The updated 2019 Buick Envision features updated exterior, interior, and powertrain features that make it a sublime compact SUV. This refreshed model has a starting MSRP of $31,995 and comes with a bounty of opulent standard features, right from the start. The 2019 Buick Envision is available at five trim levels: Envision, Preferred, Essence, Premium,…
There are hundreds of smartphone mounts available for consumers. Each of these mounts pinch, squeeze, clip, and stick their way toward making it relatively easier for drivers to access their cell phones without taking their eyes off the road. While it might seem like the smartphone mount market is overrun with options, there are a…
Toyota TeenDrive365 Everyone remembers that one magical day during their teenage years where they were finally able to drive a car without parental supervision—the rush of freedom, the excitement of new adventures, the pride you feel for your crappy ’95 Volvo. Getting your driver’s license is a major milestone for not only every teenager, but…
The cover of Super Hybrid is as hilarious as its title Photo: Anchor Bay Entertainment There’s nothing more terrifying than a man-eating car going 15 mph. Well, technically there is–but that’s the scariest thing you’ll find in Super Hybrid, a 2011 Canadian B-movie which received limited American home media distribution. What else would you expect…
The highly-anticipated and highly-hyped 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has arrived, and it brought a new generation of full-size pickup with it. Chevy gave its pickup truck a full redesign, from its chassis construction to its trim levels to its powertrains. Don’t Want To Switch Yet? Then have a look at the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 What’s…
The Honda Fit e:HEV hatchback, unveiled at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, uses a two-motor hybrid system that works alongside its usual 1.5-liter combustion engine. According to Yasuaki Asaki, Honda’s head of power unit development, the automaker looked to its Formula 1 program for inspiration when building this new roadgoing powertrain. High Performance Driving: Honda…
2018 Kia Niro The writers at U.S. News & World Report had a lot of positive things to say about the 2018 Kia Niro. From its versatile cargo space and user-friendly tech to its stylish interior, the Kia Niro captivated their attention. But, it’s the Niro’s fuel efficiency that set it apart from other hybrids…
The Tangerine Scream Ford Focus ST Editor’s note: Cat Hiles is a British transplant. Her articles should be read in a quippy British accent. The color of the car you drive says a lot about you. My car is bright green, which tells you I am awesome. Obviously. But if you drive a Ford—specifically a…
Tomorrowland is getting ready to receive an upgrade Photo: The Walt Disney Company When the Shanghai Disneyland Park opened in June of last year, one of the most highly-discussed and popular attractions at the theme park was the Tron Lightcycle Power Run. This bike-based launch coaster was different from any other ride that Disney had implemented into…
As someone who grew up watching Pokemon, MegaMan NT Warrior, Yu-Gi-Oh! and many other such shows, I’m not unfamiliar with the addictive draw of Asian cartoons featuring arena-style duels between rivals and their upgrade-able pawns. As an adult, I’ve been intrigued by a new computer-animated series from Korea following this trend that features—of all things—battling…
Hard to believe, but when filming wrapped on Back to the Future Part III, the original DeLorean DMC-12 wasn’t taken directly from the set and installed in a permanent display at the Smithsonian. Instead, it was left on the Universal Studios lot, where it deteriorated badly over the years. Finally, in 2010 (25 years after…
Photo: Buick Buick’s first Ultium EV, the Electra E5, recently began pre-production in China — and odds are good that this model will also be the first Buick EV offered for sale in the United States. Shopping for a New Vehicle? Check out these tips for finding the right fit Buick plans to introduce a…
We’ve all experienced it. You’re listening to your music on the way home, but your car isn’t equipped with a hands-free audio system and you want to change the song. Or you hear your phone ringing on the passenger’s seat and fight the urge to pick it up and answer it. In an ever-connected world, we…
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Photo: Mitsubishi Motors The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV not only outperformed its September 2017 sales with an increase of 9 percent this September, it’s also leading the pack of plug-in hybrid sales in the U.K. Learn More: About the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV “Looking at the wider plug-in market, the Mitsubishi Outlander…
The 2016 Lincoln MKC is a compact luxury crossover that’s available with either front-wheel or all-wheel drive. Carrying a starting MSRP of $33,260, the 2016 MKC is the most affordable vehicle currently offered by Lincoln, but it certainly doesn’t skimp on premium features, as it comes standard with heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, and…
Really, you don’t even need a lede to throw to a 5-minute and 30-second video that’s full of some nice and shiny glimpses at the Ford GT. The idea of someone or something not needing any introduction doesn’t hold any truer than it does in the case of the new GT. So, with that non-introductory…
Muscle car and minivan are normally as close as it gets to antonyms in the automotive world, but leave it to Dodge to merge its iconic, sculpted muscle car styling into the versatile mold of a minivan in the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. Standard 16-inch wheels deliver a commanding on-road presence not normally felt from…
2020 Encore Photo: Buick Shopping for a new vehicle that will grow with you as you gain experience behind the wheel? Buick has a few models that promise to do just that. Here are our top two models designed for new drivers. Simple Shopping: Browse Buick models from the comfort of your couch Encore 2020…
Grow your greenery in this gas-guzzler Photo: Jocelyn Kinghorn via cc/Flickr It’s almost springtime, and you’re probably eyeing your garden, mulling over the work you have ahead of you to get your nursery up to snuff. In addition to elbow grease, it takes a lot of supplies and creativity to make a successful garden–and you…
Photo: The News Wheel Today, we know Ford’s performance capabilities through the Mustang’s legendary reputation and its famous iterations like the Shelby GT500. However, Ford wasn’t always a “cool” brand beloved by young thrill-seekers and trendy joy-riders. Its performance at the track was mediocre, and that didn’t translate to high public sales of its sporty…
Millennials Shunning Cars: “Why drive anywhere when I can take these selfies from the comfort of my own home?” Source: Ryan Hyde, CC Last week, researchers at the Public Interest Research Group published a report entitled “Millennials in Motion,” which found that young Americans are increasingly driving less and walking, biking, and taking transit more….
