The Volvo XC60 was one of only two midsize SUVs to earn a “Good” rating during IIHS headlight tests It’s no secret that SUVs are currently becoming more popular among motorists. One of the main reasons cited for this exodus is the safety benefits that midsize SUVs provide. However, it is becoming increasingly harder for…
A 2014 Kia Rio’s 1.6-liter GDI four-cylinder engine And then there were three… That’s how many major car manufacturers still offer 100,000-mile powertrain warranties in the United States—and that number could drop to two, depending on whether or not you think Mitsubishi qualifies as a “major” car manufacturer. Only Hyundai, Kia, and Mitsubishi remain, in…
GM Fuel Cell Car One green driving detail that has fallen somewhat into the background as the hype train chugs its wailing way into Chevy Bolt Station is that General Motors is not just working on battery electric vehicles—for some time now, it has been developing hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles, most recently in partnership with Honda…
It appears that GM has started to make tangible strides on its 1-year goal: deploying thousands of self-driving Bolts in 2018. The manufacturer just announced that it has finished production on 130 self-driving Chevrolet Bolt EV test cars. CEO and Chairman, Mary Barra, bragged about GM’s achievement: “No other company today has the unique and…
Photo: Artes Max Six of the eight Formula One pre-season testing days have elapsed and despite the brand new engine under the hood, McLaren remains at the bottom of the mileage sheet, having completed fewer laps than any other team: 355 laps or 1,027 miles in total, while Mercedes is on the cusp of breaking…
Week 2 of pre-season testing for the 2017 Formula 1 World Championship has ended, which means we won’t see the cars on the track again until the first practice session of the 2017 Australian Grand Prix later this month. What it also means is that we’ve now had a solid glimpse of what the new…
Ford’s Chicago Assembly Plant, responsible for the production of both the Explorer and Taurus, reduced water usage by approximately 13 million gallons in 2016 due in large part to two efficiency-boosting projects. Ford has revealed the results of Chicago Assembly’s projects—increased reuse of water from its pre-treatment system and a cooling tower side-stream electrolysis system…
If you were to take a glance at some of the content I’ve written for this site, you would quickly learn that two things I love are Formula One and simulation racing. You might imagine, then, that I would be ecstatic at the announcement that the Ferrari SF15-T—the car used by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi…
Marcus Ericsson, who currently races for Sauber in Formula One, will compete in IndyCar with SMP Racing in 2019. He’ll drive the #7 Schmidt Peterson Motorsports-Honda as the full-time teammate to James Hinchcliffe. Ericsson, 28 years old and hailing from Sweden, won three races in GP2 before making his Formula One debut in 2014 with…
The Dodge Charger also won this same prestigious award back in 2015 and 2016 Even though the next-generation Dodge Charger probably won’t be released until 2020, the current model certainly isn’t anything to sneeze at, which is proven by the fact it recently picked up the ALG Residual Value Award in the “Full-Size” category for…
The 2015 Toyota Highlander When you’re in the market for a new vehicle, it’s never as simple as just walking into the dealership and leaving with your dream ride. Before you even think about setting foot in a car dealership, you probably turn to the knowledgeable people of the internet to learn more about your…
Last year in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I wrote a list of which 2016 vehicles are offered in factory-painted shades of green–and the response I received was overwhelming. Many readers not only read the article but voiced their appreciation that someone else out there was disappointed in the lack of green color options on…
Photo: Willtron Though it was all but confirmed earlier this week, it has finally been made official that Carlos Sainz Jr will join the Renault Sport F1 team for the 2018 Formula One season. Sainz currently races for Toro Rosso, Red Bull Racing’s sister team, alongside Daniil Kvyat, who he has been firmly trouncing since…
Fernando Alonso (left) and Carlos Sainz Jr (right) Carlos Sainz Jr just can’t seem to stay in place. He was driving for Toro Rosso in 2017, moved to Renault at the end of that season, and will now head to McLaren for 2019 following the retirement announcement of fellow countryman Fernando Alonso. Sainz is currently…
2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4X4 Crew Cab Lariat The all-new 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty beat out the Honda Ridgeline and Nissan Titan to take home the title of 2017 Detroit Free Press Truck of the Year. The new Super Duty, which also recently earned the title of Motor Trend Truck of the Year…
2018 Subaru Forester Black Edition In both the cinema and car realms, black seems to be the Color of the Year for 2017. While moviegoers can look forward to films like Justice League, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and Kong: Skull Island, car enthusiasts can anticipate the new 2.5i Black Edition of the Subaru Forester….
