Mitsubishi’s newest crossover SUV continues to earn praise from its peers as the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross nabs top safety ratings in the Japan New Car Assessment Program. Learn More: About the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Within the past year, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has received high ratings from the new car assessment programs in Europe, Southeast Asia,…
Mitsubishi has announced more details about the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer, including its price Mitsubishi may be focusing mostly on its crossover and SUV lineup, but that doesn’t mean the Japanese carmaker is letting its sedan fall to the wayside. The brand recently announced the specs and pricing for the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer, and we have…
Wow, that was quick. After not even a week of first-driving impressions, the North American 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata has already won its first award. This comes out of Florida from the Southern Automotive Media Association, who gave the Miata the title of “Best Small Convertible” at the 2015 Topless in Miami drive and evaluation…
Winter is here, and in Canada, that means bundling up against the cold. Across all of North America’s climates, though, it means auto show season. The 2020 Montreal International Auto Show is gearing up for January 17-26, and Nissan is bringing its latest and greatest vehicles to show off: The 2020 Nissan Sentra and 2020…
Models and Artists took the stage on Sept 9 for Fashion Rocks. Photo: Mikael Miettinen We’ve been following every ounce of news concerning Mazda’s Fashion Rocks revival since word broke a couple months ago in conjunction with the debut of the new MX-5 Miata. Tonight, Tuesday September 9, was the big night as the New…
The Mazda CX-5 is the company’s top-selling model in Australia While the American market is eagerly awaiting an upgraded version of the Mazda CX-5, consumers in Australia have been busy buying up this SUV in such high rates that the company decided it could add more standard safety features, lower the price, and still turn…
In anticipation of the sale date in North America, Mazda North American Operations has released the pricing for its brand-new entry-level subcompact crossover: the 2016 Mazda CX-3. The CX-3 will start with an MSRP of $19,960 for the CX-3 Sport with front-wheel drive. More New Vehicles From Mazda: The New 2016 Mazda MX-5 The car…
Summer is here, which means you’ve probably planned a road trip or two. And you and your spouse and or family members have already downloaded, uploaded, and packed everything to keep yourselves entertained for the long journey, complete with headphones. Although, music, podcasts, audiobooks, and video games are awesome activities for a road trip, they…
2016 Volvo XC70 Whether you choose to call the 2016 Volvo XC70 a midsize wagon or luxury crossover, it doesn’t change the facts that the 2016 XC70 offers some of the best advanced safety features and storage capacity of any vehicle in its segment. Featuring new engine options and safety technology for the 2016 model…
Photo: Nissan Most drivers and passengers enjoy the quiet ride that the Nissan LEAF provides — however, many parents rely upon the calming white noise of an internal combustion engine to help their children fall asleep. That’s why Nissan has dropped a five-track EP to help kids nod off. Give Your Kids a Greener Future:…
Whether you’re in the market for a new vehicle or browsing rental ones for your next family road trip, Buick is the perfect brand to consider. It has earned a reputation for producing vehicles with advanced safety, technology, and comfort to enhance long drives. Consider the following three Buick models for your next adventure. The Great Divide: What…
2014 Chevy Camaro Spring Special Edition To ring in a new season full of sunshine and warmer temperatures, Chevy introduces the Chevy Camaro Spring Special Edition for a limited time. 2014 Chevy Camaro Spring Special Edition Exterior The Spring Special Edition is based on the 2LT or 2SS trims, and is distinguished by a Summit…
Kia Telluride Originally unveiled at the 2016 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), the distinctive Kia Telluride model has just received the bronze medal at the 2017 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) in the concept car “Transportation” category. No stranger to IDEA awards, Kia had produced some other award-winning models like the 2012 Rio and…
Kia has really kicked things up a notch in recent years. Now, it looks like the brand might be going in a completely different direction with its North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) debut. The Korean carmaker recently released two teaser images of a new SUV, which Kia is calling the Telluride. Created in the…
2019 Dodge Challenger For the first time, Dodge has taken home a Brand Image Award from the experts at Kelley Blue Book. As the Best Brand winner, Dodge bested the competition thanks to its modern take on the brand’s legendary standout styling. “Dodge may be a first-time winner in this category, but its vehicles’ designs…
2018 Nissan Rogue Hybrid Photo: Nissan Its combined EPA-estimated fuel rating of 34 mpg when equipped with front-wheel drive and 35 mpg when equipped with all-wheel drive, earned the 2018 Nissan Rogue Hybrid a spot on Kelley Blue Book®’s Top 10 list of the Most Fuel-Efficient SUVs. The five-passenger 2018 Rogue Hybrid is currently available…
2018 Kia Stinger GT Kia has two more reasons to brag thanks to J.D. Power. The recent Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout study deemed two Kia models, the powerhouse Stinger and the mighty Rio, as winners in their respective segments. These two awards add to Kia Motors’ four-year run of being honored by the J.D….
