Unless you’ve memorized your car’s owner’s manual, you’ve probably been confused by a light or two on your dashboard. They’re not always the most straightforward warnings, and our minds usually jump to the worst possible conclusion: the car is falling apart and it’s going to cost thousands of dollars to repair. Before you panic, you…
The Volvo Cars Safety Centre, which is responsible for the automaker’s safety ambitions, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.… The all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent is kicking things off the right way… It’s getting increasingly difficult to earn the IIHS’s Top Safety Pick+ award,… A few years ago, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety started doing……
Welcome to In the Rearview, where we take you on your very own journey back over the previous week to hear about some of the top news stories on The News Wheel. First up, we have the Dodge Challenger GT receiving four wheel drive to deliver righteous American muscle into the heart of winter, followed…
Autotrader has been providing helpful insights to car buyers and sellers since 1997. The site eventually introduced its “10 Best” lists, covering everything from the most valuable used trucks to off-road kings and the ideal cars for college grads. This year, the 2020 Kia Soul has been named one of the 10 Best Cars for…
The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage is a subcompact designed to fill the “what… The 2018 Toyota Yaris is an inexpensive three- or five-door subcompact hatchback… Kia has just introduced its subcompact crossover that will go on sale… Memorial Day is often regarded as one of the most dangerous holidays… The 2018 Toyota C-HR is an all-new…
With a legacy of power and luxury, Cadillacs are a natural pick for the silver screen. They’re versatile, too — they’ve served as everything from ghost-busting hero cars to wasteland warlord chariots. Let’s take a cruise though cinema history and see five of the coolest Cadillacs ever featured on film. Smart Sophistication: Cadillac Super Cruise…
In 1963, Chevy released one of the best ads of all time: a delightfully odd spot called ¡Chevrolet Olé!, which features that time’s interpretation of rap.… Buick’s “Mistaken Identity” was the most viewed car commercial of 2019, despite the fact that the automaker spent just over half what competitors did.… In the last 20 years,…
The Keystone State has a bounty of fun events to experience during… Things have been bad at Uber lately—very, very bad. The worst, of… The last time that Dodge and Pennzoil collaborated, auto enthusiasts were treated… The title of this post, “Garage Ready to Catch Crashed Cars,” might… Welcome to In the Rearview, where I…
2017 Honda Civic headlights Halogen bulbs are highly popular lighting choices in the automotive sector, and there is a range of these types of bulbs available, including H11 bulbs. The best H11 bulb for car headlights is widely available for a reasonable price. In addition to halogen bulbs, LED bulbs serve as another option for…
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent, nonprofit organization that was established in 1959 in Arlington, Virginia, by three major insurance agencies. Over fifty-plus years, the IIHS has evolved to become one of the nation’s leading nonprofit scientific and educational organizations in the automotive industry and is increasingly committed to significantly decreasing…
If you drive an electric vehicle, you need to make sure it… In early 2021, Kia officially retired the “Sedona” minivan name and introduced… With Ford poised to increase its investment in partially electrified vehicles, its… Chances are that if your car has an Eco button, you activate… The Ford Mustang Mach-E is getting some…
2022 Hyundai Veloster N at the track, where is where you should be doing your speeding. Photo: Hyundai Most people have heard that certain car colors, such as red, can raise insurance premiums because they are more eye-catching and associated with speed. But how does the car model you drive affect the likelihood of getting…
An updated IIHS crash test of seven midsize sedans made all but… The 2021 Nissan Rogue is a popular SUV in the Nissan lineup,… With countless factors to consider, making a car safe isn’t easy. Automakers… After examining the latest available new driver death rates, the Insurance Institute… When you’re driving, it can be easy…
There was already plenty enough reason to be excited about the Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge concept when we got our first look at it during the 2014 North American International Auto Show, and then again when we heard that engine roaring for the first time at Geneva. The only thing left to do was to…
Honda’s 5% raise is its largest since 1990 and beats the nation’s rate of inflation. The company says the extra money will largely to go boosting starting salaries… The announcement was made alongside news that Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda would skip Friday’s opening ceremony… There are few fictional characters with as varied and wide-ranging a…
Photo: 2023 Toyota Crown Branding, especially in the United States, is everything. Most people aren’t familiar with the specs, features, and price of any given car by simply looking at it on the street. Often, the top marker of a vehicle’s value is its badge. Consequently, when customers buy an expensive luxury ride and wish…
For almost two decades, Japanese automakers were engaged in a state of informal, unstated mutual restraint, where no car that they produced would have higher than 280 horsepower. There are a few reasons suggested for this, but sources seem to agree that it was mostly about safety. According to The Japan Times, this informal agreement had roots…
Photo: Honda Seven global automakers have teamed up to take on Tesla’s Supercharger network of electric vehicle chargers: Honda, Hyundai, Kia, General Motors, Stellantis, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. They’ve created a new joint venture centered on the development of more than 30,000 high-powered chargers across North America. Not Sold On EVs? Consider a hybrid instead The…
