Vehicular Viewing: New on Streaming for October 2020

October may be the spookiest month, but you’ll find far more than fear in this roundup of new car-related movies and TV shows coming to the major streaming services. (If you’re in the mood for some gearhead-friendly scares, be sure to check out our list of the Top Five Car Horror Movies for Halloween.) Does…

Ford Troller T4 is a Brutish Badass

Ford Troller T4 Back in 2007, Ford acquired a Brazilian company called Troller Veiculos Especias (or just Troller, for short). In 2012, the American automaker still hadn’t produced anything under the Troller brand, but it did introduce the T-R Concept at SEMA. It was a badass SUV that looked like a cross between a Jeep…

GM Files to Renew GMC Granite Trademark

2010 GMC Granite Concept Photo: © General Motors Last month, GM filed an application to trademark “GMC Granite.” Sometimes, when General Motors applies for trademarks with the USPTO, it means that they intend to make a new product. Other times, it indicates that they’re doing a bit of housekeeping and keeping some of its former…

Car News In the Rearview: Ram the Grand Cherokee, Bring in the Civic Type R

Welcome to In the Rearview, where I bring you the top car news of the week in delectable bite-sized form. First, Nissan built two electric vehicle fast-chargers on I-96 in Michigan, proudly proclaiming to all that this was a sign that, unlike the other automakers, it is completely dedicated to building a convenient charging infrastructure–perhaps…

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Behind the Badge: What's the History of the BMW Logo?

BMW has been around for a century, producing powerful and luxurious vehicles for people around the world–and all those vehicles have the iconic blue-and-white badge front and center. Regardless of what feelings that logo stirs in you, its identity is unmistakable. But what’s the history of the BMW logo, and where did it originate? Celebrity…

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2021 Ford Bronco Includes Detachable Doors and Roof

The exterior body of the new Bronco will take inspiration from its 1965 model Yesterday, we reported a Ford dealer meeting in Palm Beach, Florida, last month that involved a two-door Bronco prototype. Information continues to circulate from that meeting, and now we are learning more about what we can expect from the new Ford…

FCA Will Add Sterilizing Technology to New Vehicles

2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Photo: FCA The coronavirus pandemic has led many individuals to take extra health precautions by practicing social distancing, wearing masks, and washing their hands more often. Accordingly, if you’re in the market for a new vehicle, you may now value features related to your health more than you typically…

Strategic Vision's Total Quality Index Ranks FCA US on Top

The Ram Truck brand earned the title of industry’s best non-luxury brand When you’re purchasing a new car, quality matters. After all, who wants their car to break down within the first year of purchasing? Because they know how important quality is to the masses, every year, Strategic Vision releases its Total Quality Index—and this…