Earlier this month, Toyota announced it would be discontinuing its youth-focused Scion division, and either cutting models from the lineup altogether or transitioning them to Toyota. Three of Scion’s four existing models will make the move to Toyota, but the Scion tC coupe won’t be as lucky. The tC will become extinct once the Scion…
The 2017 Kia Forte has a new look that is sure to impress Kia is taking a good thing and making it even better. For the 2017 model year, the Kia Forte has improved dramatically since last year’s model with a fresh exterior look, more technology than ever before, and a brand-new standard powertrain that…
See the next model at the 2015 Honda Fit unveiling next month! The 2014 North American International Auto Show is quickly approaching, and soon Detroit will be abuzz with the latest automotive reveals. The 2015 Honda Fit unveiling is one of the most heavily anticipated, especially as eco-conscious drivers continue to clamor for a hybrid…
VW’s new microbus combines nostalgia and cutting-edge technology Photo: Volkswagen When it comes to iconic vehicles, one of the most recognizable is undoubtedly the Volkswagen microbus. This beloved staple of the VW lineup was first introduced in the mid-1960s and quickly became a much-loved cultural touchstone. It’s been a long time since VW ended production…
2015 Buick Avenir Concept To gain an edge in the competitive luxury market, brands often need to carve out a niche for themselves. Buick, it seems, has found its luck in capitalizing upon what is known as “white space”—that is to say, creating vehicles that fit into sizing, pricing, and style categories that their competitors…
The Escala Concept was also shown at the North American International Auto Show earlier in 2017 Cadillac sales were up in Europe by 34.7% in 2016, so the American luxury automaker decided the time was right to introduce two new models to the European market at the 2017 Geneva International Auto Show. The first of…
All automakers have them: those models that seemed like a good idea at the time, but just didn’t make the cut when push came to shove. While some discontinued models go down in history as legends amongst car enthusiasts, others disappear into the dirt as if they never existed in the first place. With the…
The Toyota Motor Corporation was founded in 1937 and has since grown into one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world. In 2012, the company became the first automaker to sell more than 10 million vehicles worldwide in a single year. In addition, Toyota is one of the leaders when it comes to producing…
Toyota has announced a $1.33 billion investment in its sprawling, 7.5 million-square-foot plant in Georgetown, Kentucky, the company’s largest factory in the world. The investment marks the largest of any automaker in Kentucky and the second-largest in state history. The plant will be the first in North America to produce vehicles using the Toyota New…
Ford continues making itself right at home at Michigan Central Station, which is currently in the first phase of a $740 million renovation project. The former train depot, which will soon serve as the focal point of a 1.2-million-square-foot campus in Corktown, plays host to the Michigan Central Station Winter Festival this month. The event…
Many Americans are still grieving the fact that the Obama administration is fast coming to a close, in order to make way for the controversial ascendency of a Manchurian manchild. And one of the most mournful aspects of this peaceful transfer of power is the fact that it brings to an end Vice President Joe…
FCA’s Head of Passenger Car Brands, Timothy Kuniskis, poses with the 2017 Pacifica The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan has already won a number of prestigious awards, including the Family Car of Texas title as well as being named the “Best Minivan of 2016” by Cars.com, but neither one of those accomplishments is quite as impressive…
Cadillac is doing an excellent job teasing the all-new 2015 Cadillac Escalade. Set to be revealed on October 7, Cadillac has released a couple teaser photographs of the Escalade and primed people’s anticipation by announcing that photographer Autumn de Wilde will shoot images and video of the SUV. However, now Cadillac has turned their customers’…
The first 2015 F-150 rolled off the line at the Ford Rouge Center on Tuesday The time of the 2015 Ford F-150 is almost nigh. Production began today at the Ford Rouge Center in Michigan, where the first 2015 F-150 has rolled off the line and prepares to make the trek to any one of…
2015 Acura NSX teaser images released Update: Teaser video added * It seems like it has taken forever, but the debut of the 2015 Acura NSX supercar is very nearly upon us. With concept after concept hinting at what the production version will look like—going all the way back to the Advanced Sports Car Concept…
The 1968 Ford Mustang GT driven by Steve McQueen in Bullitt sold for $3.74M Photo: Ford Motor Company As expected, the 1968 Bullitt Mustang driven by Steve McQueen has set a new record at auction, fetching an astonishing $3.74 million at Mecum Kissimmee 2020. The Highland Green Mustang GT hero car has long been thought…
Photo: Toyota UK Ever since the new Toyota Corolla Hatchback was unveiled, people have been asking for a hot hatch variant, and it seems the automaker is happy to oblige. According to Dutch site AutoRAI, Toyota deputy chief designer Toshio Kanei has confirmed the Corolla will be getting a hot hatch developed by the Toyota…
Toyota Canada is welcoming the new Sequoia TRD Pro to its lineup of rugged off-road vehicles. With this new addition, Canadians now have five options for the full-size SUV that focus on a variety of different comfort, space, performance, power and other features. Already a capable SUV, the Toyota Sequoia becomes virtually unstoppable with TRD…
Fitz and The Tantrums will be the latest act to headline the Jeep on the Rocks concert For the past few years, the Jeep on the Rocks concert has been one of the largest and most-anticipated events hosted by the Jeep brand. In years past, Jeep has recruited talented acts like Counting Crows, Panic! At…
Just yesterday, Nissan revealed the completely redesigned 2016 Nissan Titan XD to the world in frigid Detroit, Michigan, at the North American International Auto Show. Most people who live in Los Angeles would understandably not want to travel all the way to Detroit in the middle of January for any reason whatsoever, so Nissan will…
The 2016 Chevy Corvette Stingray Chevrolet might be planning a new EV, though this time the acronym would mean more than just “Electric Vehicle.” If the rumors are true, the two initials could also stand for “Electric Vette.” Chris Doanne Automotive in Detroit recently posted an image to Facebook showing a December 16th trademark application…
CarGurus.com selected two generations of the Volvo XC90 as the vehicles for consumers to buy used when shopping the dealership car lot. Learn More: About the key features inside the 2019 Volvo XC90 The 2014-2018 XC90 received recognition for the Best Used Car in the Luxury Midsize Crossover/SUV category. During this time, the XC90 transitioned…
Is the Viper set for a resurrection already? It hasn’t even been a full year since production of the legendary Dodge Viper came to an end. Nevertheless, new reports suggest that the Viper could be granted a new lease on life far sooner than expected. Car and Driver reports that a new generation of Dodge…
Lincoln spokesman Matthew McConaughey and the all-new 2016 MKX The collaboration between Lincoln Motor Company and its new spokesman, Oscar-winner Matthew McConaughey, takes another step with the announcement that the brand will donate proceeds from its Driven to Give charity test-drive event to the actor’s just keep livin Foundation. The Driven to Give program, which…
You have assuredly at least heard of the big year Chevy performance had in 2013. The Detroit automaker unveiled the all-new 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray and even brought back the performance sedan with the introduction of the 2014 Chevy SS, but you may not be aware that Chevy performance dominated on the track, as well…
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