Photo: Mazda Mazda is a budget-friendly brand presenting itself as a rising star in the world of luxury cars, but that doesn’t mean the automaker has neglected reliability and solid engineering. According to Consumer Reports, Mazda is the most reliable car brand on the publication’s 2020 list. Affordable and Reliable: Browse Mazda special offers Judging…
Photo: Chevrolet Didn’t get a chance to score one of those sweet new C8 Corvettes? Well, fire up your gaming rig, because this mid-engine marvel just became available as part of the 2020 Season 4 build of iRacing. Here’s a look at what this new brings to the world of eSports. See How Easy it…
Photo: Sixflashphoto via CC For the second year, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office and the American Automobile Association will team up to help safe teen drivers further their educations. For the upcoming college year, one outstanding Tennessee high school senior will receive the Reduce TN Crashes Scholarship, which awards $3,000 towards the student’s education. Here’s…
2021 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali Photo: GMC While details are currently scarce regarding the 2022 GMC Sierra HD, we recently learned one interesting detail. The model’s base trim will now be called the Sierra Pro. Find the Right Truck for Your Needs: Check out the GMC truck lineup A more intuitive naming system The 2021…
This lovely piece of engineering Image: elminium Mazda’s legendary Wankel rotary engine boasted power, smooth output, and an unforgettable noise — but its gas-guzzling habits and high emissions made its future uncertain. Now, this high-revving internal combustion engine could find new life in an unexpected place. The Rotary Engine Returns: A look at Mazda’s technology…
Photo: aimhelix / Flickr After 15 years of driving nothing but manual-transmission cars, I didn’t need to think about the shifting process as I moved through the gears. It was just automatic (ba dum tss). Despite all those years of routine and muscle memory that had made driving stick feel so natural, I decided it…
Photo: Nissan There’s a fresh face representing Nissan Canada in Quebec. Nissan recently announced that Quebecois actress Karine Vanasse would grow her relationship with the brand — instead of being just the Rogue’s ambassador, she’ll now be the regional spokesperson for the entire company. Perfect for Exploring the Canadian Countryside: The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder Meet…
Road trips can be an affordable way to travel — provided you plan them properly. Here’s a guide to help you estimate how much you should expect to spend on fuel for your next family vacation. Get Your Truck Ready for a Road Trip: Essential truck maintenance tips Figure out your travel distance Photo: The…
Photo: Mazda The Mazda Heroes program was meant to honor people who stepped up and helped their communities during the pandemic. Now, three extraordinary nominees have been awarded their very own Mazda MX-5 Miata 100th Anniversary Edition models, presented on national TV. Fit for a Hero: Learn more about the Mazda Miata Three hometown heroes…
Photo: Nissan The 2021 Nissan Murano has become the brand’s latest model to earn the Top Safety Pick+ designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It joins the Altima, Maxima, and Rogue, which have also achieved the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating. Here’s a look at what the Murano has to offer — and…
It’s easy to overlook your car’s air filter, but it’s an essential part of maintaining your vehicle’s health, performance, and efficiency. And despite being a simple filter, it does a lot of hard work — it filters 10,000 gallons of air for every gallon of fuel burned. Here’s a look at why you should pay…
Photo: Nissan Nissan and the Turo peer-to-peer car-sharing service are teaming up to bring benefits to new Nissan LEAF drivers. This nationwide promotion offers a $350 Turo credit when you lease or purchase a new LEAF. The Benefits of Buying a Nissan: Learn about these Nissan rewards The benefits of Turo Turo gives you access…
Photo: Nissan If your Nissan needs repairs, it’s good to know what issues are covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. Here’s a quick and easy guide to help you figure out what Nissan covers. Built to Last: Check out the Nissan Titan, proudly made in Mississippi Basic coverage Nissan’s standard New Vehicle Warranty covers you for…
May 6 was the deadline by which Formula One teams were to notify the FIA of any engine supplier change for the 2018 season. Around that time it was confirmed that Sauber would switch from Ferrari engines to Honda engines, but more importantly there were rumors around the F1 paddock that McLaren could no longer…
Photo: Chevrolet Want to add a little extra style to your new 2021 Chevrolet Malibu? The bowtie brand has just what you’re looking for. New for the 2021 model year, the Sport Edition Package can add some extra flair and functionality to LT trim level models. Here’s what you’ll get inside this new package. Stylish,…
NHTSA says 4.7 million cars are affected by the latest airbag defect recall. Photo courtesy of NHTSA The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced yesterday an airbag defect recall of epic proportions, but in this, the year of the recall, is anyone really surprised? In total, 4.7 million vehicles are affected, and NHTSA is…
The new 2015 Subaru Legacy, named The Car Connection’s Best Car To Buy 2015 The redesigned 2015 Subaru Legacy was announced today as the winner of The Car Connection’s Best Car To Buy 2015 Award, beating out its fellow Subaru nominee, the 2015 Outback crossover (no doubt a crushing blow to the elderly hippie from…
Photo: Honda The weekend of the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix was a historic one for Formula 1, as Lewis Hamilton qualified ahead of the rest to score his 100th career pole position. To highlight the sheer immensity of that number, the man with the second-most pole positions in F1 history, Michael Schumacher, has “only” 68….
