Step it up, folks. Actress Michelle Rodriguez, known for her role in the Fast and Furious franchise, has issued an ultimatum: either the franchise steps up its game and improves the way it treats women, or she’s out. The actress took to social media to express her frustrations, explaining on Instagram that the film’s executives…
Step it up, folks. Actress Michelle Rodriguez, known for her role in the Fast and Furious franchise, has issued an ultimatum: either the franchise steps up its game and improves the way it treats women, or she’s out. The actress took to social media to express her frustrations, explaining on Instagram that the film’s executives…
IndyCar has announced that the first four events of the 2020 calendar will be postponed due to the ongoing concerns over COVID-19, including the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg that was originally scheduled to take place this weekend. The other suspended events are the Grand Prix of Alabama (originally to be held on April 5),…
“Mad Max: Fury Road” makes it challenging to tell what real-world cars you’re looking at, but there are some classics behind all that dust. Scott Park is a visual artist who specializes in creating unique illustrations of classic movie and television cars, such as the “88 Miles Per Hour” poster he made last year, which…
Photo: Lexus True to the automaker’s spirit, the Lexus Design Awards are all about the union of beautiful design, innovative technology, and creative solutions. Participating creators were asked to consider how their designs solve a problem and anticipate the needs of tomorrow’s society. As a result, many of the projects feature renewable energy solutions and…
IndyCar has announced that the first four events of the 2020 calendar will be postponed due to the ongoing concerns over COVID-19, including the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg that was originally scheduled to take place this weekend. The other suspended events are the Grand Prix of Alabama (originally to be held on April 5),…
While everyone is still in shock over the biggest blunder in the history of award show mix-ups, I’m over here fangirling from the presence of an iconic vehicle at the 89th Annual Academy Awards. During this year’s presentation of the Oscars, the young talent of today starred in short clips that recounted the roles of…
Photo: ITU Pictures Felipe Massa has announced he would retire at the end of the 2017 Formula One season, opening up a seat at the Williams Martini Racing team that many drivers will want to fill. Massa, who has 11 wins and 41 F1 podiums to his name—and who came just a single point away…
Photo: Mazda If you love to drive the latest model, the Mazda Assured program is just what you’re looking for. This new program, available for Australian drivers, makes it easy and affordable to trade in your old Mazda and upgrade to the latest model. It also guarantees your current vehicle’s trade-in value. Looking for a…
Photo: Mazda It’s been about a decade since Mazda first teased the diesel-powered Mazda6, but the car itself has remained the vehicular equivalent of vaporware. However, a document surfaced from the California Air Resources Board — and it deals specifically with the Mazda6 Diesel. Want Great Fuel Economy? Check out the Mazda MX-30 What we…
Photo: Jeep In the new two-minute-long ad spot, entitled “More Than Just Words,” Jeep delivers an emotionally evocative display of the American spirit at its finest. Set to OneRepublic’s largely wordless rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” the video is a skillfully edited montage of visual poetry. Stay Safe in Snowy Weather: Winter car care tips…
Kelley Blue Book has put together its list of the 12 Best Family Cars of 2014, and two Chevrolet vehicles have found themselves in KBB’s good graces for their commitments to safety, comfort, performance, roominess, and fun: the 2014 Chevy Impala and Traverse. KBB’s 12 Best Family Cars of 2014 includes two minivans, four full-size…
Photo: Mazda Although millennials have been cited as the reason for the downfall of every industry, ranging from canned tuna to diamonds, it seems that they’re embracing one classic American tradition: the road trip. According to a study commissioned by Mazda, millennials find road trips to be a fun, relaxing and engaging way to spend…
Photo: Mazda Mazda has more Top Safety Pick+ vehicles than any other automaker. And with the 2020 Mazda CX-9 being the most recent model to earn the award, this trend shows no sign of stopping. Here’s a look at what the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety loves about this sporty three-row crossover. Outpacing the Competition:…
Photo: Mazda It’s no secret that Mazda offers some of the safest vehicles on the market. The Japanese automaker’s models have raked in the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ ratings. And now, the new Mazda CX-30 has scored the highest possible safety grade based on its performance in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash tests. Drive…
Photo: Barcroft Cars Take a look at the vehicle above. Underneath all of that creativity lies a 2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD. Really! Shop Now: New GMC models Creative crafting Known as the Plane Car, this eye-catching Sierra is fully committed to the aviation theme. To achieve the Plane Car’s signature look, designer Mark Ray merged…
