The new Lincoln Aviator commercial starring this Oscar winner is a buffet for the ears Photo: Lincoln Motor Company Matthew McConaughey has emerged from his cavern hideaway once again, putting down his bongo and his bong-o (I’m sure that’s an original joke nobody has ever made before) long enough to star in a new Lincoln…
Ah, springtime — birds singing, flowers in bloom, and orange barrels dotting the highway. While road work zones may not be the most idyllic facet of spring, a little awareness and some safe driving can save lives. That’s why the American Traffic Safety Services Association created National Work Zone Awareness Week, which is typically observed…
A confined space with a whiny, crying child is the stuff of nightmares. A confined space on wheels, moving at top speeds with a whiny, crying child is the stuff of reality for many drivers. When kids are in the car, a parent’s focus on the road is often hindered by the goings-on in the…
As En Vogue once famously sang: “No, you’re never gonna get it/never, never gonna get it.” Chinese Democracy. Duke Nukem Forever. The Watchmen film. At this point, it’s probably safe to say that the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV can join the pantheon of things that spent a ridiculous amount of time in development hell. Whether it…
Mitsubishi recently announced it would soon begin to debut production models instead of concepts, as opposed to what it has done for the last two years, but already the Japanese company is making an exception. On Thursday, November 17, the Mitsubishi eX Concept will make its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show….
The Mitsubishi eX concept is the future of Mitsubishi’s EV technology Say “Hello” to the future of Mitsubishi. The Japanese carmaker took the Tokyo Motor Show by storm earlier this week, introducing multiple concept cars to the industry that reflect Mitsubishi’s future plans. One of the biggest, though, is the all-wheel-drive Mitsubishi eX Concept, which…
When you think of buses that make history, the one Rosa Parks rode in Montgomery, Alabama, probably comes to mind. Parks was arrested on Dec. 1, 1955, when she refused to follow Jim Crow laws and give up her seat to a white man on a full bus. The Milwaukee County Transit System is paying…
Mercedes is offering a limited Edition 1 model of the 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe to celebrate its launch, upgrading the new four-door model with some added features to make it more aesthetically lavish. Keep It Around For Longer: Why routine vehicle maintenance is important This 63 S Edition 1 has the same 630 hp…
Photo: Mazda So far, 2021 has been a good year for Mazda. The automaker recently reported an all-time record high of 42,187 sales from the month of May, marking a 69.2 percent increase compared to May of 2020. Similarly, Mazda has sold 156,562 units so far this year, which is 58.4 percent up from last year’s…
Photo: Honda When Max Verstappen lost control of his Red Bull-Honda Formula 1 racing car at the first corner of the Paul Ricard circuit, many viewers tuned out of the race, believing the result of the 2021 French Grand Prix to be a foregone conclusion. Lewis Hamilton would win and reclaim the lead in the…
Video depicting magician getting out of a speeding ticket by solving a Rubik’s Cube likely fake because of course it is You’ve probably been in a situation before where there are red and blue lights whipping around in your rear-view mirror and you’re sitting in the driver’s seat biting your nails and thinking “okay, I’m pretty sure…
As people age, their driving ability decreases. For older men, losing their ability to drive, the freedom associated with the open road, and the self-sufficiency afforded by driving causes greater stress and sadness than for older women. Why is this? According to research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety that surveyed 2,990 people, women…
Photo: Chevrolet The 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer is a small SUV that’s equally at home on city streets and on light outdoor adventures. It returns for 2022 with a handful of updates including new exterior paint colors and improved fuel economy. On top of that, it now offers new roof rack cross rails and an available…
George, the star salesman, confused on the floor Photo: Hyundai UK via YouTube Hyundai UK has delivered a handful of successful commercials over the past couple years with its “Honest Series” comedy short films–five minute online vignettes produced by Red Bee Media. The recurring, central character is George the salesman, played by Will Owen, who deals with some of the…
Just in time for the Russian Grand Prix, Scuderia Toro Rosso has announced that Russian racing driver Daniil Kvyat would be making a return to Formula One by taking over Pierre Gasly’s seat in 2019 (Gasly, meanwhile, was promoted to Red Bull). It marks a new chapter in Kvyat’s tumultuous F1 career and relationship with…
Kia has updated the Rio and Picanto, its popular UK models The Kia Picanto and Kia Rio have taken the United Kingdom by storm, so much so that these compact cars have been nicknamed Kia’s “little titans.” Now, Kia is making its five-door car lineup even better with a number of upgrades to its popular…
The Kia Niro hybrid SUV will make its Chinese production debut at the Beijing Auto Show Kia Motors is looking to test the response of customers in China before the big release of the Kia Niro crossover SUV. The South Korean carmaker is planning to showcase the Niro hybrid SUV at the Beijing International Automotive…
Not all of the talk coming out of the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards was about a bunch of giant, disquietingly dour teddy bears (so very fluffy, so very sad): there was quite a bit of focus on the return of Kia’s much-beloved hamsters. Kia designers working to redesign the 2014 Kia Soul during the…
Photo: Hyundai The 2022 Hyundai Elantra pushes the envelope with its styling, caters to tight budgets with its efficiency, and keeps drivers connected and safe with its advanced lineup of standard tech features. This compact sedan is available in four trim levels for 2022: SE, SEL, N Line, and Limited. Photo: Hyundai Photo: Hyundai Photo:…
Major esports tournaments bring large crowds to stadiums to watch players compete Photo: Anton Samsonov Video games have been around for decades, allowing people of all ages to compete in the digital world and escape to alternate realities. From Pong to Super Mario and exciting new games like Overwatch and FIFA, gamers across the globe…
Thanks to its decent fuel economy and exceptional comfort, the 2014 Nissan Altima earned a spot on Kelley Blue Book’s “10 Best Sedans under $25,000” list. The Altima was completely redesigned for the 2013 model year and starts at $22,300 MSRP in its most basic trim level. With the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and Xtronic transmission,…
The New 2020 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Photo: FCA Jeep has brought back the Wrangler Freedom as a way to honor U.S. military members. The 2020 model utilizes a military-themed design on the interior and exterior. For You and Furry Friend: Driving your dog in the Jeep Wrangler Features of the 2020 Jeep Wrangler Freedom Jeep…
Dave’s Ridgeline is this brilliant red color. The all-new 2017 Honda Ridgeline scooped up one of the auto world’s most prestigious awards at the Detroit Auto Show this year, driving home with the North American Truck of the Year trophy. That’s all well and good, but how does it actually hold up against the competition?…
Hello, and welcome once again to In the Rearview, where we take a view toward the rear and bring you some of the top stories on The News Wheel in the past week. Just Look at It All: Chevy has more diesel engine options than ever before First up, because we are awesome, we have…
Is it time to return your leased vehicle? Photo: Cadillac You’ve had your leased vehicle for the allotted contractual timeframe and now it’s time to return it to the dealership. But should you just take it in as is and deal with whatever comes next? (Not really, no.) Preparing a leased vehicle for return is…
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