The Chevrolet Volt was GM’s first major hybrid vehicle. Despite its impressive efficiency and wealth of features, GM decided to pull the plug on this electrified vehicle. While the last Volt rolled off the assembly line in February, you can still get one at a whopping 18 percent discount throughout May 2019. Tough and Stylish:…
The 2019 GMC Sierra Denali will include an industry-first carbon fiber bed The 2019 GMC Sierra Denali is the first pickup to be built with a carbon fiber bed. Thanks to General Motors’ breakthroughs in developing the Sierra Denali’s CarbonPro box, many more similarly equipped trucks could soon be on the way. Mark Voss, GM’s…
Today GM announced that William F. Bertagni has been appointed president of the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), as well as GM China vice president of Vehicle Engineering, effective August 1, 2017. Currently, Bertagni is serving as GM Europe vice president of Vehicle Engineering, and also a member of the Management Board of Adam…
Photo: Honda Dakar 2020 was a momentous event for both Ricky Brabec and Honda. In the motorcycle class, Ricky Brabec became the first person from North America to win any class in the Dakar Rally, and Honda won its first Dakar since 1989, finally ending KTM’s winning streak. Taking place in Saudi Arabia for the…
While some capitals are more easily traversable by bus or train, these five are better suited to car transportation Photo: Bruce Mars Travel-related bucket lists come in all shapes and sizes. While some might focus on seeing all of the National Parks or traversing the entire Atlantic Coast from Maine to Florida, others might rank…
Nissan GT-R 50th Anniversary Edition Photo: Nissan Nissan brought a wealth of models to the 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon, including the new Nissan Skyline. The automakers offerings ran the gamut from bespoke minivans to racecars, but each one was united by eye-catching design and thoughtful detailing. Here’s a look at what Nissan chose to showcase….
Photo: ©Toyota Toyota brought a lot of interesting vehicles, concepts and technologies to the 45th annual Tokyo Motor Show. It showed off a cool four-wheel-drive, hydrogen fuel cell SUV that supposedly makes 400 bhp and can go 600 miles on a single tank; it revealed the latest versions of the Century and the Crown; it…
Source: Car Videos Online There’s no better time to run a fine-tooth comb through the data that defines a year than January of the following year. To that end, WardsAuto teamed up with iSpot.tv to determine which automaker had the most-seen car commercial of 2019. The answer isn’t the Russo Brother-directed Cadillac commercial or the…
Photo: Nissan You next Nissan could offer an even more quiet and comfortable ride, thanks to a new feat of engineering the automaker unveiled at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show. Dubbed “acoustic meta-material,” this sound-deadening substance is designed to be both lightweight and versatile. Innovation Comes Standard: Check out the latest Nissan models Check out…
Earlier this month, luxury fashion house Viktor&Rolf partnered with Visionare to debut a short film and interactive exhibit at Cadillac House. The film pays homage to the entity’s 25th anniversary; it provides a brief, 25-second glimpse at the fashion house’s contributions to the fashion industry. “What we tried to do is look back, show…
Amy Purdy shows that anything is possible in this year’s Toyota Super Bowl Commercial It’s less than a week until Super Bowl Sunday, and advertisers are gearing up for what’s sure to be a series of exciting commercial breaks. BMW has already prematurely shot its wad by revealing its Super Bowl commercial ahead of schedule,…
Ellen spoofs McConaughey Lincoln ad The saying goes that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. The argument could be made, however, that there is a certain level of flattery that comes with parody, as evidenced by yet another high-profile talk show host getting in on having some fun with the new Matthew McConaughey ads…
In the wake of the tragic crash where a self-driving Uber vehicle killed a pedestrian in Arizona, the company was firmly shown the door by the governor’s office, leading to Uber deciding to just shutter its operations in the state. However, with all Uber put into its self-driving vehicle program (including a high-profile and very expensive lawsuit…
TRD Pro Tundra to Take On Baja The Toyota Tundra is many things. It’s a versatile truck that can haul an impressive load and looks ferocious on the road. It’s fun to drive and looks pretty damn good. And now, with the introduction of the 2015 Toyota TRD Pro Series Tundra, it’s set to impress…
The Chevrolet Colorado Panther and RS Street Concepts Photo: General Motors Chevrolet went hard in the paint at the 2019 Thailand International Motor Expo, bringing not one but two rad Chevy Colorado concept trucks. Attendees had the chance to feast their eyes on the Chevrolet Colorado RS Street, notable for its low stance and big-time…
Photo: Honda Talk to young gearheads at your local car meet and you’ll likely hear a lot of love for JDMs and, in particular, the Honda S2000, a car often glorified as one of the best roadsters ever made. It’s was in production for a decade and out of production for another one, and now,…
Locke (Tom Hardy) deals with the consequences of his choices from behind the wheel of a BMW X5. Photo: Shoebox Films In the follow-up to his directorial debut last year (Hummingbird, starring Jason Statham), Steven Knight writes and directs Locke. This one-man tour-de-force stars iron-jawed Brit Tom Hardy, coming off his career-making success as Bane (The…