Detroit hosted the 2016 Woodward Dream Cruise this past weekend, with the annual event once again attracting the cool cars and hot weather people have come to expect. This year, though, there were even more Camaros than usual, since Chevrolet was celebrating the classic muscle car’s 50th anniversary. Reportedly, over 200 Camaros showed up for the…
2020 Ford F-600 Chassis Cab Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company has unveiled a totally revitalized commercial truck lineup, including a new Ford F-600 Super Duty that slots between the Ford F-550 and Ford F-650 to provide customers with greater versatility. The arguable star of a wave of reveals made at The Work Truck…
Hyundai is set to show off its impressive lineup of performance-geared cars at the 2013 SEMA Show. The 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo is the latest on Hyundai’s power-packed list of attending vehicles. Don’t let the Veloster Turbo’s more street-approved composition fool you. After modifications by Fox Marketing, the 2013 Veloster Turbo is Hyundai’s most powerful…
Photo: Buick The used-car experts at Kelley Blue Book recently named the 2021 Buick Encore GX among the best subcompact luxury crossovers available for under $30,000. In the publication’s latest rankings, the Encore GX scored high for its versatile modern technology. Here’s why the editors considered it a prime pick for thrifty drivers who don’t…
The 2019 GMC Sierra SLT The all-new 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 is now available at dealerships, but one important piece of the puzzle is still missing. Although the 2019 Sierra is slated to receive a new diesel engine, models equipped with this powertrain haven’t arrived yet. Details about the Sierra diesel are still a little…
Photo: Cadillac The average consumer likely isn’t aware of Cadillac’s racing history. But the brand recently started another year in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship earlier this month. Ahead of those competitions, Cadillac started a year-long celebration of its V-Series performance vehicles, which reach their 20th anniversary in 2024. Primed…
The whole Nissan lineup is pretty cool, but if we’re all being honest we drool the most over the brand’s performance vehicles like the GT-R. If you think the way we do, you’ll be excited to know that there is a new design to feast your eyes on: the Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign. This bold…
The next-generation Ford Fiesta ST has been revealed. Does it look cool? Yep. Go fast? Check. Drive like a dream? Oh yes. It does all of those things, and also more things. The new Ford Fiesta ST will be the first Ford Performance vehicle offered with a three-cylinder engine, utilizing a 1.5-liter EcoBoost that generates…
It’s no secret that Americans love their pickup trucks, which is proven by the fact that the top-three best-selling vehicles last year in the United States were the Ford F-Series, Chevrolet Silverado, and Ram pickup trucks. These vehicles offer diverse cabin formats, various bed lengths, and also provide the type of towing capabilities that Americans…
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross diesel engine version Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Mitsubishi Motors has announced its sales for October 2019. Based on the report, Mitsubishi is still on track to have annual sales growth for the seventh year in a row. New for 2020: 2020 Eclipse Cross The report’s findings On November 1st, Mitsubishi Motors North American…
The Kylie Tjin Edition 2015 Honda Fit, next to the “Fan Favorite’ trophy it won in the Honda Fit SEMA Project Over the past couple months, six build teams have been competing with one another in the Honda Fit SEMA Project; each group customizing their own 2015 Honda Fits as they see fit (pun intended). Their progress…
The Chevrolet Tahoe is a powerhouse, with a towing capacity of up to 8,400 pounds and an available 6.2-liter V8 engine. This full-size SUV seats seven passengers without sacrificing fuel economy, earning up to 23 mpg on the highway. The 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe is available in three trims: LS, LT, and Premier. Holiday Travel: Tips…
Alice Ramsey and her trusty ride America is land of the free and home of the brave. Part of that legacy is the fact that, unlike some countries, women have never been banned from driving cars. While women can drive, the American automotive culture as a whole is seen as male-dominated. On Women’s Equality Day,…
The Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel was named Green Car Journal’s 2015 Green SUV of the Year. Hear ye, hear ye, the great and powerful Green Car Journal has spoken, and Jeep loyalists across the nation should be happy to hear what the journal has to say: the Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel is officially Green Car…
