2015 Ford EcoBoost Challenge Dates Announced
Ford will be rolling out the third annual iteration of its nationwide EcoBoost® Challenge, which will span 17 cities across the country and provide current and potentially future customers with the opportunity to test their skills in five different driving experiences. As an added bonus, those who participate in the EcoBoost Challenge will be able […]
Why Mitsubishi is the WWE of the Automotive Industry
Full disclosure: If you aren’t even remotely interested in professional wrestling, this will be of almost zero appeal to you. This is a wrestling nerd deep-dive. You have been warned.
[wptab name=’The Road to Geneva-mania’] An Introduction: The Road to Geneva-mania Mitsubishi is promising an all-new concept SUV for the 2015 Geneva Motor Show with two shadowy images that strongly imply a design study unlike anything we’ve ever seen before from the brand: At least that’s what shadowy teaser images tend to want you to […]
Nissan Murano is “Best New/Redesigned Midsize Crossover” in Kiplinger Awards
At this year’s Washington Auto Show last Thursday, the 2015 Nissan Murano was named “Best New/Redesigned Midsize Crossover” by the Kiplinger’s Personal Finance in the 2015 Best Value Awards. Vehicles are chosen based on various factors such as price, value, performance, safety, and a test drive. Dan Mohnke, Nissan Chief Marketing Manager, had this to say: “Nissan […]
Revealed: How Hollywood Stunt Crews Flip Cars in Movies
For all the CGI-filled blockbusters hitting the movie circuit every summer, nothing beats a good ol’ fashioned car crash. Action films these days might not be rivaling the sheer quantity of stunt crashes like those in The Blues Brothers, but their extreme executions are becoming increasingly impressive. If you’ve ever wondered how stunt crews launch […]
2015 Ford Expedition Earns NHTSA Five-Star Rating
The 2015 Ford Expedition has earned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s highest honor, garnering a five-star Overall Vehicle Score in the New Car Assessment Program thanks to a bounty of active and passive safety features. “The 2015 Expedition now has driver-assist technology features that are new to the nameplate,” said Steve Kenner, director, Ford […]
Hyundai’s i20 WRC Racer Looks Cooler than Expected
With the 2015 World Rally Championship (WRC) series getting underway in Monte Carlo at the end of January, participating teams are beginning to reveal their automotive arsenal. After having been in the prototype and testing stages since June, Hyundai’s official WRC challenger has been unveiled. The specification was based off its i20 hatchback platform–a smart […]
Jerk Elephant Sits on Car in Thailand
Got a joke for ya. Where does a 10,000 pound elephant sit? Give up? It sits wherever the hell it wants, but also on your car. At least that’s where an elephant might sit if, say, you were driving around the Khao Yai National Park in Thailand this past weekend (as you’re all wont to […]
New Details on Chevy Display at Detroit Auto Show [VIDEO]
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The North American International Auto Show will kick off in Motor City on Monday, but the campaign to build anticipation begins in earnest now. In an effort to get automotive enthusiasts hyped for its presence at the NAIAS, Chevrolet has released new details, photos, and a teaser video (below) revealing more about the upcoming Chevy […]
Self-Driving Audi A7 Completes 560-Mile Road Trip
How do you crash the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas? Showing up in a car that just drove itself most of the way from Silicon Valley is one great way to do it. Thankfully, the only thing that got crashed during the 560-mile voyage was the CES 2015 show and not the high-tech […]
Four Volvos Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick+
We’re just a bit more than a day away from the end of 2014 and the beginning of 2015, which can only mean one thing: the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is releasing their comprehensive list of 2015 model year vehicles that have scored either the Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+. Volvo […]
2015 Buick Verano Overview
What’s New for the 2015 Buick Verano? As GM rolls out one of its most impressive technological features to date, the Buick Verano gets standard 4G LTE Wi-Fi connectivity to its list of features for 2015. New drivers will enjoy a three-month/3-gigabyte data trial, after which a subscription is required. The Wi-Fi hotspot can accommodate […]
Why White Is the Most Popular Car Color & What That Says About Us
Despite how many flashy color options appear for new car models each year, the longstanding and unobtrusive neutral tones (or, as many see them, boring) remain on top. That’s what paint and coatings company PPG Industries reported in its annual study on the most popular car colors. This year’s trend: an overwhelming 28% of all new cars sold […]
Marijuana Breathalyzer in the Works in Washington
Despite the belief held by some that smoking pot even once will turn normal people into depraved and murderous degenerates (thanks, Reefer Madness!), the movement to legalize recreational and medicinal use of marijuana has been gaining traction in the last several years. One thing that Reefer Madness did get right (well, about as close to […]
[VIDEO] BMW M3, Corvette Stingray Drag Race Almost Ends in Disaster
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Welcome to the world’s biggest pissing contest, and no, we don’t just say that because the BMW M3 featured in the video below is the color of actual piss. We say it because this video demonstrates how big-headed morons can actually put themselves—and others—in danger by breaking the law, just to feel better about the […]
2015 Jeep Cherokee Overview
What’s New for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee? The 2015 Jeep Cherokee continues on the legacy of its predecessor but adds some new features to set it apart. Among the most notable of those new features is the new engine stop-start system implemented for the V6-powered models. In addition, the Latitude and Trailhawk variants get standard […]
2015 Toyota Tundra Overview
What’s New for the 2015 Toyota Tundra? This year’s Tundra truck comes with a newly standard V8 engine, as well as an optional Toyota Racing Development (TRD) Pro off-road model designed for the more adventurous driver. The TRD Pro model boasts off-road suspension, off-road shocks and tires, and standard four-wheel drive. 2015 Toyota Tundra Exterior […]
Are Aluminum Vehicles Any Better Than Hybrids?
We’ve seen a lot of innovative new technology this year that’s especially focused on fuel economy. There are more hybrid and alternative fuel-powered cars than ever, often being marketed as the future of the auto industry. However, with alternatives to hybrids like lightweight aluminum vehicles, the question is: Is Elon Musk crazy for investing in electric-powered […]
Hyundai Genesis Earns ANCAP’s Highest Safety Score Ever
Not too long after the Hyundai Genesis drove home with the title of IIHS 2014 Top Safety Pick+ (the only rear-wheel-drive vehicle in its class to do so), the recently redesigned luxury sedan is making room for another trophy, and this one is for the record books. Across the globe, the Australasian New Car Assessment […]