The all-new 2015 Sonata Eco…a good car for women? It’s hard to deny that the Hyundai Sonata is a good car. It has all the features and handling a midsize sedan should have. Yet, it’s biggest problem is finding its target demographic. Now that the ten millionth Elantra has been sold, Hyundai intends to garner similar…
General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra Earlier this year, GM announced its goal to start producing the self-driving Cruise AV. Now, the updated guidelines from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will bring the company one step closer to this objective. Last week, the DOT released an 80-page update titled “Automated Vehicles 3.0.” One…
Pierre Gasly leads Carlos Sainz at the 2020 Portuguese Grand Prix Photo: Honda The Portuguese Grand Prix, the first since 1996, was amazing for the first seven laps. On a slightly damp track, Valtteri Bottas took the lead from Lewis Hamilton, only to be overtaken by none other than Carlos Sainz. Needless to say, it…
Photo: INFINITI INFINITI recently revealed updates and pricing for the Q50 luxury sedan. The 2021 model year brings a new trim level, additional colors, more optional features, and slight increase to the model’s MSRP. Score a Great Deal: See specials on new INFINITI models The SENSORY trim level Photo: INFINITI Last year, the INFINITI Q50…
Photo: Infiniti The 2021 Infiniti Q50 Signature Edition is the brand’s latest limited-run model. Infiniti America Group Vice President Jeff Pope describes its design as “…Fueled by passionate drivers looking for something as distinctive as they are. Its exclusive interior and striking exterior shades complement the Q50’s daring attitude and exceptional twin-turbo V-6 under its…
McLaren Honda driver Fernando Alonso was stuck behind the Mercedes-powered Williams of Felipe Massa for the most part of the 2017 Brazilian Grand Prix, unable to get by in the straights despite appearing faster in the corners. Alonso said the other cars on the grid must have been 40 to 50 kph (about 25 to…
Photo: Mazda Although the Mazda lineup didn’t gain any new additions or fully revamped models for 2021, the latest model year brought plenty of welcome updates. Here’s what’s fresh on the 2021 Mazda lineup. 2021 Mazda3 Photo: Mazda Last model year, the Mazda3 offered four trims and one engine. This year, you can choose from…
Photo: Cadillac Cinema auteur Spike Lee and the legendary luxury automaker, Cadillac, are working together to give the 2021 Escalade an unforgettable debut. The Most Rewarding Car to Drive: All about the Cadillac Rewards program An “Anthem” for the Escalade The upscale SUV is set to make its world premiere in Lee’s upcoming short film,…
Geoff Ombao’s 1982 DeLorean DMC-12 is featured in a new Petrolicious video Honda may have declared 2015 “the Year of Honda,” but so far it feels more like “the Year of DeLorean.” Already, we’ve had DeLorean iPhone cases, a potential free DeLorean giveaway, and awesome artwork inspired by the gullwinged classic. The DeLorean DMC-12’s resurgence in…
The 2020 INFINITI QX80 received the 2020 Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Award in the luxury full-size SUV category. Photo: INFINITI The luxurious 2020 INFINITI QX80 is anything but a budget SUV — but it’s still a good buy, according to the experts at Kelley Blue Book. That’s why this elegant eight-seat SUV…
Photo: INFINITI INFINITI is freshening up its flagship SUV for the 2021 model year. The latest model of the QX80 will gain additional standard technology, better materials, and of course, a heftier price tag. Here’s what’s new on the 2021 INFINITI QX80 — and what you should expect to pay for the latest model. Which…
Photo: The News Wheel If you’ve got a combustion-engine vehicle, you’re probably familiar with the dreaded gas pump light. And while it’s easy to ignore, there are potential consequences to leaving your vehicle’s gas tank nearly empty. Here’s a look at why you should keep your car’s gas tank above one-quarter full. Keep Your Car…
Photo: Infiniti More info has come to light about the new 2022 Infiniti QX55. From its features and trim levels to its starting MSRP, here’s the latest scoop on this new crossover coupe. Enjoy Modern Connectivity: Discover Infiniti NOW Meet the latest addition to the Infiniti lineup Photo: Infiniti The 2022 Infiniti QX55 will come…
Photo: INFINITI As part of INFINITI Motor Company’s #ParkItForNow campaign, the automaker is encouraging Canadians to stay home, stay safe, and avoid passing along the coronavirus. While that means you’ll be spending less time driving your real-life INFINITI vehicle, the automaker now offers a crafty way to apply your extra time — by folding some…
Photo: Toyota The Toyota GR Supra made its Super GT debut at the iconic Fuji Speedway this Sunday, the first round of the 2020 Super GT Series, and it could have hardly had a better start. The new GR Supra won both the GT500 and GT300 classes, with Ryo Hirakawa and Nick Cassidy winning from…
Photo: Honda Every year, the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Montmeló hosts the 2020 Spanish Grand Prix, and unlike FC Barcelona and Manchester City fixtures in the Champions League, this particular Formula 1 race is almost always a snooze fest. F1 can be a strange sport in that way. There are other good circuits in Spain,…
