few updates to its driving dynamics. Here’s an overview of what else the Miata has to offer. The 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF is available at…

2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata Gains Safety Tech and New Shocks

Photo: Mazda Although there hasn’t been much official information on the 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata, a few updates have surfaced thanks to an order guide obtained by CarsDirect. Based on this new information, it seems that the 2020 Miata will boast new safety tech, along with mechanical upgrades on select models. Safety comes standard Photo:…