What’s New for the 2015 Toyota Tacoma? Not much has changed from the 2014 model, but the 2015 Toyota Tacoma lineup no longer includes the three-seat Regular Cab configuration. Additionally, the automaker has added a Toyota Racing Development (TRD) version of the Tacoma for those looking for an exciting off-road experience. 2015 Toyota Tacoma Exterior…
Could the Ford EcoSport be one of the four new utilities coming to the US by 2020? Ford had a relatively quiet week at the North American International Auto Show, particularly when weighted against the previous year’s show reveal of three significant performance vehicles. However, during the automaker’s press conference, CEO Mark Fields indicated that…
With higher-end luxury models Genesis and Equus leaving the Hyundai lineup to start their own club as the Genesis brand, it’s time for lesser-known Hyundai models like the well-reviewed Azera sedan to get its time in the spotlight. While the Azera is far from the best-selling Hyundai car, there’s a lot to love about this…
“Blade”: the 3D-Printed supercar of the future Image: Reuters Creating a car is not the most environmentally friendly endeavor. Even the most eco-friendly of vehicles are manufactured on long assembly lines in huge factories. These factories produce a lot of energy, thus creating a lot of pollution. Therefore, most cars possess a huge carbon footprint…
The 2016 Acura NSX is one of our favorite models to have risen out of the ashes in the past few years. With roots in the late 1980s and a solid fan base, the NSX has seen its fair share of changes and upgrades. Let’s take a look at how the NSX turned into the…
Christmas might be officially over, but BMW is still sending out presents in the form of good news about its 2017 model lineup. For 2017, the BMW 5 Series is getting a whole new look, and a new price tag to match. If you want this redesigned beauty of a car to rest in your…
General Motors Vice President Global Design Michael Simcoe standing next to the Buick Avista Concept vehicle Photo: © General Motors Back in January, the Buick Avista Concept stole the show at the North America International Auto Show and has since gone on to win multiple industry awards, including the EyesOn Design Excellence Award, as well…
Honda Canada President Jerry Chenkin accepts the 2016 AJAC Car of the Year award After being selected as one of three finalists at last month’s Montreal International Auto Show, the redesigned tenth-generation 2016 Honda Civic has won the prestigious Canadian Car of the Year award. The selection was made by the Automobile Journalists Association of…
I have talked a few times about startup or simply smaller companies that are producing electric or plug-in hybrid trucks, and every time I see it I think to myself, “some big OEM should really build one of these.” So, when I heard that GM CEO Mary Barra said something about the company giving a…
The 2016 Nissan Titan XD puts the “Turbo” in “Turbo Diesel” Turbochargers are wonderful things. They work by taking the flow of exhaust out of the engine to spin a turbine, which drives a compressor wheel that forces more fresh air back into the engine. More air in the engine means more power. It’s wonderfully…
Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen has left the GM luxury brand effectively immediately and will be replaced by Steve Carlisle, GM Canada’s president and managing director. De Nysschen arrived at Cadillac in 2014. He led a variety of efforts to strengthen the sedan-centric brand, including, most recently, the introduction of Cadillac’s first compact SUV, the…
Randy cows from last year’s Chevy Silverado Super Bowl commercial, “Romance” Chevrolet and Bengals head coach, Marvin Lewis, have something in common now: a strong aversion to the Super Bowl. The American automaker said Monday at the 2015 North American International Auto Show that there would be no Chevy Super Bowl commercials aired during this year’s…
General Motors has made several updates to the OnStar brand recently, from debuting a new smartphone app to adding solutions for fleet management. Now, the automaker is introducing OnStar Insurance to provide a simplified digital insurance experience. Keeping the Whole Family Safe During the Drive: Tips for driving with your kids Unbiased shopping OnStar Insurance…
Hours away from the reveal of its next-generation F-150, Ford Motor Company is taking the opportunity to remind you and everyone within the sound of its voice that the F-Series makes a lot of money. Like, a lot a lot of money. Talking like a whole buttload of money here. More Hot Fords Coming Soon:…
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy has published its annual rankings of the 12 greenest vehicles on American streets, as well as meanest (or least efficient). The ACEEE bases its listings on several variables, including fuel economy ratings and manufacturing processes. It was a good year for Chevrolet, which landed two vehicles on the…
There’s a lot to like about the new sixth-generation 2016 Chevy Camaro. Of the many stats it can boast, though, none have been as dramatically illustrated as its ability to go from zero to 100 mph and back again in just 313 meters—thanks to this new video from Chevrolet Arabia. Titled #Zero100Zero, this two-minute promotional…
Chevrolet brought a bit of excitement to the Korean peninsula this month when it revealed the award-winning 2016 Camaro SS at the 2016 Busan International Motor Show. The effortlessly powerful 6.2-liter V8 beneath the hood of the Camaro SS is SAE certified at 455 horsepower and 455 lb-ft of torque, and it is sure to…
