There’s a sibling to the best-selling Hyundai Elantra that you may not know about. The affordable, efficient compact car from Hyundai has a stronger, faster brother with a spirited hatchback body and the heart of a sports car. The one-of-a-kind Elantra GT possesses a number of upgrades from the basic Elantra that makes it its own…
Are you planning to hit the road this summer with your dog? A summer road trip with your pup can be an experience you both will never forget. But, to make sure it’s only good memories you’re sharing, here are a few things to consider before you pack up and go. You know your dog…
Photo: Kia Is it just me, or have there been a ton of Tellurides on the road lately? It seems like everywhere I go, I see the distinctive rectangular headlights of Kia’s largest SUV coming right at me. At this point, I’m certain my wife has gotten tired of me pointing at one and saying…
Jeeps are some of the most dependable rides on the road. The founder of the Ferrari Grand Prix once said, “Jeep is America’s only real sports car.” This is all the more reason you should take the bore out your Jeep’s personality and spruce it up. The Jeep is a go-to ride for adults aged…
Photo: Hyundai Hyundai recently unveiled new technology that allows drivers to unlock vehicles with their smartphones. The first car to employ the automaker’s Digital Key system is the 2020 Sonata, introduced earlier this month at the New York International Auto Show. To use Digital Key, a vehicle owner first need to download it as an…
2022 Bolt EV Photo: Chevrolet The upcoming model year is a big deal for Chevy’s lineup of electrified vehicles. The automaker just introduced the redesigned 2022 Bolt EV and the 2022 Bolt EUV — and despite their similar names, the two models have a notable amount of differences. Here’s a look at their unique qualities….
The Chrysler Airflow Concept teases the brand’s all-electric future Photo: Stellantis Don’t look now, but Chrysler is loading up to go all-electric by 2028. At this month’s CES 2022 show in Las Vegas, the brand revealed the new Chrysler Airflow Concept and announced plans for its first EV by 2025. Stellantis Moves Toward Electric Future:…
2015 GMC Canyon SLE interior Photo: © General Motors The 2015 GMC Canyon is widely considered to be the most luxurious truck in the mid-size pickup segment, and the folks at WardsAuto seem inclined to agree with the sentiment. The editors at Wards selected the Canyon—with all of its soft-touch materials and well-appointed goodness—as one…
2015 Chevy Tahoe Overview ©GM The Chevy Tahoe has been fully redesigned for 2015. An integrated fold-flat third-row seat, updated exterior styling, a quieter interior featuring high quality materials, and improved fuel economy are some of the highlights. 2015 Chevy Tahoe Exterior ©GM ©GM ©GM The 2015 Chevy Tahoe ©GM The Chevy Tahoe is a…
Photo: Buick The 2024 Buick Enclave prioritizes standard luxury and family-friendly versatility. This premium midsize SUV also boasts three rows of seating, confident performance, and an array of safety and connectivity technologies. For 2024, the Enclave lineup offers three trim levels: Essence, Premium, and Avenir. Buick Luxury: Learn about the brand’s lineup of premium Avenir…
For those striving to live a cruelty-free lifestyle, finding a new car may seem like an impossible task. Automotive seems to think “luxury” and “leather” are synonyms, adding leather steering wheels, seats, and trim to nearly every model as you move up the trim levels. Fortunately, there are still some leather-free options on the market….
