This rainbow 2016 Fiat 500X symbolizes FCA’s commitment to the LGBT community Over the weekend, Detroit was figuratively painted rainbow as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community and its allies celebrated LGBT culture and recognized the fight for equality in marriage, the workplace, and more, during the annual Motor City Pride…
Honda executive John Mendel accepts the NACOTY award for the 2016 Civic The “Year of Honda” may have come to a close last month, but 2016 is starting to look like it may be a banner year for the automaker, as well. After earning plaudits from AutoGuide and the Hispanic Motor Press, the 2016 Honda…
Dodge also used the Demon name for a 2007 concept car and for a version of the 1971 Dart For many muscle car fans, the Challenger SRT Hellcat is the end-all and be-all car when it comes to laying down rubber and tearing up the drag strip, but Dodge has announced an even more powerful…
Jim Farley, Ford’s EVP and President of Global Markets, seen here at the 2013 New York International Auto Show, outlined Ford’s plans for operational fitness in Detroit this week Back in October, newly-appointed Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Hackett issued his vision for the company’s future, insinuating the importance of what he termed as “operational…
The 2017 Compass was one of Jeep’s standout vehicles at this year’s Detroit Auto Show In case you haven’t heard, the all-new 2017 Jeep Compass is replacing not only the previous version of the Compass, but also the Patriot compact crossover. We already knew the next-generation Compass is using the same platform as the Renegade crossover…
Turbochargers have become exponentially more common among today’s vehicles. Even some pickup… Even though the 2019 Silverado 1500 debuted at the Detroit auto show… Contrary to previous reports, the next Porsche 911 GT3 has been confirmed… The 2017 Volvo S90 is a premium luxury sedan that carries a… Earlier today at the 2016 North American…
The Escala Concept made its debut north of the border at the Canadian International Auto Show Photo: © General Motors With no new models to unleash in 2017, the Cadillac brand has been making good use of its Escala Concept, which was used as the American automaker’s centerpiece at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show before…
Infiniti wants the Eau Rouge trademark, but Spa-Francorchamps will be fighting against them When Infiniti unveiled its Q50 Eau Rouge back at the Detroit Auto Show, they made it perfectly clear that its name—and its performance specs—were an homage to the infamous corner at Spa-Francorchamps. That all seemed well and good with the folks at…
What some may not know is that the Honda HR-V actually made its debut in 1997 at the Tokyo Motor Show. It was marketed exclusively in Japan and didn’t make its way to the U.S. until 2013 when the second generation was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. Now in its third gen, new for…
Chances are that if your car has an Eco button, you activate… Visitors attending the upcoming Detroit Auto Show will get the chance to… In an effort to reduce pollution and reliance on gasoline, the Environmental… Ford recently achieved a major milestone in China when it sold its… Ford’s 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine has earned widespread…
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT, LTZ, and High Country, featured at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show The Detroit Auto Show not only reveals exciting new models for major brands, but it also indicates the latest trends of the industry. This year’s show revealed one new trend in vehicle world: One upsizing. A variety of models…
Urban SUV Concept Slated for U.S. Production, Likely Named Honda HR-V Last year at the Detroit Auto Show, Honda unveiled the Urban SUV concept, a Fit-based crossover that sits below the CR-V in both size and price. More recently, the Japanese production version was uncovered at the 2014 Tokyo Motor Show and bore the name…
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country Even though the 2019 Silverado 1500 debuted at the Detroit auto show earlier this year, Chevrolet failed to disclose power ratings for the model—until now. The brand revealed that consumers will have four gasoline engine options and one available diesel engine for the new Silverado 1500. 4.3-liter V6 This…
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica (left) and Pacifica Hybrid (right) introduced nearly 40 new innovations to the minivan segment Just to recap, the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has already earned the North American Utility Vehicle of the Year Award at this year’s Detroit Auto Show, but that hasn’t stopped even more trophies from rolling in for this minivan,…
The 2017 Acura NSX is a mid-engine supercar with a starting MSRP of $156,000. The debut of a second-generation NSX has been teased ever since a prototype model appeared at the Detroit Auto Show four years ago. Since then it has undergone numerous design changes and multiple delays, but the wait is finally over. Equipped…
With 2018 marking 50 years since the release of the Steve McQueen film Bullitt, perhaps most famous for a chase scene where McQueen’s 1968 Ford Mustang GT outruns a 1968 Charger R/T through the streets of San Francisco, Ford is expected to reveal a commemorative special edition Mustang Bullitt GT at the Detroit Auto Show…
The 2018 Lexus LS is the long, luxurious flagship, built on a sports… A few weeks ago, we reported that Lexus had plans to introduce… The Detroit Auto Show (also known as the North American International Auto…
The Escala Concept was a hit at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show, even though Cadillac has no plans to sell it Cadillac has a slightly different marketing strategy than the other GM brands. While Buick has already paid to run a new commercial during Super Bowl LI, Cadillac has purchased three ad spots that will…
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe will make its debut at the Detroit Auto Show The newest addition to the Mercedes-Benz family is the stylish 2018 E-Class Coupe, which joins the E-Class Sedan and All Terrain model that were introduced earlier this year. “With its clear, aesthetic lines, our new E‑Class Coupé appeals equally to heart…
2020 Chevrolet Equinox First introduced as a mid-size SUV in 2004 for the 2005 model year, the Chevy Equinox is now the bowtie brand’s compact crossover SUV option. The Equinox made its debut at the Detroit Auto Show and was made as a Pontiac vehicle at the same time — the Torrent. However, over the…
Chevrolet Bolt EV Concept Photo: © General Motors When we got our first look at the Chevy Bolt EV Concept at the Detroit Auto Show, the understanding from the jump was that it was a precursor to a production model that would have a 200-mile all-electric range and be offered for a price around $30,000….