There hasn’t been a new team to join Formula One since Haas F1 in 2015, but that could change by 2021. According to RaceFans, a new outfit called Panthera Team Asia F1 is looking to join the grid in time for the new regulations. Currently operating out of temporary headquarters near the Silverstone circuit that…
Jean Todt, president of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) Photo: Vinod Divakaran FIA president Jean Todt says that while Formula One is meant to be a combination of sport and R&D for manufacturers, the current hybrid regulations probably went too far in the direction of the latter. Since 2014, which marked the start of…
Mazda is very proud of its new CX-9 as the largest SUV in its new lineup. Now, it seems that it has another reason to be excited: the 2016 CX-9 has the best fuel efficiency of every other crossover of its kind—that is to say, gas-powered, three-row crossovers. The 2016 CX-9 gets 22 mpg in the…
Renault Sport’s RS18 teaser Edit: Red Bull Racing has announced it will reveal the RB14 on February 19. Pre-season testing for the 2018 Formula One championship season is fast approaching and most teams have now made official announcements regarding the launch of their upcoming cars, the only exceptions being Haas F1 and, as is custom,…
2016 Chevrolet Colorado Photo: © General Motors The Chevrolet lineup offers a variety of models at a wide range of price points. Here’s a guide to some of the best buys, according to industry experts. Don’t Break the Bank: Check out these used Chevy models under $15,000 Chevrolet Colorado The 2016 model of this mid-size…
Maurizio Arrivabene, Ferrari’s team principal, is pretty happy with how testing is going Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel topped the charts on the second day of Formula One pre-season testing at Barcelona, setting both the fastest lap time and completing the highest amount of laps. His rival Lewis Hamilton was not present, supposedly so as to help…
With each passing year, there are plenty of awards handed out for the best new vehicles in the industry. However, there seems to be a deficit of awards handed out for the best used vehicles in the automotive world. That’s where the 2017 CarGurus Best Used Car Awards enter the picture. A brand new set…
Pierre Gasly celebrating his first F1 win at the 2020 Italian Grand Prix Photo: Honda Scuderia AlphaTauri has announced it will continue to employ Pierre Gasly’s driving services for the 2021 FIA Formula One World Championship. The 24-year-old Frenchman first joined AlphaTauri in 2017 when the Red Bull-owned team was still known as Toro Rosso….
The 2021 Chevrolet Spark Photo: Chevrolet The 2021 Chevrolet Spark has the lowest starting price of any 2021 model in the United States with an MSRP of $13,400. Here’s how this small car compares to other affordable options on the market. Picking the Right Car: Reasons why the Spark is ideal for college students How…
Could the 2021 ID.4 become the next World Car of the Year? Photo: Volkswagen Every year, the WCOTY — or World Car of the Year award — seeks to honor the finest vehicles that money can buy. In order to qualify, a vehicle must truly represent the best of the best in all categories. Recently,…
The Elio release date has been pushed back, yet again Photo: Elio Motors Back in 2014, I discovered that the Elio was a thing. A bright orange thing that will reportedly get 84 mpg and cost less than $7,000. A three-wheeled thing that is the same length as the Honda Fit, but weighs less than…
GM’s efforts to develop autonomous vehicles just got a big boost in terms of funding General Motors recently announced it will halt production of some underperforming models at five of its North American facilities to shift investments and resources toward its developing electric vehicles and autonomous technologies. What exactly does that investment look like? According to…
Photo: Infiniti Although February is the shortest month of the year, it was long on sales for INFINITI Canada for two of its popular models: the 2020 INFINITI QX50 and QX60. Here’s a look at two record-setting SUVs. High Tech Luxury: The 2020 INFINITI QX50 2020 INFINITI QX50 Photo: Infiniti During February, 220 Canadian drivers…
ASMW President Jack McKeown with the award-winning Ford Puma Photo: Ford When it comes to the competition in the Scottish Car of the Year 2020 awards, the brand-new Ford Puma quite simply kilt ‘em. Ford Keeps Killing It: The new Bronco lineup looks to win some awards when it arrives next year The new Puma…
Are you in the mood for something… scandalous? Refined, yet harboring a dark side that wants to thrill you? Give into temptation and feast your eyes on these sensual bodies. We’re talking about cars, obviously. Get your mind out of the gutter. List of 2018 Model Vehicles Offered in Shades of Grey Acura Modern Steel Metallic Lunar…
Motorcycles at the Honda Heritage Center On a tropical island, sometimes the only mode of transportation available is a motorcycle. A lot of tourists and locals alike enjoy the fresh breeze that comes along with riding at full speed. While many find riding a motorcycle to be an exhilarating experience, there are risks to keep…
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