Photo: Stewart Dawson For the second year in a row, INFINITI will sponsor the Boston Marathon — and the QX50 luxury midsize crossover will act as the official lead vehicle. But that’s not all — the automaker will also salute Marine veteran Dan Lasko and donate to the Boston Athletic Association’s official charity, Semper Fi…
Honda is celebrating the 20th anniversary of production at Honda of South Carolina, where the automaker’s all-terrain vehicles and side-by-side vehicles are built for North American and global markets. When it was first established in 1998, HSC employed 200 people. Now it is up to 1,000 associates and the plant has quadrupled in size to…
The Honda Accord and Civic Type R were selected by the editors at Automobile magazine as “2018 Automobile All-Stars,” making Honda the only automaker to receive more than a single honor in the annual awards. Because Automobile makes no distinctions between class and price, the two Honda vehicles seem almost out of place in 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…
Imagined conversation: “Hey man, that’s a sweet painting you have there.” “Thanks, it’s made from burning dinosaurs.” “Sorry, what?” “You heard me.” That conversation can now freely take place thanks to the ingenuity of an MIT Media Lab spinoff company called Graviky, which has figured out a way to capture vehicle emissions, detoxify them, and…
Pictured: 2018 GMC Savana Passenger Van The holidays have arrived and you’re filling your calendar with Christmas parties and Thanksgiving pot luck meals. With the onset of winter and a surge in holiday-time traffic, the roads are not as safe as they were during the summer. If you drive a handicap-accessible van, there are certain…
Gale Halderman’s original sketch of the Ford Cougar, which inspired the look of the Mustang Photo: Ford The man whose sketch inspired the iconic look of the Ford Mustang has died. Gale Halderman passed away on Wednesday following a short battle with cancer. He was 87 years old. Halderman spent 40 years with Ford, during…
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…
Ford has announced that it will be working with an as-yet unnamed partner city to expand the development of its autonomous vehicle business model. Following an article in Medium penned by Jim Farley, Ford Executive Vice President and President, Global Markets, an impending partnership was teased by Sherif Marakby, the company’s VP of autonomous vehicles and…
It’ll be a few years yet before the Ford Ranger makes its long-awaited return to the United States, but it hasn’t stopped being a sales force in markets across the globe during its sabbatical. Ford reported on Wednesday that the Ranger has achieved a new first-half sales record in Asia Pacific thanks to deliveries totaling…
The Ford Ranger returns to the ARENACROSS tour next year Ford of Britain has announced pricing for the new Ford Ranger, and it has also announced its participation at ARENACROSS events set to take place across the UK this month. How to Decrease Blind Spots: With proper mirror adjustment tips Per Ford, prices for the…
The Gladiator is ready to roll out Photo: Jeep The Jeep Gladiator pickup truck is one of the year’s most highly anticipated models. Now, Jeep’s latest vehicle is one step closer to arriving on dealership lots. The first production-model Jeep Gladiator just rolled off the assembly line. The Gladiator Enters the Arena: 2020 Jeep Gladiator…
What’s New for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI The 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen has no new changes. 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI Exterior The 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen presents a versatile silhouette that reflects its European upbringing. Clean lines combine with understated curves to create a unique, streamlined station wagon silhouette, while the simple…
The Lincoln Motor Company has announced that it will serve as a signature sponsor of the Tribeca Film Festival, which will take place April 16-27 in New York City. The partnership will result in, among other things, the inaugural Tribeca Interactive & Interlude: A Music Film Challenge; the contest will require filmmakers to create an…
Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company has announced three winning projects in its City:One Michigan Central Station Challenge. Mercy Education Project; AbleLink Smart Living Technologies; and a team consisting of Detroit-area artists, DTE, and the Downtown Detroit Partnership will split a grand prize of $250,000 in funding that will help bring their projects to…
2019 Chrysler Pacifica Photo: FCA Minivans are capable, versatile, comfortable and family-friendly vehicles designed to transport you and your whole crew to and from activities, school, work and the epic family road trip. Since you want your minivan to go the distance, you’ll no doubt want a minivan that delivers substantial gas mileage. According to…
Pictured: the 2014 Subaru Forester What’s New for the 2015 Subaru Forester For 2015, the Subaru Forester is essentially unchanged besides a few small feature updates, including a standard rear view camera on all trim levels and 18-inch wheels for the 2.5i Touring trim. Related: Prepare your car for the summer season with proper maintenance…
General Motors has announced that its Chevrolet and GMC Business Elite program grew by 16 percent in its first year by adding 74 new dealers to its network. Since launching in March 2013, the Business Elite program has aimed to provide GM’s business customers with the best-possible sales and service experience for the duration of…
