The Yaris is a quirky little car. It makes people want to sing. It’s small, yet it can fit more stuff than you’d think it would. And, oddly enough, it only has one windshield wiper. But, according to Torque News, that’s just the beginning of the Yaris’ quirkiness. 2015 Toyota Yaris The wiper in question…
The King Cobra Mustang Parts Package was announced at SEMA We got pretty amped up yesterday when we saw that Ford had added two images of a King Cobra Mustang to its SEMA lineup. We thought, gee, that would sure be a thing that we would like to drive in the real world. Ford, being…
Ever heard of a crossover sedan? The answer is probably “no,” because until now there has been no such thing. But Volvo is now introducing the first ever crossover sedan—the S60 Cross Country—in an attempt to reach a wider audience with its safe, reliable, and stylish vehicles.’ Volvo S60 Cross Country Crossover Sedan Revealed Ahead…
Would you travel all the way to Sweden just to pick up the new Volvo V90? At last year’s Detroit Auto Show, the Volvo XC90 SUV was honored as the 2016 North American Truck of the Year. Fast forward one year later and Volvo is back in Detroit, but this time the automaker is showcasing…
The 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car This week at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Mopar unveiled the 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car, which will make its racing debut at the National Hot Rod Association Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Funny Car competition. The competition will be held at the 2015…
The Corvette Stingray’s LT1 Small Block 6.2-Liter V8 ©GM For the second year in a row, the Corvette Stingray’s LT1 Small Block 6.2-liter V8 has been named to WardsAuto’s 10 Best Engines list. The engine debuted last year in the 2014 Corvette Stingray but has continued to garner attention in the 2015 model. “This recognition…
Nissan LEAF replacement batteries are now available at certified dealers If you’re one of those folks who has long mulled over the possibility of making the switch to an EV like the Nissan LEAF, the potential difficulty involved in replacing the vehicle’s battery may be one of the hitching points that’s been preventing you from…
Chrysler on “Road to Greatness” with 2013 Chrysler Town & Country Just in time for the 2013 World Series, Chrysler is running a new commercial called “Road to Greatness.” The commercial shows images of Miguel Cabrera, the Detroit Tigers third baseman and arguably the most feared bat in the Major Leagues currently, practicing his craft…
With the release of the 2014 Honda Civic Coupe and Sedan, how do you think they will compare to last year’s model? Today, the 2014 Honda Civic Coupe and Sedan are available to the public at last, carrying a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) starting out at $18,190 (plus tax, license, registration, and $790 destination…
Fortunately, that’s just dust Imagine being behind the wheel of a wholly unnatural Nissan GT-R flying down a tarmac at speeds of up to 220 mph. Feel all exhilarated? Okay, good. Now take that feeling and imagine spinning out from speeds of 220 mph. You likely now feel utterly terrified. Excellent! You are now ready…
Chevy’s 2015 Colorado Super Air Nautique 210 Concept ©GM Chevy’s brought a lot of cool stuff to Las Vegas for the 2014 SEMA Show, but the 2015 Colorado Super Air Nautique 210 Concept might possibly be the coolest. For those of you who are just gearheads but don’t really get out on the waves, the…
Photo: Honda Honda is celebrating the production of the company’s 20 millionth vehicle in Ohio, a state that is home to three Honda manufacturing plants, including the automaker’s first in America. The Marysville Auto Plant initially represented a $35 million investment in 1979 to build motorcycles. Three years later it began producing cars, and since…
Audi bossman Bram Schot has recently bid the combustion-engine TT an unceremonious farewell — and in the same breath, announced a “new emotive model.” This new model is reported to be in the same price range as the outgoing TT, but the newcomer will be fully electric. Following in the footsteps of the e-tron GT,…
During the fourth quarter, the Chevy Express Van saw an 47 percent increase in sales of 2018 Q4. With a slow start this year, Chevrolet is putting the spotlight back on its vans lineup with a $3500 May rebate. Both Express Cargo and Passenger vans exhibit slashed prices all month long for 2018 and 2019…
If there’s one thing that is going to get the attention of attendees at a convention celebrating flashy specialty automobiles, it’s a bright and flashy paint job. Slap that paint job onto a sports car that purrs the way a 2014 Ford Mustang does, and you’re bound to turn some heads. Vortech has just that…
Photo: Mazda Some creative Japanese college students at the Nihon Automobile College have cooked up a rugged take on the refined Mazda CX-5. Their creation, dubbed the CX-Runner, debuted at the Tokyo Auto Salon on January 10. Affordable and Reliable: Used vehicles priced under $10K Showing off at the Tokyo Auto Salon The Tokyo Auto…
The latest episode of Tuned features a car that’s not exactly synonymous with cool: a Honda Odyssey. But what makes this particular one so special? Just the fact that it features a 1,000-horsepower engine. The audaciously-powerful Odyssey is the product of Bisimoto Engineering, an auto shop in Ontario, California, that is owned and founded by…
The 2020 Toyota RAV4 has officially joined Toyota Canada’s lineup of 2020 models with a new TRD Off-Road model certified to bust trails. It joins a rugged and extensive lineup of RAV4 models, which is now offered at 11 trim levels, including five hybrid models and two models specially tuned to handle off-road challenges. Compared…
2015 Mustang RTR teased ahead of SEMA 2014 There are plenty of reasons to be excited about this week’s SEMA Show, but one of the foremost causes for excitement should be the 2015 Mustang RTR, which is being put together by a team headed by Ford Racing’s Vaughn Gittin Jr. Gittin Jr., who is also…
2020 Chevy Camaro LT1 Photo: Chevrolet It looks like the show-stopping Chevrolet Camaro will continue its legacy of bold style, intense power, and thrilling performance. The 2020 Chevy Camaro lineup will feature new design enhancements, a new model, and an available 10-speed automatic transmission. Check Out: The 2019 Chevrolet Camaro “The SS now features a…
Photo: Chevrolet While a fully electric dragster might sound like a paradox, the Chevrolet eCopo Camaro is working to disprove doubters by shattering stereotypes on the drag strip. The electric blue, lightning-bolt emblazoned Camaro was put to the test at Arizona’s Wild Horse Pass drag strip, and it passed with flying colors. Driven by an…
Chevrolet’s latest set of “Hot Wheels” Ever since it was resurrected back in 2012, the COPO line of Chevy Camaros has been an elusive, yet highly desired choice among drag racers. For the 2018 rendition of the COPO Camaro, Chevrolet is promoting the vehicle alongside one of its other upcoming special edition Camaro options. The American automaker revealed…
The 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Photo: Chevrolet J.D. Power recently conducted its 2020 Vehicle Dependability Study. The Chevrolet Equinox earned the highest ranking within the compact SUV segment, proving its reliability. The Latest Tech at Your Fingertips: The GM Marketplace app The Equinox and other SUVs in the 2020 Vehicle Dependability Study During the 2020…
One of GM’s most powerful powertrains The engine of your car is made up of a lot of moving parts, all of which you need to take care of. Today, we’ll talk about your vehicle’s serpentine belt, signs it needs to be replaced, and how to care for it. What is a serpentine belt? If…
Unfortunately, the Challenger Hellcat won’t be getting the all-wheel drive treatment because of its overly large V8 engine While the Ford Mustang and Chevy Camaro are busy trying to play catch up with the Dodge Challenger Hellcat and its supercharged V8 engine, FCA is trying something totally unique in the world of muscle cars by developing…
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