Did you know that drivers make more than twice as many mistakes as normal if they are dehydrated? Normally when we talk about drinking and driving we are referring to alcohol and how it is a bad thing to do. In this case, Nissan wants you to ‘hit the bottle’ that’s full of water before…
When we saw the press release from Nissan about its upcoming partnership with Disney and Lucasfilm for the new Star Wars film about Han Solo, a tried-and-true statement came to our mind: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. In a move that surprises absolutely no one that has been paying attention, Lucasfilm has announced…
The Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak offers superior power and two engine options Drag racers everywhere, rejoice! Dodge has finally announced that it is taking orders for the newest Challenger Drag Pak. Starting at a price of $109,354, the new Drag Pak is a bit different than its predecessors. How? It has a cheaper option….
The newly revamped Top Gear had the majority of audiences cringing throughout Photo: The Sun Twitter The moment Top Gear fans have all been waiting for has come and gone. Earlier this week, the newly revamped British car show took to the airwaves with its brand-new cast and now, it’s raking in the reactions—both good…
Fatal accidents caused by road rage are becoming more common Bad traffic is enough to make any sane person a bit rage-y. Even the kindest people are known to let out an expletive when their daily commute is plagued by a traffic jam. The feeling of all-consuming rage that occurs when we’re behind the wheel…
2018 Dodge Durango SRT Winter may be months away, but the New England Motor Press Association is already prepping for the harsh season by naming the 2018 Dodge Durango as the Official Winter SUV of the Year. The honor was announced at NEMPA’s eighth annual Winter Vehicle Competition. Check Out: 2018 Dodge Durango “The Durango…
While not the capital city of Wisconsin, Milwaukee is the Badger State’s most populous city, as well as the Midwest’s fifth-largest city. This fact, as well as the city’s proximity to Lake Michigan, makes it a popular destination with visitors from all over. If you’re planning a trip to Milwaukee anytime soon, make sure you…
It’s baaaaack This morning, Mercedes-Benz announced a whole slew of tiny nomenclature changes for 2015 and onward. In a nutshell: a bunch of letters are being changed out for other letters, and there are some words being changed out for letters. It’s a bonanza of letters! The most substantive piece of news out of the…
The Zoom-Zoom brand seems to be pretty good about recalls—it’s highly involved with concluding the Takata airbag debacle, and even has its own Recall Information Center to better inform people if their specific vehicle has a recall. So, along those same lines, Mazda has issued a recall for a little under 58,000 2015 and 2016…
Mazda’s most recent redesign went to its Mazda6 back in November, upgrading the sedan from a good-looking car to something that differentiates itself from the rest of the lineup as a flagship. At the time, of course, Mazda did not have pricing information. Now it does, though. The 2018 Mazda6 will be rolling into dealerships…
Sergio Marchionne reportedly plans to make Alfa Romeo a stand-alone company. A report from Automotive News published this morning states that Fiat-Chrysler CEO, Sergio Marchionne, has plans to make the ever-struggling Alfa Romeo a stand-alone company within Fiat. This information comes from People Familiar with the Matter, close relatives of the Unnamed Sources guy I…
Based on the early reception, it seems that Lincoln’s partnership with Matthew McConaughey was a smashing idea. The first fruits of the collaboration between the automaker and the Academy Award-winner were unleashed upon the world last week to much acclaim. Many commentators noted a striking similarity between the way McConaughey talks to the camera (and,…
Subaru announced pricing for its 2016 Subaru Series.HyperBlue BRZ and WRX STI models Earlier this summer, Subaru announced that it would be producing limited edition variants of both the WRX STI and the BRZ, called Series.HyperBlue. The special package had been available on the 2015 BRZ to great success, encouraging its revival in 2016 and…
Photo: Associated Press By complete accident, a courthouse intern in Montgomery, Alabama, discovered what experts believe to be the largest surviving collection of legal documents from the Montgomery Bus Boycott. These documents include arrest records, bonds, court orders, and more, including the arrest record of Rosa Parks. Dated December 1, 1955, the document says that…
Photo: © Derrich In case you didn’t know, March is Women’s History Month, thanks to a declaration by Congress in the late 80s. The success of the Oscar-nominated film Hidden Figures has inspired many journalists to look for the women hidden in their own industry’s past, and there are many of them to find in…
The 2016 Jeep Renegade Dawn of Justice Edition is now available in the UK Last month, Fiat Chrysler announced its partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures’ Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice in the best way possible—with a Dawn of Justice Jeep Renegade. Well, now this special edition Renegade is ready to hit dealerships in the…
Jeep is encouraging its fans and owners to share their own Jeep stories with the “My Jeep Story” campaign It’s no secret that Jeep has something of a cult following. Jeep lovers support their favorite brand almost religiously, sacrificing countless paychecks on aftermarket tweaks and gas money to make their Jeep vehicle as perfect as…
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent, nonprofit organization that was established in 1959 in Arlington, Virginia, by three major insurance agencies. Over fifty-plus years, the IIHS has evolved to become one of the nation’s leading nonprofit scientific and educational organizations in the automotive industry and is increasingly committed to significantly decreasing…
Car shoppers know that Infiniti is a great luxury brand that uses the best technologies, engineering, and materials. At the New York International Auto Show last week, the brand unveiled a new Limited vehicle that takes luxury even further. The 2017 Infiniti QX70 Limited, a large crossover SUV, impressed the assembled press and will join the…
There are so many powerful coupes to choose from when you’re shopping for a new ride, and Infiniti is the latest brand to throw a hat into the ring. The all-new 2017 Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400 is due to arrive in dealerships this month, and the automaker has released pricing details for this fun…
A little more than a month ago, Infiniti Vaguebooked us good with an image of a grille and some French. A couple weeks after that, the silhouette of the Q80 Inspiration fastback followed, and Infiniti began promising us something capable of disrupting the status quo. Today, ahead of its October 2 debut at the 2014…
Infiniti QX50 History The Infiniti QX50 was first introduced for the 2014 model year as part of the brand’s model name overhaul. Previously known as the EX, the newly-minted QX50 represents Infiniti in the small luxury crossover segment, establishing itself as the perfect mix of sporty and practical that many family-oriented consumers are looking for….
All right, everyone, let’s start with a not-too-startling admission: I’m already sick of talking about Donald Trump. However, in these first months of his administration, a lot of the news is in some way related. Besides, when you write about cars, most of what he says is about Mexico, anyway Photo: Gage Skidmore I want…
Honda is getting back to its roots with a new ad for the 2018 Odyssey minivan, in which the Japanese automaker embraces the Kaiju film genre. Fans of giant monster movies, myself included, have been enjoying a genre renaissance of sorts in the last few years. Beginning with Pacific Rim in 2013 and the American…
While we all want to believe that the Saudi Arabian government allowed women to drive because it realized it was wrong to deny them the right, it’s pretty common knowledge that it was motivated by economic pressure. Giving women driver’s licenses not only makes them look more progressive to trade partners, but it also opens…
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