There are few joys greater in life than coming home from a long day’s work to discover a trusty brown Amazon box on your front stoop, (literally) smiling up at you with the promise of spoils inside. Perhaps it’s that book you’ve been dying to read or that Kindle Fire HDX that you’ve been saving…
Photo: carscoops.com The first Chevy Camaro ever made is currently on a summer tour to celebrate the model’s 50th Anniversary this year. (Quite fitting to celebrate a gold anniversary with such a stunning gold car.) If you get the chance to see this gem of a pony car, you might be so enamored with the it’s…
It is probably safe to say that in the wake of President Donald Trump’s nomination of Scott Pruitt as administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency, environmental groups are not happy—not happy at all. With that in mind, it is with no surprise that we find, in Pruitt’s first week in office, that the EPA is…
Photo: Chevrolet As of 2023, the Corvette nameplate will celebrate its 70th anniversary. In honor of the sports car’s platinum jubilee, Chevrolet has unveiled a special edition of the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette. Here’s a look at the feature that make the Corvette 70th Anniversary Edition so special. Top-Quality Care for Your Dream Car: Why choose…
Hulk-ified 2005 VW Touran on display at Universal Studios Orlando Throughout the franchise’s history, The Fast and the Furious has had its ups and downs. While Tokyo Drift certainly wasn’t the strongest installment in the series, it featured one of the most unique vehicles in the 15-year legacy: the Hulk Mobile. The metallic green 2005…
John Oates with his custom Porsche 356 B Over the seven decades, Porsche has produced an array of dazzling models that look as attractive as they perform. From its first model, the mid-engine 356 prototype called “No.1,” the automaker has paved the way for the industry-wide development of luxury performance vehicles. For the 70th anniversary of…
These 25th Anniversary Special-Edition Dodge Vipers sold out within five days Production of the Dodge Viper might be ending, but this sports car is definitely going out with a bang. After announcing a lineup of special-edition Vipers to celebrate the car’s 25th anniversary, Dodge managed to sell out of the limited quantities within just five…
The 2019 Honda Accord is built at the Marysville plant Photo: Honda Honda is a pretty big deal in central Ohio, where its Marysville and East Liberty manufacturing plants are located. Currently, Honda employs more than 15,000 workers in Ohio alone, and more than 25,000 nationwide. When it comes to U.S. manufacturing for Honda, Marysville…
Being on a road trip or meeting new people can be a lot of fun…except when you can’t think of any small talk to break the ice and instead you’re awkwardly sitting in silence. Ice-breaker questions are a great way to get conversations rolling in the car, in line at the amusement park, or at…
Vin Diesel throwing a plane…Michelle Rodriguez using The Force…and Tyrese Gibson petting an invisible dog. That’s how you spell “action.” Photo: Universal Orlando via @TheNJBrandon Twitter The year 2015 has been big for the Fast and Furious franchise. Despite the loss of leading man Paul Walker, the latest entry in the series–the box office hit Furious…
Last week Nissan released the 2018 Nissan Versa Note hatchback car to dealers around the US. This sporty little car and its three trims are gaining some new features, yet its starting MSRP will be the same from 2017. Are You Ready? Check out these fall maintenance tips for your Nissan Shoppers can expect the MSRP for…
“The most perfect, dazzling creature ever” – Suzanne Somers in a Ford Thunderbird Today marks the 43rd anniversary of American Graffiti, the greatest movie that George Lucas ever directed (FIGHT ME, NERDS!) and the best film ever made about teen car culture in the early 1960s. Last year, when Nickelodeon launched a programming block devoted…
Photo: Nissan If you’re looking for an affordable commuter car, the Sentra and the Versa are two of Nissan’s best values. While both models start at under $20,000, they differ notably in terms of interior amenities and tech features. Here’s a guide to help you make the right choice when you pick your next daily…
Hot Wheels Customized Ford Transit Connect In the simplest definition, Transformers are Autobots led by Optimus Prime that turn into everyday machinery, such as a semi-truck or a fighter jet, to hide their identity on Earth. While the 2014 Ford Transit Connect isn’t exactly up to par with Optimus Prime on the transforming into a…
Photo: The News Wheel This week in the Windy City, Mazda revealed the much-anticipated MX-5 Miata 30th Anniversary Edition, and we were not disappointed. Masahiro Moro, president and CEO of Mazda North American Operations, was proud to head Mazda’s conference at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show where the special edition of the Miata was announced….
