Chances are pretty good that if you don’t own a Kia vehicle, your most intimate familiarity with the brand is through dancing and exercising hamsters. Cute, right? Well, Kia seems to be calling for something of a sea change when it comes to their image. First, there was the sleek and luxurious look of the…
FCA just unveiled a completely overhauled Uconnect 5 infotainment system for its vehicle brands, which include Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, and Fiat. This new system is more powerful, more intuitive, and offers drivers a wider range of customization options and connected services. Here’s a look at some of the top highlights for the Uconnect 5 system….
Photo: Nissan Nissan’s popular family-friendly crossover just got an extensive makeover for the 2021 model year. The latest model of the Rogue boasts more power, a sleek new look, more technology, and improved safety features. Here’s a look at what’s new on this modern classic. Get to Know the Nissan Lineup: Nissan Crossovers and SUVs…
Chrysler Group today reported that the fuel savings and emissions due to its TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmissions have been astounding. Over their lifetimes, the transmissions, which power more than one million vehicles on the road, are projected to save drivers a collective $2.5 billion at the pump and will have prevented more than 700 million…
Photo: Mazda While Mazda recently found that many millennials crave an adventure on the open road, most needed a car that was spacious, comfortable, and reliable. The automaker’s chief marketing officer, Dino Bernacchi, was quick to point out that the new CX-30 more than fit the bill — and we think he’s got a point….
2019 Cadillac CT6-V Photo: Cadillac Originally announced as the V-Sport, the Cadillac CT6-V shares some commonalities with the CT6 — but this new model boasts enhanced performance and more aggressive styling. Here’s a look at what we know so far. Care for Your Car: Expert maintenance and original Cadillac parts What’s New Everything is new…
2019 Fiat 500L The Fiat 500L earns a repeat honor from the Automotive Science Group. Besting competitors in its segment, the stylish 2019 model snags the Economic Performance Award. Questions About Financing? Check out this credit FAQ According to FCA, “The 500L is not only the lowest priced vehicle in the wagon class, but also the…
It’s 2017, and it’s time to pop the cork, pour the champagne, and toast to the 50th anniversary of the engine that made Mazda by remembering the very first vehicle to feature a successful Wankel rotary engine: the 1967 Mazda Cosmo. More Modern Mazdas: Which of the CX-3, CX-5, and CX-9 is best for families? [wptab name=”What’s…
Photo: Chevrolet As the market for electric cars and SUVs heats up with new models and heightened capabilities, one of the segment’s longtime leaders is more than holding its own. According to the editors at U.S. News & World Report, the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV stands out as this year’s best electric vehicle. A Worry-Free…
Photo: Hyundai Efficiency, affordability, and value stand among the top priorities for many car shoppers — but they’re especially important if you just graduated from college. The Hyundai Kona SUV delivers on all of these qualities, and that’s why it’s been named to Autotrader’s list of 10 Best Cars for Recent College Graduates for the…
Photo: Nissan The 2021 Nissan Murano has become the brand’s latest model to earn the Top Safety Pick+ designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It joins the Altima, Maxima, and Rogue, which have also achieved the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating. Here’s a look at what the Murano has to offer — and…
The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV Photo: Chevrolet Thanks to a recently unveiled redesign, the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV is well-positioned to lead General Motors’ upcoming onslaught of 30 new electric vehicles by 2025. Essential Care for Your Vehicle: Here’s why you should keep up with scheduled maintenance For 2022, the Bolt EV comes with a…
No word on whether this seat cover helps with incessant borking Photo: Subaru Everyone knows that Subaru loves pets. To be more specific, Subaru loves dogs and has featured them in its commercials for many years. But beyond that, the automaker works behind the scenes with the ASPCA to help animals across the country get…
The 2021 Escalade Photo: Cadillac The staff at U.S. News & World Report created a list of The 20 Best Looking SUVs of 2021 to recognize the most stylish models on the market. The 2021 Cadillac Escalade made the list for its updated interior and exterior design. Choosing Your Next Family Hauler: Cadillac SUVs to…
Photo: INFINITI Considering the current trend towards electrification, it’s only natural that INFINITI unveiled the Qs Inspiration, an electric sport sedan. Debuted at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show, the Qs Inspiration concept showcases futuristic technology, a spacious interior, and a sharp new design language. Legendary Quality: Why buy INFINITI? A closer look at the INFINITI…
Photo: Kia Since it debuted in 1998 by another name — the Carnival — the Kia Sedona has undergone quite a few changes. Now in its third generation, the 2020 Sedona is ready for every family adventure that the New Year has to offer. The 2020 Kia Sedona is available at four trims: L, LX,…
The 2017 Chevy Bolt is scheduled to become available for purchase before the end of the year Photo: © General Motors Last week, Chevy announced that its new Bolt EV will have an EPA-estimated electric driving range of 238 miles, making it the most affordable electric vehicle in the world today with an all electric…