The Lexus LC 500 was the belle of the ball at the Detroit Auto Show in January. Back in 2014, we noted that Lexus had trademarked the name “LC 500” and “LC 500h”. Lexus fans that were wondering when the other name would come into play should be happy to know that the Lexus LC…
There was already plenty enough reason to be excited about the Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge concept when we got our first look at it during the 2014 North American International Auto Show, and then again when we heard that engine roaring for the first time at Geneva. The only thing left to do was to…
After being discontinued in 2002, the Lincoln Continental has returned to the luxury sedan segment for the first time in 15 years. Based on the CD4 platform that’s also used with the Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion sedans, the 2017 Lincoln Continental comes standard as a front-wheel drive vehicle, but all-wheel drive is available at…
Photo: The News Wheel The Buick Motor Division of General Motors is well-known for the entry-level luxury crossovers and sedans it produces nowadays, such as the 2017 Buick Encore and the new Buick Regal, but due to the somewhat conservative design of its vehicles, the luxury automaker has gained a reputation as a brand that’s more…
If you have access to truTV (or CollegeHumor’s YouTube channel), you are probably familiar with Adam Conover and his show Adam Ruins Everything. As the name implies, each episode tackles a new subject matter for Adam to ruin, like the US elections, weddings, and social media. In a recent episode that tackled being green, Adam proceeded to…
Jeep Grand Cherokee History The Jeep Grand Cherokee was introduced in 1992, and was originally planned to be the replacement to the Jeep Cherokee. With the SUV market just taking off and Cherokee sales remaining strong, Jeep ended up deciding to keep both vehicles in their lineup. Related: Dodge Celebrates Centennial with Look Back at…
Photo: Chevrolet The Chevrolet Equinox was created by GM to capitalize on America’s obsession with crossover SUVs and, despite arriving at a time of economic turmoil in the automotive industry, the sporty mid-size crossover has experienced exponential success. Consumers have been receptive to its sleek styling as well as its ideal combination of performance and…
An M version of the 5 Series will benefit from all-wheel drive Pictured: 2015 BMW X5 If BMW wants to continue increasing its performance on its “top-level” M-model vehicles, it’s going to need to embrace all-wheel drive instead of clinging to rear-wheel drive. The brand has been considering all-wheel drive for its M division as…
The Jeep Patriot (pictured above), along with the Jeep Compass, is being axed for the 2016 model year and replaced with a new Jeep model Some people might think the Jeep Patriot and Compass models are getting a bit stale. Given that it’s been a while since they’ve seen a major overhaul, we can see why….