Honda has been revealed to have plans to revive the old Passport… Finalists for the North American Car, Utility, and Truck of the Year… Motor Trend has named the 2018 Honda CR-V its “2018 SUV of… Ever looked at the Honda Civic Type R hot hatchback and thought,… Honda has released its 13th annual North…
The restored Ludacris Legend poses for the media at SEMA 2015 Chevy made some waves at the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas with its 2016 Silverado 3500HD Kid Rock concept truck, a massive chrome-and-acid-washed-denim ode to the bard of Motor City. But Kid Rock wasn’t the only musical artist represented at SEMA whose relevancy…
The Acura MDX is back for 2015 The Acura MDX is back for 2015, and already it’s making big waves among luxury SUV critics and customers alike, who have been purchasing the family vehicle in record numbers. [ Click to see our Acura MDX gallery ] The 2015 Acura MDX offers a superior combination of…
The Try Guys are back for their final video in the DUI Series. This time, they’re tackling the dangers of texting and driving. Texting and driving is one of the stupidest and most dangerous things to do while driving. The statistics of accidents and tragedies caused by the behavior are staggering. Every driver knows texting…
For city-based commuters, the sight of a smug motorcycle overtaking the grumpy driver caught in the grip of congestion is becoming more common. So, is it time you swapped the clutch for the pedal and the steering wheel for the handlebars and jumped on the biker bandwagon? Here we’ve taken a balanced look at both…
A few months ago, we put together a multiple-choice quiz to test your car logo knowledge. Now we’re taking it a step further. This time, you’ll have to fill in the blanks — no more hints. Plus, we’ve added a handful more brands for you to identify. This quiz includes luxury brands, American brands, performance…
The Hoosier State is the perfect state to visit for camping, dune-hopping along Lake Michigan, and seeing the zoo and museums in downtown Indianapolis. But what if you want something a bit out of the ordinary when you visit Indiana? Here are four strange attractions worth checking out on your next Midwestern road trip. Latest…
The 2019 Dodge Charger has earned award-winning attention from the experts at Kelley Blue Book, who have just honored the four-door muscle car with the title of Best Resale Value in the fullsize car segment. Check Out: The upgrades to the 2019 Dodge Charger lineup “The Charger blends its unique style with performance into a…
The 2019 Dodge Charger has earned award-winning attention from the experts at Kelley Blue Book, who have just honored the four-door muscle car with the title of Best Resale Value in the fullsize car segment. Check Out: The upgrades to the 2019 Dodge Charger lineup “The Charger blends its unique style with performance into a…
The saga of John Cena’s 2017 Ford GT has taken more unnecessary and inexplicable twists and turns than the Charlotte/Becky Lynch/Ronda Rousey storyline. Following a January settlement between Ford Motor Company and Mecum Auctions that forbade the latter from selling any Ford GT within the first two years of original ownership, the well-traveled Liquid Blue…
Volkswagen is still considering the idea of unleashing a truck in the U.S. market. You may recall that the automaker debuted a concept for the Atlas Tanoak pickup truck last year at the New York Auto Show. Similar to the Honda Ridgeline, it utilized a unibody design which many of the auto show’s attendees went…
Ryan Hunter-Reay won the 2014 Indianapolis 500 on Sunday Ryan Hunter-Reay won the 2014 Indianapolis 500 on Sunday after passing and crossing the finish line .060 seconds before Helio Castroneves. While Castroneves will have to wait until next year before he can become the fourth driver to win four Indianapolis 500 title, Hunter-Reay enjoyed a unique accomplishment…
Things are soon taking a turn for Mazda as they announce some executive personnel changes, which will go into effect on June 26 after ratification by the shareholders at a general meeting and the approval from the board of directors at a subsequent meeting. Sleek and Powerful: Check out the new 2018 Mazda6 Current CEO…
This is the second time the Volvo XC90 has won the North American Truck of the Year award Photo: Automotive Rhythms Earlier today at the 2016 North American International Auto Show, the 2016 Volvo XC90 was named the North American Truck of the Year. More News From Volvo: Check out the full lineup of Volvo…
Some people call the Ford Flex a wagon and others refer to it as a crossover SUV, but whatever you decide to call it, the 2016 Ford Flex offers a large number of premium features and three rows of seating, and it also comes available with an advanced all-wheel drive system. There are three trim…
The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan is heading into the last part of 2017 with high praise; Cars.com has just deemed the all-new 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan the “Best Compact SUV of 2017.” According to Volkswagen media, the Tiguan SE 4Motion with panoramic sunroof, along with six other competitors, were put to the test in the suburbs of…
As Hyundai’s success in the Indian automobile market continues to increase, the Korean automaker is preparing for the next step to maintain dominance in the market. This week, Hyundai officials in the brand’s home city of Seoul announced the company’s plan to build a third factory in India. The announcement was made after Indian Prime…
The 2016 Fiat 500L is a four-door hatchback featuring a starting MSRP of $19,495. The Fiat 500L offers two extra doors and two additional feet of overall length than the regular 500 compact hatchback. The 2016 Fiat 500L competes in the same segment as the Kia Soul, MINI Countryman, and Honda Fit. Looking For A…
The good news: Hyundai just unveiled its nifty new high-performance i30 N Fastback in Europe. The bad news: The car won’t be available in the United States anytime soon. The i30 N Fastback will come with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 246 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. Buyers who opt for the…
In order to plug its new flagship luxury SUV, Acura is pulling out all of the stops for the launch of the 2017 MDX. The brand’s integrated marketing campaign for the sport utility vehicle begins today, and includes not one, not two, but three “high impact” television spots. The commercials focus on the “youthful confidence,…
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV The Chevy Bolt has earned lots of praise for its eco-friendliness, but not a ton of recognition as a “fun to drive” automobile. That all changed today, however, as the spunky little EV was honored with a 2017 Autotrader “Must Test Drive” Award. The new, fully electric hatchback also impressed Autotrader…
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