2020 Ford Escort Photo: Ford Motor Company It’s been more than 15 years since the Ford Escort blessed the shores of the land of milk and honey, but the little car that could lives on elsewhere. Over in the Middle East, Ford has launched the new 2020 Escort, which now comes with all sorts of…
2014 Toyota Highlander Overview – Offers seating for up to 8 The Toyota Highlander has been completely redesigned for the 2014 model year and now offers seating for up to eight passengers. 2014 Toyota Highlander Exterior Clearly the first thing people will notice about the 2014 Toyota Highlander redesign is its sleek exterior styling, which…
Nissan launched the ‘Ride of Your Life’ Altima campaign again in 2015, even better than before Last year, Nissan introduced a campaign called “Ride of Your Life” for the Altima sedan. In the video for the campaign, which you can watch here or at the end of this post, regular people were told that they…
Anthony Davis drifts into savings with the Dodge Challenger When it comes to endorsements, some NBA players like to turn themselves into a talking baby like Damian Lillard. Others want to entertain you and help you get into the zone like Blake Griffin. Then there’s Anthony Davis, who really just wants to look fly while…
Traffic reporter accidentally orders a fish sandwich during a live broadcast Local news reports are incredibly entertaining—and usually by accident. The correspondents often take ridiculously uninteresting stories way too seriously, field reporters often say the doofiest things while standing in torrential downpours or snowstorms, and strange townsfolk who give interviews have become instantly famous thanks…
With the start of the Major League Baseball season just around the corner, Seattle Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez decided he needed a new vehicle to drive back and forth to the ballpark, but he didn’t pick any ordinary automobile. Hernandez went with a yellow Ferrari 458 and he posted a picture of it on Instagram….
When you think of extreme driving challenges, you’ll likely think of making hairpin turns, steep climbs, and quick descents. You’re liable to think of blistering, dune-covered deserts or blinding frozen tundras. You’re liable to think about pushing your vehicle to the absolute limits. Ford had a different idea in mind when asking a number of…
Jann Mardenborough Three drivers have been announced for the brand new Nissan GT-R LM NISMO race car that will race in the LM P1 class, and two of them got their start in Nissan’s GT Academy, where they went from being video gamers to racing in some of the most elite classes of motorsport. Lucas…
The 2006 DTS is a favorite for those who enjoy customizing their Cadillac’s Photo: Shunsuke Kobayashi The 2006 Cadillac DTS was the replacement model for the iconic DeVille sedan, which was responsible for more than half of Cadillac’s overall sales for the better part of 20 years. The 2006 DTS was a front-wheel drive sedan…
Last year, Ford celebrated the 50th anniversary of the legendary Mustang. A year later, the first name in pony cars is a year older and a year stronger—through the first quarter of 2015, the new sixth-gen ‘Stang is the best-selling model in its class by a country mile. To celebrate the big 5-1, let’s take…
Nissan Juke-R Prototype Photo: David V. Fernandez via Flickr To most, the Nissan Juke is a rather ugly little SUV that offers barely 200 horsepower at most out of the factory. To make it a bit more exciting, engineers at Nissan Europe got the unique opportunity to find out what it would be like to…
Lincoln Continental Concept teases a new face for the brand Earlier this month, we debunked a Facebook rumor maintaining that a poor-quality Photoshop of an old Jackie Kennedy limousine depicted the all-new 2016 Lincoln Continental. Despite our debunking, a number of people—including once-famous rapper Paul Wall—shared the image of the Continental in the hopes that…
Subaru will once again be hosting the Dining Out For Life event this year. This marks the 10th consecutive year that the Japanese automaker has taken a sponsorship role in Dining Out For Life, a nationwide event aimed at raising money to fund HIV/AIDS care, prevention, testing, education, counseling, and more. Subaru Gives Back: What…
2019 Kia Sorento Although sporting new front and rear fascias, a distinct radiator grille complemented by a new headlamp design, restyled fog lamps and wheels at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2019 Kia Sorento’s appearance revealed what matters most is on the inside. Learn More: 2018 Kia Sorento earns top safety award Notable interior…
The Toyota i-ROAD has come to the Golden State Toyota is famous Stateside for its ultra-safe and reliable cars, trucks, and crossovers. But over in Japan, Toyota has been creating some different types of vehicles to determine whether or not there is a market for such contraptions. After successful testing in Japan and Grenoble, France,…
Toyota has announced the launch of a new, three-tiered performance sub-brand called the GR Sport Series that will bolster its lineup of sporty cars in Japan. GR stands for “Gazoo Racing,” Toyota’s already existing motorsport arm. At the bottom of the range will be entry-level GR Sport models, followed by a mid-tier GR models, and…
Half a century ago, Ford and Hertz decided that renting a car didn’t have to be such a plain and hum-drum experience, and together they gave the world the Ford ShelbyHertz GT350-H “Rent-A-Racer.” Both companies joined forces a decade ago to roll out a Shelby GT-H to celebrate to 40th anniversary of this monumental achievement,…
