Furious 7 Archives

    The Fate of the Furious will premiere in just a… The year 2015 has been big for the Fast and Furious franchise. Despite… Shiny things are always better than non-shiny things—especially when the shiny thing… With the enormous amount of weed rapper Wiz Khalifa said he smokes… Last month, right at the height of…

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Behind the Badge: Does the Tesla Emblem Represent More Than the Letter 'T'?

Tesla Motors’ T-shaped badge Photo: EV Stories Despite many of its own fans wishing Tesla Motors didn’t use a badge on its cars–to go even further against the norms of the automotive industry–the electric vehicle company does indeed possess its own logo, as practically every business does. This sleek, modern emblem, designed by Prado Studio, adorns the grille of…

LEGO Batmobile Archives

The Chicago Auto Show is almost on us, with doors opening to… This year is the 109th anniversary of the Chicago Auto Show. Every… When Chevy unveiled the life-size LEGO Batmobile it had built to promote… With the upcoming release of The Lego Batman Movie, we thought we’d… Okay, Chevy is officially just screwing with…

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2021 Hyundai Kona Overview

Photo: Hyundai The 2021 Hyundai Kona provides the efficiency, value, and practical versatility expected of a compact SUV, along with plenty of unique style to help it stand out from the crowd. The Kona also distinguishes itself by offering a wide variety of standard tech features to keep drivers safe, informed, and entertained on the…

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Sabotage in the Shop: Review of Traitor Mechanic – The Traitor Mechanic Game

For the past couple years, Dice Hate Me Games has released a handful of “joke games” funded by fans on Kickstarter on April Fool’s Day. These self-referential “Meta Games” humorously poke fun at common traits of today’s card and board games. Among 2016’s releases was Traitor Mechanic: The Traitor Mechanic Game. Named after the game design feature…

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Guide to 2024 Buick Enclave Trim Levels

Photo: Buick As the largest SUV in Buick’s lineup and the only one with three rows, the 2024 Enclave provides on-the-go families with a comfortable, versatile, and well-equipped transportation option. The Enclave lineup has three trim levels to choose from, and here’s an in-depth rundown of the key features and design elements included with each…

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2016 Mazda3 Overview

Ah, what a good-looking car. This sentiment, echoed across the minds of people everywhere while looking at new Mazdas, is repeated once more with this: the 2016 Mazda3–a universally-loved small, quick, and nimble vehicle, available either as a sedan or as a hatchback. Mazda treats the hatchback and sedan versions of the Mazda3 as separate…

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2024 Cadillac Escalade-V Overview

Photo: Cadillac Cadillac launched the V-series version of the Escalade in 2022, called the Escalade-V. It’s an even more powerful version of the already brawny luxury SUV, and you’ll be blown away by what this vehicle has to offer. While there are no major changes for the 2024 model, here’s what you can expect. Another…

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2016 Nissan Frontier Overview

The 2016 Nissan Frontier is the automaker’s mid-size workhorse, built for rugged use on and off the road with a brawny V6 engine (or slightly less brawny four-cylinder). Although the 2016 model year is a carryover from the previous year with few changes, the Frontier remains one of a strong choice for those wanting a…

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2018 GMC Yukon XL Overview

The Yukon XL expands upon the classic GMC Yukon to accommodate up to nine passengers. This spacious, full-size SUV comes with a well-designed interior and exterior, while optimizing on safety with advanced driver-assist technologies and passive safety features. The 2018 GMC Yukon XL is available at three trim levels: SLE, STL, and Denali. Each trim…

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2017 Cadillac CT6 Overview

Remember when the XTS was the largest sedan in Cadillac’s lineup? Well, those days are long gone with the debut of the CT6 flagship sedan earlier this year. With thousands of vehicles sold since it premiered, the Cadillac CT6 sedan is already preparing for the 2017 model year. Blessed with dazzling good looks, a ridiculously…

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IIHS Study Finds Vehicular Fatalities On the Rise; Subcompact Cars Have the Highest Rates of Fatal Crashes

The Hyundai Accent was determined to be the vehicle most likely to be involved in a fatal crash Memorial Day is often regarded as one of the most dangerous holidays to travel during. As such, the latest survey from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) couldn’t have been published at a more appropriate time. Unfortunately, the…

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