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…
The 2016 Chrysler Town & Country brings a touch of class and luxury to the minivan segment. With a long list of features other minivans typically make you pay a premium price for, the 2016 Town & Country is exactly what you need if you don’t want to sacrifice opulence while you’re carpooling. Going on…
Who said ultimate performance had to come from American muscle or German engineering? The Nissan 370Z is a powerful beast, ready to tear the track apart. ”What’s ”Exterior” Performance Efficiency Interior Safety What’s New for the 2015 Nissan 370Z The 2015 Nissan 370Z gets the new Sport and Sport Tech trims and updates to the…
2013 Chevy Avalanche What’s New for the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche The 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche receives the “Black Diamond” addition to its name during its final year in production, with more standard features, too. 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche Exterior Imagine a vehicle that took the front-end of an SUV and combined it with the bed of a…
For the 2014 model year, the BMW M6 now has the option for a six-speed manual transmission alongside the seven-speed automated manual. BMW has also made satellite radio and soft-close automatic doors standard. 2014 BMW M6 Exterior The 2014 BMW M6 is available as either a coupe or convertible. Standard features include soft-close doors, 19-inch…
Lincoln earned recognition for the interior luxury of its new flagship sedan and an above-industry-average score in J.D. Power’s 2017 US Vehicle Dependability Study last month. The all-new 2017 Lincoln Continental found itself among Autotrader’s “10 Best Car Interiors Under $50,000,” earning praise for everything from its functionality and high-quality materials: This is a true…
Following the demise of Scion and thus of the Scion iM, the lovable sporty hatchback has returned under the Toyota nameplate as the 2017 Toyota Corolla iM. Its peppy engine and spirited handling offers drivers a way to truly enjoy the road while turning heads and still getting very reasonable mileage—all at under $20,000. The…
Blessed with incredible handling characteristics, three powerful engine options, and an available all-wheel driving system, the 2017 Cadillac CTS provides an excellent combination of sporty driving and advanced tech equipment, which makes the CTS an intriguing option in the midsize luxury car segment. The entry-level model carries a starting MSRP of $45,560, but the price…
What’s New Exterior Performance Efficiency Interior Safety 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA What’s new for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA? The Mercedes-Benz CLA is largely unchanged from the previous model year. However, the 2017 version does receive some styling updates to the front end, which include LED lights and revised bumpers. In addition, the CLA now features a…
Alessandro Zanardi is a legend around BMW. He started his career as a Formula 1 driver, but then a horrific crash caused him to lose his legs. Instead of giving up, Zanardi worked even harder to get behind the wheel again in competitive racing, as well as competing in triathalons and handcycling. Zanardi committed the…
Since the day the BMW i3 and i8 were presented to the world, both models have been given a lot of good press for their sharp looks. They might already look great, but BMW wanted to take it a step further. The automaker collaborated with Garage Italia Customs to build two custom cars for the Paris…
The 2017 Porsche Macan is a compact SUV that has better performance capabilities than many sports cars. When equipped with the available 3.6-liter twin turbocharged V6 engine, the ‘17 Porsche Macan can rocket from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds and can tow up to 4,409 pounds when equipped properly. This new compact…
Some people call the Ford Flex a wagon and others refer to it as a crossover SUV, but whatever you decide to call it, the 2016 Ford Flex offers a large number of premium features and three rows of seating, and it also comes available with an advanced all-wheel drive system. There are three trim…
2014 Dodge Journey Crossroad This week at the Chicago Auto Show, Dodge will unveil the all-new 2014 Dodge Journey Crossroad. This baby, which debuts after the Journey’s best sales year ever, receives a bunch of unique updates and tweaks: new front and rear fascias, 19-inch Hyper Black aluminum wheels, Platinum Chrome side sills, an 8.4-inch…
The top-selling vehicle for Nissan, the Nissan Rogue features impressive and highly advanced driving technologies to assist drivers with maintaining optimum safety when behind the wheel. Drivers will appreciate the 2018 Nissan Rogue’s athletic exterior, well-designed cabin, and upgraded infotainment technology such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility that makes staying connected easy while on the…
Infiniti Q60 Coupe History Originally known as the Infiniti G37 coupe, the Q60 Coupe recently underwent a name change to enhance its luxury image. With hardly any differences from the recent model years of the G37, the coupe still offers its customers a blend of performance and luxury, helping Infiniti reestablish itself as a luxury…
The Lexus LX is the largest model in the brand’s lineup, and last year added a two-row variety for those owners that want the strength, size, and refinement of the LX without the third row of seats. For 2019, this true SUV returns with just as much luxury and off-road ability as before. Shopping Lexus? Here…
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