Genre: Action Director: F. Gary Gray Producers: Neil H. Moritz, Vin Diesel, Michael Fottrell Theatrical Release: April 14, 2017 Cast: Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Charlize Theron, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris Bridges, Nathalie Emmanuel, Kurt Russell, Scott Eastwood, Helen Mirren The Fate of the Furious is by all accounts the best film in…
The 2016 Scion FR-S For 2016, Scion has updated the FR-S to try and combat lagging sales in recent months. The result is a better-than-ever coupe that still boasts a fabulously affordable price tag. Based on the Toyota 86, which is not available in the US, the Scion FR-S brings luxury, style, and power to…
While the newly-introduced Cadillac CT6 sedan has been branded as the company’s new flagship model, the truth is the Cadillac Escalade has been the luxury automaker’s flagship vehicle for quite a few years. The 2017 Escalade comes with a big V8 engine, provides seating for seven, and contains enough tech equipment to make Silicon Valley…
The famous “Click it or Ticket” campaign from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reportedly opening with its first increase in unrestrained passenger fatalities in five years. As such, General Motors and OnStar are joining the charge in ensuring vehicle occupants have all fastened their seatbelts. GM’s all-new Belt Assurance System will be…
2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid The 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid is redesigned with more dramatic styling, better fuel economy, and MyFord Touch technology. 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid Exterior The 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid took styling to another level for the 2nd generation of the model. The elegant poise, curvaceous sheet metal, and wider body give it…
Can you believe General Motors teamed up with its rival Ford to develop the new 10-speed automatic transmission? Photo: © General Motors When Chevy announced the performance numbers and tech equipment that will come with the upcoming 2017 Camaro ZL1, many people were surprised to see the new muscle car’s 640-horsepower V8 engine will work with an…
Photo: Adavyd via CC Now that COVID-19 vaccinations have become more widely available in the U.S., road trips and extended vacations are in order. If you’re planning on going with the ground route, there are a few practical ways to stay safe and informed this summer while you’re cruising the highways of America. Clean Before…
August is nearly over, but in many parts of the country, September’s temperatures could be just as high. To finish the summer in comfort and safety, heed these tips for maintaining your vehicle in extreme heat. If you’re able, keep your car parked in the shade to prevent heat from building up inside. You can…
Monster truck shows might seem intimidating for those who have never attended one You’ve probably seen advertisements for monster truck shows on television, but unless your dad took you to a show when you were young, you’re probably not too familiar with monster trucks. These highly-customized vehicles with over-sized tires have a reputation for their…
Photo: Toyota Toyota is bringing back the Venza, a wagon-style crossover whose first stint on the market had lasted only a single generation. This time, the Venza promises to stick around for longer with genuinely attractive styling and an advanced hybrid powertrain capable of delivering an impressive 40 miles per gallon on the highway. Arriving…
The 2024 Traverse RS (left) and Z71 (right) Photo: Chevrolet 2024 Chevrolet SUVs come with a wealth of updates. For the latest model year, Chevrolet introduced all-new versions of the Trax and Traverse, while leaving the Equinox, Blazer, and Trailblazer largely unchanged. At the time of this writing, no announcements have been made regarding the…
Some truly bizarre traffic laws exist, and while many of them are outdated laws that haven’t been re-addressed, technically, we all could get busted for these ridiculous laws. Next time you hit the road, you may want to think twice about tethering your dog to the roof of your car or using the road as a…
After axing the Lancer Evo, Mitsubishi made it clear that its future… The world just got its first look at the next-generation Honda Civic… You know what the world needs more of? Crossovers. If the NX… Hyundai is going through an identity crisis—and that may be a good thing.… The 2016 Paris Motor Show opens to…
With the rest of Hyundai’s lineup getting refreshes recently, it’s time that the Sonata got a mid-generation makeover to match the brand’s new look. For the 2018 model year, the Hyundai Sonata brings a slew of new standard features, plus enhanced looks inside at out. At this rate, the Sonata will continue to be one…
That whole idea of Lincoln abandoning the MK naming system for actual names? Yeah, that appears to be in full swing. The 2018 Lincoln Nautilus was revealed today at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show, where it was announced as the replacement for the Lincoln MKX. The Nautilus joins the new Lincoln Navigator and Continental…
Photo: Lexus Although it debuted back in 2019 at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, the 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible is finally coming to the Great White North. Here’s a look at what it brings to the table. A Classy Compact Crossover: If you want space and luxury, choose the 2020 Lexus UX Photo:…
It’s Klum vs. Vergara in a new Kia spot for America’s Got Talent Photo: Kia Kia has had a partnership with America’s Got Talent for some time now. The automaker even gifted two 2021 K5 models to both the winner and runner-up of season 14, with host Terry Crews noting that the season was a…
At long last, the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Three months ago, the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon was first announced to the world. Twelve weeks and 14 teaser videos later, the Demon has finally crawled out of the pits of Hades in order to make its way onto the drag strip. A drag strip that…
Considering that Nissan North America’s office is in Nashville, Tennessee, you would think that it would be an easy thing for the automaker to form partnerships with country music artists. However, while many of its vehicles are made in the United States, it is still considered a Japanese car company, which carries some stigma in…
Lexus and Toyota are consistently high achievers across most studies pertaining to reliability and quality… In the latest J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Customer Service Index Study, brands… Residual value is a top consideration among car shoppers seeking to sell or trade in their vehicle after a few years… The all-new 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E and…
2023 Equinox RS Photo: Chevrolet The Equinox has been a signature SUV in the Chevy lineup for nearly 20 years. As it arrives to the 2023 model year, the classic family vehicle boasts many of the same features you’ve come to know and love over the years. Just For You: Check out these helpful Chevy…
The 2018 Cadillac XT5 is a luxury crossover dominating its segment. With seating for up to five passengers and four deluxe trims that are sure to impress, this 2018 model is rolling onto the lineup in style. [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for the 2018 Cadillac XT5? The 2018 Cadillac XT5 is offering an all-new design…
Deserving of “The Ultimate Driving Machine” title BMW vehicles are known as “The Ultimate Driving Machine.” Still, after a string of SUV and crossover vehicle introductions for the BMW brand, Bimmer fans have started to become concerned about whether BMW has abandoned its performance vehicle roots. Given BMW’s latest set of concept vehicles, that couldn’t…
Photo: Genesis Branching out into a new segment, Genesis will debut its brand-new G70 Shooting Brake at August’s Goodwood Festival of Speed in the U.K. Looking Like New: Tips for taking care of your luxury ride The G70 Shooting Brake is based on the most recent version of the G70 sport sedan, but with a…
Photo: Toyota As we anticipated last month, Toyota has revealed it will launch the Corolla Cross in the United States for the 2022 model year. Positioned between the C-HR and the RAV4, the new Corolla Cross will compete in the subcompact SUV segment. Under the hood, it will have a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine rated at…
Subaru’s newest commercial, “Proud to Earn Your Trust,” takes clips from popular ads from the last eight years Earlier this year, Subaru made a pretty awesome sweep of the Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards, taking home Best Overall Brand for the first time and Most Trusted Brand for the second year in a row….