In the days leading up to Brexit and in its aftermath, a lot of doubt was expressed about auto manufacturers’ ability to continue operating in Britain. Toyota, however, has just announced it is staying on. The next-generation Auris hatchback, known as the Corolla iM in the United States, will be built at the company’s Burnaston…
Photo: GMC Some significant changes are coming to the 2021 GMC Canyon trim level lineup. Much like its cousin, the Chevy Colorado, the GMC Canyon will lose its base trim level. Here’s a look at what else the 2021 model year will bring for the Canyon. Score a Great Deal: Shop for a used GMC…
Is our contender up to the challenge? Photo: VS Fighter TV Kids, do not try this at home. Or, at least if you do, make sure you post it on YouTube so we can all have a laugh. Street Fighter II‘s “Car Crusher” bonus round was a way for world warriors who defeated tournament challengers…
Photo: zenjazzygeek Gone are the days when being a mom was synonymous with driving a minivan. With such a variety of safe, technology-savvy vehicles on the market, it’s easy to transport your family and gear while cutting a stylish profile on the road. With Mother’s Day just one week away, we thought it was the perfect…
Photo: Cadillac Cadillac and Academy Award-winning actress Regina King have teamed up to introduce the automaker’s latest ad campaign, entitled “Make Your Way.” The new ad series debuted on Feb. 4 during the broadcast of the Oscars. Care for Your Cadillac: Choose certified service for your ride The road to success Oscar®-winning actress and acclaimed…
Photo: Toyota Toyota Motor North America reported April 2019 sales of 183,866 vehicles, a decrease of 4.4 percent on a volume basis and of 8.2 percent on a daily selling rate basis. However, Toyota light trucks experienced their best-ever April, with 102,074 sales marking a 1.6 percent improvement over the same period last year. This…
Welcome to our series, the World Cup of Cars. In this series of articles, we take a look at some of the most popular vehicles from each country competing in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, and pit them against each other to see who will be the ultimate winner. We’ll be updating daily, so…
Will Power has finally won the Indy 500, the one major trophy that had eluded him throughout his otherwise illustrious IndyCar career, which includes more than 30 victories, 40 pole positions, and even an IndyCar championship. It was, as it had been last year, an extremely chaotic but exciting race, featuring crashes involving seven drivers,…
It’s been over a month since Hyundai Hank’s latest adventure was shared on #HyundaiHank Vine and Twitter, and we’re wondering when we’ll see the little guy again. The endearing brown-haired action figure received eight “mini” adventures which have spread throughout social media. Hank was created by Hyundai Motors America and its ad agency and social team, INNOCEAN…
Nissan GT-R 50th Anniversary Edition Photo: Nissan Nissan brought a wealth of models to the 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon, including the new Nissan Skyline. The automakers offerings ran the gamut from bespoke minivans to racecars, but each one was united by eye-catching design and thoughtful detailing. Here’s a look at what Nissan chose to showcase….
In the world of Mary Kay, the iconic pink Cadillac is the ultimate emblem of success. That’s why it’s so impressive that a Texas woman just earned her second pink Cadillac — which also happens to be the eighth overall vehicle she’s earned from her sales. Ride in Style: Shop for a 2020 Cadillac XT5…
Photo: Audi At the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Audi unveiled its vision for the future of automated mobility. The Audi AI:ME is designed to be a fully autonomous car that goes beyond navigating the roads — it’s meant to provide a sense of comfort and well-being. Ready to Upgrade? Check out these…
The re-introduction of the premium hatchback, Hyundai i20, in India is an evidence of the surging popularity that the South Korean company has gained. The car was first introduced in India back in 2008. Since then, the vehicle has become a household name. The i20 new model 2017 is presently available in both petrol and…
Photo: Nissan You next Nissan could offer an even more quiet and comfortable ride, thanks to a new feat of engineering the automaker unveiled at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show. Dubbed “acoustic meta-material,” this sound-deadening substance is designed to be both lightweight and versatile. Innovation Comes Standard: Check out the latest Nissan models Check out…
M City was designed to accelerate the growth of autonomous technology Photo: UM News Service via YouTube The University of Michigan’s Mobility Transformation Center estimates that driverless vehicles could save tens of thousands of lives, as well as prevent more than a million injuries suffered each year in car collisions, and that’s just in the…
For the sixth consecutive year, Toyota has been named the most valuable car brand in the annual BrandZ Top 100 most valuable global brands. The automaker was ranked 36th overall, down from 30th last year, firmly ahead of other manufacturers and behind only the world’s top tech giants and telecom providers. Toyota’s closest rivals were…
The Scion C-HR Concept If you’ve been paying attention to any of the auto shows in the last year, you’ve probably noticed an array of compact crossovers being displayed by most automakers. Three of them—the Honda HR-V, Chevy Trax, and Mazda CX-3—have already made it to production and are being sold at this moment. Toyota…
