Nissan Rear Door Alert technology to be standard on four-door 2019 models A life-saving technology, Rear Door Alert, will be standard on 2019 Nissan four-door models. The industry-first warning system employs door sensors, a clear message on the instrument panel, and the horn to remind drivers to look in the backseat after putting their car in…
The Kia NBA All-Star game is coming up, which means it will soon be time to decide the All-Star MVP—and the NBA is looking to make that easier than ever before. Kia and the NBA have teamed up to create the first-ever hashtag-triggered Twitter emjois for all 24 NBA All-Stars. When someone is ready to…
The Mitsubishi Triton Phantom Edition debuted earlier this week in Malaysia When you think “pickup truck,” it’s likely Mitsubishi isn’t the first brand that comes to mind. Now, though, the Japanese carmaker has introduced a new version of its Triton pickup truck that is sure to impress even the pickiest of truck buyers. Mitsubishi is…
Saleen will be showing off the 2015 S302 Black Label Mustang during a special event in Los Angeles on March 20th, 2015, at 2 pm PST. It’s a pretty big deal, as evidenced by the giant countdown ticker on Saleen’s website. Despite the nearly-30-day wait, Saleen has already taken the cover off of the Black…
Here’s hoping the Ram 2016 Chicago Auto Show reveal is as impressive as the brand has been in the past Can’t make it to the 2016 Chicago Auto Show this year, but really want to see what the Ram truck brand has in store? Well, never fear—we’ve got your back. Not only is The News…
In other news, Americans will not be getting a new GT model Subaru has finally released a racetrack-focused GT version of its BRZ sports coupe, but unfortunately for US consumers, the new Subaru BRZ GT will only be released in Japan. The 2017 Subaru BRZ GT will come equipped with Sachs dampers, which the Japanese…
Photo: Kings Island Without a doubt, one of the most anticipated new roller coasters for 2017 is Mystic Timbers at Kings Island. Traffic leading into the Ohio amusement park was backed up all the way to the highway on its opening day, with many visitors excited to take a first ride on the park’s newest coaster….
If you like your sports cars with flashy colors that, frankly, would look absurd on your average family sedan, then you’ll love this piece of news: Toyota is launching two new performance-oriented packages for the Toyota 86 in its home market, including a Solar Orange Limited Edition that—as the name implies—comes in bright orange. Perfect…
Kia has released its newest Super Bowl commercial, and it doesn’t just star Christopher Walken—it also stars a nice pair of bright, polka-dotted socks. I promise the socks make sense once you actually watch the 90-second spot. Kia’s Super Bowl ad is actually quite inspired. The Korean carmaker is continually looking to set the Optima…
Few changes are planned for the 2019 Cadillac CTS Not much is changing with the Cadillac CTS Sedan for 2019, which makes sense. Now in its third generation, this sporty, luxurious mid-size sedan is expected to be phased out soon and replaced by a newcomer. For now, though, the CTS has at least one more…
2020 Ram 1500 with EcoDiesel V6 Photo: FCA You put your pickup truck through a lot. As a daily driver, off-roader, worksite companion and heavy lifter, your truck needs to be reliable so you can work, take care of your family, and embark on adventures. Two trucks you can count on are the Jeep Gladiator…
Photo: Lexus The Great White North just welcomed the 2021 Lexus LX 570. The latest model of this full-size luxury SUV offers some more aesthetic options, Amazon Alexa connectivity, and a new limited-edition model. Make the Right Choice for Your Lexus: Why service at a dealership? Updates for 2021 Photo: Lexus The flagship Lexus SUV…
New York’s Jacob Javits Convention Center is buzzing with excitement today as the floor is filled with automakers revealing their newest production and concept vehicles. With the 2017 auto show season in full swing, automakers like Hyundai are far from finished unveiling their upcoming models. With other entries in Hyundai’s lineup receiving refreshes this season, such…
The 2019 Mirage G4 and Mirage Photo: Mitsubishi Motors With similar names and appearances, the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage and Mirage G4 may be difficult for you to tell apart. However, these two cars have some notable differences, which may make one better suited to your preferences over the other. The Reasoning Behind Its Name: Why…
September 22 is Hobbit Day. It’s the joint birthday of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, as avid Tolkien fans will recall. In honor of this unique holiday, we’ve gathered just a few reasons that a hobbit would choose a Chevy Bolt EV as their personal vehicle. [wptab name=”Dimensions”] Dimensions The average hobbit height is three feet…
It looks a bit like this, but louder and bluer Photo: Subaru Subaru is one of the few automakers capable of producing vehicles that have — and are likely to continue to — define modern safety for years to come, cultivate a brand that cares as much about the world as it does its bottom…
Photo: Mazda Mazda recently reached its 100th anniversary, and to celebrate, the Japanese automaker has released a lineup of special-edition models. Each one takes inspiration from the brand’s first car, the R360 Coupe. Here’s a look at how these stylish vehicles merge the past and the present. Built to Last: The 2020 Mazda CX-30 A…
Photo: INFINITI For three consecutive years, the Infiniti QX50 has won the Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy Award, out-competing the rest of the premium compact crossover segment. Here’s a look at what keeps the panelists coming back to the Infiniti QX50. Looking for a New Vehicle? Shop for a 2021 Infiniti QX50 What it takes…
