South American drivers are falling in love with the Captiva’s chiseled body lines and streamlined contours Though we’re only a few weeks into January, Chevy has already had a successful start to the new year, both here in the States and abroad. For instance, in South America, the Captiva currently trends as one of the…
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Mitsubishi is offering a greener alternative to Land Rovers in the UK with the luxurious Outlander PHEV. The Outlander PHEV can go up to 32.5 miles on electric power alone, and emissions are so low that there is no Vehicle Excise Duty tax to operate it. At the top of the trim…
The little Mitsubishi i-MiEV is certainly a rare, mysterious car, but it doesn’t have to be. Not with that cute face. The i-MiEV is the electric version of the Mitsubishi i, which is a kei car in Japan. The i-MiEV that we get in the US, however, is slightly bigger, presumably because they think we’re…
If you’re reading this from the US or Europe, you’ve likely never heard of the Toyota Etios—and with good reason. The Etios is sold in four markets—India, South Africa, Brazil, and Indonesia. The supermini sedan and hatchback has been produced by the Japanese automaker since 2010, and it’s seen pretty good success in its various…
Photo: Chevrolet Gone are the days when seatbelts and airbags were considered “advanced safety features,” if you can believe such a day ever existed. In the modern era, much of the trust we put in our cars rests on what kind of driver-assistance technology they’ve got on board. Chevrolet is leading the charge into a…
One of the more affordable Audi vehicles, the 2016 Audi TT nevertheless still retains the excellence that the entire Audi fleet is known for. Interior and exterior refinements make the coupe more luxurious than ever, while never diminishing the vehicle’s value. The 2016 Audi TT proves to be a worthy edition to the Audi name….
Project Titan Phase Three involves this fetching digital camo wrap Nissan has released the latest video in their series chronicling the various stages of Project Titan. This new video takes a look at Project Titan Phase Three, which deals with the customized truck’s wheels, lights, and exterior wrap. Unfortunately, the third installment is notably lacking…
The Infiniti QX30 made its debut at the L.A. Auto Show The Los Angeles Auto Show is famous for bringing up the rear in terms of the auto show season, or kicking the next year’s season off early, depending on which industry expert you talk to. Today it was announced that the California show would…
The Malibu is back with a new look for a new model year For the 2019 model year, Chevrolet is planning to introduce the premium RS trim level to five of its vehicles. One of those vehicles just so happens to be the Chevy Malibu. In addition to the new trim, the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu will also…
Photo: Dave_7 via CC Today in automotive news, we have an upcoming rally based on a controversy that started all the way back in 1965. I’m talking, of course, about the planned “Corvair Vindication Day,” something that’s about as bizarre in its intentions as it is strange in its timing. To explain what the rally…
If you haven’t been religiously following Hyundai news recently, you probably hadn’t noticed that the Korean automaker had debuted the fourth generation of the Santa Fe crossover SUV. Instead of unveiling the redesigned model in the United States, the automaker introduced the Santa Fe to the public in its home country of South Korea—specifically at…
The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander is now an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander isn’t just the brand’s most popular vehicle—the crossover might also be its safest. Mitsubishi recently announced that the 2016 Outlander has once again been named an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick+ with the availability of Forward…
The University of Leeds received a grant to create a drone that will make sure roads never look like this Even in our technologically innovative times, potholes are a major nuisance. They are monitored by human eyes, repaired by human hands, and can ruin your alignment in a split second. But what if we could…
Hyundai couldn’t wait until October to share images of the New Generation Hyundai i20 with us. A first look at the redesigned automobile hit the web ahead of the scheduled world debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. What Images of the New Generation Hyundai i20 Reveal Having just witnessed the release of the Elite…
Photo: Mazda Mazda’s long-awaited fully electric vehicle, the Mazda MX-30, has begun production at the automaker’s Hiroshima plant in Japan. The first models will ship to Europe for sale in the fall of 2020. Here’s the scoop on what to expect from this stylish new SUV. Want a Great Deal on a Great Car? Check…
The designers at Mopar reimagined the 2020 Jeep Gladiator as the Top Dog Concept. By utilizing custom accessories and Jeep Performance Parts, they were able to create a vehicle specifically suited for mountain bikers. An Award-Winning Vehicle: 2020 Jeep Gladiator receives Gold Winch award Off-road capabilities The Jeep Gladiator Top Dog Concept replaces the standard…
Stay safe during these last days of winter driving when you apply these helpful tips When driving in winter, it’s important to remember what to do — as well as what not to do. With a few more weeks of the season left to go, we thought it’d be a great time to review some…
2020 Chevrolet Blazer Photo: Chevrolet Back in the spring, Good Housekeeping Institute named the 2020 Chevy Blazer “Best New Midsize SUV.” Now, J.D. Power echoes this sentiment by giving this model the Best Mid-Size SUV title in this year’s APEAL Study. Enchanting and Athletic: Find a new Blazer to bring home here Deserving of praise…
2020 GMC Canyon Photo: GMC Towing power is essential in the truck you trust for your days on the job site and your adventures away from it all. Two GMC models, the Canyon and Sierra 1500, have the power you need to haul your equipment and road trip gear. Just ask the editors at U.S….
