Manuals Are Nearly Gone: These Are The Last Manual Transmission SUVs and Trucks in the U.S.
Manual transmissions are disappearing from SUVs and pickups, with Jeep, Ford, and Toyota offering the last models for enthusiasts who prefer stick shifts.
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10 Most Mind-Blowing Celebrity Cars of 2016
The year 2016 was an awful one in many ways, but it was fairly notable when it comes to celebrities and their exotic cars. From rap legend Snoop Dogg honoring retired NBA player Kobe Bryant with a custom 1967 Pontiac Parisienne, to NFL quarterback Cam Newton adding gold-plating to his 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Cutlass, this…
Manual Transmissions Once Ruled the Mainstream, but They're Swiftly Slipping to Niche Status
Whether driving enthusiasts like it or not, stick shifts are becoming a thing of the past. Per data from the automotive site Edmunds.com, only 2 percent of all vehicles sold so far this year have been equipped with manual transmissions. It’s a trend that’s been on the rise for a while. In 2006, 47 percent…
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Today it was announced that Chrysler Group LLC will officially be changing its name to FCA US LLC, effective immediately. This name change reflects the global name change of its parent company, which occurred back in October. The new global name is Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA). Please note, the Chrysler Group name change does…
Dodge Speed Week to See Three Major Reveals
We may see more of this beast at Dodge Speed Week Photo: Dodge/YouTube This August, Dodge makes its first appearance at the annual Woodward Dream Cruise since 2019. And it’s looking to load the deck with some big reveals in the days prior at an event called Dodge Speed Week. Stay on Top of It: Tips…
Ford Bronco Sport Tops KBB List of Coolest Cars for Dads
Attention cool dads (and non-dads): the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport is the coolest Photo: Ford In case you missed it, Father’s Day just happened a few weeks back. (If you did miss it, well, hey, never too late to send a belated card, right?) To mark the occasion, Kelley Blue Book put together a list…
2023 Dodge Hornet Packs Lots of Sting for Under $30K
So we’re doing this now, huh? All right, then. Photo: Stellantis Dodge Speed Week brought the goods again on Tuesday with the reveal of the 2023 Dodge Hornet. Touted as a gateway muscle vehicle, the new Dodge compact utility is offered with an all-new turbo-four and the brand’s first-ever plug-in hybrid powertrain. Stay on Top…
2016 Toyota Sienna Overview
The Toyota Sienna is the ultimate family vehicle—just ask Busta Rhymes and Mark Wahlberg. With the Sienna, Toyota wants to get rid of the negativity associated with the word “minivan” and concentrate on the car’s many uses—from hauling your family around to helping your kid move to college. The 2016 model offers plenty of high-tech…
Uncommon Car Colors: 2024 Models Available in Green
Photo: All vehicle images above are attributed to their respective OEMs Are you looking for a new car, truck, or SUV in a unique color? Green exterior paint is a great way to stand apart from the abundance of vehicles on the road in gray, silver, black, or white. A few years ago, I predicted…
In the Rearview: Ram, Ford, and Chevrolet, Sitting in a Tree
Welcome to In the Rearview, where I bring you the news from the past week in one delectable, bite-sized package. First, we talk about the Ram Power Wagon, which will be competing against the Ford F-150 Raptor and the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 (Geez, you guys, when are you getting together, already?). Then, Jeep has revealed…
2016 GMC Yukon XL Overview
2016 GMC Yukon XL Denali The 2016 GMC Yukon XL is, as the “XL” in the name might indicate, really big. It’s big in stature. It’s big in utility, thanks to three rows and seating for up to nine passengers. With IntelliLink infotainment system, OnStar 4G LTE with built-in Wi-Fi, and Apple CarPlay, it’s big…
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Adventure-seekers have another way to push their expectations, fears, and vehicles to… The 2022 Nissan Frontier is even more ready for adventure thanks to… The GMC Canyon AT4 OVRLANDX concept truck made its debut at the… Tackling the rough and unpredictable terrain of a mountain range is a… If you’re an off-road enthusiast, you know…
FCA Displays New Models at 2020 Atlanta International Auto Show
2021 Chrysler Pacifica Photo: FCA FCA is bringing a variety of interactive experiences and displays to the 2020 Atlanta International Auto Show today. Those in attendance can see Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram models and even take a vehicle out for a spin in an outdoor driving experience. A Top Rated Truck: The Ram 1500…
Ford Bronco Engineer Absolutely Roasts Chevy Blazer
Colleen Hoffman: “I’m about to end this SUV’s whole career” Photo: Ford Breaking: the Chevrolet Blazer is dead, and Ford Bronco engineer Colleen Hoffman has killed it. Cause of death: devastating wit. Join the Thousands and Thousands: Reserve your 2021 Ford Bronco today Hoffman, a 27-year veteran at Ford, was recently interviewed by @FordOnline…
Behind the Badge: Analyzing the Honda and Acura Logos
Have you ever stopped and looked at the Honda logo? Photo: JD Hancock via CC In the imaginative and diverse world of automotive logos, Honda’s isn’t the most unique. Essentially, it is a big “H”—and it’s not a mystery what the letter stands for. It’s like what Superindendent Chalmers said after realizing the “H” badge…