Chrysler Group LLC announced Friday that Mopar, its service, parts, and customer-care brand, will be bringing some of its vaunted “muscle” to the Monster Truck Racing Series in 2014. The Mopar Muscle monster truck, the first Mopar-sponsored beast released in more than a decade, joins Hall Brothers Racing’s championship-winning “Raminator” and “Rammunition” for six upcoming…
General Motors announced on Wednesday that it has reached a long-term agreement with Navistar to develop and produce medium-duty, conventional cab Class 4/5 commercial vehicles for Chevrolet. Get excited. Need a Quick Quote? Try Black Book’s credit score estimator The move will allow Navistar to grow its portfolio exponentially, and it allows General Motors to increase…
Photo: BMW Since its opening in 1999, the BMW Performance Center has entertained and taught almost 250,000 people with a passion for the BMW brand. The facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina, features a 2.3-mile track, which has been repaved to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the training center. Speaking of Learning: Don’t ignore these back-to-school…
When you’re shopping for a brand new car, one of the major questions on your mind might be whether or not your choices are suitable for your annual family road trip. If you’re looking at Nissan, while you can’t really go wrong with any car in the lineup, there are two very different choices that…
The Lexus ES is a name that has carried on with the brand for many years, and for the 2019 model year received a new breath of life with a complete redesign. This new model is the seventh generation of the luxury sedan. More Lexus Luxury: Explore the full-size premium sedan, the Lexus LS [wptab name=”What’s…
Photo: Vivian Chen When someone says “jaywalking,” you might picture someone crossing a street where there isn’t a designated crosswalk. It turns out that this term has a more nuanced definition than that — and it has a layered history that you might not be aware of. Jaywalking defined According to Oxford Living Dictionaries, “jaywalk” means…
2014 Charger and Challenger 100th Anniversary Editions It’s no secret that automakers have a hard time selling current vehicle models once the upcoming year’s model is revealed. Cars are huge purchases, and most buyers are willing to wait several months to get the latest and greatest model, causing automakers to slap profit-blowing incentives on current…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has unveiled a new technology system that could help keep drunk drivers off the streets, which has been in development since 2008. More Cutting-Edge Tech: The Nissan Autonomous Car The tech is called the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety, or DADSS (neatly ignoring the easy, obvious codename). It is…
The “Canucks” are going crazy over trucks Last month, Canadian car sales for Jeep, Chrysler, and Dodge were down by 31%, 25%, and 9%, respectively. Nevertheless, FCA experienced its best month of sales ever in May. So what caused this record to be achieved in the midst of such massive sales declines? Well, much like…
2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon The 2020 Jeep Gladiator has been winning fans and gaining attention from the second it was revealed. Added to its list of admirers are members of the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association, who just deemed the distinct truck the honor of Best Family Pickup Truck. The award was handed out at…
The Lexus NX is the brand’s mid-size crossover, offering drivers the brand’s premium touches in one of the most popular vehicle segments on the market. Low-Risk Used: Here is what Lexus gives you with its Certified Pre-Owned program [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for the 2019 Lexus NX? The 2019 Lexus NX carries over unchanged from…
Even though the current version of the Honda Odyssey is the best-selling minivan in North America, it’s scheduled to be discontinued following the 2017 model year and replaced with a new fifth-generation van. However, before the next-gen Odyssey makes it to US dealerships, you can still get the fourth-gen Odyssey before it’s gone forever. For…
The 2016 Nissan Murano is still blowing customers away after its redesign for the 2015 model year. While most SUVs are created with kids in mind, the sophistication of the Murano makes it perfect for any type of driver and family. Print publications like US News & World Report are constantly giving the Murano new awards for…
After some extensive testing, Cars.com has announced a winner in the “Three-Row SUV Challenge,” recognizing the redesigned 2016 Honda Pilot with the top honor. Cars.com tested eight different three-row SUVs that were priced below $45,000 (including destination fee). The Pilot finished first, earning 782 points from the panel of expert judges. The Pilot beat out…
2016 Cadillac XTS Photo:© General Motors The 2016 Cadillac XTS sedan earned a five-star safety rating from the federal government and it’s also the only luxury sedan with standard Magnetic Ride Control, which is the world’s fastest-reacting suspension. Coming available with a 410 horsepower twin turbo V6 engine and all-wheel drive, the 2016 XTS is…
Photo: LG via CC When Formula 1 gets back to racing at the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix, it will be with new real-time TV graphics designed to bring more information to the fans. Developed in collaboration with Amazon Web Services, these new graphics pull data from the 300 sensors that already exist on each F1…