Word on the street is that the 2022 Corvette Z06 will take a cue from hypercars. According to MuscleCarsAndTrucks, it will incorporate carbon fiber wheels, active aerodynamics, and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires. Get Behind the Wheel: Schedule a Corvette test drive here Details about the performance tweaks Lightweight carbon fiber wheels will…
Imagine this, but it can eat a couple grenade blasts for breakfast. That’s the Inkas armored Lincoln Navigator L Photo: Lincoln Does anyone really need an SUV that can withstand two simultaneous grenade blasts and a hail of .30-caliber gunfire? Probably not. But hey, if you can get it, why not? Ain’t that America, after…
2017 Kia Optima The 2017 Kia Optima has just received the IIHS’s annual Top Safety Pick Plus award under the midsize car category.* Going along with the brand’s focus on safety, three of its other makes also made the list: the 2017 Sportage, Cadenza, and Sedona. Only the Optima and Cadenza, however, made the superior…
Abandon all hope, ye who enter here This seems to be a commonly-held fact that we don’t even need to enumerate, but what the hell, it’s always worth pointing out: there are a lot of really, really dumb people on this planet. If you would like to kick off your week with an almost staggering…
Hyundai is rolling out new technology that will allow drivers to unlock and start their vehicles with a fingerprint scan. These sensors will show up on some 2019 Santa Fe models for the first quarter of 2019, making Hyundai the first automaker in the world to offer smart fingerprint technology in its vehicles. To enter…
A Jeep Wrangler-based pickup truck is in the works If you want a pickup truck, it’s likely you want it to be rough and tough—a type of vehicle that Jeep is known for producing. Because of the American carmaker’s reputation, it comes as no surprise that a Jeep Wrangler-based pickup truck is much anticipated. Only…
“I watch the game for the snacks and the commercials,” Cobie Smulders says about the Super Bowl. But when the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs, Smulders had transcended simply watching the commercials. Instead, she was featured in a Toyota Super Bowl ad behind the wheel of the all-new 2020 Toyota…
January 2017 is right around the corner, and most automakers have released the majority of their 2017 vehicle lineup–including Hyundai and Genesis. The Korean automaker’s economy passenger brand and its newly-launched luxury brand are known for their high-value, low-cost vehicles. If you’re researching how much buying a Hyundai or a Genesis car or SUV would cost,…
2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Want a great deal on a great truck? For the month of July, you can receive a massive discount on the 2018 and 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. Here’s a breakdown of the current offers on this hardworking powerhouse. Family Friendly: 2019 GMC Acadia Denali Savings and exclusions Different models of the…
It seems that Nissan is in a revising kind of mood lately. Following the major reboot of the nearly-axed Maxima and the redesign of the sales-leading Altima, at the LA Auto Show Nissan has revealed its latest refreshed vehicle: the 2016 Sentra. This means that all three of Nissan’s best-selling sedans have gotten a makeover,…
We know this look of intensity well charliepass/eBay Have you ever had one of those days where you are trying like heck to survive the onslaught of a Level 100 Greater Nephalem Rift with your best online chums (i.e. the couple of folks who don’t hurl insults at you for no reason whatsoever) when your…
Photo: Ford Motor Company The sporty and stylish Ford Puma is on its way to the United Kingdom, with the first batch leaving the Ford Craiova plant earlier this month. A trainload of Ford Puma SUVs left the Romanian city on National Day of Romania, carrying nearly 300 examples of the ferocious new feline to…
Photo: Ford Though so many Europeans are staying home to help stop the spread of COVID-19, several essential workers are still on the move every day. That means that vehicle maintenance and service is still important in a time where social distancing is so crucial. To make sure that both ends are met, Ford of…
Check out the fancy new Ford Galaxy Vignale Photo: Ford Motor Company The idea that a minivan (or people mover or MPV or soccer parent ride or whatever you want to call it) can’t be stylish is, frankly, bunko. Fancy vans do exist, and if you’re a Ford fan in Europe you’ll soon have a…
Ford has announced that it will be donating seven of its Flex utility vehicles to Disabled American Veterans (DAV) as part of its near-century-long commitment to empowering veterans of the American military. “Transportation and community service are two important areas where Ford excels,” said Jim Vella, president, Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services. “We…
Ford has announced that it will launch a new, Edge-based SUV in Australia by 2018, adding yet another attractive utility vehicle to its ever-expanding lineup. This SUV will serve as the ostensible replacement for the Ford Territory, for which sales are expected to end in the first half of 2017. New Ford Vehicles: 2017 Ford…
Ford understands that smartwatches are all the rage these days, which is why they’ve created a MyFord® Mobile app specifically for didn’t-think-I-actually-needed-it-but-now-can’t-live-without-it accessories like Pebble and Apple Watch. According to Ford, the new app will be catered to drivers of its electric (Focus Electric) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (C-MAX Energi and Fusion Energi), allowing them…
