So pleased is Cadillac with its 2017 IMSA Manufacturer, Driver, Team, and Endurance Championships that it is passing on its mirth to non-professional drivers in the form of Championship Editions for its 2018 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe, ATS-V Sedan, and CTS-V super sedan. These special edition performance cars will be offered only in Black Raven and Crystal…
Leather upholstery and a heated steering wheel are just two of the XT5’s many luxury features Photo: © General Motors Due to its generous use of premium materials and advanced technology features, the 2017 Cadillac XT5 crossover was recently named to the 2016 WardsAuto 10 Best Interiors List. The 2017 model year marks the debut…
Brands do not like to call minivans minivans. They will go out of their way to refer to their people-haulers as anything but, hoping to shake the stigma that haunts their more practical-minded products like it was the letter “M” written on the roof in chalk in a Fritz Lang film. Opel, in calling its…
Build it! Build the precioussss! Summer is coming fast and to meet it, Ferrari has launched another online configurator. Like the Ferrari GTC4Lusso configurator the automaker launched just a few weeks ago, this version allows anyone to build and customize their own Ferrari 488 Spider. If you’ve ever wanted to build your dream car, even…
Fresh from getting a new look in 2016, the Mazda CX-9 comes back, mostly the same, for the 2017 model year, still helping the brand to ratchet its way up-market. If You Like the CX-9: Then you may like the CX-5 [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for the 2017 Mazda CX-9? Since the CX-9 just received…
In the past, Lexus vehicles were known for their modest exterior designs, which some people described as bland or unexciting, but Lexus has a come a long way since then and now offers some of the most distinctive vehicles you’ll see on the road today. Take for instance the 2017 Lexus NX; while this model…
Even though Chrysler announced the 200 mid-size sedan was being discontinued, the larger 300 full-size sedan is still around and continues to serve as one of FCA’s most noticeable models. Known for its boxy exterior, available Hemi V8, and standard rear-wheel drive system, the Chrysler 300 is about as American as apple pie, but that’s…
Winter has concluded once again, and warm weather has returned. Throughout the past year, your van or other handicap-accessible vehicle endured plenty of wear and tear — both inside and outside. Spring is the perfect time to check your vehicle over and perform important care-taking. A conversion van requires more maintenance needs than a regular…
Our dashing young Buick driver will now impress grandma with all his car’s features In 2014, valets and old ladies everywhere found themselves astounded and confused by the newly redesigned Buick line-up during the “That’s a Buick?” advertising campaign. The campaign highlighted Buick’s departure from previous designs with five of its models: the Regal, Encore,…
Last year, BMW became the official vehicle partner to the International Automobile Federation’s Formula E Racing. The electric car racing circuit focuses on one-seat electric cars that compete in racing events in large city centers around the world. Recently, BMW decided to renew its support for the fledgling race series. This demonstrates BMW’s lasting commitment to electric…
Autonomous driving is all the rage right now, with automotive companies stepping over each other to try and have the best technology on the road first to set benchmarks and consumer expectations. BMW is taking it a touch slower because it wants to make sure that what it sends out onto dealerships is a quality system…
In a recent press release, Volvo Car Group highlighted several benefits of autonomous driving. It is no secret that Volvo has long been concerned with driver, passenger, and pedestrian safety; for instance, it is because of Volvo that our cars are now equipped with three-point seatbelts, and it is Volvo that has vowed that no…
Road trips are one of the best—and often the cheapest—ways to get… When I was shopping for my first car, I remember my mother… Buying a car is stressful. Not only is it a major financial… It’s no secret that digital marketing is quickly becoming the go-to marketing… It’s no secret that the automotive industry…
Adam Levine: heartthrob, Greek god, angel-voiced GT-R enthusiast Auto brands are all about attaching a face to their names these days. Nissan, thanks to its ongoing and recently renewed partnership with NBC’s The Voice, already had a recognizable—and devastatingly gorgeous—face at its disposal with Adam Levine. So it’s only natural that the automaker would want…
Photo: Wikimedia Commons In case you haven’t heard, this week Amazon announced that its second headquarters would be split between the Northern Virginia side of the Washington D.C. metro area and New York City. On one hand, the HQ2 announcement isn’t a real surprise considering that these are huge cities with a lot of the…
Anthony Levandowski, a former Waymo engineer, has posted a time-lapse video in a lengthy Medium post that shows a Toyota Prius driving itself across the United States in just four days without any human assistance. The video starts at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, on October 26, and finishes four days later at…
A few months ago, we put together a multiple-choice quiz to test your car logo knowledge. Now we’re taking it a step further. This time, you’ll have to fill in the blanks — no more hints. Plus, we’ve added a handful more brands for you to identify. This quiz includes luxury brands, American brands, performance…
