Brands do not like to call minivans minivans. They will go out of their way to refer to their people-haulers as anything but, hoping to shake the stigma that haunts their more practical-minded products like it was the letter “M” written on the roof in chalk in a Fritz Lang film. Opel, in calling its…
Build it! Build the precioussss! Summer is coming fast and to meet it, Ferrari has launched another online configurator. Like the Ferrari GTC4Lusso configurator the automaker launched just a few weeks ago, this version allows anyone to build and customize their own Ferrari 488 Spider. If you’ve ever wanted to build your dream car, even…
Fresh from getting a new look in 2016, the Mazda CX-9 comes back, mostly the same, for the 2017 model year, still helping the brand to ratchet its way up-market. If You Like the CX-9: Then you may like the CX-5 [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for the 2017 Mazda CX-9? Since the CX-9 just received…
In the past, Lexus vehicles were known for their modest exterior designs, which some people described as bland or unexciting, but Lexus has a come a long way since then and now offers some of the most distinctive vehicles you’ll see on the road today. Take for instance the 2017 Lexus NX; while this model…
Even though Chrysler announced the 200 mid-size sedan was being discontinued, the larger 300 full-size sedan is still around and continues to serve as one of FCA’s most noticeable models. Known for its boxy exterior, available Hemi V8, and standard rear-wheel drive system, the Chrysler 300 is about as American as apple pie, but that’s…
Winter has concluded once again, and warm weather has returned. Throughout the past year, your van or other handicap-accessible vehicle endured plenty of wear and tear — both inside and outside. Spring is the perfect time to check your vehicle over and perform important care-taking. A conversion van requires more maintenance needs than a regular…
Our dashing young Buick driver will now impress grandma with all his car’s features In 2014, valets and old ladies everywhere found themselves astounded and confused by the newly redesigned Buick line-up during the “That’s a Buick?” advertising campaign. The campaign highlighted Buick’s departure from previous designs with five of its models: the Regal, Encore,…
Last year, BMW became the official vehicle partner to the International Automobile Federation’s Formula E Racing. The electric car racing circuit focuses on one-seat electric cars that compete in racing events in large city centers around the world. Recently, BMW decided to renew its support for the fledgling race series. This demonstrates BMW’s lasting commitment to electric…
Autonomous driving is all the rage right now, with automotive companies stepping over each other to try and have the best technology on the road first to set benchmarks and consumer expectations. BMW is taking it a touch slower because it wants to make sure that what it sends out onto dealerships is a quality system…
In a recent press release, Volvo Car Group highlighted several benefits of autonomous driving. It is no secret that Volvo has long been concerned with driver, passenger, and pedestrian safety; for instance, it is because of Volvo that our cars are now equipped with three-point seatbelts, and it is Volvo that has vowed that no…
Road trips are one of the best—and often the cheapest—ways to get… When I was shopping for my first car, I remember my mother… Buying a car is stressful. Not only is it a major financial… It’s no secret that digital marketing is quickly becoming the go-to marketing… It’s no secret that the automotive industry…
Adam Levine: heartthrob, Greek god, angel-voiced GT-R enthusiast Auto brands are all about attaching a face to their names these days. Nissan, thanks to its ongoing and recently renewed partnership with NBC’s The Voice, already had a recognizable—and devastatingly gorgeous—face at its disposal with Adam Levine. So it’s only natural that the automaker would want…
Photo: Wikimedia Commons In case you haven’t heard, this week Amazon announced that its second headquarters would be split between the Northern Virginia side of the Washington D.C. metro area and New York City. On one hand, the HQ2 announcement isn’t a real surprise considering that these are huge cities with a lot of the…
Anthony Levandowski, a former Waymo engineer, has posted a time-lapse video in a lengthy Medium post that shows a Toyota Prius driving itself across the United States in just four days without any human assistance. The video starts at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, on October 26, and finishes four days later at…
A few months ago, we put together a multiple-choice quiz to test your car logo knowledge. Now we’re taking it a step further. This time, you’ll have to fill in the blanks — no more hints. Plus, we’ve added a handful more brands for you to identify. This quiz includes luxury brands, American brands, performance…
According to a new Ford-backed survey, 32 percent of 5,000 dog owners in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom admitted to not adequately securing their dogs while driving. The Blue Oval hopes to curb that shocking trend with its all-new Ford Focus Wagon, which has a larger and more dog-friendly cargo area thanks…
Ahead of the kickoff for the 2019 FIA World Rally Championship, M-Sport Ford World Rally Team has unveiled a striking new livery. It won’t help with winning races, but it sure as heck’ll have M-Sport Ford looking good when they do. The new M-Sport livery bowed in January at Autosport International in Birmingham ahead of the season-opening…
The General definitely stole the show last week with an abundance of Chevy SEMA concepts and performance models. Here’s a review of some of the things we saw from Chevy at SEMA last week: Corvettes Jimmie Johnson’s 1971 Corvette Paul Stanley Corvette Stingray 2009 “Blue Devil” Corvette (restored from sinkhole damage) Camaros 2015 Camaro…
2016 Ford Explorer Featuring a starting MSRP of only $31,050, the 2016 Ford Explorer is a SUV that the entire family can enjoy. Equipped with standard 18-inch alloy wheels, loads of available gadgets, two powerful engine options, and lots of cargo room, the 2016 Ford Explorer has a number of attractive features for even the pickiest…
2016 BMW X5 M (L) and BMW X6 M (R) If you’re ready for a performance fastback, the 2016 BMW X6 M takes the 2016 BMW X6 to the next level to fill that order. With a powerful engine and great handling, this vehicle is a testament to the greatness of German engineering. It is only…
The 2016 BMW X6 is a fastback that blends sportiness and luxury together to compete with models like the Infiniti QX70 and Porsche Cayenne. When looking at it, shoppers might assume that this is just another vehicle built for driving to soccer practice and music lessons. This vehicle is built for performance, however, and is…
”What’s Exterior Performance Efficiency Interior Safety The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is virtually unchanged from the 2015 model, save for minor equipment updates. However, Mercedes has eliminated the E400 Hybrid, as well as all AMG models except for the E63 AMG S sedan and wagon. New for 2016 | Exterior | Performance | Efficiency | Interior…
The mini-adventures of Hyundai Hank Photo: Hyundai USA Toys aren’t just for kids. Look at Hyundai USA’s hand-made, stop-motion character Hyundai Hank. Eight short Vine videos featuring the mini mensch were released to promote the 2015 Hyundai Sonata last fall. The last time we saw Hyundai Hank was in November 2014, when he donned a…
The 2015 Honda BR-V Concept The Gaikindo Indonesian International Auto Show 2015, which will run from August 20th to 30th in Tangerang, Indonesia, will serve as the venue for the 2015 Honda BR-V’s debut. What’s a BR-V, you might ask? The “Bold Runabout Vehicle,” a three-row crossover concept that’s meant to preview a seven-seat vehicle that…
The 2015 Toyota Camry From its sculpted exterior styling to its technology, the 2015 Toyota Camry gets a serious refresh that takes the popular sedan from so-so to sensational. Additionally, the 2015 Camry receives a brand-new trim level—the XSE—which takes the sporty SE model and gives it bigger wheels, a firmer suspension, and multiple feature…
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