: Psyonix Studios With the North American, European, and Oceanic regions represented, the best Rocket League players in the world gathered in the Copper Box Arena in London this past weekend. Thousands of dedicated fans showed up, with thousands more watching the live stream, cheering for the 10 teams who have paved the way on…
Photo: Ford Motor Company Sure, we all like to think of Canada as being a land filled with far more polite folks than hosers, but there is as much a criminal underbelly to the land of maple syrup and hockey as there is anywhere else on the globe. The Insurance Bureau of Canada tracks car…
This article is sponsored by K Series Parts. Accidents can happen anywhere; it doesn’t matter if you’re an excellent driver or have never been involved in an accident before. So when the worst happens, what do you do? In most cases, you find that this moment is very confusing and hectic, especially if you have…
Subaru has had a very successful 2015 2015 has been a huge year for Subaru, from incredible sales to awesome branding to constant wins in the world of rally. But what were the biggest moments for Subaru in 2015? I can think of a few… [wptab name=”Sales”] The 2016 Subaru Forester has led the charge for…
Jude Law pictured at the global premiere of Johnnie Walker’s “The Gentleman’s Wager II” in Rome Photo: Johnnie Walker Only the classiest people deserve to drive the classiest cars, so the man behind the wheel of a Delahaye 135S must be one spiffy fellow. Considering the driver of this certain blue sporting tourer is the one…
The Chevrolet Equinox was last refreshed in 2010, and is due for a new generation. According to GM, we can expect the latest Equinox for the 2017 model year. The new vehicle is being run through its paces, and while hot-weather testing it was caught by a spy photographer. Although the Equinox is covered heavily…
The Sauber F1 team has confirmed that Charles Leclerc will be participating in four of the free practice sessions throughout the rest of the 2017 Formula One season. Charles Leclerc is the most talked-about young driver on the path to F1 and is currently poised to win the Formula 2 championship. He put in several…
Nico Rosberg gets out of his Mercedes F1 car triumphant, but he won’t be happy to see Lewis Hamilton behind him. And we’re back! After a month-long summer break, the drivers have returned to their cockpits to get started on the second half of the 2016 Formula One season—and boy what a return it was….
One automaker has a sharp logo design that pierces through the bland emblems of its competitors. Want to take a stab at which automaker we’re talking about? The Maserati company was founded in December 1914 by the brothers Maserati. Unlike other popular brothers in automotive history, there were not two or three Maserati brothers, but a whopping…
You might expect to see NASCAR stars like Jeff Gordon racing across your television screen on channels like FOX Sports or ESPN, while you might not expect to see them on the Disney Channel. Nevertheless, that is precisely where Gordon is heading to in a rather unexpected role. Jeff Gordon is set to voice a character on…
Yesterday, we reported that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) was recalling 4.7 million cars that were fitted with faulty (and potentially life-threatening) airbags. Late last night, that recall expanded to bring the total number of affected vehicles up to a whopping 6.1 million. The Takata airbag recall isn’t something new (automakers have been…
According to John Hayes, former minister of the Department for Transport in the UK, electric car chargers need to have the same level of recognizability that British phone booths have, adding that they “should be beautiful.” This statement came as Hayes and the House of Commons discussed a bill called the Automated and Electric Vehicles…
Photo: Jen_ross83 Lewis Hamilton, the recently-crowned four-time Formula One World Champion, avoided paying tax on his private luxury jet worth £16.5 million (approximately $21 million USD). The so-called “Paradise Papers” showed he received a £3.3m VAT refund for the red Bombardier Challenger 605 after it was imported into the Isle of Man. According to The…
For nearly three decades, J.D. Power has conducted its Vehicle Dependability Study in order to examine which automotive brands are the most reliable and the least reliable. Yesterday, the findings from the J.D. Power 2017 Vehicle Dependability Study were released by the organization. While several brands were found to be more dependable than in previous years,…
The recently-debuted 2016 Prius is among the first models to embrace Toyota’s New Global Architecture platform Each year, Interbrand analyzes companies and ranks them in its “Best Global Brands” annual report. This year, as last, Toyota beat its competitors to earn the title of 2015 Most Valuable Global Automotive Brand, moving up the ranks to…
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…
Wilson passed away on August 24th after being struck in the head by flying debris. His organs were donated, honoring his death by saving six lives Photo: insidetherace When Justin Wilson tragically passed away earlier this week, the racing world was grief-stricken. At the age of 37, Wilson was gone much too soon, especially with…
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