What’s New for the 2015 Ford Transit Van? The 2015 Ford Transit Van is all-new and intended to replace the E-Series. 2015 Ford Transit Van Exterior Versatility is the name of the game. The 2015 Ford Transit Van comes with three roof profiles—83.6 inches, 100.8 inches, and 110.1 inches—and six body lengths ranging from 217.8…
2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Exterior When it comes to iconic styling and capability, you would be hard-pressed to find a better vehicle than the Jeep Wrangler, and the Unlimited trim only enhances curb appeal. Not only does Unlimited badging help this Wrangler stand out, but four doors help the 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited accommodate more…
Most automotive analysts speak of the “electric revolution” as something that is still far off in the future. However, for BMW, the electric revolution has already begun. For the first time in the company’s history, BMW sold more than 10,000 electric vehicles in the span of one month. During the month of September, BMW sold…
Volvo Concept XC Coupe With the doors closing this past weekend on the 2014 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, the dust has settled on many of the opinions regarding the concepts and debuts and which showings wowed the most people. The Volvo Concept XC Coupe was a major player in the eyes…
2014 Nissan Maxima The US auto industry as a whole had a great 2014, and Nissan was no different. Nissan sales in 2014 in the US were the best ever at 1,269,565 vehicles, and this was in impressive 11.1% increase over 2013. Sales were up so much thanks to record-setting sales of the Juke, Versa,…
So you already knew that Ford would be bringing back the Mustang Bullitt this year, and that it would be offered in the United States. How could it not, after all? The film upon which this Mustang variant is based practically features San Francisco as a leading character. This might have you thinking, perhaps, that…
The 2017 GMC Acadia was the only GM model to earn a spot on this year’s Wards 10 Best UX List Photo: © General Motors While most people who read about cars on the web are aware of the annual Wards 10 Best Interiors list, fewer might know about the Wards 10 Best User Experience list…
The 2015 Woodward Dream Cruise is taking place this Saturday in Metro Detroit The recently-debuted 2016 Chevy Camaro is continuing its tour of America and–for the next leg of its journey–will be heading back home to Detroit. After showing its redesigned face at the All-Star Game in Cincinnati and the Brickyard 400 in Indy, the all-new…
Photo: Hyundai Motors America Leading up to NAIAS, Hyundai’s biggest reveal was all set to be the plug-in Sonata debut–a redesigned hybrid that took 27 months and approximately $164 million to complete. Despite jumping the gun and revealing the retooled 2016 Sonata hybrid in Seoul, the automaker appeared determined that the Sonata was its best offering. At…
The Lexus “F” Performance Line is getting another member next week with the arrival of the high performance Lexus GS F sedan. The new GS is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 engine, expected to generate 467 hp, that will translate all that power to adrenaline-pumping speed through an eight-speed automatic transmission with a manual shifting…
From the sporty Mustang to the distinguished Crown Victoria, Ford vehicles have as much charisma as their human co-stars in the movies. According to the Detroit Free Press, the silver screen has featured more Fords than any other brand’s vehicles. With over 8,988 appearances in movies, it’s no surprise that some of these cars have…
At the most recent TU-Automotive Detroit, Mitsubishi Motors won the “Telematics OEM of the Year” award. Mitsubishi received this honor because of their impressive Road Assist+ smartphone application. Check Out More Mitsubishi Technology: Super All Wheel Control TU-Automotive Detroit is the largest automotive technology exhibition and conference in the world. Here, the impressive award of…
Although official January sales figures don’t come out until tomorrow, GM is already bragging about the 2015 Chevy Colorado’s success in Los Angeles, where more units have been sold than in any other city to date. Partially thanks to that big boost from the City of Angels, the Colorado has now surpassed the Nissan Frontier…
The all-new BMW M3 Sedan The BMW M3 Sedan was unveiled just a week ago and will make its official debut at the 2014 North American International Auto Show this January in Detroit. BMW has touted the M3 Sedan (and its sister car, the M4 Coupe) as lighter and fitter, meaning that while it has improved…
American Honda reported an eight percent surge in total vehicles sales for last month, marking a new October record for the brand among a period of slight decline for the overall auto industry. “The harvest moon shone brightly on Honda sales,” the Japanese automaker said in a press release, before highlighting the sales performance of…
Chevrolet already unveiled the 2015 Corvette Z06 back in January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, but that doesn’t mean it was absolutely ready for production. The Bowtie Brand still had plenty of work to do on the Big Nasty, and it seems that they were recently caught in the act by…
The 2016 Honda Civic Sedan Today at the 2016 Montreal International Auto Show, the completely redesigned tenth-generation Honda Civic was selected as one of three finalists for the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada’s (AJAC) Car of the Year Award. The winner will ultimately be revealed at next month’s Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. “We’re…
