Each year the Automotive Science Group™ assesses hundreds of vehicles in an attempt to find those that truly stand out within their classes and with respect to their environmental, economic, and all-around performance. The environmental performance metric focuses on each vehicle’s life-cycle carbon footprint measured by CO2-equivalent emissions, from the materials extracted to build the…
The Mitsubishi Lancer has undergone a redesign for the 2016 model year Mitsubishi recently revealed the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer and we have to say—we didn’t think it could get any sportier. Turns out, we were wrong. The newest Lancer has undergone a complete redesign and it’s more stylish than ever before. With a more sculpted…
Mitsubishi’s newest crossover SUV continues to earn praise from its peers as the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross nabs top safety ratings in the Japan New Car Assessment Program. Learn More: About the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Within the past year, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has received high ratings from the new car assessment programs in Europe, Southeast Asia,…
Mitsubishi has announced more details about the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer, including its price Mitsubishi may be focusing mostly on its crossover and SUV lineup, but that doesn’t mean the Japanese carmaker is letting its sedan fall to the wayside. The brand recently announced the specs and pricing for the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer, and we have…
Wow, that was quick. After not even a week of first-driving impressions, the North American 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata has already won its first award. This comes out of Florida from the Southern Automotive Media Association, who gave the Miata the title of “Best Small Convertible” at the 2015 Topless in Miami drive and evaluation…
Winter is here, and in Canada, that means bundling up against the cold. Across all of North America’s climates, though, it means auto show season. The 2020 Montreal International Auto Show is gearing up for January 17-26, and Nissan is bringing its latest and greatest vehicles to show off: The 2020 Nissan Sentra and 2020…
Models and Artists took the stage on Sept 9 for Fashion Rocks. Photo: Mikael Miettinen We’ve been following every ounce of news concerning Mazda’s Fashion Rocks revival since word broke a couple months ago in conjunction with the debut of the new MX-5 Miata. Tonight, Tuesday September 9, was the big night as the New…
The Mazda CX-5 is the company’s top-selling model in Australia While the American market is eagerly awaiting an upgraded version of the Mazda CX-5, consumers in Australia have been busy buying up this SUV in such high rates that the company decided it could add more standard safety features, lower the price, and still turn…
In anticipation of the sale date in North America, Mazda North American Operations has released the pricing for its brand-new entry-level subcompact crossover: the 2016 Mazda CX-3. The CX-3 will start with an MSRP of $19,960 for the CX-3 Sport with front-wheel drive. More New Vehicles From Mazda: The New 2016 Mazda MX-5 The car…
Summer is here, which means you’ve probably planned a road trip or two. And you and your spouse and or family members have already downloaded, uploaded, and packed everything to keep yourselves entertained for the long journey, complete with headphones. Although, music, podcasts, audiobooks, and video games are awesome activities for a road trip, they…
2016 Volvo XC70 Whether you choose to call the 2016 Volvo XC70 a midsize wagon or luxury crossover, it doesn’t change the facts that the 2016 XC70 offers some of the best advanced safety features and storage capacity of any vehicle in its segment. Featuring new engine options and safety technology for the 2016 model…
Photo: Nissan Most drivers and passengers enjoy the quiet ride that the Nissan LEAF provides — however, many parents rely upon the calming white noise of an internal combustion engine to help their children fall asleep. That’s why Nissan has dropped a five-track EP to help kids nod off. Give Your Kids a Greener Future:…
Whether you’re in the market for a new vehicle or browsing rental ones for your next family road trip, Buick is the perfect brand to consider. It has earned a reputation for producing vehicles with advanced safety, technology, and comfort to enhance long drives. Consider the following three Buick models for your next adventure. The Great Divide: What…
2014 Chevy Camaro Spring Special Edition To ring in a new season full of sunshine and warmer temperatures, Chevy introduces the Chevy Camaro Spring Special Edition for a limited time. 2014 Chevy Camaro Spring Special Edition Exterior The Spring Special Edition is based on the 2LT or 2SS trims, and is distinguished by a Summit…
Kia Telluride Originally unveiled at the 2016 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), the distinctive Kia Telluride model has just received the bronze medal at the 2017 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) in the concept car “Transportation” category. No stranger to IDEA awards, Kia had produced some other award-winning models like the 2012 Rio and…
Kia has really kicked things up a notch in recent years. Now, it looks like the brand might be going in a completely different direction with its North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) debut. The Korean carmaker recently released two teaser images of a new SUV, which Kia is calling the Telluride. Created in the…
2019 Dodge Challenger For the first time, Dodge has taken home a Brand Image Award from the experts at Kelley Blue Book. As the Best Brand winner, Dodge bested the competition thanks to its modern take on the brand’s legendary standout styling. “Dodge may be a first-time winner in this category, but its vehicles’ designs…
2018 Nissan Rogue Hybrid Photo: Nissan Its combined EPA-estimated fuel rating of 34 mpg when equipped with front-wheel drive and 35 mpg when equipped with all-wheel drive, earned the 2018 Nissan Rogue Hybrid a spot on Kelley Blue Book®’s Top 10 list of the Most Fuel-Efficient SUVs. The five-passenger 2018 Rogue Hybrid is currently available…
2018 Kia Stinger GT Kia has two more reasons to brag thanks to J.D. Power. The recent Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout study deemed two Kia models, the powerhouse Stinger and the mighty Rio, as winners in their respective segments. These two awards add to Kia Motors’ four-year run of being honored by the J.D….
Word on the street is that the 2022 Corvette Z06 will take a cue from hypercars. According to MuscleCarsAndTrucks, it will incorporate carbon fiber wheels, active aerodynamics, and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires. Get Behind the Wheel: Schedule a Corvette test drive here Details about the performance tweaks Lightweight carbon fiber wheels will…
Imagine this, but it can eat a couple grenade blasts for breakfast. That’s the Inkas armored Lincoln Navigator L Photo: Lincoln Does anyone really need an SUV that can withstand two simultaneous grenade blasts and a hail of .30-caliber gunfire? Probably not. But hey, if you can get it, why not? Ain’t that America, after…
2017 Kia Optima The 2017 Kia Optima has just received the IIHS’s annual Top Safety Pick Plus award under the midsize car category.* Going along with the brand’s focus on safety, three of its other makes also made the list: the 2017 Sportage, Cadenza, and Sedona. Only the Optima and Cadenza, however, made the superior…
Abandon all hope, ye who enter here This seems to be a commonly-held fact that we don’t even need to enumerate, but what the hell, it’s always worth pointing out: there are a lot of really, really dumb people on this planet. If you would like to kick off your week with an almost staggering…
Hyundai is rolling out new technology that will allow drivers to unlock and start their vehicles with a fingerprint scan. These sensors will show up on some 2019 Santa Fe models for the first quarter of 2019, making Hyundai the first automaker in the world to offer smart fingerprint technology in its vehicles. To enter…
A Jeep Wrangler-based pickup truck is in the works If you want a pickup truck, it’s likely you want it to be rough and tough—a type of vehicle that Jeep is known for producing. Because of the American carmaker’s reputation, it comes as no surprise that a Jeep Wrangler-based pickup truck is much anticipated. Only…
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