2018 Kia Soul For seven consecutive years, the Kia Soul has secured a spot on Kelley Blue Book’s List of the 10 Coolest Cars under $20,000. The Kia’s distinct hatchback perfectly fit KBB’s editors’ quest to determine the list based on vehicles that are “fun to drive and fun to own.” Learn More: Soul and…
You can win all this (and a Mustang EcoBoost convertible) in the Pedi to the Metal! Sweepstakes Remember way back when (well, back in April, anyway) when it was announced that Ford and OPI were teaming up for a six-color nail lacquer line that would celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Mustang? Well, it’s time…
2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon on the Rubicon Trail Photo: FCA FOUR WHEELER picked the new 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon as the “2020 Pickup Truck of the Year.” This award recognizes the truck for being capable and durable on and off the road. Driving Your Furry Friend: Jeep Wrangler accessories for dog lovers Award background and…
While everyone is still in shock over the biggest blunder in the history of award show mix-ups, I’m over here fangirling from the presence of an iconic vehicle at the 89th Annual Academy Awards. During this year’s presentation of the Oscars, the young talent of today starred in short clips that recounted the roles of…
Photo: Ken Lund If you find yourself driving through the Wolverine State and wondering what there is to see and do, fret not. There are plenty of weird and wacky roadside destinations across the state to enjoy. Here are four of the most unique spots to stop. Best Family Vehicle: The 2019 Ram 1500 is…
Today’s Mustang of the Day: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO In today’s installment of our 10-day countdown to the 50th anniversary of the Mustang on April 17, we wind the clocks back 30 years to a time where CAFE standards were firm and the threat of an energy crisis forced automakers to look for alternatives to…
This Skylight Blue 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible was purchased by Gail Wise two days before the Mustang officially launched. For the final installment in our Mustang of the Day countdown, we’re going to go back in time exactly 50 years…and two days. The Ford Mustang wasn’t officially released until April 17, 1964, but the anniversary…
For society to come to terms with the fact that mental health affects so many, it is imperative that open conversations about mental health take place. Organizations like the UK’s Time to Change are seeking to stimulate that conversation and bring the realities of mental illness into the light of day, and Ford is taking…
2020 Nissan Pathfinder Photo: Nissan The Nissan Pathfinder, the luxurious, tech-advanced, and spacious SUV appreciated by drivers across the country, now boasts a U.S. price tag for the 2020 model year. To get behind the wheel of this well-equipped model, which comfortably accommodates seven passengers, drivers are looking at a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price…
Harrods department store in London has adopted the fully-electric Nissan e-NV200 for its delivery fleet Photo: Nissan Nissan and the celebrated Harrods department store have joined forces to bring electric vehicle technology to Harrods customers. Customized with Harrods recognizable gold and green corporate colors, the all-electric Nissan e-NV200 will be on display everyday as they…
Yes, this Dyson Photo: JY Zhang The world is full of wonders. These days, entertainment streams wirelessly into a hundred different devices, CEOs are free to aimlessly and publicly swap petty insults with people around the world, and one of the largest vacuum cleaner manufacturers is moving closer and closer to breaking into the electric…
The Abarth 124 Rally features more power than the Abarth 124 Spider sold stateside When it comes to the world of automobiles, much of the spotlight right now is focused on the 2017 North American International Auto Show, but there’s another car show across the Atlantic that’s about to kick off and it’s one of…
Driver Chad Hall’s 2017 Chevy Colorado ZR2 poses in front of the Wentzville Assembly Plant Chevrolet has begun initial deliveries of the 2017 Chevy Colorado ZR2, its long-anticipated, off-roading monster of a pickup truck. Customers who put in early orders for the ZR2 can expect to receive their vehicle sometime this month. On Friday, the…
Boston Skyline What’s the best part about Boston? Is it Fenway Park? Freedom Trail? The North End? Tom Brady’s gorgeous hair? Nope. Trick question: it’s all of those things and the ability to end every single word ending in –r with –ah. How’s yah fatha? Have a look at the ways of getting around in…
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:…
Fast food meal Photo: LukeB20161933 NPR recently interviewed Adam Chandler about his new book, “Drive-Thru Dreams: A Journey Through the Heart of America’s Fast-Food Kingdom.” In the book, Chandler examines America’s complicated relationship with fast food. Here are some key points from the NPR interview. Check This Out: Movies featuring Mitsubishi models Interview highlights Chandler…
Ford Convertor Day brought more than 20 converted vehicles to Dubai Photo: Ford Motor Company Celebrating the launch of its new Qualified Vehicle Modifier program, Ford Middle East in April held a Convertor Day at the Autodrome in Dubai. The event saw Ford bring more than 20 different upfitted commercial vehicles to show off to…
Mazda North American Operations and NBCUniversal have joined together once again to find a worthy non-profit organization to help as part of Mazda’s Drive for Good® Program. The contest works by having viewers of NBC’s broadcast, cable, and digital networks nominate other viewers involved in non-profit organizations. Then, once the winning non-profit is selected, the…
2016 Chevrolet 4500 Low Cab Forward Crew Cab Photo: © General Motors General Motors announced on Monday that it has agreed to a deal that will make GM and Isuzu Motors partners in commercial vehicle collaboration. One of the results of this partnership will see Chevrolet reenter the low cab forward medium-duty truck market in…
Photo: Jim Bowen Fantasy novel plot: Arthur Pendragon, aka King Arthur, described famously in Thomas Malory’s Le Morte d’Arthur as well as many older texts, is pulled to modern times, and longing for something to connect to his own age, goes to Stonehenge, where he can’t pay for parking and is turned away. Real world…
When it comes to vehicle manufacturing, safety and functionality are always of the utmost importance. Sometimes, however, issues slip through the cracks. Recently, GM ordered a recall for 2020 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The reason? A fault in the brake system. Recall for 2020 Chevy and GMC Last week, GM and the…
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…
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