The Ford Performance brand was officially announced Thursday Ford has announced that it is uniting SVT, Team RS, and Ford Racing under the new Ford Performance banner. More importantly, it has been announced that Ford Performance will bring more than 12 new performance vehicles to market by the year 2020. Start getting excited now. Need…
Where’s this delightfully obscure venue? Oh, you don’t have a Trax, so you’ve probably never heard of it… We’ve all seen those millennialtastic ads for the 2015 Chevy Trax, which feature a pair of trendy twenty-somethings driving their small SUV from one adorkable location to the next. Well apparently, those urban ads were just a preamble…
Monday at the 2014 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Hyundai introduced the world to the second-generation Genesis sedan. The 2015 Hyundai Genesis sedan takes the formula that earned the North American Car of the Year award when it debuted five years ago and ups the ante considerably. “Hyundai is proud to bring our next-generation…
The popular Nissan Rogue Sport offers a sporty look, fun-to-drive performance, a… Nissan is a driving force of safety tech and advancements in the… Compared to its vehicle selection in the United States, the Nissan lineup… Consumer Guide has singled out three Nissan models as best buys in… Looking for a compact crossover with impressive…
To the surprise of almost no one, the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor… Quick: what’s a thing that Ford does exceedingly well? Make trucks? Yes.… The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor seemingly can’t help itself but win a… The new 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor gets more than its fair share… Ford’s adrenaline-fueled (disclaimer: the 2017 Ford F-150…
The new Volvo S90 in Mussel Blue After releasing teaser images only a couple of weeks ago for its new flagship S90 sedan, Volvo decided it couldn’t keep this vehicle a secret any longer and released specs and photos of the new car to the public. “Our idea was to bring something entirely new to…
Jeep just made the best announcement ever Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god. All of my dreams have come true. In an interview with The Detroit News, Mike Manley—Jeep’s global chief—confirmed that there will be a Jeep Wrangler-based pickup truck in production by 2018. THIS IS NOT A DRILL PEOPLE! Release the…
Ford and HP are looking to make 3D printing technology more sustainable. The giants of industry are teaming up to reuse spent 3D printing parts and powders for vehicle parts, minimizing waste in the process. Awards for Ford: Ranger picks up top honors in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study Ford and HP are testing the…
A common trait most of these vehicles share is affordability and sportiness.… It seemed like Subaru had been neglecting the WRX for quite some… Subaru claimed victory in three categories of the 2019 Edmunds Best Retained… Combining the comfort of a traditional sedan with the performance of a… Subaru had quite the month in April….
Photo: © General Motors Although the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) has been consistently held during January in Detroit, the event’s organizers are currently debating hosting the event in a different month. October is one of the months being considered, due to its warmer temperatures. However, GM has articulated that the NAIAS should switch to…
Yes, even in the middle of a sparsely populated Ohio forest, someone, somewhere, is making fun of J.D. Power.… Recently, we covered the collaboration between Lexus and designers Tosin Oshinowo and… When you’re shopping for a car, you’re hit with tons of names, only a fraction of which make sense. Here’s what I think of…
The new 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 was named one of the contenders for the 26th Annual North American Car, Utility, and Truck of the Year awards in the Truck category. The 2019 Silverado was picked as one of the top three finalists by a NACTOY jury, which is made up of 54 journalists. Put the…
Photo: Hammer51012 via CC The GMC Terrain SUV was introduced to the market right before General Motors decided to discontinue the Pontiac brand in 2010. Since its introduction, the Terrain has received solid sales numbers, making it a consistent contender in the competitive crossover segment. Award Winner: 2021 Terrain named one of the best cars…
If you live in a city, you need a vehicle that can… The 2020 Honda HR-V began arriving in Honda showrooms around the country… Honda kicked off the year with a truly staggering number of awards,… U.S. News & World Report has named Honda the “Best SUV Brand”… Another month, another slew of Honda…
Here’s your first look at the seventh-gen Ford Mustang Photo: Ford It’s been almost nine whole years since the sixth-generation Ford Mustang was unleashed upon the world. Not a lot has changed or occurred in that time, so that makes the news that the seventh-gen Mustang is finally reveal-ready all the more exciting. Another Electrifying…
Jeep will be your Beast of Burden Easily one of the most iconic bands of all time, The Rolling Stones truly need no introduction. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that tickets tend to sell out quickly whenever the Stones go on tour. The exciting atmosphere of a Rolling Stones concert often creates an ideal…
The 2014 Camaro Those looking for a drastic overhaul from the 2016 Chevy Camaro to match the complete redesign of its rival Mustang will be sorely disappointed, says Edmunds. Of course, it’s incredibly difficult to be “sorely disappointed” when it comes to the Camaro, which is why so much about the next-gen model will share…
The popular, well-equipped, and fun-to-drive Kicks, a compact SUV from Nissan, can… The Nissan Pathfinder, the luxurious, tech-advanced, and spacious SUV appreciated by drivers… Ah, the Nissan Juke. The little crossover caught a lot of flak… Nissan is all about the Chicago Auto Show, using its press conferences… In the automotive world, you know a…
Someone raised their kid right. 13-year-old William Rabillo gave up his action video game lifestyle last month to aid his struggling single mother, Krystal Preston, with needed transportation. Rabillo eyed a 1999 Chevy Metro on Facebook Marketplace and reached out to the seller. While he had nowhere near the amount the owner was asking, he…
July was a month of mixed sales success for FCA’s brands Fiat Chrysler’s decision to focus on trucks, crossovers, and SUVs has evidently paid off for its Jeep and Ram brands, which specialize in these vehicle classes. On the other hand, its Chrysler and Dodge brands have fallen behind. In all, Fiat Chrysler’s sales increased…
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