1929 Nash Photo: casmium October of 1929 was a tragedy of drastic economic impact with the very beginning of the Great Depression, starting with the infamous Black Thursday stock market crash. However, there was another tragedy that occurred a few days later on Lake Michigan. As night fell and thick fog rolled in on Halloween…
The Dodge Demon is horrible at hide-and-seek For the past eight weeks, Dodge has done a meticulous job revealing only tiny details about its upcoming performance vehicle, the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon. Each teaser video only offers a slight glimpse of the Demon itself. However, whenever The Fate of the Furious enters the picture, it…
“If only they’d cast me as Daryl…” In spite of itself, The Walking Dead remains one of the most popular shows on television, with the most recent mid-season finale pulling in an insane 14.8 million viewers even after AMC ruined the whole episode for its entire West Coast viewership because it doesn’t quite understand the complexities of Facebook…
A ruling passed on Tuesday banned Tesla in New Jersey. On Tuesday, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) passed a ruling that essentially prevents the sale of Tesla vehicles in the state henceforth, and, boy, is Elon Musk pissed. The ruling bans the direct sale of vehicles in the Garden State, meaning that Tesla…
Just a year ago, we reported how certain scientists were experimenting with self-healing asphalt. Now, the industry is turning its attention to self-healing auto tech. Meet Aurora Labs, an Israeli start-up that has created a software that can detect and fix certain vehicle issues automatically. Peace of Mind: Learn more about Chevy OnStar and Connected…
This holiday season, GM continues its longstanding tradition of giving back to those in need via Operation Good Cheer, a seasonal program that Child and Family Services of Michigan sponsors. Recently, 800 GM staff members distributed presents to 545 foster children. Versatile and Contemporary: Learn more about the GMC Sierra 1500 About Operation Good Cheer…
2020 Nissan Rogue Sport Consumer Guide has singled out three Nissan models as best buys in its automotive awards — the Nissan Rogue, Nissan Rogue Sport, and the Nissan Versa. It’s third time in a row the Rogue Sport has taken the honor and the first time for the Versa. The Rogue, though, eclipses both…
Precision Blendz is the winner of the Ford Men of Courage Cincinnati Barbershop Challenge Photo: Ford Motor Company Precision Blendz was named the winner this week in the Ford Motor Company Men of Courage Cincinnati Barbershop Challenge. Precision Blendz went viral shortly after it was announced as a finalist in August when a false police…
There are few vehicles that rival the legacy and performance of the Chevrolet Camaro. For half a century, this muscle car has defined its segment and carried the bowtie brand’s torch. To celebrate the model’s 50th anniversary, premium apparel company Piloti has released a limited edition of its signature racing shoe with the style and…
SAIC-GM-Wuling has at long last launched its first SUV, the Hong Guang S3, which joins the venerable Hong Guang family and provides and affordable yet stylish SUV alternative for drivers in China. The Wuling Hong Guang S3 will be offered in five different variants powered by either a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine or a 1.5-liter…
When you write about Mazda coming out with a new car, one thing is likely to happen: somewhere in the comments will be an enthusiast of Mazda’s currently-discontinued rotary engines, asking Mazda to please, please just bring back the RX lineup. These enthusiasts were given a shot of hope when Mazda unveiled its RX-VISION concept…
Ford is rumored to be building its Tesla-fighting Model E at its small car assembly plant in San Luis Potosi by 2019 or so, which leads many to believe that Ford’s dedicated EV will be a sedan comparable to the Model 3. One of Ford’s Most Popular SUVs: The 2017 Ford Edge combines style and…
Road trip movies are an important segment of cinema. They capture the freedom that the road can bring you, the laughs you can share among friends, and the failures and screw ups you sometimes can’t escape even when you leave home behind. Hollywood has given us an abundance of these flicks (heck, they’re a dime…
2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 10th Anniversary Edition Ray Rice just sold his new 2013 Jeep Wrangler at an auction this week. And by new, we mean really new—the running back for the Baltimore Ravens has driven it for fewer miles than he’s run yards in scrimmages (6,286). RELATED: 2014 Dodge Journey Offers Dynamic Power…
For some motoring enthusiasts, owning, restoring, and finally driving an old Porsche is one of the pinnacles of automotive experience. Getting that done, however, can involve more than just finding the car and being handy with tools. If you’ve got the money for a classic Porsche 959, you probably have the money to replace any…
Paris has announced another car-free day in September Photo: Anna Hidalgo Over the past few years, Paris has been working to decrease its pollution problems. To do so, it’s instituted a number of partial car bans throughout the city on certain days. It has even gone so far as to consider banning all cars registered…
If you’re a fan of the Cars franchise from Disney•Pixar, or are the parent of a young enthusiast, get ready to be excited. The automotive stars of the latest installment Cars 3 are getting ready to take a “Road to the Races” trip this spring to meet America before the film comes out this summer….
