Why Should I Buy a Coupe? Is It Practical?

Pictured: 2018 Nisan 370Z coupe Every vehicle type has its own usefulness: trucks can haul and tow, minivans offer lots of seating, hatchbacks are fuel-efficient and versatile — the list goes on. But when it comes to coupes, what does that vehicle style offer that other types don’t? Is it just a nice-looking car that’s…

Ford Maverick Lariat Interior Inspired by Fancy Shoes and a Chinese Food Run

These snazzy Levi’s shoes inspired the high-end interior of the 2022 Ford Maverick Lariat Photo: Ford Inspiration can strike anywhere and anytime — including the moments before digging into some tantalizing takeout. Just ask Rob Brancheau, colors and material designer for the all-new 2022 Ford Maverick, who happened upon his muse for the compact truck’s…

Ford Proudly Rolls Out a Rad Pride Bronco

Meet Dash, Ford’s Pride Bronco Photo: Ford Ford Pride, the automaker’s LGBTQ+ employee resource group once known as GLOBE, took one of the most fearsome new vehicles Ford offers and also made it incredibly fabulous. Just in time for Pride Month, the Pride Bronco made its debut at celebrations in Memphis, Detroit, and Ann Arbor,…

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Ford has launched BlueCruise 1.4, the latest update of its hands-free driving… If you’ve ever wanted to set up your own Carpool Karaoke experience… They say that you can never have too much of a good… The Ford Bronco Sport has made quite the footprint for Ford since… The new and improved 2024 Ford Super…

2017 Volvo S60 Overview

Even though the current Volvo S60 sedan made its debut for the 2010 model year, this car has aged well, which has been proven by its recent Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). On top on its safe and stylish design, the 2017 Volvo S60 also comes with a…

2017 Lincoln MKZ Overview

The 2017 Lincoln MKZ is midsize luxury sedan that carries a starting MSRP of $35,010. The Lincoln MKZ comes with many changes for the new model year, such as a restyled front end and more powerful engine options. In an effort to stay competitive with other luxury brands, the new Lincoln MKZ is offered in…

3 Weird Roadside Attractions in South Carolina

Photo: Famartin The Palmetto State is home to many notable people and locations known nationwide. However, not many are aware of some incredibly unique spots that can be found along its roadways. For a truly bizarre and entertaining road trip experience, be sure to check out these three weird roadside attractions in South Carolina. The…

Honda Picks Up Three “New York Daily News” Auto Awards

The New York Daily News Auto Awards were announced today, with Honda picking up three trophies as a result of this year’s rankings. The 2017 Honda CR-V, Fit, and Pilot all took top honors in their respective categories. The panel of eight Daily News automotive journalists chose vehicles that best represented the specific “DNA” of…

2017 Honda Fit Goes on Sale Today for $15,990

Today the 2017 Honda Fit hits dealerships, carrying a starting MSRP of $15,990 for the base LX model with 6-speed manual transmission (not including tax, license, registration fees, and $835 destination charge). A carryover model, the 2017 Fit offers a new exterior color, Lunar Silver metallic, to replace the outgoing Alabaster Silver metallic. Other than…

Hyperlane: a New Automotive Technology with the Potential to Reduce Traffic

According to The Telegraph, the average driver spends around 32 hours stuck in traffic jams each year. Some predict that self-driving cars would make traffic worse. Others say that the cars would improve traffic, with their unique maneuverability and a pre-programmable option to not tailgate other cars. Two Berkeley grads, Anthony Barrs and Baiyu Chen,…

J.D. Power Finds 2015 Kia Sedona APEAL-ing

The 2015 Kia Sedona won a J.D. Power APEAL Award in the minivan segment Stereotyped as the typical mom-machine, the minivan segment constantly gets a bad rap, earning a reputation for providing parents with a practical—and extremely dowdy—method of transportation. That is, until the 2015 Kia Sedona. Kia has a foundation of shaking up the industry’s…

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The Volvo Cars Safety Centre, which is responsible for the automaker’s safety ambitions, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.… The all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent is kicking things off the right way… It’s getting increasingly difficult to earn the IIHS’s Top Safety Pick+ award,… A few years ago, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety started doing……