Three Chrysler Sedans Named 2014 IIHS Top Safety Picks

Chrysler Sedans Named 2014 IIHS Top Safety Picks Being “good” when it comes to safety might not sound like high praise, but it is when it comes from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). This is something that Chrysler understands three-fold after the 2014 Dodge Dart, Dodge Avenger, and Chrysler 200 sedans were named…

2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Overview

2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Photo: © General Motors Coming with a considerably lower price tag than the Porche 911, while also offering substantially more power, it’s hard to get more bang for your buck than you get with the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. A fine-tuned suspension and 650 horsepower engine make the 2016 Corvette Z06…

Ford Ranger is Europe's Pickup Sales King

2016 Ford Ranger Wildtrak Ford has announced that its Ranger mid-size pickup truck has taken the reigns as Europe’s best-selling pickup truck, having moved 25,500 units through November. With the launch of the new and improved Ranger on the horizon, sales are through the roof in the 20 traditional European markets, with the Ranger benefitting…

Ford Mustang Mach-E Named IIHS Top Safety Pick

The all-new Mustang Mach-E earns the IIHS Top Safety Pick award Photo: Ford Add yet another major piece of hardware to the Mustang Mach-E’s trophy case. The all-new Ford Mustang Mach-E has earned the Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, making it an even smarter bet. Smart Money: The all-new 2021…

2017 Chevrolet Suburban Overview

The Chevrolet Suburban is one of the oldest SUV names in the world, bringing its brand of sturdy capability to the roads since 1935. Unlike crossovers, whose architecture is based on sedans, the Suburban is an SUV in the earliest sense of the term, built on a truck body for increased strength. Know Your Data Limits: AT&T…

Opel Insignia Scores Five-Star Rating in Euro NCAP

The new Opel Insignia Grand Sport and Insignia Sports Tourer have both earned five-star ratings, the highest score possible, in the Euro New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). The Euro NCAP grades vehicles on their safety over four different categories: adult occupant protection, child occupant protection, pedestrian protection, and safety assist. The model tested to earn…

2016 Buick LaCrosse Earns Five Stars from NHTSA

The 2016 Buick LaCrosse earned five stars in NHTSA’s NCAP ©GM The 2016 Buick LaCrosse has earned the five-star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The 2015 iteration of the Buick sedan was also a five-star recipient, and the same distinction for the new-model-year version is a strong indicator that…

90 Years at the Milford Proving Ground

GM celebrates 90 years at the Milford Proving Ground. ©GM This October, General Motors will celebrate the 90th birthday of its Milford Proving Ground in Milford, Michigan. The Milford Proving Ground, established way back in 1924, has been a pioneering location in terms of vehicle safety—even when it put its own safety workers in danger….

2015 Toyota Corolla Overview

The Corolla was fully redesigned for 2014, so the changes to this model year are minimal. However, the 2015 Toyota Corolla does get a fold-down rear armrest in most trim levels, the exception being the base L model. Additionally, the Corolla’s “Premium” sub-trims get standard Driver Convenience packages, which include push-button start, Entune Premium Audio with…

Lincoln Lands on IIHS List of Safe Vehicles for Teens

The Lincoln MKX was named one of IIHS’ safe vehicles for teens Photo: Lincoln The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has released its updated list of the best safe vehicles for teens. A pair of Lincoln vehicles found their way onto the list, proving that it’s never too early to start your kid off with…

Honda Sponsoring STEAM-Focused Exhibit at COSI

Today COSI announced its next exhibition, “Meet the Innovators,” opening on December 11, 2016. The exhibition represents a joint effort between COSI, a science museum and research center in Columbus, and associates from Honda, which bases its headquarters in central Ohio. The engineering-focused mobility exhibit was developed as part of an exploratory partnership between COSI, Honda,…