Have you met Steve? Probably not—we only just became aware of his existence ourselves. Sure, you probably have a friend or four named Steve, but the Steve we’re referring to is actually a Toyota anti-collision dummy who helps the automaker test out its pedestrian-avoidance technologies. You know, because using a real person would be inhumane…
Paul Elio talks Elio Motors at the 2016 New York International Auto Show Today, at the 2016 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), Elio Motors held a press conference in which founder and CEO Paul Elio gave automotive journalists an update on the status of his ultra-efficient, low-cost vehicle. For those unfamiliar with Elio, the…
2016 Honda Accord Coupe Touring The 2016 Honda Accord has received a 2015 Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for both Sedan and Coupe models equipped with optional front crash prevention from the Honda Sensing suite of safety features. Honda Sensing is available on LX, LX-S, Sport, EX and EX-L trims…
2014 GMC Yukon RELATED: 2014 GMC Yukon Specifications 2014 GMC Yukon Exterior At first glance, there’s no denying that the GMC Yukon knows what it is to be an SUV. From its aggressive front façade to the pronounced, streamlined body, the 2014 Yukon presents an authoritative profile that commands attention. The wide stance hints not only at…
If you like the Mitsubishi Outlander, but want something a little bit smaller, look no further than the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. This crossover SUV is designed to be both sport and practical. With an intelligent MIVEC engine design for added power and an available Sportronic continuously variable transmission, the Outlander Sport is as much…
The Inside Out team at the console Photo: Disney•Pixar The latest animated offering from the minds at Pixar, Inside Out, opens this weekend, and I was very excited to see it at the “Insider Access to Inside Out” event. An incredibly original movie in this summer’s ocean of sequels and reboots, the film explores how…
Photo: Hyundai The 2020 Palisade recently joined a long list of Hyundai vehicles that have been honored with a Top Safety Pick+ designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Top Safety Pick+ is the most prestigious rating the IIHS hands out, and winning it isn’t easy. To qualify, the Palisade had to earn “good”…
Photo: Chevrolet Strengthening its family-hauling credentials, the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse is now the proud owner of a Top Safety Pick award from the IIHS. Three-Row Champ: Get the details on the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse SUV This midsize three-row SUV achieves its Top Safety Pick status when equipped with the LED headlights included on its top…
Photo: Igor Starkov via CC With countless factors to consider, making a car safe isn’t easy. Automakers work hard to make the bodywork crumple in specific ways, to make the cabin as structurally strong as possible without compromising the rest of the car, and have lately equipped their models with increasingly complex suites of assistive…
The Sienna scored big in the IIHS Top Safety Pick awards 2014 was a pretty tough year when it came to auto safety, with more than 60.5 million vehicles being recalled between January 1st and December 23rd. Many of these recalls involved vehicles from years past, and automakers have come a long way since then…
The next-gen Ford Kuga earned 5 stars in the Euro NCAP for safety Photo: Ford Motor Company The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently announced that the 2020 Ford Escape has earned its 2019 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK, and now the European New Car Assessment Program backs up the safety of the new SUV by…
The 2016 Outback and five other Subarus earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ distinction Subaru yesterday announced that six of its seven models earned not just the Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), but the even more prestigious Top Safety Pick+. The six models included the 2016 Subaru Forester,…
The 2014 Scion tC has all new styling cues, along with upgraded interior features and an improved automatic transmission. 2014 Scion tC Exterior An aggressive front fascia, sculpted hood, and new wheels all work together to create a sporty presence for the 2014 Scion tC that lets you know there’s a whole lot of power…
Luxury cars don’t come much more customized than Young Dolph’s red Cadillac ATS Photo: © WORLDSTARHIPHOP Via YouTube Even if you’re not a fan of Young Dolph’s music, his videos are still worth watching just to check out the extravagant and fully customized automobiles. Dolph’s video for his song “Down South Hustlers” has earned more than 1…
The 2020 Ford Escape earns the IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK Photo: Ford Motor Company The all-new 2020 Ford Escape earned the coveted TOP SAFETY PICK award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, scoring high marks for crashworthiness as well as collision mitigation. More Convenience for Customers: Ford vehicles compatible with Key by Amazon in-vehicle delivery…
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