It’s hardly surprising for me to say that a lot of engineering went into the new Chevrolet Volt. When the vehicle was redesigned for the 2016 model year, it went through extensive remodeling, including a whole new body structure, a new battery, and a new engine—a process that requires many, many tests. There is one…
The 2016 Buick Envision earned a “Good” rating in the challenging small overlap front test When GM announced last year that the Buick Envision would be built in China and then shipped to the United States, some media outlets, as well as a few labor unions, panned the move. However, the Chinese workforce may have…
As the poster child for hybrid cars around the world, the Toyota Prius has a mighty reputation to uphold—it’s a good thing, then, that Toyota is ever on the lookout for new ways to improve efficiency. Recently, it revealed its latest scheme involving the Prius: adding solar panels to the roof. The panels will be…
The new 2015 Chevy Trax subcompact SUV As the subcompact SUV segment begins to really take off, automakers are having to come up with new ways to ensure that these smaller vehicles are still as safe as their full-size counterparts. One tool that Chevrolet’s using is advanced computer simulations, which helped the Chevy Trax earn…
The 2016 Lincoln MKC is a compact luxury crossover that’s available with either front-wheel or all-wheel drive. Carrying a starting MSRP of $33,260, the 2016 MKC is the most affordable vehicle currently offered by Lincoln, but it certainly doesn’t skimp on premium features, as it comes standard with heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, and…
2016 Ford F-150 The Ford F-150 has been the best selling truck in America for the last 38 years and with a starting MSRP of just $26,315, plus a slew of other advanced options, there’s no reason why the 2016 Ford F-150 can’t stretch that streak to 39 consecutive years. The 2016 Ford F-150 is…
2019 Buick Envision Two small Buick SUVs are really big on safety, according to U.S. News & World Report, which just named the Encore and Envision to its list of the “20 Safest Small SUVs of 2019.” Learn More: About the 2019 Buick Encore “The NHTSA [National Highway Traffic Safety Administration] gave the 2019 Buick…
Dodge Dart The 2014 Dart is a sporty compact that marries Dodge muscle with the sleek lines buyers in the compact segment have come to expect. Standard 16-inch wheels provide the 2014 Dodge Dart with an aggressive stance, and rear taillights stretch across the entire fascia, much like the taillights that have become so popular…
2016 Ford Fusion The 2016 Ford Fusion is a stylish midsize sedan that also can be purchased in its hybrid or its plug-in hybrid versions. The 2016 Ford Fusion has scored well with consumer reports and the standard model features an MSRP of $22,110. There are six available engines for the 2016 Ford Fusion, so consumers can find the…
While crossover SUVs are quickly becoming the new car of soccer moms everywhere, the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan is still holding its own in the competitive family-friendly vehicle segment. This popular minivan offers plenty of third-row space, an abundance of cargo room, and a variety of technologies that are sure to keep both driver and…
The 2016 Buick Encore Photo: Buick When young adults hit the road, it’s important to make sure they’re protected — along with everyone else around them. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly way to keep your teen driver safe, a recent study recommends a used Buick Encore as one of the best ways to do…
Every year, two safety organizations test a multitude of new cars, trucks, and SUVs in order to determine each vehicle’s ability to protect its occupants in the event of a crash, as well as provide ratings for how well each vehicle performs in preventing crashes before they have a chance to transpire. Those two safety…
The 2017 Toyota Sienna is a seven- or eight-passenger minivan that continues a long line of excellent family transportation. The Toyota Sienna is built to do it all without compromising even the things you would expect a minivan to do less well, like “be fun to drive” or “be efficient” or even “look more interesting…
2015 Toyota RAV4 Since the RAV4 entered a new generation with the 2013 model year, the 2015 version remains largely unchanged. A couple of differences between this RAV4 and the 2014 version include the addition of a Blizzard Pearl appearance package for the Limited trim, plus new wheels and an optional power liftgate on the…
With all of Nissan’s sedans (the Maxima, Altima, and Sentra) getting a gorgeous facelift for the 2016 year, you have to wonder—which car is going to be redesigned next? Well, not the GT-R, that’s for sure. According to Nissan Australia managing director Richard Emery, “To be honest the company is not even talking about it….
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