Ford opened its Cologne Electric Vehicle Center in June Photo: Ford Ford took another significant step toward an all-electric future this month with the grand opening of the Cologne Electric Vehicle Center. The production facility in Germany will be the primary production hub for Ford EVs in Europe, operating at a maximum capacity of more…
Danny Trejo at Phoenix Convention Center Photo: Gage Skidmore Danny Trejo, the famous actor most known for his role as Machete, is being praised for his heroic actions on August 7th, 2019. When a car flipped over in Sylmar, Los Angeles, Trejo rescued a child from the car. Focus on the Road: Distractions to avoid…
Fuel for Thought View all There’s much more to driving a car than what you learn in driver’s ed — and I’m not just talking about the wisdom that years… Have you noticed a Jeep in traffic or in a parking lot that has rubber ducks lined across its dashboard? This trend is becoming increasingly……
With the upcoming revival of the classic Rod Sterling television show — this time headed by Jordan Peele — we began thinking of our favorite episodes of The Twilight Zone, both the original series and its 1980s reboot. Of course, we mentioned all the popular ones, but a couple automotive-themed ones came to mind. These…
Why spend money overpaying a mechanic to do simple service work on… You can make your recently purchased used car look nearly as fresh… Cars are lasting longer than ever before. And while a vehicle can… Whether you’re waiting in line at the drive-thru or stuck in bumper-to-bumper… From grinding brakes to clunking wheels, paying…
2018 Chevrolet Impala Consumer Reports has just announced its 2018 “Best Car of the Year” list; once again, the Chevy Impala garners the award for the large car category. Vehicles in the competition are judged based on four key features, including safety, reliability, owner satisfaction, and road test performance. It boasts a 3.6-liter V6 engine…
Autotrader has been providing helpful insights to car buyers and sellers since 1997. The site eventually introduced its “10 Best” lists, covering everything from the most valuable used trucks to off-road kings and the ideal cars for college grads. This year, the 2020 Kia Soul has been named one of the 10 Best Cars for…
Built-in Booster Seats(Photo: lars plougmann) For parents looking for car seat alternatives, there are a few new cars available with built-in booster seats.But are they really a good idea? Let’s look at the pros and cons of built-in booster seats. Pros of Built-In Booster Seats: Built-in boosters offer the convenience of simply folding out a…
Offred (R) Photo: Hulu Hulu’s latest original hit series The Handmaid’s Tale takes a terrifying look into a version of the future that seems just a bit too close to home to some viewers. Based off of Margaret Atwood’s bestselling book of the same name, the show takes place in the totalitarian theocracy of Gilead…
SPOILER ALERT: You would be correct in thinking that this is a picture of a 2015 Ford Focus parked next to a 2002 Ford Focus This year has been pretty fun for me, car-wise. I bought new tires in January and replaced my windshield in February (thanks semi driver!). Last week, the moment all car…
The Telluride Concept hints at Kia’s future as a brand Kia seems to be taking a “Go big or go home” philosophy for its future plans—and it certainly doesn’t look like it’s going home anytime soon. The Korean carmaker recently unveiled the highly anticipated Telluride Concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), giving…
The 2021 Ram 1500 Limited Night Edition Photo: FCA Each year, Car and Driver evaluates the latest cars, SUVs, and trucks to determine which are the most valuable options. The publication chose the 2021 Ram 1500 as one of its “10Best Cars and Trucks for 2021” for the third year in a row. A Dependable…
The 2016 Chevrolet Equinox Photo: General Motors Consumer Reports recognized the 2016 to 2018 Chevrolet Equinox as a Best Used Car Under $20,000. The Equinox stood out in the midsize SUV category with its quiet and spacious interior as well as its responsive handling. A Long-Range Electric Car: Chevrolet Bolt EV is lauded for its…
Photo: Kaboompics From the factory-fresh new-car smell to the stale, musty odors that come from accumulated crumbs and grime, our cars accumulate all sorts of scents. Some sickening smells can result in what’s colloquially known as “Sick-Car Syndrome,” a feeling of illness and lethargy that stems from breathing the pollutants trapped in your vehicle. Whether…
For almost two decades, Japanese automakers were engaged in a state of informal, unstated mutual restraint, where no car that they produced would have higher than 280 horsepower. There are a few reasons suggested for this, but sources seem to agree that it was mostly about safety. According to The Japan Times, this informal agreement had roots…
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