2019 Kia Niro EV Photo: Kia Combining the beloved characteristics and capabilities of a crossover with an eco-friendly powertrain, the new 2019 Kia Niro EV is on track to deliver a thrilling performance and comfortable, connected ride without the worry or time-consuming inconvenience of gas station stops. Learn More: About the 2019 Kia Forte The…
Photo: Chevrolet Want to add a little extra style to your new 2021 Chevrolet Malibu? The bowtie brand has just what you’re looking for. New for the 2021 model year, the Sport Edition Package can add some extra flair and functionality to LT trim level models. Here’s what you’ll get inside this new package. Stylish,…
Photo: Maserati Maserati unveiled something a little different at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. Styled as the “Levante ONE OF ONE,” the exclusive SUV took the center stage in the Maserati show, an example of the company’s upcoming customization program. Built by Centro Stile Maserati, the Levante was customized entirely by Allegra Antinori, the…
After Ford sold the Volvo luxury brand to Geely Holding Group during the Great Recession, the first priority of the Chinese company was to launch a second-generation XC90 SUV. This model finally arrived in 2015 as a 2016 model year vehicle and went on to win a plethora of coveted automotive awards, including the 2016…
Photo: Honda The Honda Civic Si is the last of the Civic models to get its 2020 model year update, and arguably this is the one you should be most interested in as the Si is the Civic to have if you care about performance but would prefer not to break the bank on a…
Journalists come on stage to check out the all-new 2016 Honda HR-V crossover as it makes its American debut The 2016 Honda HR-V debuted yesterday at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, becoming the first all-new Honda model in years. Although essentially just an American version of the Japanese automaker’s Vezel, Honda’s latest offering in…
2019 Dodge Charger GT A boring sedan, the 2019 Dodge Charger is most definitely not. Its sculpted silhouette, intense engine options, and well-appointed interior set the head-turning sedan apart from its counterparts on the market. Plus, its spacious cabin and cavernous trunk make it one of the “20 Roomiest Sedans in 2019,” according to the…
2020 Chrysler Pacifica AWD Launch Edition Photo: FCA FCA has revealed the new 2021 Chrysler Pacifica, which comes standard with more safety features than any other vehicle as well as all-wheel-drive capability. If you can’t wait for the minivan to arrive at dealerships in the fall, you can get behind the wheel of the 2020…
This quirky couple drives Cadillac hearses as their daily drivers. Here’s your daily dose of creepy, just in time for Halloween. The video below shows off a couple, straight out of a Tim Burton flick, that drives vintage Cadillac hearses as their daily drivers. As their only daily drivers. Check it out: Spooky Couple Seriously…
The 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer is one of the vehicles that you have probably never heard of that is being recalled today by the manufacturer (who you may also have never heard of) This morning, Mitsubishi issued a total recall of its 2013-2014 Lancer, Lancer Sportback, Lancer EVO, Outlander, Outlander Sport, and Mirage for an issue…
Toyota recalls 6.4 million vehicles, including the Camry. Apparently, Toyota wasn’t cool with General Motors hogging the recall spotlight anymore. The automaker was already in a close second for “Wow, sucks to be that car company right now” after their $1.2 billion payout last month following an unintended acceleration issue , but as Toyota recalls…
The 2019 Ram Heavy Duty Lone Star was revealed at the DFW Auto Show Photo: FCA The Ram Lone Star is a Texas truck through and through. Now, with the 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty Lone Star models recently revealed at the DFW Auto Show in Dallas, truck fans in Texas have even…
If you have been a good denizen of the internet, you know about Reddit’s “Ask Me Anything” series, also referred to AMA. Celebrities, notorious figures, anonymous automaker employees and others submit themselves to questions from all corners of the online world. The results are usually funny and eye-opening, but they do lack a certain amount…
Ford rolled out its next-generation Expedition SUV earlier this year at the Chicago Auto Show, and it has promoted its various improvements over the outgoing 2017 model by talking about everything from the fact that its aluminum body panels and high-strength steel frame will result in up to 300 pounds of weight savings to it…
Fans of Ford in Europe have yet another reason to get excited about the future, particularly if they’re crazy about the look of some of Ford’s most popular performance vehicles. Ford announced that both the Ford Fiesta ST-Line and Focus ST-Line are available for order now, and that two additional, as-yet-unnamed ST-Line models will be…
Photo: Buick Buick released a new advertisement for the 2019 Buick Envision that makes a run to the store a little less worrisome. It turns out that Buick has the perfect SUV for grocery trips. Learn More: About the 2019 Buick Envision In the video below, a mother returns from the grocery store and shows…
At the end of last week, Toyota and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a 2003 – 2004 Toyota Avalon recall, which affects certain models of the Avalon manufactured between June 5, 2002, and December 20, 2004. Reportedly, the supplemental restraint system (SRS) circuits in the affected Avalons are susceptible to internal shorting…