Photo: INFINITI The newly revealed 2021 INFINITI QX60 Monograph gives us a glimpse into the future of the luxury automaker’s lineup. When the three-row SUV was unveiled in Yokohama on Sept. 25, it garnered praise for its fresh new design. Here’s a look at what all the buzz is about — and when it could…
New year, new wheels. It’s the best time to gawk over fancy cars. Pony car lovers will especially get their fill this year—several new editions of the beloved Ford Mustang are being released. Check out all the action below. Special Editions Let’s start with the most eye-opening of the bunch: custom models from Roush, Saleen,…
Obama takes a look at Chevrolet’s new all-electric Bolt Photo credit: Michael Martinez President Barack Obama stopped by the North American International Auto Show in Detroit today to check out some of the latest models. According to the White House, Obama’s visit was meant “to showcase how the American auto industry has come roaring back…
It’s almost convertible season, so Porsche took the opportunity to reveal its fastest Boxster yet at the New York International Auto Show. Introducing the Boxster Spyder. As a true Spyder, the roadster’s top is still manually raised and lowered by hand. The Boxster Spyder will be powered by a 3.8-liter flat six-cylinder generating 375 horsepower through…
The 2016 Toyota Hilux The Geneva Motor Show is currently happening over in Switzerland, and automakers from across the globe are showing off their newest models. Alongside the world debut of the C-HR crossover, Toyota brought the popular Hilux pickup to the show for its European debut. Photos of the Euro-spec Hilux were revealed last…
Chicago is mighty cold in February, but you’d never know that from inside McCormick Place, home of the Chicago Auto Show (CAS). This year, we were lucky enough to attend the media preview, and got to see a great deal of incredible models first-hand. Here’s a glimpse of what Toyota brought to the table this…
The 2016 Kia Rio hatchback in Digital Yellow While all eyes were on the Kia Trail’ster electric AWD concept this morning, the 2016 Kia Rio was making a more demure debut at the Chicago Auto Show. And for the sedan version, this appearance was a world-first that was just a tad overshadowed by its more…
Corvette enthusiasts can’t wait to get a pair of keys to the new Grand Sport model Photo: © General Motors Chevrolet made Corvette fans around the globe smile today when the automaker officially revealed the 2017 Grand Sport model at the Geneva Motor Show. The ’17 Corvette Grand Sport makes use of lightweight architecture and…
2016 GMC Terrain Photo: © General Motors GMC has unveiled the all-new 2016 Terrain and Terrain Denali at the 2015 New York International Auto Show, boasting “a new, more contemporary front-end.” Indeed, the new Terrain is significantly improved up front with a completely reworked front fascia, but it’s also greatly upgraded in the back. New…
The 2016 Fiat 500 Abarth is available in either hatchback or convertible configuration. The Abarth model differentiates itself from the base Fiat 500 model because of its more powerful engine and specialized suspension. [wptab name=”What’s New”] 2016 Fiat 500 Abarth What’s New for the 2016 Fiat 500 Abarth? The 2016 Fiat 500 Abarth will feature…
As the small crossover segment continues to grow, automakers across the world are expanding and redesigning their lineups to stay at the top of the game. Infiniti will soon be joining the ranks in the luxury market by releasing a new version of the QX30—a concept model first revealed at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show…
Press days at the Geneva Motor Show saw a number of big reveals: concepts from Nissan, Volkswagen, and Infiniti; the long-awaited Porsche 911 GT3 RS and Honda Civic Type R; the elegant Mercedes-Maybach Pullman; and much more. All the big model unveilings stole the spotlight, however, and the Jeep Renegade Hard Steel Concept, pictured below,…
Because of the level of innovation, vision, and prestige surrounding the Milan Furniture Fair, also known as Salone del Mobile, many automakers use this week-long event as a chance to build their brand. Being the largest trade fair of its kind in the world, Milan Design Week typically welcomes a number of automotive design teams…
2015 Nissan Rogue (Nissan X-Trail in Japan) Nissan is taking the lead in safety in Japan by offering automatic braking as a standard feature in their vehicles, starting this fall. The Nissan X-Trail Hybrid will be the first to offer the safety feature as standard, going on sale sometime next month at around 1.2 million…
2016 Nissan Maxima SR Midnight Edition in Deep Blue Pearl When an automaker builds a truly fantastic car, special editions can only make it better. In the case of the 2016 Nissan Maxima SR, Nissan has just introduced the Midnight Edition package to take the four-door sports car to the next level. As if this…
The 2015 Nissan Murano interior made it onto Ward’s list for 2015 The staff at WardsAuto World recently announced the ten winners that made it onto Ward’s 10 Best Interiors List for 2015; among those winners was the 2015 Nissan Murano. The Murano, along with the other nine winners, will be recognized on May 13th,…
