On Leap Day 2016, Chevrolet came up with a novel idea (well, novel to anyone who has never seen the movie Pay It Forward). It was a social media campaign called #DayItForward, and it encouraged people to use the extra 24 hours provided by Leap Day to do something kind for someone else. It was…
Twins who died after being left in the back seat of a car spurred Dr. James Robertson, a pediatrician in Regina, to do something. In order to help safeguard the most vulnerable passengers, he turned to modern technology to develop a smartphone app, Back Seat Safety. Upon exiting the vehicle, the app prompts the parent…
An older GMC Jimmy Photo: Greg Gjerdingen General Motors recently brought back the Chevrolet Blazer nameplate, reimagining the classic SUV as a sleek, sporty crossover. Now, Car and Driver reports that GM might bring back the Blazer’s GMC sibling, the Jimmy, as well. Unlike the new Blazer, the GMC Jimmy would probably be designed as…
Going big seems to have paid off for FCA in a big way When Fiat Chrysler Automobiles made the decision to remove smaller sedans like the Chrysler 200 and Dodge Dart from its vehicle lineups, many predicted that the move would end badly for the manufacturer. However, other automakers recently began making similar moves, as April’s sales…
If you think Hyundai’s vehicle lineup is mild and predictable, you haven’t seen the bizarre Veloster. This coupe combines the look of a utility hatchback with the soul of a sports vehicle. This two-door model comes in four configurations for the 2016 model year: base, Turbo, Turbo R-Spec, and Rally Edition. Celebrity Rides: Check out the…
For years, Kylie Jenner was considered the shy younger sister of reality TV star Kim Kardashian, but all of that changed when Jenner turned 18 years old in 2015. For her birthday that year, Jenner’s boyfriend–rap star Tyga—gave her a white Ferrari 458 Italia Spider valued at more than $250,000. Thanks to her highly publicized…
You know better than to leave Fido in the car when you’re out and about on a hot summer’s day. And even though the season has changed and the temperature has dropped, it’s still not in your pet’s best interest to stay cooped up in a cold car while you run errands. “You’re already familiar…
Ram sales are back on the rise Strong sales numbers for the Jeep brand have helped Fiat Chrysler Automobiles maintain a healthy overall sales growth during the first few months of the year. The automaker experienced the continuation of this trend during the month of May, according to sales reports from FCA. At the end…
Photo: George Socka via CC BY 2.0 Toronto’s Van Gogh show was meant to take place in May, but the coronavirus pandemic had other ideas and organizers made the tough decision to postpone the show. With the pandemic still in full swing, rescheduling the show seemed unrealistic. So, rather than flat-out canceling the show, organizers…
The Dodge Dart (pictured above) and Chrysler 200 will be getting the axe as Fiat Chrysler focuses more on SUVs and crossovers Fiat Chrysler is going to be introducing more SUVs and crossover in the future—at the expense of the company’s car lineup. The Italian-American automaker is revamping its business plan and is listening to…
Ford Mustang Wins Cars.com Shoppers’ Choice Award The 2015 Ford Mustang may have come up just short of earning the North American Car of the Year Award at NAIAS, but it did win another award that was determined by a panel of judges with infinitely more sway than even the most esteemed automotive experts: shoppers….
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown is one of the most exciting and dynamic player’s in the NFL, so it’s only right he drives a customized Rolls Royce Phantom that has just as much swag. Related: Lil Wayne Shows Off 1975 Caprice Classic in Hollyweezy Video ESPN reported that Brown doesn’t actually own the Phantom, but Rolls…
FCA just unveiled a completely overhauled Uconnect 5 infotainment system for its vehicle brands, which include Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, and Fiat. This new system is more powerful, more intuitive, and offers drivers a wider range of customization options and connected services. Here’s a look at some of the top highlights for the Uconnect 5 system….
Chrysler Group today reported that the fuel savings and emissions due to its TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmissions have been astounding. Over their lifetimes, the transmissions, which power more than one million vehicles on the road, are projected to save drivers a collective $2.5 billion at the pump and will have prevented more than 700 million…
Vincent Piaskowski, a 12th-grade student from Michigan, won first place in Stellantis’ 2021 Drive for Design Contest Photo: Stellantis The task for this year’s Drive for Design Contest from Stellantis was to imagine what an electrified Jeep should look like in the future. Student designers across the country had 10 weeks to draft their concepts…
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