The Buick Regal Sportback will receive the luxury Avenir trim in 2019 As we wrote last week, Buick customers are enthusiastically embracing the Avenir luxury sub-brand. The Enclave and the LaCrosse both offer Avenir trims that are quite popular. Now, it looks like buyers who don’t want a large crossover or full-size sedan will be…
Chevrolet is celebrating 100 years of Chevrolet Trucks with a 100-day Centennial Celebration that will include special events taking place across the country and one big ol’ bash at the Texas Motor Speedway on December 16th. The brand is also marking the occasion by announcing plans to offer its Truck Legends program to select Chevy…
Rapper Chamiilionaire sitting inside his customized Chevy Impala SS. It has been nine years since rapper Chamillionaire landed at the top-spot of the Billboard Hot 100 List with his 2006 hit song “Ridin”. That song had everything a great record needs: A catchy chorus, hot beat, nice flow, and of course – a topic that…
A tire blowout can leave you reeling, both emotionally and literally, and regaining power of an out-of-control vehicle takes some quick thinking, a cool head, and some skilled driving. “The goal in any blowout is to keep the vehicle balanced and controllable. Do not panic. Any overreaction—including slamming on the brakes or abruptly removing your…
The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox RS Photo: Chevrolet Whatever happened to the refreshed Chevrolet Equinox and Traverse? Both SUVs debuted their facelifts in 2020 and were expected to arrive this past summer as 2021 models, but they were both delayed as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic. These two vehicles will now come out as 2022…
2016 Chevrolet Trax Whether you choose to call it a small SUV or subcompact crossover, the 2016 Chevrolet Trax is sure to grab everyone’s attention with its attractive design and advanced safety features. Sporting a starting MSRP of $21,800, the 2016 Chevrolet Trax could be just the right vehicle to get your kids to baseball practice or…
For $2,300, you can own your very own Jeep Wrangler. The only downside is, it’s a toy Jeep Wranglers are notoriously expensive—even when they’re 1/8th scale. Capo Racing just released a two-foot replica of the iconic Jeep off-roader and it’s everything you could want in a Wrangler, with the exception of it being so tiny….
The Geneva International Motor Show was this month in Switzerland, and Volkswagen came prepared with a new production vehicle. The VW Arteon Gran Turismo is a five-seat sedan that looks to have the roomy cabin of a fastback, but the speed and capability of a sports car. Last month, this was also the car that VW…
Kia’s Third- Generation Ceed Sportswagon Photo: Kia Equipped with more cargo and interior space, the new Kia Ceed Sportswagon, which was revealed to the world at the Geneva International Motor Show earlier this month, marks the third-generation of the popular model. The new Kia Ceed Sportswagon, “a C-segment tourer designed to meet the needs of…
Exactly who you want to see on your next international vacation, right? Now imagine this, except they’re all holding guns and screaming. Imagine how you would spend your first days as a tourist in a country that you have always wanted to visit. You’d see the sights that there are to see, walk until your…
The 2017 Toyota Avalon is a full-size sedan designed to provide an all-around excellent driving experience. Whether you need room for four adults, great resale value, high fuel economy, lots of room in the trunk, a healthy dose of premium features, or just an enjoyable ride, the Toyota Avalon is the car that delivers it…
Hello, internet. Thanks for coming in to talk with us today. Have a seat, because we need to have a conversation about those shaming people who use a handicapped parking placard but don’t look disabled. This has been going on for a while, but a recent tweet from someone at the University of Kentucky has…
The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Photo: Mitsubishi Motors If you’ve had safety concerns over riding in a convertible, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s new report may put your mind at ease. The organization recently found that you can be just as safe cruising in convertibles as you can be driving in their hardtop counterparts….
Combining the comfort of a traditional sedan with the performance of a sports car, the 2019 Subaru WRX is perfect for those who love to drive. Its 310-horsepower engine gives you a thrilling driving experience, while all-new infotainment will keep you and your passengers entertained on the go. The 2019 Subaru WRX is available at…
All-new and improved for the 2018 model year, the Subaru Crosstrek stands out in the compact SUV segment. [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek? The Subaru Crosstrek has been completely redesigned for the 2018 model year. This overhaul includes adjustments of the exterior and interior, additional technology features, and powertrain changes. The…
The 2016 Hyundai Azera is a full-size sedan with style and function. Plenty of features are available on both trims, including navigation and smartphone apps such as Siri Eyes Free. The Azera offers sophistication, safety, and spacious comfort, as well as Hyundai’s unbeatable warranty. Hyundai Scores: Promotional deal with NFL yields entertaining new commercials [wptab name=”What’s New”]…
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