First-Generation 1976 Honda Accord Forty years ago today, America was celebrating its Bicentennial, Paul McCartney’s “Silly Love Songs” was the number one song on the charts, gasoline was a (then-outrageous) 59 cents a gallon, and Honda introduced a new three-door hatchback called the Accord. Over the last four decades and nine generations, the Honda Accord…
111 years ago today, Henry Ford and 11 stockholders met in Detroit in order to sign the paperwork that would lead to the incorporation of the Ford Motor Company. The signed and notarized papers were sent to Michigan’s secretary of state, who approved the paperwork the next day. A mere month after the incorporation of…
Robin Thicke wants to “Give It 2 U” (as in, the workers of the Hyundai Alabama assembly plant) Photo: Wikimedia via CC Forget Alan Thicke making babies to his son’s music–the Hyundai plant in Alabama is making cars to Robin Thicke’s music. A Sunday night concert at the Garrett Coliseum for thousands of employees and…
2021 Jeep Cherokee 80th Anniversary Edition Photo: FCA It’s been 80 years since the Jeep brand set the standard for 4×4 capability, and the brand is marking the occasion with several special-edition models. Every model in the Jeep lineup will get a special-edition model that will be available at dealerships later this year. Available Now:…
“Hertz” like hell for your wallet Photo:Hertz Usually when you rent a car from a company like Hertz, you end up with a pretty plain passenger sedan. You’re much more likely to receive a Chevy Cruze than a Corvette. Now, Hertz is pulling out all the stops for its 100th anniversary, allowing a select group…
Your playlist is perfectly curated, your podcasts are at the ready, and you can’t wait to launch into your long list of audiobooks as you hit the open road. But, what about a conversation? Getting to know your road trip companions even more than you already do can be a rewarding focus of your journey….
“I shall call him, Mini-Me.” There are some that would argue that a performance muscle model like the Chevrolet Camaro is akin to a giant toy car. That line of thinking is now more accurate than ever, given the latest special edition revealed for the Camaro. Chevrolet and Hot Wheels have partnered together to introduce the 2018 Camaro…
Challenger 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition Photo: FCA Dodge is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Challenger by introducing the 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition of the car. Available for the 2020 model year, this edition combines the iconic design of the Challenger with stylish new features. A Powerful and Thrilling Model: An overview of the 2020…
The 2005 Honda S2000 Photo credit: RichN American Honda devotees have been clamoring for a new sports car for quite some time, and it sounds like their prayers might soon be answered. There’s currently a rumor going around that Honda will celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2018 with the release of a new S2000 roadster. Now,…
© General Motors Developers behind the 2015 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL, a great many of whom are parents, opted to make standard a new feature that only a mother or father could love: a conversation mirror. Inspired by the need to keep an eye on the potential shenanigans going on in the second and…
The ThrustSSC, which Andy Green drove to set the Guinness World Record for fastest land speed in 1997, hitting 763.035 mph If you ever attended a slumber party during your youth, then you’ve probably spent at least one late night excitedly thumbing through a copy of a Guinness World Records book with your grade school…
The Assetto Corsa racing simulator has finally launched one of its most hotly anticipated DLCs: the Ferrari 70th Anniversary Pack, complete with the SF70H Formula One car currently competing in the 2017 championship that fans voted for. In total, the pack includes seven of Ferrari’s most desirable cars, all of which were recreated in faithful…
The history of the Ford Mustang is one of legends among legends within legends. Part of that expansive pony-car legacy is the Ford Mustang Cobra Jet, a quarter-mile-eating monster that first terrorized competitors on the drag strip 50 years ago. Given the impending return of the Mustang Bullitt and eventual return of the Mustang Shelby…
Photo: Nissan As part of Nissan’s spotlight on its Intelligent Mobility system, the automaker’s newest marketing campaign shines a spotlight on how its vehicles’ affordability and innovative technology help ease some of the stress of making your way through the modern world. More specifically, the all-new 2020 Versa is spearheading a campaign that Nissan is…
Introducing the 2017 Toyota Corolla 50th Anniversary Special Edition This year marks the 50th anniversary of the world’s best-selling car, the Toyota Corolla, which first went on sale in Japan in November of 1966. Toyota kicked off the Corolla’s months-long birthday bash leading up to the big day in November with a display at the…
Photo: Nissan With a starting price of $14,930, the Nissan Versa is a value-oriented compact car that offers basic comfort features, along with a surprising amount of high-tech amenities. It has class-leading driver safety tech along with commuter-friendly efficiency. The 2021 Nissan Versa is offered at three trim levels: S, SV, and SR. Looking for…
Dodge Unveils The 2014 Charger and Challenger 100th Anniversary Editions In 1914, brothers John and Horace Dodge created the Dodge Model 30, which was the first all-steel body built car in America. In the near 100 years since, the Dodge brand has carefully cultivated an image as a manufacturer of high-performance cars for the everyman…
