2014 Buick Encore Overview

Red 2014 Encore Buick builds on the established success of the Encore for the 2014 model year by adding sophisticated safety features, including blind spot monitoring and rear-cross traffic alerts. RELATED: 2014 Buick Encore Specifications 2014 Buick Encore Exterior The Buick Encore has been a hit with consumers for its ability to shrink the elegant styling…

Sebastian Vettel Could Be Out of F1 After 2020

Photo: Jon Large via CC The Formula 1 driver market was blown wide open when Ferrari announced last week that Sebastian Vettel would leave the team at the end of the 2020 season (which has yet to start thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic). Reportedly, Ferrari was unwilling to give Vettel the two-year extension he was…

Ram Releases New ‘Built to Serve Edition’ Trucks

New Ram “Built to Serve Edition” truck Photo: FCA Back in November 2019, Ram introduced “Built to Serve Edition” trucks in recognition of the United States Armed Forces. Now, Ram is launching a second installment of the trucks that represent our country’s air, land, and sea-based military service branches. A Dependable Model: Ram 1500 is…

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Projected Maintenance Costs Are Low with Ram 1500

2020 Ram 1500 Limited Photo: FCA The expense of buying a car doesn’t end with the sticker price. You have to factor in insurance costs, registration fees, taxes, and of course, the cost to maintain and repair your vehicle. Thanks to innovative engineering and great fuel efficiency, the Ram 1500 ranks as the cheapest full-size…

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Nuro and Kroger Team up in Texas

Photo: Kroger After safely completing thousands of deliveries in Scottsdale, Arizona, Nuro and Kroger are rolling out a fleet of self-driving delivery vehicles to serve customers in Houston, Texas. But there’s one big difference — in Arizona, Nuro used modified versions of electric cars that are currently on the market. Texas residents will enjoy service…

Oh Boy, The Ford Puma ST is Coming

The first teaser image for the new Ford Puma ST Photo: Ford The all-new Ford Puma is a pretty cool little crossover that introduces a bit of aesthetic uniqueness to the automaker’s crossover lineup. It’s also got a bunch of wicked-sounding trims like the Puma Titanium X and Puma ST-Line X Vignale, which remind me…

J.D. Power Ranks Hyundai No. 2 in Initial Quality for 2019

Hyundai’s Barry Ratzlaff (right) and Omar Rivera (center) accept the Santa Fe’s initial quality award from J.D. Power’s Robert Mansfield Photo: Hyundai For the second year in a row, Hyundai ranks high in a prominent industry study that tracks the quality and reliability of new vehicles. Hyundai’s vehicles were rated No. 2 among non-premium brands…

Hyundai Funds Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing at 22 Hospitals

A drive-thru COVID-19 test is administered at National Children’s Hospital in Washington, D.C. Photo: Hyundai As a way to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, Hyundai Motor America is providing $4 million in grants to support drive-thru testing centers at 22 hospitals across the United States. Hyundai’s grants are being distributed through Hyundai Hope on Wheels, the…

[Photos] The Ford Ranger Thunder Sure Looks Cool

Photo: Ford Every so often, Ford rolls something out in another country that makes you just stop and go, boy, I wish they’d bring that here. Like the EcoSport Storm, the Focus ST Wagon, and the Ranger Raptor — though we’re still holding out hope for that last one getting here someday. I’m gonna go…

Differences Between Nissan Canada’s and Nissan USA’s Lineups

Photo: Nissan Compared to its vehicle selection in the United States, the Nissan lineup looks slightly little different in the Great White North. Whether you’re American or Canadian Nissan fan, it’s only natural to wonder what models are available across the border. Here’s a look at the vehicles that differ between the two lineups. Beloved…

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America's Love Affair: Why Do We Love Trucks So Much?

The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 There’s nothing that screams “AMERICA” quite like a strong pickup truck hauling a load of lumber. But pickup truck ownership in America isn’t limited to just farmers, ranchers, loggers, or construction workers. Many Americans who choose a truck as their daily driver never come close to hauling more than a…