Photo: Infiniti For the second year in a row, the Infiniti QX50 earned the 2020 Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy Award. This classy crossover beat out over 150 competitors to earn the title of Best SUV/Crossover. That’s quite an accomplishment, considering that the QX50 triumphed in such a booming, competitive segment. Jeff Pope, Group Vice…
Each model year, the experts at Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com analyze all passenger vehicles available for sale in the US to determine the 5-year cost to own of each vehicle. This takes into account fair purchase price, projected depreciation, financing rates, insurance, state fees, and the anticipated costs of fuel, scheduled maintenance, and repairs. As…
2015 Ford EcoSport S Ford has revealed the new-look 2015 EcoSport Sat the Geneva Motor Show, and it seems to be missing something. Namely, the spare wheel mounted to the rear, which is one of the more charming features of SUVs that has gone almost totally by the wayside. We suppose that you could say…
Photo: Chevrolet High-performance car enthusiasts are drooling over the fact that the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray will start at less than $60,000. But what exactly will buyers be getting for that attractive price? Quite a lot, actually! Here’s a look at the major standard features offered on the base 1LT trim of this highly…
The 2016 Nissan Sentra is a compact sedan with a starting MSRP of $16,780. Two stand-out features of the new Sentra are its spacious interior and impressive fuel economy of up to 40 mpg on the highway. The Nissan Sentra competes in the small sedan segment with other popular models such as the Honda Civic,…
The 2015 Toyota Prius c The Toyota Prius c has received a slight makeover for the 2015 model year. New features include restyled LED projector low- and high-beam headlights, restyled LED taillights, available LED foglights, a new grille, a reshaped front bumper, a sporty rear bumper, and a refreshed interior. Additionally, the Prius c gets…
It’s T minus seven days until the kickoff of the Chicago Auto Show. Yesterday, we brought you a comprehensive post on which vehicles to expect at the show, and today we’re building on that with Toyota’s announcement that it will be bringing Camry and Corolla special editions for the world to see. Camry Special Edition…
Growing up in the ’90s made Mario Kart an essential part of my childhood. Though I was always delegated to the less loved parts since I was the youngest in my family (hello, my name is Toad), it didn’t diminish my love for the game any less. So when I found out a group of…
Photo: Nissan Small, stylish, and practical, the 2020 Nissan Versa delivers an amazing amount of value and technology. Here’s a look at what you’ll find on this compact sedan. A Rewarding Experience: Nissan One-to-One Rewards What’s New The 2020 Versa is even more safe and comfortable than its predecessor. It now comes standard with a…
In case you’re wondering why the Mega Bloks passenger is being loaded into the left seat, it’s because the stunt took place in the United Kingdom Photo: Mazda UK Automobiles endure incredibly stringent tests before they’re released onto the market–especially those intense, high-speed courses which evaluate performance. While most of these tests are performed by human drivers monitored…
The Inkas Armored Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG limo is selling for $1,000,000 You’d think the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG would be enough to satisfy any mortal. The powerful luxury SUV rockets to 60 miles an hour in just 5.3 seconds, despite being 5,600 pounds. On top of that, its 5.5-liter AMG biturbo V8 delivers a whopping 536…
2017 Soul Turbo Consumer Guide® Automotive recently announced their list of best vehicles to buy for the 2017 year, including a variety of categories ranging from subcompact cars to premium large SUVs. For the third year in a row, the Kia Soul was honored in the subcompact car segment, thanks to its spunky design and…
Stephen Cannon announces the Mercedes-Benz USA headquarters move from New Jersey to Georgia Mercedes-Benz USA President and CEO, Stephen Cannon, announced yesterday that the luxury automaker’s headquarters would be moving to Atlanta, Georgia, from its current location in Montvale, New Jersey. The announcement was made at the Georgia State Capitol alongside the governor of Georgia,…
This is not made of Lego bricks Photo: The News Wheel In case you missed it, Lego recently debuted its largest, most-detailed version of the iconic ECTO-1 vehicle from the upcoming installation of the Ghostbusters movie franchise, Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Measuring 18 inches long, 8 inches high, and 6 inches wide, this thing is bigger than…
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe RST Photo: Chevrolet The wait is almost over for drivers eager to get behind the wheel of the diesel-powered 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe or 2021 Chevrolet Suburban. Buyers should be circling November on their calendars, according to GM Authority writer Jonathan Lopez. Car Maintenance Tips: The basics of tire care Powertrain options The…
The 2015 Toyota Prius v’s redesigned front end Before 2015, the Toyota Prius v was only offered in three trim levels: Two, Three, and Five. Sensing that this was messing with its OCD customers, Toyota introduced a Four model for 2015, which slots unsurprisingly between the Three and Five models, giving customers even more choice…
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…
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