82-year-old Florida man Fred Smith realizing, in hindsight, that he may have slightly overreacted Octogenarian or not, you can’t keep a good Floridaman down. 82-year-old Lake Wales, Florida, resident Fred Smith was arrested for slashing a woman’s tires in the parking lot of the Lake Ashton Club House. Her crime? She sat in his favorite…
The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is a crossover SUV that carries a starting MSRP of $25,350. The new Santa Fe Sport features a restyled exterior and is backed by Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000 mile powertrain limited warranty. The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport will be competing for sales with the Toyota RAV4, Ford Edge, and Honda CR-V….
The 2015 Chevy Colorado ©GM We’ve been talking a lot about the 2015 Chevy Colorado all year, but the new midsize truck just began shipping to dealerships last week. To make things easier, consider this your one-stop shop for information on the 2015 Colorado, with all the info you need before you go out and…
Photo: YouTube Chevrolet is busy playing up the awe-inspiring 640-horsepower performance of the 2017 Camaro ZL1, and Dodge seems to be toying with the idea of putting together a 750-horsepower Hellcat. It should come as little surprise, then, to learn that Ford is working on the Mustang to end all Mustangs: a new GT500 that…
Last year, Chevrolet announced a limited 2018 Chevy Corvette Carbon 65 Edition that would be limited to just 650 units around the globe. While specific allocation was not revealed at the time, Chevrolet of Mexico confirmed this week that 10 lucky drivers in the country will have the opportunity to drive the limited-edition Corvette. “We are…
One section of the BMW NAIAS display The BMW display was the first place that Marci and I spotted one of the “car janitors.” These people were dedicated to keeping the cars clean and shiny all day. There were honestly so many of them that for a while it seemed like they outnumbered all the…
Welcome to In the Rearview, where we bring you some of the top automotive news of the past week. To begin with, The News Wheel had a team of photographers at the Chicago Auto Show, and you know what that means–giant photo galleries (for those of you who answered “cameras,” you get begrudging half credit)….
The entire Volkswagen Golf family was named the 2015 Motor Trend Car of the Year. Any other model would have just kicked back for the year and let the award boost sales on its own. Not the Volkswagen Golf! Volkswagen Motorsport has developed its first race car based off of the Golf to race in the Touringcar…
The Lexus RX is a midsize crossover and one of the best-selling models in the whole Lexus lineup. With a regular gas version, an extended body version, and a hybrid version, the luxury brand seeks to give drivers all that they could want from this nameplate. What’s New for the 2019 Model Year? The Lexus…
The Lexus RC has long stood as a good-looking performance coupe, and for 2018 it has come back better than before, with an upgraded engine line and all the luxury that the brand can put forward. More Lexus: Click here to learn the history behind the luxury [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for the 2018 Lexus…
Coming in with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, conventional or hybrid, and now two-row or three-row is the 2018 Lexus RX, the mid-size luxury SUV that shows off the luxury brand’s vision and abilities. [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for the 2018 Lexus RX? For 2018, Lexus has added two new versions of the RX: the RX…
The Toyota C-HR is one of the youngest models in the Toyota lineup, originally showing up as a Scion before Toyota absorbed its subsidiary. For its second model year, the 2019 C-HR tackles the subcompact crossover market with dynamic styling and generous feature lists. The 2019 Toyota C-HR is available in three trim levels: LE,…
There is a special circle of the underworld reserved for people who don’t park correctly. We’re not just talking about people with poor maneuvering, but also about people who clearly have the skills and choose not to use them. We’re looking at you, luxury car drivers that straddle a parking spot line to take two…
Combining a powerful V8, rugged truck-like body-on-frame construction, and a highly luxurious interior, the 2018 Lexus GX offers the comfort of a luxury SUV with the ability to leave the pavement behind. [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for the 2018 Lexus GX? For 2018, the Lexus GX carries over largely unchanged, with some minor changes…
The 2013 Toyota RAV4 The 2013 model year marked the fourth generation for the RAV4, so Toyota did not need to redesign the exterior in 2014. Instead the Japanese automaker looked toward the interior to make its enhancements, and we are now learning of the updates for the 2014 Toyota RAV4. The refreshed 2014 Toyota…
The all-new 2015 Nissan Versa Sedan will make its debut this week. Ahead of its unveiling at the New York Auto Show, Nissan released photos and specs for the all-new 2015 Nissan Versa sedan. The Versa sedan, which has been the best-selling subcompact vehicle for four years in a row, is set to debut on…
Nissan offers five reasons to drive a LEAF As we noted earlier this week, Nissan is serving as the official sponsor of this year’s National Drive Electric Week, and so the automaker is making good on the opportunity to promote the hell out of the Nissan LEAF. It’s been something of a rough week for…
The 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster is a two-seat convertible that carries a starting MSRP of $56,000. Freshly designed for the 2017 model year, the new 718 Boxster offers consumers the choice between two turbocharged engines, as well as the option of either a standard six-speed manual or available PDK transmission. The 718 Boxster competes with…
Ford Performance Blue sure looks good on the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 Photo: Ford Motor Company It’s time to get configurating! The 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 configurator is live, and it’s ready to show you how the most powerful street-legal Ford ever built can be done up — and how much it’ll set you back…
Photo: Lexus The 2020 Lexus RX offers a refined, modern ride. Here’s a look at its sophisticated amenities. Performance and Efficiency: All about Lexus luxury hybrids What’s New? The 2020 Lexus RX boasts a more intuitive touch-screen-based infotainment system, along with a cockpit that’s been redesigned to be more driver-centric. It also gained smartphone connectivity,…
2020 Kia Sorento Photo: Kia Sitting between the Sportage and Telluride in the Kia lineup, the Sorento is considered a compact SUV that still offers three rows of seating and a variety of customization options. For 2020, a few changes were made to the Sorento’s exterior and interior, along with the consolidation of two trims….
2020 Optima Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid The Kia Optima was first introduced in 2000 as a gasoline-powered model. It wasn’t until 2011 that it became available as a hybrid option after it debuted at the LA Auto Show. Six years later, the Kia Optima was released as a plug-in hybrid model, offering drivers two variants…
2020 F-150 XLT Photo: Ford Motor Company The Ford F-150: You know it, and if you’re like thousands upon thousands of truck buyers, you love it. The force behind a 43-year run atop the sales charts, the F-150 heads into 2020 as strong as it’s ever been. With a new generation and hybrid variant set…
Photo: Chevrolet Chevy has no shortage of spacious, versatile SUVs that are perfect for all of your passengers — including your animal companions. Here’s a glance at some of our favorite pet-friendly picks. Need an SUV for the Whole Family? Shop for the models featured here 2020 Chevrolet Equinox 2020 Chevrolet Equinox in Pacific Blue…
Photo: Kia Since its debut last year, the Kia Telluride has garnered more than 75 accolades from organizations around the world. From winning the “triple crown” of auto awards to making it on a handful of “best of” lists, Kia has definitely shifted its status from solely a value-based carmaker to that of a premium…
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