2015 Nissan Versa Sedan The 2015 Nissan Versa Sedan receives new front and rear fascias, minor interior design updates, and additional Bluetooth connectivity. 2015 Nissan Versa Sedan Exterior The 2015 Nissan Versa Sedan is one of the more stylish cars to bear the Nissan name. From the subtle chrome grille accents and chrome door handles…
Mazda is providing nothing but mystery and excitement with this blurry teaser image The 2019 Chicago Auto Show is just around the corner, with the press getting a sneak peek on Feb.7-8 before the general public arrives on the weekend. During those media days, Mazda plans to unveil the 30th anniversary MX-5 Miata. Up For…
Sheila E takes part in car karaoke at the 25th annual ESSENCE Festival Photo: Ford Motor Company For the 11th consecutive year, Ford was the exclusive automotive sponsor of the ESSENCE Festival, which celebrates the multitudinous achievements of black female artists and entrepreneurs. This year’s event celebrated the 25th anniversary of the ESSENCE Festival, and…
No word on whether this seat cover helps with incessant borking Photo: Subaru Everyone knows that Subaru loves pets. To be more specific, Subaru loves dogs and has featured them in its commercials for many years. But beyond that, the automaker works behind the scenes with the ASPCA to help animals across the country get…
2019 Dodge Grand Caravan Photo: FCA Sporting distinct interior and exterior design elements, the 35th Anniversary Editions of the Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Pacifica, and Pacifica Hybrid will be available this summer at dealerships. Learn More: About the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica The 35th Anniversary Edition is available on the SE and SXT trim levels of…
Steve Millen’s No. 75 Nissan 300ZX In 1994, New Zealand IMSA racecar driver Steve Millen took the pole, fastest lap and victory at the 24 Hours of Daytona while driving a Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo Cunningham prepared race car. Now, twenty years later, Millen appears in a new video (below) in which he reminisces about…
1912 Model T Ford Ford is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the moving assembly line by announcing plans to boost global production by 33 percent to 8 million vehicles annually by the year 2017. The current pace, which is around 6 million vehicles a year, would be increased by requiring each Ford assembly plant to…
Ford released a video that profiles a Midwestern family and their relationship with the automaker’s new Transit passenger wagon. In the three-minute, 44-second video released on Friday, Matt and Beth Hoyt of New Richmond, Ohio, discuss how the addition of a Ford Transit passenger wagon has helped to simplify their busy lives. With five children…
Some anniversaries are more interesting than others. Today, December 11th, for instance, is the 45th anniversary of one of the most historic drives in history, as Astronauts Gene Cernan and Jack Schmitt of the third and final Apollo mission unfolded the third and final Lunar Roving Vehicle (designed partly by GM, by the way) for a drive…
Photo: Nissan Nissan has plenty to celebrate this season. Both the all-new 2021 Nissan Rogue and 2021 Nissan Versa earned Best Buy awards from Consumer Guide Automotive. This is a repeat for the Versa, which took home the award in the Compact Car category last year. The Nissan Rogue is super familiar with the honor,…
The 2015 Nissan Versa Note earns a spot on KBB’s 10 Tech-Savviest Cars Under $20,000 list The Nissan Versa Note recently earned the sixth spot on Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com’s 10 Tech-Savviest Cars Under $20,000. This marks the second year that the Versa Note has landed on the list. According to Nissan, KBB.com editors enjoyed…
Three lucky participants will win a 2015 Jeep Renegade via the #RenegadeLifeContest on social media Jeep’s new #RenegadeLifeContest launched on Sunday, February 8th, and will continue through March 2nd. The all-new social media campaign, which extends to Twitter and Instagram (both of which are breeding grounds for hashtags), marks new collaboration between Jeep and NBCUniversal….
The 2015 Nissan Versa Note has also earned a spot on KBB’s 10 Tech-Savviest Cars Under $20,000 list Are you a budget-conscious shopper looking for a comfortable, versatile, and fuel-efficient ride? Then the 2015 Nissan Versa Note should be at the top of your list! With a combination of innovative standard technologies, configurable cargo room,…
2014 Nissan Versa Note |2014 Nissan Versa Note Specifications| 2014 Nissan Versa Note Exterior As the hatchback cousin to the Nissan Versa, the all-new Versa Note looks almost exactly the same, with a hatchback rear attached. A funky front design leads to the rear with beautifully sculpted bodylines that enhance the Versa Note’s funky vibe….
If you’re looking forward to getting you some Versa Note, they have been officially let loose into the wild, and we can now tell you how much you can expect to pay. 2015 Nissan Versa Note pricing has been officially announced (time to unfurl that banner you’ve been holding on to), and you’re looking at…
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Photo: Maserati Maserati is celebrating the 105th anniversary of the brand as well as the 15th anniversary of its entry in China with a 10,000-kilometer grand tour across the country. The Italian automaker says the grand tour will not just be an anniversary celebration but also a “tribute to the long-standing Chinese civilization.” The event…
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