Photo credit: Micah Riffle Last week, Michigan police found and arrested a runaway pig (and then had to reupholster their squad car’s back seats as a result). Tonight, police in Southwestern Ohio are leading a much larger manhunt pighunt, after a semi-truck crash led to hundreds of piglets being let loose in Greene County. Xenia,…
Randy cows from last year’s Chevy Silverado Super Bowl commercial, “Romance” Chevrolet and Bengals head coach, Marvin Lewis, have something in common now: a strong aversion to the Super Bowl. The American automaker said Monday at the 2015 North American International Auto Show that there would be no Chevy Super Bowl commercials aired during this year’s…
Just one week to go until Thanksgiving—that glorious day when we can eat all the carbs, try every kind of dessert possible, and fall asleep in front of the TV with no judgment. Oh, and be thankful for everything we have, of course. Thanksgiving is easily one of America’s favorite holidays, and dinners range from…
Lancer Evolution VI Rally Car Photo: Dag Kirin via Flickr The Lancer Evolution is a rally car that’s been perfected for 10 generations, only to be unfortunately discontinued after the 2015 model year. In honor of the vehicle’s legacy, let’s look back at our four favorite generations of the Evo. If you agree or would…
Photo: Toyota Toyota has yet to officially announce pricing for the new 2020 Toyota Camry TRD, but Cars Direct, having seen order guides for the car, says it will start at $31,000, excluding a $955 destination charge. If accurate, this would make the Camry TRD about $2,000 more expensive than the most expensive four-cylinder Camry…
General Motors has made several updates to the OnStar brand recently, from debuting a new smartphone app to adding solutions for fleet management. Now, the automaker is introducing OnStar Insurance to provide a simplified digital insurance experience. Keeping the Whole Family Safe During the Drive: Tips for driving with your kids Unbiased shopping OnStar Insurance…
Honda has released a new European car commercial for the Honda HR-V, just weeks after its Civic Type R ad was banned from British airwaves by the Advertising Standards Authority for allegedly promoting speeding. This one’s pretty entertaining, so hopefully it doesn’t get pulled for encouraging the dangerous practice of playing in traffic. Take a…
The refreshed 2016 Toyota Avalon The Avalon is Toyota’s flagship sedan, offering a touch more luxury than the automaker’s other sedans. Currently in its fourth generation, the mid-size sedan showed off a mid-gen refresh at the Chicago Auto Show earlier this year. After plenty of teasing, the Avalon is finally on sale at US dealers,…
The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas will start at $30,500 Last week, Volkswagen revealed pricing for its new 2018 Atlas, a seven-seater SUV that is officially the biggest model that the German automaker has brought to the States. The Atlas, which was unveiled in October of last year, will be offered with two powerful engine options (each…
2015 Sentra pricing announced on New Year’s Eve. Celebrate! If you’ve been patiently waiting for your opportunity to buy a brand-new 2015 Nissan Sentra and thinking man, they’re not going to release this thing until it’s actually 2015, are they, then today is your lucky day. Nissan has announced 2015 Sentra pricing as it begins…
SAIC-GM-Wuling launched its latest Baojun product late in November: the new Baojun 730 AT. What does AT stand for, you ask? All Terrain? Armored Transport? Nope. It stands for automatic transmission. Why, you ask? Because, you see, it has an automatic transmission. The Baojun 730 AT is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, which doles…
Still from the 2015 Kia Sorento commercial “What About Bob?” A Kia Sorento commercial, entitled “What About Bob,” touts the 2015 Sorento’s spacious interior. Before you get too excited, we should warn you that no, it does not have anything to do with the classic 1991 comedy What About Bob?, nor is star Bill Murray…
The Kia SEMA teaser video goes a bit crazy with the sparklers, but would be awesome if it was a commercial Carmakers tend to release some pretty baffling teaser images and videos before various car shows. Whether its severely cropped pictures of headlights or entirely pitch black photos with a mere silhouette line, teasers are…
We’re still waiting for the brand new 2015 Jeep Renegade to start arriving in dealerships very soon, but in the time being, we’ve been getting bits of information trickling in. Just last month, Jeep announced its pricing structure for the all-new small SUV, and now the EPA has confirmed the 2015 Jeep Renegade’s fuel economy…
Staying in control of a vehicle and staying safe on the road is tricky at any age, but as drivers get older the dangers associated with driving increase. The good news is that are ways to advance safety while driving; the bad news, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, is that most senior…
Nissan GT-R NISMO Just last month, the GT Academy team placed fifth overall and second in its class at the Dubai 24 Hours endurance race. While you were sitting in your frigid apartment, bundled up under four layers of blankets, burning fragments of an old pizza box in the sink for warmth, these drivers were racing…