The 2014 SEMA Show is coming up, and Ford is looking to capitalize on the anticipation swirling around one of the year’s most hotly-anticipated models: the 2015 Ford F-150. Ford will be bringing its A-game to Las Vegas this year in order to win the 2014 Hottest Truck Award for the fifth consecutive year. In…
Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa, and Rosé take drifting to a new level in this Stinger video Earlier this year, the members of BLACKPINK became global ambassadors for Kia ahead of the North American leg of their massive “In Your Area” world tour. At each tour stop in the U.S., fans had the chance to see brand-new…
Photo: GazetteLive If you were perusing The News Wheel back in July last year, you might have noticed one odd news story from across the Atlantic, where police in Bedfordshire, England reported that someone was stripping down and selling parts stolen from peoples’ Vauxhall Astras and Corsas—500 times in the previous two years. These thieves…
All-new ad for Chevy Equinox displays the comical risks of using Chevy Siri integration Voice recognition software is all the rage in the automotive industry, and rather than creating their own tech from scratch, Chevrolet partnered with a proven interface that has been a favorite of iPhone users for years. The Siri system in Chevy…
What’s New for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI The 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen has no new changes. 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI Exterior The 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen presents a versatile silhouette that reflects its European upbringing. Clean lines combine with understated curves to create a unique, streamlined station wagon silhouette, while the simple…
The 2013 Cadillac SRX Crossover sees some significant interior and exterior updates, including a new electronics interface called CUE, new safety features, an active noise-cancellation system to reduce outside noise, and restyled front and rear fascias. These updates make an already impressive vehicle even better. 2013 Cadillac SRX Crossover Exterior The Cadillac SRX is the…
Autonomous vehicles and self-driving car tech have been hot-button terms in today’s rapidly-advancing industry. However, this developing technology has only primarily focused on making cars safer and distracted drivers even lazier. But instead of giving us a way to become passive drivers who don’t need to pay attention to the road, what if autonomous tech empowered individuals…
David Hasselhoff reprises his Baywatch role for the newest Dodge commercial Photo: YouTube It might not be #ThrowbackThursday, but Dodge is throwing things way back. In the newest Dodge commercial, the American carmaker is paying homage to one of the most important television actors from the 1990s. Enter David Hasselhoff in Baywatch mode. The Hoff…
From left to right: Cruise Automation COO Dan Kan, Cruise Automation CEO Kyle Vogt, and new Cruise Automation CEO Dan Ammann General Motors on Thursday announced that Dan Ammann will take the reins as the CEO of Cruise Automation, the company’s autonomous vehicle development branch. Ammann was a key figure in GM’s acquisition of Cruise…
2014 Chevy Spark EV Specifications 2014 Chevy Spark EV Exterior There’s really only one word to describe the exterior of a 2014 Chevy Spark EV—spunky. With a grounded stance that throws a confident attitude in your face, the Spark EV has an energetic appearance that reminds us a bit of a Jack Russell terrier. A…
Mazda must have a whole wing of its headquarters for its lineup’s various awards. But now, it is going to have to clear a little more room, because the 2017 CX-9 has now been given Strategic Vision’s Total Quality Award as top mid-size SUV in its segment. The award strives to be a complete measure…
Photo: Mazda Some creative Japanese college students at the Nihon Automobile College have cooked up a rugged take on the refined Mazda CX-5. Their creation, dubbed the CX-Runner, debuted at the Tokyo Auto Salon on January 10. Affordable and Reliable: Used vehicles priced under $10K Showing off at the Tokyo Auto Salon The Tokyo Auto…
Photo: Chevrolet In the blur of excitement surrounding the debut of the 2020 C8 Corvette, it’s easy to lose sight of exactly what about this model is new from the previous year. Here’s a brief overview of how the C8 differs from the outgoing C7. Rev Your Engine: Nab a 2020 Corvette C8 of your…
For the 2014 model year, the Audi TT is only offered in a single trim level with a variety of options added to the standard equipment list. 2014 Audi TT Exterior There’s no denying the iconic shape of the 2014 Audi TT, making sure other drivers out on the road know exactly what type of…
Pictured: the 2014 Subaru Forester What’s New for the 2015 Subaru Forester For 2015, the Subaru Forester is essentially unchanged besides a few small feature updates, including a standard rear view camera on all trim levels and 18-inch wheels for the 2.5i Touring trim. Related: Prepare your car for the summer season with proper maintenance…
If you’re in the market for an SUV with a fair amount of power and excellent fuel economy, consider the 2015 Chevy Equinox. [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox The 2015 Chevrolet Equinox has been on the market for five years and its sales have ensured it won’t be going anywhere. It’s…
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