Cleveland Indians pitcher Shane Bieber had an important decision to make after the game Photo: Keith Allison Each year after the MLB All-Star Game, the Most Valuable Player is announced. As part of winning the prestigious title and a cool translucent bat trophy, the MVP typically gets to choose between owning one of two Chevrolet…
Though the 2017 Chevrolet Spark might be tiny, it is definitely fierce. This subcompact car is one of the smallest in the market—but don’t let its size fool you. Not only is the Spark considered the most affordable vehicle in Chevy’s lineup, but it will also save you money at the gas pump thanks to…
The first-generation Volvo XC90 also won SUV of the Year honors back in 2002 Photo: hushypushy For the second time in its history, the Volvo XC90 has been named SUV of the Year by Motor Trend. The SUV of the Year competition was open to all-new or significantly upgraded vehicles that were released in the 12…
The Mopar “Hellephant” 426 Supercharged Crate HEMI Engine that generates 1,000 horsepower and 950 lb-ft of torque is now available for pre-order Photo: FCA The wait is up, as the Mopar “Hellephant” 426 Supercharged Crate HEMI Engine that generates 1,000 horsepower and 950 lb-ft of torque, is now available for pre-order. Learn More: Dodge reveals…
Photo: Hyundai Hyundai’s Veloster N hatchback was plenty hot already, but a new concept for November’s SEMA Show has it positively sizzling. The Veloster N Performance Concept incorporates an array of OEM-quality aftermarket components that sharpen its looks and enable even more thrilling dynamics behind the wheel. With its lineup of bolt-on custom parts, the…
There’s no other vehicle on the road today that’s quite like the Jeep Wrangler. Blessed with top-notch off-road-capabilities and one-of-a-kind looks, the Wrangler is the go-to vehicle for people who don’t mind traveling off the beaten path in search of a new adventure. The Jeep Wrangler has also earned numerous industry accolades, including a KBB.com…
Thanks to the Jeep CJ66, FCA won the SEMA Award for Hottest 4×4 SUV for a seventh straight year If you attended the 2016 SEMA Show, then you probably couldn’t help but notice the Jeep CJ66. The Jeep CJ66 made its debut in Las Vegas and it’s a one-of-a-kind 4×4 vehicle that utilizes seats from the…
Each year, the Tokyo Auto Salon spotlights the latest in Japan’s auto technology solutions and decorated car parts. Held at Makuhari Messe, one of the country’s largest convention centers located in Chiba-city, this year’s event debuted a variety of cool vehicles from Japanese manufacturers and aftermarket tuners. One of these creative cars was the Kuhl…
Chevrolet unveiled a pair of powerful concepts earlier this month at the 2017 SEMA Show: its Colorado ZR2 AEV concept and Colorado ZR2 Race Development Truck. “Colorado has reignited the midsize segment with class-exclusive features and performance,” said Jim Campbell, US vice president, Truck Strategy, Performance Vehicles, and Motorsports. “Some customers want even greater capability, and…
When General Motors filed a trademark application for the name “Camaro Krypton” back in May, many people wondered if a muscle car named after the Man of Steel’s home planet might have something to do with the upcoming Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice movie. Like, maybe it would take on the gritty new Batmobile…
All-Star MVP Eric Hosmer chooses the Chevy Colorado Midnight Edition at the postgame ceremonies in San Diego Baseball fans saw something truly shocking during last night’s 2016 MLB All-Star Game: someone other than Mike Trout won the MVP award! Instead, Kansas City Royals’ first baseman Eric Hosmer took home the trophy, along with a brand…
The 2015 Chevy Cruze was named the 2014 Fleet Car of the Year. Both Automotive Fleet and Business Fleet magazines named the 2015 Chevy Cruze the 2014 Fleet Car of the Year. The Cruze beat out 48 other cars to claim the title. Tips and Tricks: More Advanced Driving Tips from Popular Mechanics “With the…
The Hyundai Veloster Grappler concept Photo: Hyundai The Hyundai Veloster isn’t the first vehicle that comes to mind for off-roading prowess, but that’s about to change. Hyundai has given its quirky three-door hatchback a massively rugged makeover just in time for November’s 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The Veloster Grappler concept incorporates an array…
Supplier Rosa Santana at the 2014 event For the past 26 years, Toyota has hosted its annual Opportunities Exchange—an event where Minority and Women Business Enterprises (MWBEs) can build a strong network with Tier I (direct) suppliers in order to create long-term relationships that are mutually beneficial. The 2015 Opportunity Exchange event is currently going…
Photo: Toyota The SEMA Show ended over a month ago, but that isn’t stopping Toyota from revealing more concepts. The automaker showed off four cool builds during its official SEMA presentation in November and now has unveiled another four just ahead of the holidays, with the 2021 GR Supra Sport Top taking center stage. “We…
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show has landed in Las Vegas once more, and, as anticipated, the Jeep Wrangler once again snagged the Hottest 4×4-SUV award. Why was it anticipated? Oh, you know, just because the Wrangler has won it every year for the last five years, and there’s no sign of these…
The Ford Mustang Lithium has a Beast Mode. Really Photo: Ford Motor Company We know that somewhere in the not too distant future (somewhere in time and spaaaaace), Ford is going to make an all-electric Mustang. Just gonna happen. Thanks to Ford and Webasto, we have some idea of what that battery-operated pony car might…
Photo: Chevrolet For the past several years, Chevrolet and Carhartt have collaborated on some pretty cool concept trucks — and now, the Silverado HD Carhartt Special Edition is about to become production models. Thanks to popular demand and an overwhelmingly positive response, you’ll soon be able to drive your very own 2021 Silverado HD Carhartt…
Not everyone loved Jay Leno when he was host of The Tonight Show on NBC, but we definitely aren’t getting tired of the car-related shenanigans he keeps getting involved in ever since he retired. Jay Leno’s Garage is more than just a web series: it’s also a real, physical garage full of exotic European cars,…
Chrysler Group is racking up the victories this week. Not only did the Jeep Wrangler just win the Hottest 4×4-SUV award at SEMA for the fifth year in a row, but it also claimed seven spots on this year’s Consumer Digest Best Buys list. For each category on the Consumer Digest Best Buys list, the…
You’ve probably seen the word spreading throughout the automotive news community that Nissan is the automaker with the best full-line fuel efficiency around. While that’s not technically incorrect, that claim comes from semantics and misrepresenting data. Basically, if you want to buy from the brand with the most fuel-efficient cars, don’t buy from Nissan or Honda—…
The National Corvette Museum’s “Thunderdome” room under construction Strange as it may seem, the sinkhole collapse in the National Corvette Museum’s Skydome may be the best thing that ever happened to the NCM. Yes, the freak occurrence swallowed up eight Corvettes, and took lots of time and money to repair—but it also earned the museum…
The Toyota Motor Corporation was founded in 1937 and has since grown into one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world. In 2012, the company became the first automaker to sell more than 10 million vehicles worldwide in a single year. In addition, Toyota is one of the leaders when it comes to producing…
Boston Red Sox first baseman Steve Pearce poses with his 2018 World Series MVP trophy and his new 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss Photo: MLB Photos for Chevrolet After the Boston Red Sox wrapped up their World Series victory with a win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday night, the MVP choice…
2016 Ford Focus RS Ford Performance has had a helluva 2015 thus far, from the reveal of arguably its three core models—the GT, F-150 Raptor, and Shelby GT350R Mustang—in January through to the unveiling of the 2016 Cobra Jet at SEMA. In between, it finally revealed the long-awaited 2016 Focus RS, which has already racked…
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