For years, Porsche has been accused of holding back the Cayman’s potential, fearful that it would step on the toes of the great (and much more expensive) 911. This week, Porsche put those claims to rest with the reveal of the Porsche Cayman GT4. The Cayman GT4 is the first Porsche GT car based on…
Norman Reedus (Daryl Dixon) in The Walking Dead on his Classified Moto bike Photo: AMC In the fifth season of AMC’s hit horror drama The Walking Dead, a new motorcycle was revealed for expert “Walker” tracker Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus). This rustic machine may be rough around the edges but has quickly become a memorable part…
Chevrolet is closely associated with America, and for good reason. Like baseball, mom, and apple pie, the bowtie brand is a fixture of American culture, as models like the Corvette sports car and Silverado pickup have become iconic after spending decades on US roads and highways. So when it comes to choosing spokesmen for their…
The 2015 Toyota Yaris No matter how much we love driving our own cars, sometimes we crave a change. On a daily basis, I drive my Spirited Green Mazda2 proudly down the street, amidst a throng of boring colored cars. When I fancy a change, I get to drive my husband’s Tangerine Orange Pearl XV…
Photo: Aiden Jewell via Flickr While looking for old Nissan concept cars, we stumbled upon this gem from 1991: the Nissan Cocoon Concept. This bubbly wagon used sphere based design to to create a “cocoon-like feeling” for the passengers, hence the name. It had seating for six, and each seat was individually lit from the…
2019 Jeep Wrangler Photo: Jeep The Jeep Wrangler is a handsome, versatile vehicle, so it’s easy to see why the automaker is eager to introduce special editions of the iconic model. For the 2020 model year, we’ll see the return of the Jeep Wrangler Willys, along with the debut of the Jeep Wrangler Black &…
The hot 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray hits the streets in the Middle East Photo: General Motors The crown jewel of the Chevrolet performance lineup is ready to do a bit of shining in the Middle East. Nearly a year after the first examples rolled out across the United States, the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray at…
In between auto shows, BMW is releasing a brand new model to appeal to young families. BMW claims its new 2-Series Gran Tourer is the “world’s first premium compact model to offer up to seven seats.” With a focus on space and versatility, this MPV is intended for suburban moms and dads looking for a smaller people-mover. You can…
2014 Ford Flex The 2014 Ford Flex is unlike any other vehicle on the road, and has even caused some debate as to whether it should be considered a wagon or a crossover. Its Land Rover-reminiscent front fascia sets the tone for the entire vehicle, and standard 17-inch alloy wheels serve to heighten curb appeal…
2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV Overview The 2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV remains unchanged – probably because they got it right the first time. Related: Cadillac Ranks at Top of JD Power Study 2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV Exterior Made for those who want to transport their passengers, cargo, and even trailers around in serious style, the Escalade…
2014 Toyota Venza Toyota Venza History The 2014 Toyota Venza is a midsize crossover SUV with seating for up to five passengers. The sleek exterior styling of the Venza sets it apart from the field, and its wide-winged grille delivers a commanding on-road presence that is bolstered by standard 19-inch wheels. 2014 Toyota Venza Performance…
The 2016 Chrysler 200S and 300S Alloy Editions will debut at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show Chrysler is Detroit-born—and proud of it. This is no more evident than in the brand-new 2016 Chrysler 200S and 300S Alloy Editions. The American carmaker’s newest special editions not only highlight the models’ athletic look, but they also showcase…
The All-New 2021 Buick Envision Photo: Buick With its 2021 lineup, Buick continues its reputation of providing reliable and comfortable American-made vehicles to consumers. Here are just some of the new things to expect from the 2021 Buick lineup. New Horizons: Meet the all-new 2021 Buick Envision 2021 Buick Envision 2021 Envision Photo: Buick The…
After a long wait, and even a few pretenders to the throne, the Lincoln Continental has returned. This morning, Lincoln revealed the 2017 Continental at the 2016 North American International Auto Show, promising to bring first-class-quality for customers in America and China this coming fall. “The Continental name has long been associated with the ultimate…
Hyundai revealed the Veloster RE:FLEX special edition at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show Last Thursday at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai revealed the latest addition to the Veloster lineup and the follow-up to the popular RE:MIX Edition that debuted at SEMA in 2012: the Hyundai Veloster RE:FLEX. Unveiled @Hyundai Veloster Reflex in Ice Pearl. #FuelCAS…
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