2017 is a significant year for Ford trucks; not only is the F-Series coming off of its 40th year as the best-selling truck in all of America (and 35th year as America’s best-selling vehicle overall), and not only will it see the first introduction of a Ford F-150 powered by a Power Stroke turbo diesel…
Meet “Project Gold,” Porsche’s latest contribution to its 70 year anniversary celebrations. It’s a 993-generation 911 Turbo, which is to say it’s the 911 Turbo that Porsche built in the nineties, except this one is brand new. No, not mint condition — brand new. It was built by Porsche Classic, the company arm devoted to…
Parents magazine collaborated with Edmunds.com to reveal “The 10 Best Family Cars of 2018,” and both the Chevrolet Traverse and Malibu made the cut. The contest judges surveyed more than 300 vehicles for family-friendly elements such as ease of car seat installation and safety ratings, as well as universal vehicle qualities such as affordability, comfort, mileage,…
Ford of Canada will build a new parts distribution center near Ottawa, a report says Photo: Ford Developers and union representatives familiar with the situation are reporting that Ford of Canada will build a new parts distribution center near Ottawa. The 500,000-square-foot, $95 million center is set to begin operations in 2023. Coming Soon from…
Photo: Hyundai As the most recent arrival in Hyundai’s SUV lineup, the subcompact Venue has already made its mark, winning numerous awards and achieving strong sales. For 2021, the Venue once again delivers a high-value mix of fun styling, city-friendly efficiency and agility, and advanced safety and infotainment technologies. The 2021 Hyundai Venue is available…
The 2021 Wrangler Rubicon 392 with the Xtreme Recon Package Photo: FCA This year marks the 80th anniversary of Jeep, and in celebration of that, the brand has debuted a variety of special edition models and other updates. Now, to elevate its capability offerings, Jeep is releasing the new Wrangler Xtreme Recon Package later this…
The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer Photo: Mark Najjar for Chevrolet Chevrolet has finally unveiled the 2019 Blazer, reviving the classic SUV nameplate for a strikingly designed new crossover that will slot between the Equinox and the Traverse. “The Blazer has attitude,” said John Cafaro, executive director of Global Chevrolet Design. “It looks commanding on the road,…
Photo: Toyota On the heels of announcing the production of its 30th million vehicle in North America, Toyota is continuing to invest in U.S. manufacturing with an additional $210 million at its West Virginia plant. The automaker says that with this new investment, it will have poured more than $1.8 billion in the engine manufacturing…
Photo: Toyota Since 1996, Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia has made nearly 20 million powertrains — averaging at a little over 92 powertrains per minute. In tandem with the anniversary celebrations, the Toyota USA Foundation is awarding a $189,000 grant to the West Virginia University Institute of Technology to support after-school computer science in middle…
Our 2014 Ford Escape review highlights the SUV’s versatility, comfort, and affordability. Ford’s smaller SUV, the Escape, didn’t experience any major upgrades this year, but—as the popular adage goes—if something ain’t broke, don’t fix it. The Ford Escape is certainly not broke—and it won’t make you broke either. The SUV starts at $22,700 and has…
The Chevrolet Camaro is bringing performance and customization to the 2018 lineup. With six trim options, four different engines, and performance up to 650 horsepower, you’re destined to be impressed by the new Camaro. The 2018 Chevrolet Camaro is available as a coupe or convertible at six trim levels: 1LS, 1LT, 2LT, 1SS, 2SS, and ZL1….