Joe Hinrichs, Ford president of The Americas, accepts the award for North American Truck of the Year It came as little surprise to most that the 2015 Ford F-150 was named the North American Truck of the Year today at the 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). It may have been somewhat surprising that…
On Tuesday, October 9, associates and state and local government officials at Honda’s manufacturing plant in Indiana, Greensburg, celebrated 10 years of automobile production. The first vehicle that ever rolled off the assembly line in Greensburg was the four-cylinder Honda Civic Sedan on October 9, 2008. At the time, 1,000 associates worked at the plant…
As stylish, sporty, and tech-laden as the Chevy Blazer is, let’s face it — wouldn’t it be nice to have even more tech gadgets to enhance your drives? Here are four Chevrolet-exclusive accessories you should consider investing in for more engaging commutes and road trips. Sporty Horizons: Meet the 2019 Chevy Blazer Backseat infotainment system…
Machinima Ultra Street Fighter IV E. Honda Challenge Sweepstakes If you’re anything like me, you spent an incalculable amount of your life in the 1990s standing in an arcade with your elbows resting on a Street Fighter II cabinet. You’d spend hours every morning boning up on your down, down-forward, forward, punches and down, down-back,…
The Jeep Cherokee overthrew the Jeep Wrangler for sales supremacy last month Throughout the first half of 2018, the Jeep Wrangler rose to the top of Jeep’s sales charts as the brand’s best-selling model. Yet, the sales results from last month prove that the Wrangler has encountered some competition for that title. The Jeep Cherokee…
The 2019 Buick Encore Photo: The News Wheel Buick ended 2019 on a bit of a decline, posting a 4.3 percent dip in sales for the fourth quarter. In the last three months of the year, Buick sold 49,074 vehicles, down from the 51,257 it sold over the same period in 2018. Buick’s lineup will…
Photo: Chevrolet Now in its 70th year, the Chevrolet Corvette continues to push forward with advanced performance and design while upholding its iconic sports car legacy. The 2023 Corvette Stingray is no exception, delivering memorable mid-engine power and handling, stylish coupe and convertible configurations, and an array of advanced features to enhance the driving experience….
The 2017 Buick Verano is a small luxury sedan that aims to deliver a premium experience in a compact package. There are some upsides and downsides to that philosophy: the Verano isn’t quite as spacious as some of its competitors, but where it lacks in room it compensates with better fuel economy and slightly more…
What do the Ford F-150 and WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns have in common? No, it doesn’t have anything to do with being booed. It does have everything to do, however, with being hailed as the “Big Dog” in their respective fields. A new 30-second ad for the Ford F-150, aptly titled “Big Dog,” demonstrates…
2020 Fiat 124 Abarth Spider Photo: FCA Not that the Fiat 124 Spider Abarth needed anything else to help it stand out on the road, the 2020 model year of the sleek roadster will now feature its namesake graphic on its hood and on its sides as a way to boldly honor founder Karl Abarth…
The 2019 GMC Canyon will now receive the Syclone treatment Photo: GMC Back in 1991, GMC produced a high-performance version of its Sonoma pickup truck called the GMC Syclone. Now, this moniker is making its return, albeit unofficially. Specialty Vehicle Engineering is introducing an all-new GMC Syclone. Tough Enough to Get the Job Done: These…
The Ford Transit Sport lineup Photo: Ford Motor Company When you think of vans, you don’t typically think of something you’d want to haul down to the track on the weekend. Ford seems poised to change that perception with the Ford Transit Sport lineup, which brings three high-powered vans to Europe. Wut. “Not everyone is…
Photo: Chevrolet Whether you’re navigating tight city streets or heading out of town on a camping trip, the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer delivers efficient performance, versatile design, and an array of standard tech features. For the new model year, this small SUV is available in LS, LT, ACTIV, and RS trims. Save Money on Gas: Explore…
Photo: Buick Efficient performance, a versatile interior, and an array of standard technologies help the Encore GX lead the way as Buick’s most popular vehicle. For 2023, this small SUV is available in Preferred, Select, and Essence trim levels. Frequently Asked Service Questions: What to know about maintaining your ride Performance and efficiency The 2023…
A couple days during each week week, you’ll notice that Google.com’s standard multi-colored word-based logo has been replaced by an artistic, sometimes-kinetic scene redesigning the company’s letters. These Google Doodles pay homage to historic figures, inventions, and milestones and direct people to learn more about the special achievement by clicking on the illustration. Some of…
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