According to a new Ford-backed survey, 32 percent of 5,000 dog owners in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom admitted to not adequately securing their dogs while driving. The Blue Oval hopes to curb that shocking trend with its all-new Ford Focus Wagon, which has a larger and more dog-friendly cargo area thanks…
Ahead of the kickoff for the 2019 FIA World Rally Championship, M-Sport Ford World Rally Team has unveiled a striking new livery. It won’t help with winning races, but it sure as heck’ll have M-Sport Ford looking good when they do. The new M-Sport livery bowed in January at Autosport International in Birmingham ahead of the season-opening…
The General definitely stole the show last week with an abundance of Chevy SEMA concepts and performance models. Here’s a review of some of the things we saw from Chevy at SEMA last week: Corvettes Jimmie Johnson’s 1971 Corvette Paul Stanley Corvette Stingray 2009 “Blue Devil” Corvette (restored from sinkhole damage) Camaros 2015 Camaro…
2016 Ford Explorer Featuring a starting MSRP of only $31,050, the 2016 Ford Explorer is a SUV that the entire family can enjoy. Equipped with standard 18-inch alloy wheels, loads of available gadgets, two powerful engine options, and lots of cargo room, the 2016 Ford Explorer has a number of attractive features for even the pickiest…
2016 BMW X5 M (L) and BMW X6 M (R) If you’re ready for a performance fastback, the 2016 BMW X6 M takes the 2016 BMW X6 to the next level to fill that order. With a powerful engine and great handling, this vehicle is a testament to the greatness of German engineering. It is only…
The 2016 BMW X6 is a fastback that blends sportiness and luxury together to compete with models like the Infiniti QX70 and Porsche Cayenne. When looking at it, shoppers might assume that this is just another vehicle built for driving to soccer practice and music lessons. This vehicle is built for performance, however, and is…
”What’s Exterior Performance Efficiency Interior Safety The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is virtually unchanged from the 2015 model, save for minor equipment updates. However, Mercedes has eliminated the E400 Hybrid, as well as all AMG models except for the E63 AMG S sedan and wagon. New for 2016 | Exterior | Performance | Efficiency | Interior…
The mini-adventures of Hyundai Hank Photo: Hyundai USA Toys aren’t just for kids. Look at Hyundai USA’s hand-made, stop-motion character Hyundai Hank. Eight short Vine videos featuring the mini mensch were released to promote the 2015 Hyundai Sonata last fall. The last time we saw Hyundai Hank was in November 2014, when he donned a…
The 2015 Honda BR-V Concept The Gaikindo Indonesian International Auto Show 2015, which will run from August 20th to 30th in Tangerang, Indonesia, will serve as the venue for the 2015 Honda BR-V’s debut. What’s a BR-V, you might ask? The “Bold Runabout Vehicle,” a three-row crossover concept that’s meant to preview a seven-seat vehicle that…
The 2015 Toyota Camry From its sculpted exterior styling to its technology, the 2015 Toyota Camry gets a serious refresh that takes the popular sedan from so-so to sensational. Additionally, the 2015 Camry receives a brand-new trim level—the XSE—which takes the sporty SE model and gives it bigger wheels, a firmer suspension, and multiple feature…
Toyota models will be equipped with crash-preventive technology by 2017 (Pictured: 2015 Toyota Venza) The complexity and reliability of safety technology has grown exponentially in the past few years. While once you might have been lucky to find airbags and seatbelts in your vehicle, now you’re faced with options like lane departure warning, collision sensors…
There will be 1,000 Mustangs at Woodward this year, but only one of these 50 Year Edition convertibles, which will be given to one lucky winner in a raffle on Saturday It’s only natural that in the fiftieth anniversary year of the Ford Mustang, it would have a significant presence at an annual event named…
2013 Nissan Rogue The 2013 Nissan Rogue borrows several design and styling cues from its Nissan siblings: it shares its platform with the Sentra, which helps it achieve the ride and handling of a car despite being an SUV; in the front, it features a distinctive grille and lower air intakes reminiscent of the Murano;…
2013 Toyota Tundra overview The 2013 Toyota Tundra remains virtually unchanged from the 2012 model year. 2013 Toyota Tundra Exterior Utility is the name of the game when it comes to pickup trucks, and the 2013 Toyota Tundra delivers. It’s a versatile truck, with three body-style choices—the two-door Regular Cab, extended four-door Double cab, and…
Ryan Hunter-Reay won the 2014 Indianapolis 500 on Sunday Ryan Hunter-Reay won the 2014 Indianapolis 500 on Sunday after passing and crossing the finish line .060 seconds before Helio Castroneves. While Castroneves will have to wait until next year before he can become the fourth driver to win four Indianapolis 500 title, Hunter-Reay enjoyed a unique accomplishment…
2014 Silverado High Country Redefines premium trucks Ruggedness and luxury don’t normally go hand and hand, but Chevrolet is looking to change this with the introduction of the 2014 Silverado High Country. With the combination of features expected in luxury vehicles and the most powerful V8 in its segment, the 2014 Silverado High Country redefines…
Here is a thing that I did. A few weeks ago, I officiated a close friend’s wedding in Chicago. It was one of those experiences where you’re about two days and several hundred miles removed before you just kind of stop in the middle of eating an egg-over-easy and think oh, I totally just married two…