One automaker has a sharp logo design that pierces through the bland emblems of its competitors. Want to take a stab at which automaker we’re talking about? The Maserati company was founded in December 1914 by the brothers Maserati. Unlike other popular brothers in automotive history, there were not two or three Maserati brothers, but a whopping…
The universal law that opposites attract has been proven once again by researchers from The Ohio State University (OSU) who have discovered that organic material and car tires make quite the pair. According to OSU writer Pam Frost Gorder, a research team lead by Katrina Cornish, an Ohio Research Scholar and Endowed Chair in Biomaterials…
When you think of the all-electric Opel Ampera-e, you are liable to think of any number of positive qualities: chiefly fuel efficiency, but also the versatility of a subcompact crossover and a surprisingly stylish look. You may not look at the Ampera-e and immediately think of rallying, but you would be wrong to underestimate it…
The US auto market has seen a period of record sales growth in recent years as drivers shake off the last dregs of the recession and replace their vehicles. While automakers and dealers alike are pleased with the trend, the leader of the Renault-Nissan Alliance, Carlos Ghosn, is not as optimistic. This week he went…
Did you know that drivers make more than twice as many mistakes as normal if they are dehydrated? Normally when we talk about drinking and driving we are referring to alcohol and how it is a bad thing to do. In this case, Nissan wants you to ‘hit the bottle’ that’s full of water before…
Nissan teased a new pickup truck last week, and we all mused whether it was a Frontier or a Titan beneath the sheet. We thought, oh, it can’t be a Titan because they don’t sell those outside of North America and surely Nissan wouldn’t be teasing a truck that they won’t be marketing prominently in the United States….
Summer is over, which means it’s time for 2017 models to roll onto dealership lots. One of the models arriving now nationwide is the 2017 Nissan Murano. With four trims offered in FWD or AWD, it’s a very versatile SUV that’s ready to take on busy lifestyles, family life, road trips, and whatever you decide…
The Nissan Tiida is a small subcompact vehicle sold by Nissan in different markets around the world. From 2006-2013, the Nissan Tiida was sold as the Nissan Versa in the United States before other international models were given the American badge. An all-new Nissan Tiida was just unveiled in China today at Beijing’s Auto China…
The relationship between minorities and the police has been a hot button topic in the United States for quite a while now, and the discussion has only turned more intense in the wake of our current election season. Rather than shy away from the controversy, though, Nissan is attempting to do something about it. Today…
August has been a very busy month for Usain Bolt. He had to prepare to run in what will probably be his last Olympic Games, and managed to walk (or would it be run?) away with historic three-peat gold medals in the 100m and 200m races. As if all of that wasn’t cool enough, the…
Pictured: Carlos Ghosn with the 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine Carlos Ghosn has had quite a busy January. Just last week he spoke about the reveal of the completely new 2016 Nissan Titan at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, and the week before he was in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to announce production of…
Adam Levine celebrates Red Thumb Day on December 15th December 15th is being declared Red Thumb Day, indicating the need for drivers to put down their cell phones while behind the wheel to curb the number of injuries and fatalities caused by distracted driving. The chosen face of Red Thumb Day: Adam Levine, because handsome…
Fiat’s new “A Whole New Way to Look at Fiat” campaign uses unique camera angles to show off the size of the 500X Though Fiat is known for its tiny cars, the Italian carmaker is looking to change things up with its Fiat 500X crossover. And, to change consumers’ perception of the Fiat brand, it…
Hikaru Kimura apologizes for Mitsubishi’s actions during World War II Photo: YouTube In August, Japan will be marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. As the country prepares to do just that, one of its largest corporations—Mitsubishi Materials—has apologized for the use of captured American soldiers as forced laborers. Hikaru Kimura,…
Michael Cole is taking on a new leadership role at Kia Motors America. Since 2012, Cole has been the leader of Kia Motors Europe. Now, he will report directly to Sean Yoon, president and CEO of KMA and oversee and act as the “central point of contact” for all of KMA’s U.S. product planning, marketing,…
Jeep is encouraging its fans and owners to share their own Jeep stories with the “My Jeep Story” campaign It’s no secret that Jeep has something of a cult following. Jeep lovers support their favorite brand almost religiously, sacrificing countless paychecks on aftermarket tweaks and gas money to make their Jeep vehicle as perfect as…
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