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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
What’s New for the 2014 Dodge Challenger 100th Anniversary The Dodge Challenger 100th Anniversary edition is a special version of the 2014 Dodge Challenger, built to celebrate the 100 years Dodge has been producing vehicles. 2014 Dodge Challenger 100th Anniversary Exterior One look at the Challenger 100th Anniversary and there will be no doubt as…
The next-generation Dodge Charger will look similar to the 1999 Dodge Charger concept car, which is pictured here Photo: Automotive News You might think what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but sometimes, that’s just not true. Earlier this week, Fiat Chrysler dealers from across the country gathered at a meeting in Las Vegas to…
♫I can see clearly now the large roof pillars are gone♫ In driving school, students are taught to take a look over their shoulder in order to check for any blind spots before changing lanes or backing up. In modern vehicles, this is a task that is not so easily done. Over the course of…
Dodge could beat even the mighty Demon (pictured) with its E85 Challenger Hellcat Photo: Stellantis Dodge Speed Week kicks off next month ahead of the 2022 Woodward Dream Cruise, and the muscle brand has at least three big reveals in store. If a juicy rumor turns out to be true, one of those could be…
There are a lot of sedans out on the road today. However, only one can offer the Dodge name and quality: the 2015 Dodge Dart. Constructed with that durability and capability that has come to define the Dodge brand, the Dodge Dart is a small vehicle with some big surprises. [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for…
Your star sign can help you narrow down your options when car shopping Photo: Ton Do via Pixabay If you’re on Shopping for a new vehicle but not sure which one to buy? Find out what car you should drive based on your zodiac sign. Assertive Options: Pick a vehicle that makes a great first…
Introduced to the United States in 2002, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV has become the vehicle of choice for wealthy celebrities and business people, who use the luxury vehicle as a symbol for their success and social status. Also known as the “G-Wagon,” the G-Class SUV was originally developed as a military vehicle and has been…
When it comes to the world of celebrity car collections, some stars–like retired boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr.–prefer expensive and exotic rides, while other stars–such as Hollywood actor Dwayne Johnson–are content to ride in a Ford F-150 pickup truck, albeit with a handful of custom modifications. However, for those few bold celebrities who are really trying…
This latest adjustment is different than those that came before… According to MIT Technology Review’s Karen Hao, automated vehicles have three current… The pure-electric 2019 Chevy Bolt and the plug-in hybrid 2019 Chevy Volt… The Cadillac Escalade celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and has been a… As announcements continue to pop up about 2019 models,…
The 2021 Dodge Challenger picked up the InMoment eNVy Award for sports cars Photo: Stellantis A pair of Stellantis’ heavy hitters knocked in a pair of runs with a couple of award wins. The 2021 model-year Ram 1500 and Dodge Challenger each got the nod in their respective categories in this year’s InMoment eNVy Awards…
2020 Ram 1500 equipped with eTorque Photo: FCA The 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine with eTorque electrification has received a spot on the Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems list for 2020. This is the second year in a row that the Ram 1500 engine option has made the list. Beating Out the Competition: Ram…
Automakers are continuing to suffer from a chip shortage and accordingly a car shortage as well. With the lack of cars at dealerships, prices have sky-rocketed, even for highly used cars. According to the experts at Edmunds, cars with 100,000-109,999 miles on the odometer sold for an average of $16,489 in June 2021 — the…
Vehicle model and make is just one factor when buying car insurance. Photo: Creative Commons – Pictures of Money Having a car is a necessary (sometimes costly) facet of life for many Americans. Whether you own a sedan, SUV, van, or something in between, car ownership consists of a multitude of expenses like maintenance, repairs, and…
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: The Ford F-150 is the winner of the Kelley Blue Book Best Buy award. Thing is, you have heard this one before, because this is now seven straight years that the truck has pulled down the award from KBB. Ford’s Toughest Yet: All-new 2021 F-150 offers 14,000…
Retired boxer Floyd Mayweather’s Instagram account is full of pictures of his exotic car collection Photo: floydmayweather Many people are fascinated by the extravagant lifestyles of celebrities, with particular interest paid to the types of vehicles they drive. Celebrity car collectors such as Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfeld have taken their interest in cars and…
