Since Buick’s September announcement that it would be establishing an Avenir sub-brand “designed to grow with the needs of future luxury buyers,” there has been speculation as to which three vehicles would be the first to get the treatment in the 2018 model year. Following the GL8 MPV, which was pegged for launching Avenir in…
Ford has announced the addition of a new Sport Appearance Package for both the 2017 Explorer and 2017 Escape. With the Explorer being a particularly popular option among younger and more affluent vehicle shoppers, and given that about 30% of all Explorer sales in America stem from the Explorer Sport and Explorer Platinum trims, the…
Sebastian Vettel (2009), now a four-time world champion, was brought up through the Red Bull Junior Team Photo: nick@ Becoming a Formula One driver, even if you have successfully climbed the junior formula ladder, isn’t simple. Drivers need to attract a team’s attention and somehow convince them they are the next hottest thing. They need,…
The Old Crow Mustang GT heads to auction on July 25 Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford and Roush Performance ripped the cover off their one-of-one Old Crow Mustang GT, revealing it to be every bit as cool as you’d expect. The unique Mustang, which borrows its name from a P-51 Mustang flown in combat during…
Every dog has its day… and that day is today. August 26th is National Dog Day, so today people and their pets are out celebrating the holiday in a variety of different ways. Chevrolet is getting in on the festivities, too, with a new video highlighting how the Oakland County (Michigan) K-9 Unit uses Chevrolet…
The 2019 Nissan Altima made a splash at its big debut at the New York International Auto Show. As Nissan prepares to roll out the sixth generation of its best-selling sedan, it announced a new limited edition called the Altima Edition ONE. What’s New: Learn more about the 2019 Nissan Altima The Nissan Altima Edition ONE…
Nissan and its gaming partners Photo: Nissan Not simply content to have its vehicles featured in racing games like Forza, Nissan partnered with two of the world’s most popular esports teams in March: FaZe Clan and OpTic Gaming. With both teams’ jerseys sporting the automaker’s badge, Nissan was hoping to tap into the video game…
The NissanConnect is one of Nissan’s pride and joys. The infotainment system has been loaded in new vehicles since 2013, and it allows drivers to stay connected with their car when it is parked, and then connected to the outside world while driving. NissanConnect is currently offered in several packages to make it the best…
Chicago meets the 2016 Honda Pilot at its glitzy debut Photo: Honda via YouTube “The Year of Honda” continues at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. As one of the first brands to present this week in the Windy City, Honda has debuted its highly-anticipated, redesigned eight-seater: the 2016 Pilot SUV. The automaker intends to bring “new…
Photo: Toyota The Supra may be one of the most iconic Japanese nameplates in the world, but Toyota isn’t beyond creating a few special edition models just for its North American market. Every example of the new GR Supra A91-CF Edition will be sold only in the United States — rejoice, JDM fanboys. Toyota Lineup:…
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….
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