The iconic Chevy Corvette could be looking a lot different by 2018 Photo: © Derrich For more than 60 years, the Chevrolet Corvette has come in rear-wheel drive and its engine has been mounted up front, but that could change in 2018, according to a new report from Car and Driver. The automotive publication reported…
The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is the most powerful street legal production car ever made, and with great power comes great responsibility—and pretty high premiums, too. Fortunately, today Hagerty announced official insurance policies that are specifically tailored to give Demon owners specialized insurance coverage for their high-performance vehicle when it arrives in dealerships this…
Honda has just released two new ads for the all-new 2016 Honda HR-V crossover SUV, and one of them is actually pretty decent. But not this first one: The weak link here is called “Give and Take.” For nearly sixty seconds, Honda basically just plays with the silly effects on a Macbook’s Photo Booth app,…
When you think of Toyota, chances are you think of safe, reliable, if slightly boring cars that are affordable and come in varying shades of beige. But, if Toyota 86 lead engineer Tetsuya Tada gets his way, Toyota will become as known for its performance division as BMW is for its M sports cars or…
Pricing details for the various trim levels of the ‘17 LaCrosse will be released at a later date Photo: © General Motors Buick has been building up the release of its redesigned LaCrosse for more than a year now and pricing information has just started to trickle in for the new sedan. Compact Crossovers: Check…
Last week, Metallica played a gig in Bogota, Colombia and debuted a new song entitled “The Lords of Summer.” A week later, Porsche announced that they will be bringing a flat-four engine to the latest iteration of the Boxster and Cayman. How are these things linked? Aging 80s metal guy and the Porsche purists are…
When one thinks of pickup trucks, Ram, Ford, and Chevy are usually the brands that come to mind. With the Titan XD, Nissan seeks to take a bigger bite out of the truck market. The vehicle rolled into dealerships last month, and now at the North American International Auto Show the brand chose the Nissan Titan XD as…
Ever heard of a crossover sedan? The answer is probably “no,” because until now there has been no such thing. But Volvo is now introducing the first ever crossover sedan—the S60 Cross Country—in an attempt to reach a wider audience with its safe, reliable, and stylish vehicles.’ Volvo S60 Cross Country Crossover Sedan Revealed Ahead…
2010 GMC Granite Concept Photo: © General Motors Last month, GM filed an application to trademark “GMC Granite.” Sometimes, when General Motors applies for trademarks with the USPTO, it means that they intend to make a new product. Other times, it indicates that they’re doing a bit of housekeeping and keeping some of its former…
The interior of the Buick Avista Concept looks quite futuristic Photo: © General Motors The Buick Avista has won the Reader’s Choice award for Best Future Concept from The Detroit News. Did You Know? The GMC EnlistMe Campaign raises funds for disabled veterans The panel who voted for this award consisted of approximately 100 readers…
Last week, Toyota blew our mind by revealing a candid shot of the all-new 2016 Tacoma’s rear end, and we marveled at its taillights, bumper, and ability to go through large puddles. Today, the automaker is going a step further by releasing a tantalizing image of the Tacoma’s front, revealing even more about the redesigned…
Insiders with Hyundai Motors told Reuters that the Korean automaker is considering developing another SUV. Hyundai already produces two SUVs in the United States currently: the Tucson (which just debuted a redesign) and the Santa Fe, both of which are basic and compact–or involve fuel cells. The company is also probably producing the urban-oriented Santa…
The 2017 Genesis G90 faces stiff competition for this prestigious award The North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards are unique in the auto industry because they are not associated with a single publication, but instead these awards are chosen by a group of approximately 60 respected automotive journalists from across…
The 2020 Toyota RAV4 has officially joined Toyota Canada’s lineup of 2020 models with a new TRD Off-Road model certified to bust trails. It joins a rugged and extensive lineup of RAV4 models, which is now offered at 11 trim levels, including five hybrid models and two models specially tuned to handle off-road challenges. Compared…
2017 Nissan Rogue Sport (left) and the Nissan Rogue (right) Earlier this month, the Nissan Rogue Sport was unveiled to American fans at the North American International Auto Show. Anyone with a decent knowledge of Nissan, however, saw the smaller SUV for what it really is: a rebadged Nissan Qashqai. Welcome to America: Learn more about…
Unfortunately, the Challenger Hellcat won’t be getting the all-wheel drive treatment because of its overly large V8 engine While the Ford Mustang and Chevy Camaro are busy trying to play catch up with the Dodge Challenger Hellcat and its supercharged V8 engine, FCA is trying something totally unique in the world of muscle cars by developing…
What design changes will Helen Emsley have in store for new Buick models? Photo: © General Motors The design boss at GMC, Helen Emsley, has taken over the same leadership role at Buick, according to a report by Automotive News (subscription required). Interior Design: Learn more about the advanced tech equipment that’s available with new…
The Buick Avista concept may look even better on the road than it does in a showroom Each year, automakers display new concept cars at various car shows around the world, but very few of these vehicles have ever managed to garner as much attention as the Buick Avista Concept. DIY Car Care: Use this…
As law enforcement, traffic signals, and traffic-control equipment gets more advanced, it’s… Earlier this month, the 2019 Terrain earned a spot on Parents magazine’s… Many Chevy fans value the Impala for its well-rounded interior, reliable safety, and… It’s only two months into the new year and Chevrolet is already… January might be halfway over, but it’s…
Subaru WRX STI S209 When Subaru filed to trademark the name ‘S209’ in the US, we were all hopeful but unsure. The naming scheme fit perfectly for a supped-up version of the WRX STI, but the US has never received an ‘S’ model before. Until now, that is. The WRX STI S209 debuts in the…
How will the Chinese market react to the new Buick GL8 Avenir? Photo: © General Motors Buick didn’t bring any special-edition vehicles to SEMA, but the American automaker has made headlines across the globe with its recent announcement that an Avenir version of the Buick GL8 minivan will be released on November 5th in China….
The Chevrolet Volt was GM’s first major hybrid vehicle. Despite its impressive efficiency and wealth of features, GM decided to pull the plug on this electrified vehicle. While the last Volt rolled off the assembly line in February, you can still get one at a whopping 18 percent discount throughout May 2019. Tough and Stylish:…
The Chevrolet Volt was GM’s first major hybrid vehicle. Despite its impressive efficiency and wealth of features, GM decided to pull the plug on this electrified vehicle. While the last Volt rolled off the assembly line in February, you can still get one at a whopping 18 percent discount throughout May 2019. Tough and Stylish:…
The Scion C-HR Concept If you’ve been paying attention to any of the auto shows in the last year, you’ve probably noticed an array of compact crossovers being displayed by most automakers. Three of them—the Honda HR-V, Chevy Trax, and Mazda CX-3—have already made it to production and are being sold at this moment. Toyota…
Hyundai’s Santa Cruz “crossover truck” concept from 2015 Compact pickup trucks have pretty much disappeared from the U.S. market, but Hyundai is hoping to reverse that trend with the Santa Cruz. The automaker confirmed last month that it expects to release the Santa Cruz “crossover truck” sometime in 2020 or 2021. The Santa Cruz has…
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