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has been delayed in the United States once again Photo: Twitter Everyone has that one friend who is late to everything. For the American car industry, that friend happens to be the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Despite the fact that Mitsubishi promised this long-awaited plug-in hybrid SUV would arrive on US soil in…
The Vette-powered, Mobile Bathroom hot rod that sold on eBay for over four grand They said it couldn’t be done, but we’ve actually managed to stumble across something even weirder than the Astroturf-outfitted VW Golf we showed you earlier today: a Mobile Bathroom hot rod equipped with a 1965 C2 Corvette engine. Yup. The unholy…
The sad fate of most souls who attempt to play this game Photo: Pxfuel via CC If you’re a video game enthusiast, you’ve likely encountered a game or two that have made you question your own sanity. Games with hard-to-beat levels, impossible obstacles, and tedious gameplay are everywhere, but few of them are bad on…
Mitsubishi is looking to get down and dirty in the compact crossover segment—and it’s using the Mitsubishi eX concept car to do just that. The Japanese carmaker recently announced that the eX—which debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show— will be making its debut as a production vehicle, adding another SUV to the brand’s lineup. The…
It looks like the NISMO team still has some things to iron out of the new GT-R LM NISMO race car, as they’ve announced their withdrawal from the first two races of the World Endurance Championship at Silverstone and Spa to focus on continued testing. Nissan’s newest prototype will now make its debut at the…
If you ask my three-and-a-half-year-old son Dylan what his favorite toy is, he’ll simply say, “Cars!” Which car? Any car. ALL cars. Vehicles of every kind, actually. He truly loves them all. He takes them apart, takes the tires off to switch them with other cars, stacks them up, lines them up, races them, smashes them,…
The CX-5 is really the darling of the Mazda lineup lately—it received a full redesign just nine months ago, and since has very firmly staked its claim as the brand’s best-selling model. So, it seems fitting that the brand’s first update of the model would be impressive. For the 2018 model year, the CX-5 is…
Mazda’s CX-9 was the subject of the company’s latest redesign, in this case to tailor the car specifically for the North American market, where lately demand has been for two things in particular: trucks and SUVs. As such, Mazda made the CX-9 into a three-row mid-size crossover, featuring a new turbocharged 2.5-liter engine. And now,…
2020 Nissan Kicks Photo: Nissan For 2020, Nissan’s popular, fun-to-drive Kicks comes with Advanced Nissan Safety Shield 360 as a standard feature on all models. This comprehensive suite of driver-assist systems is designed to give you greater confidence behind the wheel of your new Kicks. Take Care of Your New Investment: Your guide to car…
Photo: Honda The 2020 Honda Civic Hatchback is now officially on sale at dealerships nationwide with a starting price of $21,650. It’s nearly the last of the Civic models to be updated for 2020, after the Civic Sedan and Civic Coupe were refreshed last year, and with just the Si to go. The car received…
Continuing the revamping of its lineup to enter the brand’s Future Chapter vision, which already includes the LC coupe and LS sedan, Lexus has lifted the veil from the new, seventh-generation ES sedan at the Beijing Auto Show. The changes for the new generation are extensive. First, the new ES is built on the new…
Lincoln Dare Greatly Here’s something that you might find good for a laugh: Google “dare greatly.” As you might know, #daregreatly is the hashtag/tagline/hashtagline being employed in Cadillac’s new ad campaign. The first ad may have been a bunch of overblown tripe that spends far too much time aping a speech from a great American…
The 2017 Camaro 1LE was the talk of the town at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show In the official press release from Chevy, it was announced the 1LE performance package will become available for 2017 Camaros equipped with either the V6 or V8 engine options, but new information has revealed the four-cylinder version could also be getting…
Kia Stonic Photo: Kia Media When equipped with the Advanced Driving Assistance pack, the Kia Stonic has earned the highest possible rating for collision safety from Euro NCAP. According to Kia, the compact crossover, when “fitted with Kia’s Advanced Driving Assistance,” earned “93% for adult protection, 84% for child occupant protection, 71% for pedestrian protection,…
Maggie’s Ford truck comes to life and sings a song in the new Safe Auto commercial Ford F-Series pickup trucks sold more vehicles in the US in 2015 than any other type of automobile, so why is the Ford truck in the new Safe Auto commercial so depressed? “I keep my lights on. I keep…
Photo: MacKrys Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff says it is unfair that Pascal Wehrlein look to be out of a drive for the 2018 Formula One season after it was announced he would be replaced by Charles Leclerc at Sauber. “Pascal is in a difficult position because there is not really an open spot for…
The Jeep Crew Chief 715 Concept is one of seven models designed specifically for the Easter Jeep Safari If there was ever a heaven for Jeep lovers, I’m pretty sure it would look a whole lot like the Easter Jeep Safari. Every year, off-roaders take on the famous, challenging trails of Moab, Utah during this…
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