2015 Golf GTI Pricing has been announced Come one, come all! If you’re looking for a 210-horsepower hot hatch that makes the most of German engineering, then you’re gonna want to read this. Volkswagen has announced 2015 Golf GTI pricing, which starts at a base MSRP of $24,395 for the S trim with the six-speed manual…
The 2018 Lexus LX is the largest SUV offered by the luxury automaker, powered by a huge V8 engine and filled with a multitude of premium features. It is only offered in two forms: the conventional, eight-passenger LX, and the five-passenger LX Two-Row. More Lexus SUVs: Meet the new three-row version of the RX, the RXL…
The all-new, production version of the 2019 Honda Insight is making its official world debut tomorrow at the 2018 New York International Auto Show, where it will join the Clarity series and the 2018 Accord Hybrid as the fifth electrified vehicle in the Honda lineup. The Honda Insight is a premium, hybrid compact sedan positioned…
The 2019 Sierra AT4 is GMC’s first off-road vehicle GMC has announced the 2019 Sierra AT4. It’s the first in a new line of off-road packages for the high-end truck brand. Monday’s announcement before the New York International Auto Show is a sign that GMC intends to compete with other off-road vehicles like the Ford…
The smallest entry in Chevrolet’s commercial lineup is reportedly no more Recent documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveal that Chevrolet is manufacturing a commercial version of the Chevrolet Bolt EV with its back row of seats removed. Astute automotive enthusiasts will remember that Chevrolet already has a small, city-based commercial vehicle in…
With two oh-so-similar nameplates, the Mitsubishi Outlander and the Outlander Sport are often lumped together. Some assume they’re the same model, but the Outlander Sport is a higher trim, but that’s simply not the case. There are a handful of differences between the Outlander and the Outlander Sport, starting with their sizes. The Mitsubishi Outlander is a…
Just shy of two years after 6,506 people applied for the right to be one of the very, very, very few to own an all-new Ford GT, the first examples are making their way to customers in Europe. One successful applicant, Denmark’s Jason Watt, hopes to earn a unique distinction with his 647-horsepower supercar. “My…
Photo: Zoë Sugg and Alfie Deyes It’s no secret that when “Zalfie” (YouTubers Zoë Sugg and Alfie Deyes) does something, they pull out all the stops. But little did Zoë know, for the couple’s five-year anniversary, Alfie (PointlessBlog on YouTube) had something exceptionally big planned. Zoë (Zoella on YouTube) has been drooling over the old-school…
The Dodge Journey is aptly-named, as any trip you take with it quickly becomes a journey all its own. The 2017 Dodge Journey only improves the adventure by adding some of the industry’s best features to the SUV model. With an interior lined with intuitive and advanced amenities, the Journey is a vehicle guaranteed to…
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Hellcat will join the SRT model (pictured above) in the high-performance Jeep lineup The moment we have all been waiting for is finally here. Fiat Chrysler has decided to answer the prayers of Jeep lovers everywhere, announcing that it will combine the beastly Hellcat powertrain with one of our favorite models—the…
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, its time to start thinking about holiday travel. If you’re one of the many car owners who’s planning on road-tripping to your destination, you might already be stressing out about what food to bring, what to pack, how early you need to leave, etc. While we can’t help with…
It hasn’t even been 100 days into the new presidency yet, and many people are already pretty tired of the Trump administration. Of course, most of the people who swore they would move to Canada if the Donald somehow won either were bluffing or learned very quickly that moving to a new country is a lot harder…
What’s New Exterior Performance Efficiency Interior Safety What’s New for the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander? For 2019, the Outlander got a good-length list of updates. To start with, Mitsubishi performed a few exterior tweaks, including a new headlight design, a new front fascia, new lower bumper skid plate, and new 18-inch allow wheels. In addition, the…
After an extended wait, South Africa is finally receiving the Eclipse Cross Photo: Mitsubishi Here in the United States, we’ve had access to the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross for quite some time now. Still, other markets are just receiving the latest Mitsubishi crossover. Recently, Mitsubishi introduced the Eclipse Cross to the South African market. A Closer…
Volvo’s flagship luxury sedan comes complete with both an elegant appearance and superior performance, which makes its starting MSRP of $43,450 a bit of a surprise. The 2016 Volvo S80 features a standard FWD T5 Drive-E powertain that comes with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with direct injection matched with an eight-speed geartronic automatic transmission….
The Nissan JUKE is unique among Nissan’s crossover lineup—Nissan bills the compact car as a “Sport Cross,” combining four-door functionality with a two-door sports car look and a rear hatchback design. The Nissan JUKE comes in five trim levels—three regular trims (S, SV, and SL) and two NISMO trims (NISMO and NISMO RS). Nissan offers…
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