How Did the Nissan Qashqai Get Its Name?

Photo: Nissan The Nissan Qashqai is one of the brand’s most popular models in Canada. The small, sporty SUV proved to be an immediate hit thanks to its versatility and wealth of high-tech tools. However, when the Qashqai first debuted, its name raised more than a few eyebrows. That’s why we’ll be digging into the…

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The Weirdest Driver's Exams Around the World

Years may have passed since you took your driver’s exam, but you probably remember it fairly vividly and share memories of it with your family or friends now and then. Through such conversations, you’ve no doubt learned that everyone had different exam experiences, and that’s especially true around the world. Each country has its own…

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Report: Millennials Wish You Would Stop Cancelling Sedans

Photo: Nissan There’s no question that the world of cars is changing. If sales numbers are any indication, drivers now prefer crossover vehicles and trucks to puny sedans. Nissan isn’t so sure that’s the truth, and now it has the data to back up its continued commitment to sedans like the Nissan Altima and Maxima….

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Ways to Nurture & Encourage Your Child's Love of Cars

Every child is obsessed with some subject when they’re young. Whether it’s dinosaurs, superheroes, trains, or Santa Claus, this infatuation can consume their conversations and playtime. They’ll practically eat, breathe, and dream it. If your child loves cars, nurture that interest in them and find ways to encourage your child’s love of cars. They’re never…

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compact SUV Archives

The Chevrolet Equinox enters the 2025 model year with a restyled exterior,… The Buick Envision has been extensively redesigned for 2024, showcasing fresh interior… If you’re in the market for a small luxury SUV, the Cadillac… The Terrain is GMC’s smallest and most affordable SUV, and it’s available… Chevrolet’s top-selling SUV is rolling out with…

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midsize SUV Archives

The 2024 Buick Enclave prioritizes standard luxury and family-friendly versatility. This premium… Chevrolet’s popular three-row Traverse SUV is showing off a serious overhaul for… One of Chevrolet’s sportiest SUVs, the 2024 Blazer showcases athletic styling, advanced… If you’re shopping for an SUV from GMC, the 2022 Terrain and… A midsize SUV that’s both premium and…

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Escalade Archives

Have you ever woken up with a sudden urge to own a… A good romp through the Alternate History genre typically allows you to… The Cadillac Escalade celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and has been a… Cadillac is expanding on the success of current SUV models like the… Cadillac’s sales were up 42% in February…

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Toyota Celebrates 3,000th Mirai Sale in California

The Toyota Mirai was met with skepticism when it first launched, and though questions still remain about the viability of hydrogen fuel cell technology in a world where electric cars are finally on the rise, the Mirai can at least claim to have done fairly well for itself. “Move over polluters,” Toyota says in a…

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Study Cited in EPA Glider Truck Regulation Death Retracted Due to Suspicious Funding, Methods, and Accuracy

Back in October, Scott Pruitt, head of the Environmental Protection Agency under President Trump, announced a decision to look into cutting regulations that would require new semi truck bodies (also known as “gliders”) to also have new, emissions-compliant engines, rather than just slapping old, smoke-belching (but cheaper) engines into a new body. At the time, the…

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Toyota Unveils 2nd Generation Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck

Toyota has launched Project Portal 2.0, the second iteration of its hydrogen fuel cell truck, which it unveiled today in Northern Michigan before a crowd during the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars. Internally known as “Beta,” the new electric Class 8 truck already boasts significant improvements over its predecessor, with an estimated range…

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