Hello, and welcome once more to In the Rearview, where I get all snarky about some of the top news stories on The News Wheel from the past week. This week, we start with a look way back over all of 2016 to remember the vehicles which were dumped from their lineups this year, with favorites…
The FCA Foundation invests-in the education of Detroit-area students Photo: FCA Educational grants, totaling $1,650,000, are on their way to help students in the Detroit-area. The charitable arm of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, the FCA Foundation, has awarded grants to 17 organizations dedicated to enriching the lives of students through programs, curriculum, and activities implemented in…
Back when I first started writing about electric vehicles, one question has always nagged at me: Why aren’t more people making electric trucks? Electric drive units can have fantastic torque, delivered the moment you step on the “gas” pedal (although that is a bit of a misnomer—the “go” pedal, maybe?), which you would think would…
Back in April, a startup company in New York called Bollinger Motors caught my eye, as the company announced that it would be creating that which the mainstream auto industry seems unwilling to: an electron-fueled powertrain in a truck. Photo: Bollinger Motors At the time, we had just been given a glimpse of the Bollinger…
A middle-aged woman named Karen stands on stage with Drew Carey, the two of them sporting matching black horn-rimmed glasses. Lest one lose track of who’s who, Karen distinguishes herself by wearing a green tee shirt that reads, “By Way of Chicago Through Las Vegas, We Had Our Pets Spayed And Neutered.” I turn to…
The Ram 1500 EV arrives in 2024 Photo: Stellantis You can hardly call it a surprise that there’s a Ram 1500 EV in the works. With Ford and now Chevrolet tossing their hat into the ring with electric trucks of their own, it comes down to a matter of inevitability. But what may perhaps come…
Comedian Kevin Hart has starred in a number of successful movies in the past few years and his bank account has grown considerably as a result. In 2015, Forbes estimated that the 5-foot 4-inch actor pulled in $28.5 million, which was largely due to high-grossing films like The Wedding Ringer and Get Hard. So what’s…
The GMC Terrain might be receiving a smaller sibling very soon GMC has perpetually possessed an extensive lineup of utility vehicles. Still, one vehicle class that seems to be absent from its current collection is the small crossover segment. While the Terrain may be listed as GMC’s “small” SUV, it’s still rather large, with several trims having a large price tag…
It really comes as no surprise that the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) named the 2015 Grand Cherokee the SUV of Texas at this year’s Texas Truck Rodeo. After all, the Grand Cherokee has taken home the coveted SUV of Texas award for five years running, with no end in sight. The Texas Auto Writers…
The next-generation Dodge Charger is supposed to look similar to this 1999 Dodge Charger concept Photo: Carscoops Twitter Last August in Las Vegas, Fiat Chrysler gave dealers a look at the next-generation Dodge Charger. Dealers described it as being similar to that of a 1999 Charger concept car, which was designed by Tom Gale, Chrysler’s…
Dodge earns its fourth Best Brand Styling award from KBB in 2022 Photo: Stellantis Given the iconic looks of cars like the Charger and Challenger, it’s fitting that Dodge just keeps winning awards for having an awesome image. This week, Kelley Blue Book announced the winners of the 2022 KBB Brand Image Awards, naming Dodge…
The 2021 Ram 1500 Limited Longhorn 10th Anniversary Edition Photo: FCA It’s a three-peat win for the Ram 1500 as it takes home the top honor of “Truck of Texas” from the Texas Auto Writers Association. It also swept the titles of Full-Size Pickup Truck of Texas (2021 Ram 1500 TRX), Luxury Pickup Truck of…
If the current COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that we… This spring, Honda will launch what it calls the best hit ever… The 2015 Ford F-150, which made its long-awaited debut this morning at… Earlier today at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Toyota… Introducing the all-new Jeep Cherokee. These are…
Just look at this thing. The Ford Bronco screams fun Photo: Ford Try to feign surprise when reading the following sentence: the all-new Ford Bronco is Kelley Blue Book’s Most Fun SUV of 2021. It probably would have been more surprising if KBB’s experts had picked anything but the 2021 Ford Bronco to top its…
Have you ever looked at an old Challenger and thought “That is awesome, but what if we dropped a modern engine in there?” Massive Power: Upgrade your ride with the Challenger R/T Scat Pack Well, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has thought the same thing, which is why the company is now offering Mopar Crate Hemi engine…