With the Chevrolet Equinox’s impressive cargo volume, fuel efficiency, and five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it’s no surprise that this small SUV is a smash-hit for Chevy. Now, for the month of June 2019, current competitive owners have the chance to see what all of the buzz is about…
The GT version of the 2016 Elantra debuted at last year’s Chicago Auto Show, going on sale shortly after. A sporty five-door version of the best-selling sedan, the 2016 Elantra GT is perfect for those who want more pep from their Elantra. New Car Research: Information on the base 2016 Hyundai Elantra model [wptab name=”What’s New”]…
The Toyota Mirai fuel-cell car Toyota will be celebrating not one, but two anniversaries today in a special appearance at the National Mall in our nation’s capital—the 45th anniversary of Earth Day and the 15th anniversary of its Earth Day showcase of a then-unknown hybrid car called the Prius. To cement the importance of both…
Chevrolet is trying to sell the 2016 Chevy Traverse minivan as the ideal family vehicle, and to do so, it’s enlisted the talents of former Saturday Night Live cast member Ana Gasteyer. The bowtie brand is sponsoring the actress’ Yahoo web series, “Going There,” which features celebrities venting about their children. The show is very similar…
When you live in a small city, as I do, you often shake your head at other places where space is at a premium and drivers have to pay sky-high prices for parking spaces. New York City’s high demand for parking spaces might soon have a casualty besides residents’ wallets: outdoor dining. Break Out of…
You don’t have to own a BMW to be a fan of the brand. The same luxury and quality craftsmanship is present in the automaker’s non-vehicle products–at least that’s how the German brand sells its line of Original BMW Accessories. Whether you’re looking for items with the BMW logo or the Motorsport racing logo on it,…
Podium finishers at the inaugural W Series race in Hockenheim:Jamie Chadwick (1st), Fabienne Wohlwend (2nd), and Sarah Moore (3rd) Photo: W Series The new women-only W Series, which aims to help encourage greater female participation in motorsport, may soon be helping women have a direct path to Formula One. The first of six races took…
2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the Chevrolet Camaro. The popular sports car model was introduced for the 1967 model year and was crafted to fill a gap in the market: the automotive industry needed a solid competitor for the Ford Mustang. The Camaro succeeded over the decades, outselling the Mustang for several of its model years,…
Sure, things might seem like they’re at a dark point in America at the moment. The state of the country is one mired in discord: arguments breaking out between friends and family-members over the current political landscape, disagreements about whether objective reality is in fact some kind of vaguely-defined conspiracy, discussions about whether or not…
Ford Motor Company sales in its traditional Euro 20 markets totaled 128,400 vehicles in June, a year-over-year decrease of 1%. Passenger vehicle sales decreased 5% with 95,600 vehicles delivered, and commercial sales were up 10% at 32,800 vehicles delivered. Ford’s total vehicle market share fell 0.2 percentage points to 7.5%; passenger vehicle market share fell…
If you appreciate the posh interior and progressive technology of the Cadillac CTS but want something with track-ready potency, the CTS-V should suit. Though it comes in just one trim level, who’s complaining when that version is so gratifying? Tire TLC: Get the scoop on tire maintenance What’s New on the 2019 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan…
The TRD Pro Series Trucks being announced at Chicago Auto Show. Last week at the Chicago Auto Show, Toyota showed off its all-new TRD Pro Series trucks (in striking Inferno Orange exterior paint jobs), which include the TRD-enhanced (Toyota Racing Development) Tundra and Tacoma pickups and the 4Runner SUV. These monsters have been doctored up…
Seat up. You’re still the driver — for now. Ford evaluated the conversation around expectations for autonomous cars yesterday, as the chief executive officer for Ford reconfirmed the automaker’s first self-driving car by 2021. Learn More: About the Ford model lineup “We overestimated the arrival of autonomous vehicles,” Jim Hackett said. He went onto say…
Photo: Toyota The all-new 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid has been named the 2020 Rocky Mountain Car of the Year. Praised for its exceptional fuel economy, it was the winner in the sedan category against competition from Nissan, Subaru, and BMW. Toyota Sedans: Explore the 2020 lineup “We are honored to receive this award for the…
As could be reasonably expected with the eventual launch of production for the all-new 2016 Chevrolet Volt, GM plans to axe production on the previous-generation Volt. With the new Volt expected to arrive by the fall, the end of the road for the 2015 Volt is very nigh. According to Edmunds, GM will suspend production…
The Chevrolet Colorado has taken the truck world by storm this year by winning awards like 2015 Motor Trend Truck of the Year and having great months in sales. It is a great vehicle that allows drivers to have the versatility of a pickup truck without the hulking size. What could make this truck even…
Kia’s UK lineup now offers the Optima PHEV and Optima Sportswagon Kia has officially gone green in the United Kingdom. The South Korean carmaker recently launched its first-ever plug-in hybrid model in the UK with the arrival of the 2017 Kia Optima PHEV. This hybrid vehicle was released alongside the Optima Sportswagon, making the Optima’s…
The 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage is the most fuel efficient non-hybrid new car This might be the upset to end all upsets: the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage is the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid new car on the market today with an EPA-estimated 40 combined mpg. Add that to the fact that it’s the third most affordable new car…
Toyota Canada is welcoming the new Sequoia TRD Pro to its lineup of rugged off-road vehicles. With this new addition, Canadians now have five options for the full-size SUV that focus on a variety of different comfort, space, performance, power and other features. Already a capable SUV, the Toyota Sequoia becomes virtually unstoppable with TRD…
The 2015 Jeep Renegade Because I have never been good with time zones, I’ll just say that the 2015 Jeep Renegade made its debut recently over at the Geneva Motor Show, and damn, do I wish I were there to see it in person. The 2015 Jeep Renegade is the all-American brand’s first foray into…
Tap, tap, tap. Jerry’s back! Photo: Pete Souza Jerry Seinfeld will be back in the driver’s seat and on your screens in July, as a new season of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee returns to Netflix. The 11th season premieres on July 19 with a handful of stars making appearances alongside the car-loving, caffeinated comedian….