The Gloucestershire Constabulary doesn’t just keep the streets clean from crime —… British petrolheads are in for a treat. Bicester Heritage has revealed its… To say the economic future of the United Kingdom is foggy is… Nissan has been pushing against the United Kingdom’s exit from the European… It’s admittedly taken a quite a bit…
Even if HondaLink is a good system, it will never be as good as the smartphone tech developed by Apple or Google… A next-generation lithium-ion battery capable of 620 miles of range has been revealed to be due in 2026, followed by solid-state batteries with 900 miles of range… Ford is not alone in raising…
Photo: Ford Motor Company Death. Taxes. Ford waxing its competition in pickup sales. With 2019 mercifully in the books, Ford once again lays claim to the title of America’s top truck-maker. With the Ford F-Series laying claim to the status of best-selling truck in the United States for a 43rd consecutive year and the Ranger…
Ever wondered why some automaker brag about their SUV’s body-on-frame construction? Or… It used to be standard for cars to have long metal whip… Out of all the full-size trucks sold in the United States, the Sierra and Silverado were the only two to enjoy higher sales figures in 2020 than in 2019 as other…
The 2017 GMC Terrain is a small SUV that carries a starting MSRP of $24,070. The highlights of the new GMC Terrain include a rugged exterior design, spacious interior, and an available V6 engine that’s rated at 301 horsepower. In addition, consumers can upgrade to their heart’s content with available features such as leather upholstery,…
Photo: Nissan The 2024 Nissan Kicks proves that you don’t have to sacrifice style when you’re shopping for an affordable new compact SUV. Its eye-catching design is complemented by high-tech amenities and exceptional fuel economy. The 2024 Nissan Kicks is available at three trim levels: S, SV and SR. The Kicks stands out from the…
Photo: Lexus Have you ever looked at Santa’s sleigh and thought “Man, that could really use a spindle grille”? If you have, you’re apparently operating on the same galaxy-brain wavelength as Lexus Canada. Go Green for the New Year: Check out Lexus hybrid models Photo: Lexus To celebrate the holiday season, Lexus Canada set its…
According to research conducted by R.L. Polk, the average age of vehicles on U.S. roads is 11.4 years. If you want your car to reach its 11 year anniversary, however, you need to maintain it. While you can always take it to the dealer, there are other, more cost-effective ways to maintain your car. Wash…
Last night, millions of baseball fans tuned into FOX to witness one… Back in April, we reported that Jay Ward, the creative director of… Do you ever have one of those moments where you realize that,… Honda is getting back to its roots with a new ad for… To even recognize the name “George Lazenby,”…
GM Fuel Cell Car (Photo: Siemans) You may remember about a decade ago when fuel cell technology was all the rage and automakers were touting it as the fuel of the future. Then, the economy came to a stop and so did the fuel cell cars—at least most of us thought it had. Now that…
Photo: INFINITI The 2024 INFINITI QX60 proves that you don’t have to sacrifice style and luxury for family-friendly utility. This upscale three-row SUV delivers the latest tech features, stylish good looks, and advanced safety innovations. Here’s what the INFINITI QX60 does to revitalize your daily commute. On the outside, the INFINITI QX60 features a smooth,…
Photo: Kia In early 2021, Kia officially retired the “Sedona” minivan name and introduced the revamped Carnival Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV). The new Kia Carnival was slated as a more premium option for parents who wanted to experience luxury in their family hauler. To compete with other hybrid minivans like the Toyota Sienna and the Chrysler…
The Sauber and Renault Formula One teams have unveiled their 2018 season challengers, the C37 and the RS-18, respectively. Both teams will have high hopes for the upcoming championship. Sauber, firmly the last-place team in 2017, reintroduced Alfa Romeo to the sport via a new title sponsorship. It hired a new, promising driver and will…
The day has come. Americans across the nation will ditch work an… We’re well into the third day of the Round of 16, and… In the second match of the day, and the fourth match in… Colombia and Uruguay have both made it through the first round of… The Round of 16 gets underway today…
Every state legally requires drivers to have auto insurance, so it’s an unavoidable expense that comes along with car ownership. Naturally, you don’t want to spend any more on insurance than you have to. But are there drawbacks that come with opting for the cheapest discount car insurance? Here’s a look at some common cons…
If you’ve been feeling down because your “old” Kia doesn’t offer Apple… While some people have made (and in many cases, already broken) New… Another holiday season has come to a close, and so too has… There are a lot of automotive figures from 1991 that motorists would… To paraphrase Boyz II Men, it’s so…
With 2020 just beginning, the year’s first major auto shows are kicking… Honda will present a new Augmented Driving Concept at 2020 CES, which… As the all-electric and self-driving vehicle markets continue to explode, Volkswagen is investing in companies that will help them own the future.… At the 2019 SEMA Show, many new Chevrolet components…
The 2014 Versa Note was one of the 10 Tech-Savviest Cars Under $20,000 The surefire way to the millennial car-buyer’s heart is through technology. In order for a new car to really grab younger buyers, they need to be able to do quite a bit more than their old 1997 Mercury Tracer ever could. It’s…
The 2015 Volkswagen Golf family, left to right: the Golf TSI, GTI, and TDI Awards-season has been kind to the Golf. First, Yahoo Autos gave their Car of the Year Award to the GTI. Then, a week later, Green Car Reports bestowed their Best Car to Buy title upon the rest of the Golf family….
