90 Years at the Milford Proving Ground

GM celebrates 90 years at the Milford Proving Ground. ©GM This October, General Motors will celebrate the 90th birthday of its Milford Proving Ground in Milford, Michigan. The Milford Proving Ground, established way back in 1924, has been a pioneering location in terms of vehicle safety—even when it put its own safety workers in danger….

Top 4 Weird Texas Driving Laws

Photo: Falkenpost From roadside attractions like the Cadillac Ranch to the state’s countless scenic vistas, a drive through the Lone Star State is an unforgettable experience. But on your next Texas road trip, keep these wacky driving laws in mind so you don’t end up with an unwanted souvenir on your driving record. Stay Safe…

Winter Driving Tips

Subaru makes its 11th stop on the 2017 WinterFest Tour at Copper Mountain, CO As the winter season approaches, drivers will experience snow and ice related issues on the road and breakdowns. Severe weather can be frightening and dangerous to drivers and pedestrians alike. For motorists, they should know the safety rules for dealing with…

Survey Reveals Popular Driving Superstitions

After surveying over 1,000 drivers, NetQuote discovered superstitious habits dictate the driving behavior of both male and female drivers. Whether it’s a specific action or lucky charm, driving superstitions are surprisingly common and range in detail. Check Out: 2018 Jeep® Wrangler design updates “Among genders, however, specific superstitions differed: Men were more likely to possess…

‘Super SUV’ Chevy Traverse Revealed in South Korea

2020 Chevrolet Traverse The 2020 Chevy Traverse has made its debut in the South Korean market as a “Super SUV.” This special designation reflects the unparalleled interior dimension of the well-equipped full-size SUV. Check Out: The capability of the 2019 Chevy Traverse Geared to compete with the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade, the Chevy Traverse boasts…

Subaru’s Pet Crate Testing Results Announced

Subaru and the Center for Pet Safety have announced the results of the 2015 Crate and Carrier Crashworthiness Study Last month, we announced that Subaru was continuing research with the Center for Pet Safety (CPS), a 501(c)(3) non-profit research and consumer advocacy organization, after investigating the safety of pet harnesses in cars back in 2013….

2021 Mazda CX-9 Overview

Photo: Mazda Mazda’s flagship crossover returns for the 2021 model year with relatively minor changes. It gained a standard 10.3-inch infotainment screen, along with the new Carbon Edition trim level. This penultimate trim comes exclusively with a Polymetal Gray exterior, aluminum wheels, gloss-black trim, and red leather seats. You can choose from four different trim…

2015 Toyota Corolla Overview

The Corolla was fully redesigned for 2014, so the changes to this model year are minimal. However, the 2015 Toyota Corolla does get a fold-down rear armrest in most trim levels, the exception being the base L model. Additionally, the Corolla’s “Premium” sub-trims get standard Driver Convenience packages, which include push-button start, Entune Premium Audio with…

Recent Automotive Job Cuts Demonstrate the Vulnerability of Salaried Positions

White collar jobs may not be as secure as they once were General Motors recently announced its intention to cut approximately 14,000 jobs in an effort to pivot toward an automotive landscape that features an increasing amount of electrification and automation. However, only 6,000 of these jobs will involve “blue-collar” facility workers. The remaining 8,000…

Ram Goes Off Road with New 2017 Ram Power Wagon

The Ram truck brand has been raking in awards left and right for a good reason—it knows trucks. Nowhere is this better shown than the Ram brand’s newest addition to its lineup—the 2017 Ram Power Wagon. During the 2016 Chicago Auto Show earlier today, the Ram brand unveiled the 2017 Power Wagon. Built to conquer the…

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Ram Adds Hydro Blue Hue to Its Color Collection

Ram’s feeling blue, but in a good way One of the reasons why drivers continuously choose the Ram lineup of trucks is so that they can stand out in a crowd. Ram makes this an easy task to accomplish with the collection of color schemes it offers for the exteriors of its trucks. Ram recently announced yet…

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Protect Your Steering Wheel with a Cover

2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 For a quick update or way to inexpensively personalize your car, consider a steering wheel cover. It protects your steering wheel from damage, offers you a better grip on your wheel, and can be a decorative addition to your car’s interior. Plus, you can install the steering wheel cover on your…