So far, Honda has created two memorable ads for its all-new 2017 Ridgeline: a Super Bowl commercial that used singing sheep to promote the vehicle’s in-bed audio system, and a video demonstrating the pickup’s superior bed strength when compared to the Silverado and F-150. But those were both English-speaking videos—what does Honda have for Spanish-speaking…
Since April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, there has been a lot of awareness, ahem, brought to dangerous distracted driving habits like using a cellphone when driving, eating or drinking while behind the wheel, interacting with children in the back seat, applying makeup, and messing with GPS controls. We all know and understand that…
The 2017 Ford Expedition is a full-size SUV capable of seating up to eight and towing loads beyond what even mid-size trucks can handle. In fact, its top-of-the-class cargo, towing, and passenger capabilities make it a top choice for customers still seeking to buy an old-school SUV rather than a crossover, for which they’ll be…
Nissan GT-R NISMO The Nissan NISMO performance brand is known around the world for creating powerful vehicles out of some of Nissan’s most awesome models. For example, the Nissan GT-R is already a street-legal race car, but adding NISMO to its nameplate takes the car to new levels of style and ability. Besides the NISMO…
2018 Kia Sportage The Sportage, Kia’s compact SUV, just celebrated its 25th anniversary with a major milestone — global sales of 5 million. In 2016 and 2017 the Kia Sportage was the automaker’s most popular selling model. Learn How: To appraise your car “We are extremely proud to have achieved this milestone production figure for…
Photo: Chevrolet The 2021 Trailblazer stands out in Chevrolet’s SUV lineup, presenting a boxy, stylish look — and a bolder attitude than the smaller Trax or the larger Equinox. With its compact size, roomy interior, and plentiful standard safety features, the Trailblazer is versatile enough to serve as a family car, a city runabout, or…
Photo: Infiniti The all-new 2022 Infiniti QX60 is headed to the Great White North. And for the latest model year, it boasts a completely reimagined design, updated technology, and even more space for your cargo. Here’s a look at its debut. Affordable Luxury: Why lease an Infiniti SUV? Comfort and versatility Photo: Infiniti Eric Rigaux,…
Curbing distractions while you’re driving is important…especially if you have ADHD If have adult ADHD you’re not alone. Per WebMD, an estimated 4-5 percent of adults have been officially diagnosed with it — and that’s not counting the many others who have this condition, but are not diagnosed or treated for it. While it’s important…
Photo: Ford Motor Company We can pretty well tell at this point that the 2020 Ford Explorer is going to be one of the most versatile vehicles on the road, never mind in its class. Not only do the 2020 Ford Explorer ST and Explorer Hybrid change the game by offering the most powerful and…
Life is pretty good if you’re Ludacris. You’ve got multi-platinum albums to your name and blockbuster films under your belt, which has no doubt left you with more money than you’ll ever know what to do with. In a recent interview on Ellen, Ludacris revealed that he hasn’t totally lost touch with Chris Bridges and…
Prepare to connect with your Audi like never before Photo: Audi A growing aspect of automotive design is the use of artificial intelligence. This developing technology allows drivers to interact with various systems and features in their vehicles like never before, and each new model year brings new innovations in the field. One of the…
Coming to a YouTube channel near you this summer For the past 25 years, the Dodge Viper has played a critical role in the automotive world. Few other American-produced cars have even come close to setting the same performance records as the Viper. Of course, all good things must eventually come to an end, and…
The 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata recently drove home with the Kelley Blue Book Five-Year Cost to Own Award in the sports car segment. Here’s how the Miata outclassed the competition. Your Dream Car is Within Reach: The 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata What does it take to win the KBB Five-Year Cost to Own Award? While…
If Americans were to recount a list of things that might be reasonably considered banes of their existence, it’s a fair bet that cable and internet service providers would appear pretty consistently. But worry not! Now, if you’re a customer of Time Warner Cable, you can rest assured that when you’re waiting in a 6-hour…
Photo: Patrick Breitenbach Around this time last year, I put together a list of the five best podcasts to listen to while driving cross-country. As someone who has traveled from coast to coast quite a few times, I’d like to think I have some sort of weird authority when it comes to staying entertained while…
2015 Ford Mustang moved the needle for Ford in November Ford November sales were down 2% year-over-year, but the month was not without its highlights: the Escape posted its best November sales mark, the Explorer posted its best figure for the month in a decade, and the all-new 2015 Mustang guided Ford’s pony to its…
2018 Kia Sorento With impressive space for passengers and cargo, two Kia models easily secured spots on the U.S. News & World Report’s list of the Best 6-Passenger Vehicles for 2018. The Kia Sorento, which was also named the 2018 Best 3-Row SUV for the Money by the publication, earned higher points than the Kia…
Photo: Mazda From its “Kodo: Soul of Motion” design philosophy to its pursuit of “Jinba Ittai” driving dynamics, Mazda seems to love drawing inspiration from traditional Japanese culture. Most recently, the automaker has utilized the aesthetic of traditional Japanese paper and applied it to the Mazda MX-30 EV. Looking to Go Electric? Meet the Mazda…
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