The 2016 BMW 4 Series is a luxury car that pleases its owners and critics alike. It has a new look for 2016 and has been reengineered to be lighter and more streamlined than ever before. With three body styles to choose from, including a stylish convertible, there are many options for all types of…
The sunroof of the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban Photo: Chevrolet Early on in the coronavirus pandemic, the CDC recommended opening your car windows when driving with others to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Now, researchers at Brown University and the University of Massachusetts Amherst have completed a new study, which confirmed that driving with your…
Copyright: GM Well, we knew that this day has been coming for a while, now. The peppy little Spark EV has simply been limping along, only selling 419 models in its best month of 2016, April. From there, things have just gotten worse and worse for the poor thing, with it eventually limping its way…
The 2016 BMW X1 is here, and it’s all new for the 2016 model year. It’s no surprise, then, that BMW is pulling out all the stops to make sure that the crossover is well received. Four new ads have appeared on the BMW YouTube page and have begun to play around the country, covering…
Photo: Free-Photos Although there are fewer drivers on the road due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems the ones still on the roads are engaging in risky driving habits. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has monitored these alarming trends, warning the public in an open letter. Available Now: 2021 Chevrolet Equinox “Preliminary data tells…
The 2019 Buick Enclave incarnates Buick’s commitment to producing quality vehicles that are as safe and functional as they are refined. Not much has changed for this model year, but who’s complaining when the Enclave is such a well-rounded family-friendly SUV? With four different trim levels — Preferred, Essence, Premium, and Avenir — you’re sure to…
Will your family be able to downsize to sharing one vehicle? Photo: Automotive Rhythms via Creative Commons 2.0 Are you considering selling your extra vehicles and downsizing to becoming a one-vehicle family? Ever since the lockdown occurred in 2020 and many jobs shifted to fully remote positions, many families have reconsidered the necessity of owning…
The 2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid maintains an EPA-estimated 41 mpg fuel economy. The 2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid returns unchanged, though Toyota is expected to introduce a midyear update, which they call “2014.5 Camry Hybrid”. This update will include a standard rearview camera and a change in the car’s infotainment system’s name. 2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid…
The classic gas-powered Chevrolet Equinox is one of the bowtie brand’s most… When it comes to popular family vehicles, the 2024 Chevy Equinox is… Whether your teen is heading back to high school, going off to… Cadillac and Chevrolet sit on opposite ends of GM’s spectrum of brands… The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox will boast a…
Photo: GMC The GMC Acadia has been fully redesigned for 2024, and the result is a midsize three-row SUV that’s significantly larger and more luxurious than last year’s model. The new Acadia also comes with a long list of new and upgraded technologies that promote connectivity, convenience, and safety. Premium Family Hauler: Get acquainted with…
2021 Buick Encore GX Photo: Buick Just like the 2021 Buick Encore GX, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has rated the 2022 Buick Encore GX a 2021 Top Safety Pick when the SUV is equipped with specific headlights. Car Care: Important seasonal maintenance for your GM vehicle “The Encore GX meets all the criteria…
The BMW i3 is a sporty electric car that already offers a lot when it comes to style, with its distinctive shape and unique interior. I’ll admit to falling in love with it at first sight. That isn’t stopping BMW from taking it to the next level, however. At the LA Auto Show, the 2016…
The 2017 Lincoln MKC is a five-passenger compact SUV that carries a starting MSRP of $32,880. Consumers who are looking for a roomy luxury vehicle with a quiet cabin, as well as numerous comfort amenities, should consider taking a closer look at this American SUV. Furthermore, the new Lincoln MKC is available with two capable…
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