The population of American senior citizens continues to rise as the Baby Boomer generation crosses the 65-or-older threshold. On top of that, seniors are–on average–healthier and wealthier than ever recorded previously. How is this influx affecting businesses and industries? That’s what a new study published by Bloomberg wanted to find out. The evaluation gathered US…
Photo: All vehicle images above are attributed to their respective OEMs If you want to buy a car with a green body color, you have limited options for 2020. The number of new cars available in green is decreasing year after year, especially for models that aren’t sports cars or outdoorsy SUVs. Of all the…
The Dodge Challenger outsold its rivals in October In a year where several other major automakers are struggling to maintain strong sales, Fiat Chrysler has surpassed expectations. In September, FCA even managed to outsell Ford. FCA’s sales success continued with October, as every one of Fiat Chrysler’s major brands saw sales gains last month. What’s…
When celebrities need a new iced-out grill, chain, or watch, Ben Baller is the man they turn to. Everybody from Drake to Justin Bieber and even the late great Michael Jackson have all purchased expensive jewelry designs from Baller, and when you discover more about his past, it all starts to make sense. Baller worked…
The Power Racing Series shows off their custom creations at the parade Over Labor Day weekend, downtown Atlanta was packed with visitors for the 30th annual Dragon Con pop culture convention. Attracting over 70,000 attendees this year–and many locals interested in seeing the wide array of costumes–the 2016 convention packed the streets with colorful characters….
A number of Fiat Chrysler’s brands and models set personal sales records in 2018 Fiat Chrysler sales have been extremely high throughout 2018. Therefore, it’s not all that surprising to learn that the brand finished out the year with strong showings. In fact, many of FCA’s brands set new sales records during 2018. Wrapping Up…
Nothing screams Hollywood quite like a pink G-Wagen Female celebrities certainly have a thing for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. Want To See More Celebrity Cars? Check out these five luxury rides from Justin Bieber’s Instagram Reality TV star Kylie Jenner has done photo shoots with her G-Wagen as a centerpiece, and rapper Iggy Azalea’s Mercedes SUV…
Jim Farley wants to know why Twitter dummies think an electric Ford Bronco isn’t gonna happen Photo: Ford A spark is all you need to start a fire, and it took Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley just one curt question to set the beacons of rumor and speculation alight. In only six words on…
Photo: Jared Grove Although right-hand drive cars in Canada aren’t as prevalent as they once were, some are still active on roadways. For the most part, it’s legal to drive one in many parts of the country. However, that doesn’t mean that driving a right-hand drive car is easy. Tackle the Great Outdoors: Behind the…
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat Photo: Ford Picking the drivetrain for your next vehicle can make a major difference in how capable it is in certain situations. While most vehicles come standard with front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive, many can be upgraded to either four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. These two drivetrain systems may seem…
2019 Ram 1500 The exceptional power, stunning design and off-the-charts capability of the 2019 Ram 1500 so impressed the members of the Texas Automotive Writers Association that they honored it with their top honor of Truck of Texas at their annual Texas Truck Rodeo. “The all-new 2019 Ram 1500 stole the hearts of our members…
The Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring and Aviator Grand Touring are both going for an award in the ZEVAS Photo: Lincoln Lincoln Motor Company will celebrate its centennial in 2022 by revealing its grand plan for full-scale electrification. Ahead of the debut of its first pure EV, two Lincoln plug-in hybrids — the 2021 Lincoln Aviator…
If you live in the County of Sacramento, California, you might want to be wary of where you perform do-it-yourself auto maintenance. According to The Drive, this county has an ordinance that prohibits vehicle owners and homeowners from performing certain car-care items in their personal garages. An Adventurous Companion: Discover the capability of the 2019…
This thing is going to look amazing getting flipped over by a pissed off T-Rex. Admit it. The 6-year-old kid in you got all excited at the news that we would be getting a fourth Jurassic Park movie—entitled Jurassic World—sometime next year. It’s been more than 20 years since Steven Spielberg and Stan Winston blew…
Photo: DaMongMan via CC When thinking about a birthday gift for my almost-2-year-old son who is obsessed with all things that go “vroom-vroom,” the most obvious choice was some sort of battery-powered ride-on toy car. The most recognizable brand of these toys is Power Wheels, which makes pretty much any vehicle you can think of…
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