Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Awards Four Kia Models with Highest Safety Rating

2019 Kia Sorento Four Kia models have earned highest safety distinctions from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Singled out as the organization’s Top Safety Pick Plus worthy vehicles are the 2019 Kia Sorento, 2018 Kia Forte sedan, 2018 Soul, and 2018 Optima. “This is a significant and fantastic achievement for Kia,” said Orth Hedrick,…

Hyundai Veloster Wins Polk Automotive Loyalty Award

The 2013 Veloster was a big winner for Hyundai at the NAIAS. It was announced two weeks ago that the 2013 Hyundai Veloster was the winner in the Non-Luxury Sport Car category during the annual Polk Automotive Loyalty Award held at the Automotive News World Congress in Detroit during the 2014 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)….

Six Car Myths We Wish Would Just Go Away, Already

Humans as a species love to tell stories. However, sometimes those stories turn out to be false, or outdated, or just plain made up, and the resulting myths could negatively affect people and their cars. So, in the interest of clearing away some of the stories surrounding cars out there, these are some car myths…

Infiniti QX50 Archives

Editor’s note: Period for 17,866 vehicles sold corrected from June to Q2… Despite their similar names, the Infiniti QX50 and Infiniti QX55 have their… For the 2021 model year, the INFINITI QX50 has gained additional content… Infiniti proves that family vehicles don’t have to be bland and uninspired.… The 2020 INFINITI QX50 packs a lot…

Dog Archives

For a pet owner, one of the scariest situations you can experience… Dogs are man’s best friend, but they can’t do everything we can.… On Monday morning, a driver discovered a dog had been stuck in… If you’re like most dog owners, you might turn to the internet… While checking on the condition of the…

2018 Kia Cadenza, Sedona, Sportage, and Sorento Earn Top Safety Pick Rating from IIHS

Four Kia Models have driven away with Top Safety Pick ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Earning the TSP rating are the 2018 Kia Cadenza, 2018 Sedona, 2018 Sportage, and 2018 Sportage. According to Kia, “To qualify for a TSP rating, a vehicle must earn ‘Good’ ratings in five crashworthiness tests—driver-side small overlap…

Controversial Study Claims Poor, Uneducated People More Likely to Get in Car Accidents

You would think with the increase of safety technology, and the overall decrease of traffic-related fatalities, that accident rates across the board have improved. However, this progress has not reached every demographic. According to a new study in the American Journal of Epidemiology based on over two decades of research, only the wealthy (middle and…

Toyota Recalls 231 2014 Toyota Highlander Models

Toyota Recalls 2014 Highlander Yesterday, Toyota announced it was recalling some 231 2014 Toyota Highlander crossovers in the United States due to the possibility that the second-row right-hand seat could come out of the track. Although this defect could potentially cause injury in case of an accident, no crashes, injuries, or fatalities have been reported…

Charles Leclerc on Pole at Spa

An out-of-focus shot of Leclerc about to climb up Eau Rouge Photo: FORMULA 1 | YouTube Charles Leclerc took a decisive pole position at Spa-Francorchamps today, beating teammate Sebastian Vettel by over seven tenths of a second, a massive margin by Formula One standards. Though Leclerc seemed to have the measure of Vettel throughout the…

2015 Volkswagen Golf Model Overview

2015 Volkswagen Golf What’s New for the 2015 VW Golf? The 2014 and 2015 VW Golf share a similar exterior style, with the squared off headlights in the 2015 model being the standout feature. Inside the Golf, the center stack is made of better material; there are new air conditioning vents, climate controls, steering wheel,…

Mid-Engine Corvette Named 2020 MotorTrend Car of the Year

2020 Corvette Photo: Chevrolet MotorTrend recently announced its coveted 2020 award winners. The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette earned the prestigious title of 2020 MotorTrend Car of the Year. The Mid-Engine Sports Car: Overview of the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Each year, MotorTrend presents “Golden Calipers” to the SUV of the Year, Truck of the Year, and Car…

2017 Toyota Camry Overview

The 2017 Toyota Camry is a midsize sedan that carries a starting MSRP of $23,070. The Toyota Camry was the best-selling sedan in the United States last year with 429,355 units moved. In addition–despite offering more technology for the new model year–the ‘17 Camry will wear the same price tag as last year’s version. Key…

2014 Chevrolet Impala Overview

For the 2014 model year, the Chevrolet Impala is fully redesigned. 2014 Chevrolet Impala Exterior 2014 is a new year for the Chevy Impala with an entirely new redesign creating a brand new silhouette for the sedan. Built on a similar platform as the Buick LaCrosse and Cadillac XTS, the Impala presents a look that…

2021 Chevrolet Camaro Overview

2021 Chevrolet Camaro LS and LT Photo: Chevrolet Even if you’re not a car person, chances are you’re familiar with the Chevrolet Camaro. This iconic muscle car has been a mainstay in Chevy’s lineup since the mid ’60s, with a seven-year hiatus in the 2000s. Since its reintroduction in 2009, the Camaro has been turning…

2014 Audi S7 Overview

The 2014 model year means a couple new standard features for the Audi S7: a blind-spot warning system and power-folding exterior mirrors are now included with the base model.  In addition, a new Black Optic package adds a number of available aesthetic options. 2014 Audi S7 Exterior Subtle curves and sleek lines combine together to…