Porsche wasn’t the only booth with a strange smell this year in Detroit. The Nissan NAIAS display was ripe with the brand’s signature Scent of the Future, and it, uh, didn’t smell too good. Now, to be fair, the scent didn’t reek. It was flowery, just really potent. It smelled like I was a bee…
Update: The commercial has now been removed from YouTube as well. A new Chevrolet commercial claiming the brand is more reliable than Ford, Honda, and Toyota, has been pulled off national airwaves and local markets following challenges from all three competitors. According to The Detroit News, a lawyer for one of the three rival automakers…
As anticipated, Rick Hendrick, championship NASCAR team owner, placed the winning bid for the very first 2015 Corvette Z06 Stingray at the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Collector Car Auction. In total, Hendrick dropped $1 million on the Stingray, all of which will benefit the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a charity that Chevrolet is often tied to. Hendrick…
The 2017 Kia Sportage adds to the list of awards won by Kia Cars.com recently announced its list of 2017 award winners for multiple segments, including Best Pickup Truck, Eco-Friendly Car of the Year, Family Car of the Year, Luxury Car of the Year, and Play Car of the Year. The winner of the Best…
Recently, Buick teamed up with BASF to host a competition open to students at Detroit’ College for Creative Studies (CCS). Competing students were asked to design the Buicks of 2030, starting from a completely blank canvas. Over a dozen design students entered the competition, in which always longed-for scholarships were up for grabs. At the…
Nissan Versa Note History The Nissan Versa is well-known in the United States, but there are far fewer Versa Notes on the road today. That is because the sporty hatchback has only been on sale in the US for less than a year, but already it is attracting young car-buyers seeking an affordable, hyper-fuel-efficient, and…
Where can you live that loves electric vehicles? Well, according to researchers at the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs, the answer to that question is Portland, at least according to a study titled “Plug-in electric vehicle readiness: Rating cities in the United States,” where researchers looked at 36 cities, including 25 of…
Cadillac CTS Coupe History With the popularity of the CTS four-door sedan, Cadillac introduced the CTS Coupe in 2008, wowing the car industry. Since its introduction, the CTS Coupe has continued to steal the hearts of its customers with a high-power drivetrain and sexy silhouette. CADILLAC NEWS: Cadillac Rises above the Crowd in Customer Satisfaction Early…
The 2014 SRX is one of the new models that Cadillac and Uber will be showing off thanks to some collaboration. If the word coming from Jalopnik is any indication, Detroit is currently not the best place to try to park your car. More than 5,200 journalists are present at this year’s NAIAS, making it…
Every New Year’s Day, millions of hung-over Americans wake up to reflect on the successes and failures of the previous year. In Acura’s case, 2014 gave the brand a few good reasons to crack open another bottle of champagne and keep the party rolling. Thanks to strong sales of the Acura MDX and RDX, Acura posted…
Toyota Venza History Although a fairly recent addition to the Toyota lineup, the Venza has quickly become a regular feature on American roads. A step up from the RAV4 and one rung beneath the Highlander, the Toyota Venza provides ample room for individuals or smaller families looking for reliability, safety, and streamlined good looks. Although…
Cadillac ELR Coupe History As a luxury plug-in hybrid compact coupe, the Cadillac ELR is General Motors’ answer to the recent call for luxury hybrids. With an all-electric range of 35 miles and top speed of 100 mph, the ELR, which is still new to the industry after being introduced in January 2014, has quickly…
In February, CBS charged a record $5.25 million for a 30-second commercial during Super Bowl LII. Brands like Pepsi, M&M’s, Bud Light, and Amazon all spent ungodly amounts of money to showcase their products to beer-filled, football-watching Americans. But instead of hiring a celebrity to drive one of its cars and talk about how awesome…
It turns out that GM is (once again) considering developing a flying car. Earlier this week, GM CEO Mary Barra briefly alluded to the company’s interest in “aerial mobility.” She views it as an extension of GM’s Ultium electric battery system. GM spokesman Stuart Fowle made a vague (but supportive) comment endorsing the company’s new…
Early last week, rumors emerged of a new generation of Dodge Viper vehicles. For automotive enthusiasts, this news sounded too good to be true. Evidently, that is exactly the case. Fiat Chrysler’s CEO Sergio Marchionne recently dismissed the rumors of a new Dodge Viper. The Send-Off for a Performance Legend: 2017 Dodge Viper Special Editions celebrate…
Higher avg. transaction prices for trucks such as the Silverado helped GM profits in Q1 2014. General Motors is paying to the tune of $1.3 billion to repair the immense catalog of vehicles affected by recalls—including $700 million toward fixing 2.59 million vehicles with ignition switch issues similar to those that have killed at least…
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