Pricing and Updates for 2022 Buick Encore

Photo: Buick For the 2022 model year, the Buick Encore will be getting a few tweaks to its features, pricing, and trim level lineup. Here’s a look at what’s changing. See What This Upscale Crossover Has to Offer: Check out the Buick Encore New for 2022 The 2022 Buick Encore will be dropping its base…

The 2021 Ford Shelby F-250 Super Baja is Super Bananas

You can hear this picture (it sounds like a guitar squeal and an eagle cry) Photo: Shelby American It’s a good time to be a Ford fan if you’re interested in off-road-ready trucks. You’ve got no shortage of options on the horizon, whether it’s the Ranger Tremor, F-150 Tremor, or the all-new F-150 Raptor. Shelby…

[Photos] 2021 Ford Explorer Adds King Ranch Trim

Yo dawg, Ford heard you like King Ranch Photo: Ford Finally, Ford is extending the Texas-sized luxury of the popular King Ranch trim to the bestselling SUV in American history. The 2021 Ford Explorer adds the King Ranch to its lineup, serving up Lone Star levels of luxury to match the Explorer’s legendarily rugged capabilities….

Ford Debuts Two-Row 2021 Expedition XL STX

The stylish-as-all-get-out 2021 Ford Expedition XL STX Photo: Ford Nothing beats having more options, so Ford was like, yeah, sure, let’s just go ahead and roll out a two-row 2021 Expedition with the rad STX package. The 2021 Ford Expedition XL STX hits that sweet spot between smaller two-row SUVs and the three-row Expedition, heaping…

Path to Formula One: Young Driver Programs

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,…

Nissan and Airbiquity Renew Commitment to NissanConnect

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…

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Delayed Again

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 eX Concept to Debut in Los Angeles

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….

Mitsubishi eX Concept Electrifies Tokyo Motor Show

The Mitsubishi eX concept is the future of Mitsubishi’s EV technology Say “Hello” to the future of Mitsubishi. The Japanese carmaker took the Tokyo Motor Show by storm earlier this week, introducing multiple concept cars to the industry that reflect Mitsubishi’s future plans. One of the biggest, though, is the all-wheel-drive Mitsubishi eX Concept, which…

Milwaukee Buses Remember Rosa Parks

When you think of buses that make history, the one Rosa Parks rode in Montgomery, Alabama, probably comes to mind. Parks was arrested on Dec. 1, 1955, when she refused to follow Jim Crow laws and give up her seat to a white man on a full bus. The Milwaukee County Transit System is paying…

Mazda Reports Record-Breaking May Sales

Photo: Mazda So far, 2021 has been a good year for Mazda. The automaker recently reported an all-time record high of 42,187 sales from the month of May, marking a 69.2 percent increase compared to May of 2020. Similarly, Mazda has sold 156,562 units so far this year, which is 58.4 percent up from last year’s…

That Video of a Magician Getting Out of a Speeding Ticket is Probably Fake

Video depicting magician getting out of a speeding ticket by solving a Rubik’s Cube likely fake because of course it is You’ve probably been in a situation before where there are red and blue lights whipping around in your rear-view mirror and you’re sitting in the driver’s seat biting your nails and thinking “okay, I’m pretty sure…

2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer Overview

Photo: Chevrolet The 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer is a small SUV that’s equally at home on city streets and on light outdoor adventures. It returns for 2022 with a handful of updates including new exterior paint colors and improved fuel economy. On top of that, it now offers new roof rack cross rails and an available…

Have a Laugh: Hyundai UK's “Honest Series” Commercials Starring George the Salesman

George, the star salesman, confused on the floor Photo: Hyundai UK via YouTube Hyundai UK has delivered a handful of successful commercials over the past couple years with its “Honest Series” comedy short films–five minute online vignettes produced by Red Bee Media. The recurring, central character is George the salesman, played by Will Owen, who deals with some of the…

Kvyat Returns to F1 at Toro Rosso

Just in time for the Russian Grand Prix, Scuderia Toro Rosso has announced that Russian racing driver Daniil Kvyat would be making a return to Formula One by taking over Pierre Gasly’s seat in 2019 (Gasly, meanwhile, was promoted to Red Bull). It marks a new chapter in Kvyat’s tumultuous F1 career and relationship with…