Photo: Mazda Mazda’s flagship crossover returns for the 2021 model year with relatively minor changes. It gained a standard 10.3-inch infotainment screen, along with the new Carbon Edition trim level. This penultimate trim comes exclusively with a Polymetal Gray exterior, aluminum wheels, gloss-black trim, and red leather seats. You can choose from four different trim…
The Corolla was fully redesigned for 2014, so the changes to this model year are minimal. However, the 2015 Toyota Corolla does get a fold-down rear armrest in most trim levels, the exception being the base L model. Additionally, the Corolla’s “Premium” sub-trims get standard Driver Convenience packages, which include push-button start, Entune Premium Audio with…
GM engineers applied lightweighting technology to produce a 3D-printed seat bracket (right) that is 40 percent lighter and 20 percent stronger than the original part (left). As General Motors works toward its goal of a zero-emissions future, reducing vehicle weight is a crucial part of those efforts. Lightening vehicles lessens the force it takes to…
Max Verstappen has extended his contract with the Red Bull Racing team for an additional three years. Reportedly, he also managed to push his salary into the range of $25-35 million per year—a massive sum for a driver with only three wins under his belt. One of the major unknowns in the future of Formula…
White collar jobs may not be as secure as they once were General Motors recently announced its intention to cut approximately 14,000 jobs in an effort to pivot toward an automotive landscape that features an increasing amount of electrification and automation. However, only 6,000 of these jobs will involve “blue-collar” facility workers. The remaining 8,000…
The Ram truck brand has been raking in awards left and right for a good reason—it knows trucks. Nowhere is this better shown than the Ram brand’s newest addition to its lineup—the 2017 Ram Power Wagon. During the 2016 Chicago Auto Show earlier today, the Ram brand unveiled the 2017 Power Wagon. Built to conquer the…
Ram’s feeling blue, but in a good way One of the reasons why drivers continuously choose the Ram lineup of trucks is so that they can stand out in a crowd. Ram makes this an easy task to accomplish with the collection of color schemes it offers for the exteriors of its trucks. Ram recently announced yet…
2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 For a quick update or way to inexpensively personalize your car, consider a steering wheel cover. It protects your steering wheel from damage, offers you a better grip on your wheel, and can be a decorative addition to your car’s interior. Plus, you can install the steering wheel cover on your…
Although you cannot control the actions of other drivers, you are in complete control of what you do behind the wheel, how you drive, and how much attention you pay when driving. If you’re doing any of the following, you’re engaging in seriously dangerous activities. Maintenance Tips: Tire care 101 Wearing headphones Headphones impede your…
Photo: Buick For the 2022 model year, the Buick Encore will be getting a few tweaks to its features, pricing, and trim level lineup. Here’s a look at what’s changing. See What This Upscale Crossover Has to Offer: Check out the Buick Encore New for 2022 The 2022 Buick Encore will be dropping its base…
Photo: The News Wheel TRD is the name of the game for Toyota at this year’s Chicago Auto Show. For those who aren’t aware, TRD is the acronym for Toyota Racing Development, and vehicles that get the TRD treatment tend to either go ultra-sporty in the case of coupes and sedans, or ultra-rugged in the…
The eagerly awaited 2019 Sierra Denali is starting to show up at GMC dealerships around the country. This all-new premium pickup offers new powertrain and performance options, a new design, and an array of cutting-edge new features and technologies. “GMC ignited the premium truck market 17 years ago with the launch of the Sierra Denali,…
You can hear this picture (it sounds like a guitar squeal and an eagle cry) Photo: Shelby American It’s a good time to be a Ford fan if you’re interested in off-road-ready trucks. You’ve got no shortage of options on the horizon, whether it’s the Ranger Tremor, F-150 Tremor, or the all-new F-150 Raptor. Shelby…
Yo dawg, Ford heard you like King Ranch Photo: Ford Finally, Ford is extending the Texas-sized luxury of the popular King Ranch trim to the bestselling SUV in American history. The 2021 Ford Explorer adds the King Ranch to its lineup, serving up Lone Star levels of luxury to match the Explorer’s legendarily rugged capabilities….
The stylish-as-all-get-out 2021 Ford Expedition XL STX Photo: Ford Nothing beats having more options, so Ford was like, yeah, sure, let’s just go ahead and roll out a two-row 2021 Expedition with the rad STX package. The 2021 Ford Expedition XL STX hits that sweet spot between smaller two-row SUVs and the three-row Expedition, heaping…
Since Buick’s September announcement that it would be establishing an Avenir sub-brand “designed to grow with the needs of future luxury buyers,” there has been speculation as to which three vehicles would be the first to get the treatment in the 2018 model year. Following the GL8 MPV, which was pegged for launching Avenir in…
Ford has announced the addition of a new Sport Appearance Package for both the 2017 Explorer and 2017 Escape. With the Explorer being a particularly popular option among younger and more affluent vehicle shoppers, and given that about 30% of all Explorer sales in America stem from the Explorer Sport and Explorer Platinum trims, the…
Sebastian Vettel (2009), now a four-time world champion, was brought up through the Red Bull Junior Team Photo: nick@ Becoming a Formula One driver, even if you have successfully climbed the junior formula ladder, isn’t simple. Drivers need to attract a team’s attention and somehow convince them they are the next hottest thing. They need,…
The Old Crow Mustang GT heads to auction on July 25 Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford and Roush Performance ripped the cover off their one-of-one Old Crow Mustang GT, revealing it to be every bit as cool as you’d expect. The unique Mustang, which borrows its name from a P-51 Mustang flown in combat during…
Every dog has its day… and that day is today. August 26th is National Dog Day, so today people and their pets are out celebrating the holiday in a variety of different ways. Chevrolet is getting in on the festivities, too, with a new video highlighting how the Oakland County (Michigan) K-9 Unit uses Chevrolet…
The 2019 Nissan Altima made a splash at its big debut at the New York International Auto Show. As Nissan prepares to roll out the sixth generation of its best-selling sedan, it announced a new limited edition called the Altima Edition ONE. What’s New: Learn more about the 2019 Nissan Altima The Nissan Altima Edition ONE…
Nissan and its gaming partners Photo: Nissan Not simply content to have its vehicles featured in racing games like Forza, Nissan partnered with two of the world’s most popular esports teams in March: FaZe Clan and OpTic Gaming. With both teams’ jerseys sporting the automaker’s badge, Nissan was hoping to tap into the video game…
The NissanConnect is one of Nissan’s pride and joys. The infotainment system has been loaded in new vehicles since 2013, and it allows drivers to stay connected with their car when it is parked, and then connected to the outside world while driving. NissanConnect is currently offered in several packages to make it the best…
Chicago meets the 2016 Honda Pilot at its glitzy debut Photo: Honda via YouTube “The Year of Honda” continues at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. As one of the first brands to present this week in the Windy City, Honda has debuted its highly-anticipated, redesigned eight-seater: the 2016 Pilot SUV. The automaker intends to bring “new…
Photo: Toyota The Supra may be one of the most iconic Japanese nameplates in the world, but Toyota isn’t beyond creating a few special edition models just for its North American market. Every example of the new GR Supra A91-CF Edition will be sold only in the United States — rejoice, JDM fanboys. Toyota Lineup:…
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