If you follow the exciting world of car commercials, you know that Chevy recently tried (and failed) to court the Millennial market with a horrible, terrible, no-good song about emojis. Now, Honda is trying to appeal to the older end of the 18-to-34-year-old demographic with the classic Weezer hit “Buddy Holly,” which the automaker says…
2014 Honda Pilot The 2015 Honda Pilot is already one of the more valuable offerings on the market, but that doesn’t seem to be stopping Honda from adding a little more on top. The Japanese automaker has just announced a new-for-2015 Honda Pilot Special Edition (SE) trim that will include styling, technology, and convenience upgrades…
For 2014, Jeep has added a revolutionary turbocharged diesel V6 to the Grand Cherokee’s engine lineup, and the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee boasts refreshed exterior styling. 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Exterior The Grand Cherokee has undergone a slight refresh for 2014. An aggressively-shaped front grille now sets the tone for the versatile midsize SUV, and…
Photo: Chris Peeters While visiting friends and relatives can be fun, sometimes long drives can zap the pleasure out of holiday road trips. With so many dynamic podcasts available, you can easily keep the positive Christmas vibes going by tuning in to any of these engaging programs. Photo: Midlife Christmas Midlife Christmas Transport yourself to Habertown…
As an affordable, reliable compact SUV with a stylish edge, the Tucson is becoming one of Hyundai’s hottest-selling models. As a versatile family vehicle and as a working-class transport, the newest Tucson deserves a closer look. Meet the SUV Family: Information on the Tucson’s siblings in Hyundai’s lineup [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for the 2018 Hyundai…
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the company’s best-selling car around the globe and the 2017 model brings even more options to the table. This car is offered in sedan, coupe, and convertible body styles, but the latter two options underwent thorough redesigns for the new model year which puts them on par with the sedan variant…
Not exactly the kind of birthday present you’d want to receive from your rival Photo: Chevrolet Arabia Few automotive rivalries are as long-standing or as fierce as the one existing between the Chevrolet Camaro and the Ford Mustang. Still, that doesn’t mean that the automakers behind these two vehicles can’t have a little fun during…
The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer Photo: Mark Najjar for Chevrolet Chevrolet recently pulled back the curtain on a new version of an old name with the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer, a two-row crossover to slot in between the Equinox and Traverse in the lineup. So, as we look forward to a near future with the new Blazer,…
This month, online retail giant Amazon launched a new part of their website called Amazon Autos. While the name suggests that the site is beginning to sell cars, it is not yet the case. While Amazon waits for an atmosphere that might be more amenable to selling cars online, Amazon Vehicles looks to establish the…
GM is discontinuing the Chevy Cruze hatchback General Motors announced Monday that it was ending production of the Chevrolet Cruze sedan at its Lordstown plant in Ohio — effectively discontinuing the model for the North American market. Now, GM is also indicating that it will end production of the Cruze hatchback at the Ramos Arizpe…
Using CGI, the new “Blackbird” rig is rendered to look like a Chevy Spark I don’t want to alarm anyone, but you can’t believe everything you see on TV. That’s especially true when it comes to the world of marketing. Though the Federal Trade Commission still exists to protect consumers from false advertising, our nation’s…
This heroic display didn’t take place in a galaxy far, far away Photo: Lucasfilm Ltd./ Disney To entire generations of kids, Han Solo and Indiana Jones were two of the coolest heroes around. As it turns out, Harrison Ford, the actor who played both of these characters, is something of a hero himself. This past weekend,…
Entrepreneur and mom, Natalie Bell, was worried that her daughter Shae’s hearing loss and recent cochlear implant would impede communication with first responders if she was involved in a car accident. So, to help safeguard her daughter when she was unable to communicate on her behalf, Bell created a seat belt cover embossed with vital…
2019 Buick Envision The 2019 Buick Envision offers style, luxury, versatility, and for the month of August 2019, a lower price. Here’s a rundown of how much you can save when you buy or lease a new Envision. An American Classic: Reasons to choose Buick Purchase and lease deals Until September 3, you can score…
Ford Transit Connect WellCar Ford has donated a new Ford Transit Connect to the University of Kansas to become the school’s first WellCar, which will bring medical care to rural patients for the coming year. Unfortunately, people in rural areas may need to travel for hours to receive medical care, which can aggravate or add…
In 1965, children’s park Kodomo no Kuni opened near Tokyo. Nissan donated 100 tiny cars to the park to commemorate the occasion. That car was the Datsun Baby, and Nissan has restored one of them and placed it on display at its global headquarters in Yokohama. The park actually had an automobile driving course for…
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