This is what it would look like if Malibu Barbie came from… While its production version still hasn’t been revealed, another new 2015 Honda… Want to know why the Silverado is such a great truck? Because…
Photo: Chevrolet The 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer is a budget-friendly small SUV that doesn’t skimp on customization and convenience. From its versatile interior to its sporty good looks, here’s a glance at what it has to offer. Ready for a New Ride? Shop for a Chevrolet Trailblazer Photo: Chevrolet The 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer features rugged styling…
In the second match of the day, and the fourth match in the Round of 16, the Netherlands will take on Mexico at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil. The Netherlands has so far has an impressive World Cup, beating reigning champions Spain 5-1 in their very first match, and then going on to defeat Australia…
Update 2/28: As of today, the Geneva Motor Show is officially canceled. We… About a year and a half ago, Honda unveiled a delightfully futuristic… This year, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport celebrates its 10th anniversary. Heading into… Lexus has revealed an entirely new vehicle for the luxury crossover market at… So you already knew that Ford would…
The American Honda Civic Type R is one automotive enthusiast dream that shall be deferred no longer—on March 26, 2017; the hot hatch will officially (finally!) land on US soil. After making its world debut earlier this month at the Geneva Motor Show, the first production Civic Type R to ever come to America will…
The Gigafactory could serve to make Tesla cars the most American-made. When you think of American-made vehicles, you think of muscle cars, burly pickups, and the Canyonero. There are a great many American brands that have emigrated a good deal of their sourcing and manufacturing operations overseas and just as many foreign brands who have…
The investment will go toward creating or expanding production lines for four-cylinder engines with options for hybrid-electric vehicles… The automaker says that about 3.5 trillion yen will go toward research and development while the remaining 1.5 trillion yen will be focused on investments… The automaker estimates that by the time TMMK is fully prepared for…
Kia has come a long way since 1944 For more than 50 years, Kia has produced millions of vehicles — some of which are still being driven today in places like India, Mexico, Europe, and America. But have you ever wondered how Kia got its start? You probably know the brand is originally from South…
Photo: IONNA Last year, seven global automakers — BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis — announced the formation of a new joint venture that would add 30,000 new electric vehicle charging stations across North America. This month, they finally announced the name of this venture — IONNA — as well as additional…
Photo: Kelly via Pexels Because black colors absorb heat and white colors reflect it, common intuition says that black cars get hotter in the sun. But what does science have to say about it? Do black cars truly get hotter? As you might have expected, the answer is yes. But you might be surprised to…
Photo: Toyota Using data from its annual auto surveys, Consumer Reports put out its first-ever ranking of the most reliable used cars, and the result is exactly what you’d expect: Toyota at the top, American brands at the bottom. Sometimes, science simply tells us what we already know. CR focused on a sample of about…
After writing my last Formula One article it occurred to me that to the uninitiated, the topic of Formula One teams and engine suppliers may be confusing. For instance, McLaren recently agreed to part ways with Honda and get their engines from Renault instead, starting in 2018. As a result, Renault will stop supplying Toro…
Photo: Alden Jewell Picture a summer road trip in the ’90s — the image isn’t complete without a wood-paneled station wagon, like the Buick Roadmaster. It was GM’s valiant attempt revive the boxy old “estate cars” of the ’50s and ’60s, but alas, it was drowned in a sea of minivans and those newfangled things…
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