While most of the automotive industry has its sights on the North American International Auto Show in Detroit next week, wise enthusiasts will be keeping an eye on the Consumer Electronic Show (CES 2017) in Las Vegas this week. Why? Because the wares on display in Detroit might be glittery, but CES presentations are offering real…
Cadillac President Johan De Nysschen doesn’t see the delay as a big deal Photo: © General Motors Waiting for Cadillac’s Project Pinnacle plan to take effect is kind of like waiting for Lil Wayne‘s “Carter V” record. (Side Note: If you’re not a fan of hip-hop music, Lil Wayne is a rap artist who released…
Fans of the Hyundai brand are patiently awaiting the official launch of the 2019 Hyundai Veloster N. The Veloster N is the first vehicle in Hyundai’s United States N model lineup, a performance-focused vehicle range. Debuted at the 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, the Veloster N will have a sporty, power-oriented design with…
Rappers Game and Dej Loaf cruise around in a 1963 Impala for the “Ryda” music video. If you had to count the number of times the rapper Game has referenced Chevy Impalas in his rhymes, then you would be counting for a very long time because it’s one of the things he’s kind of known…
The interior of the Buick Avista Concept is a beautiful sight to behold Photo: © General Motors Earlier this week, Buick revealed the Avista Concept at the North American International Auto Show and the sleek looking car is already receiving some prestigious awards. The recent honor bestowed upon the new Buick was the Award for…
The all-new 2016 Chevy Camaro SS When the all-new sixth-generation 2016 Chevy Camaro debuted two weeks ago, we shared with you all of the pertinent details… even though you probably knew them all beforehand. The day prior to the big reveal, the Camaro’s look, engine options, and GM talking points were all leaked. But despite…
The Toyota uBox concept, created by Deep Orange, the collaboration between Toyota and students at t Clemson University’s International Center for Automotive Research Automakers are still struggling to appeal to millennials. They are competing with ideas of environmental activism, rideshare programs, and the preference of Uber over car ownership. Some automakers have made Hillary Clinton-esque…
Bill Ford is now officially the executive chair of Ford Motor Company Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company took a step toward better inclusivity in July, amending company bylaws to adopt gender-neutral language. Ford’s board of directors voted to adopt the change in language on July 8 and notified the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of…
The 2016 Focus RS is still coming, but you probably still aren’t quite ready for its brand of madness Ford announced the consolidation of SVT, Team RS, and Ford Racing under the Ford Performance banner at the beginning of December, and one of the very first vehicles that it confirmed was the long-awaited Focus RS….
A lover of country music and pickup trucks, Luke Bryan is no stranger to Chevrolet. Luke has mentioned the American truck brand in many of his songs, and he was named Chevy’s brand ambassador in 2016. Luke shows off his love for Chevy trucks on Instagram, including photos from his tour and of his adorable pup riding…
Get ready to meet the new face of the Sierra in March The official unveiling of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado late last year answered numerous questions surrounding the model. At the same time, its reveal also managed to raise a few questions. Among those new inquiries was “Where is the 2019 GMC Sierra?” Indeed, the…
The 2017 Luxury Car of the Year: the 2017 BMW 7 Series When it comes to names in the luxury car scene, few are featured more prominently than BMW. Furthermore, few vehicles in the BMW lineup capture the brand’s commitment to luxury more than the BMW 7 Series. The 7 Series is renowned for showcasing…
The fifth-annual Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge Photo: FCA After roughly a year of canceled car shows and events due to the coronavirus pandemic, Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge will make its return in August 2021. Now in its sixth year, this event begins the weeklong celebration of car culture and classic models in the…
BMW 6 Series History Detroit automakers aren’t the only nameplates posting record numbers on American soil in 2013. BMW has reported its sales for 2013, and it marks a new annual record in terms of annual United States sales. In total, BMW’s 2013 U.S. sales totaled 375,782 units in all, marking an 8.1 percent increase…
On Sept. 15, sales began in South Korea for the brand-new 2021 Chevy Colorado. The midsize pickup first made a splash in the Asian country a year ago and has quickly become a best-selling phenomenon. The newly refreshed 2021 model features more standard equipment and two new range-topping trim levels. The Safest Choice for your…
The next generation of the Chevy Volt won’t be making a public appearance until January of next year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, meaning that engineers have been tasked with creating a Chevy Volt camouflage so successful that we pesky media folks can’t quite keep up. (Yes, engineers, not designers, create…
Is it possible that the juiciest and most interesting tidbit to come out of the 2018 North American Auto Show’s first days is not the reveal of a production model, but simply the naming of something yet to come? For all of Ford’s efforts to win the hearts and minds of those following the goings…
It’s hard to imagine Dodge without the Hellcat lineup Dodge produces the most powerful mass-production muscle cars on the market—it’s no secret. With the brand’s 707-horsepower 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine, which is the showpiece in the Dodge Hellcat models, it’s hard to imagine this title going to any other brand. Originally, though, this drool-worthy engine…
George Clooney drives the next-gen Chevy Volt to the Tomorrowland world premiere The sci-fi adventure Tomorrowland is on track to eventually lose $140 million, which would make it one of the biggest flops in Disney history (and considering Disney’s recent history, that’s saying something… John Carter, anyone?) But, if you are one of the select…
The unique Santa Cruz has garnered Hyundai a lot of buzz since the concept vehicle’s unexpected reveal at the 2015 North American International Auto Show. The American arm of the Korean automaker has been struggling with mediocre monthly sales due to its lineup saturated with sedans and coupes. Production of a heavier-duty compact truck (more…
MSU students managed to design a hybrid Subaru BRZ, capable of 100 MPG The Premium and Limited 2016 Subaru BRZ models both manage an impressive 30 mpg on the highway—impressive considering the BRZ’s power at least. But is 30 really the number we as an automotive community are collectively okay with settling on? For many…
The F-150 and Mustang Mach-E win two more major awards Photo: Ford Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: The all-new 2021 Ford F-150 and all-electric Mustang Mach-E scooped up a pair of major awards. Ford’s award-winning dynamic duo did it again, picking up two top honors from the Hispanic Motor Press Association. More…
Photo: Lincoln Motor Company The all-new 2020 Lincoln Corsair made its world debut at the 2019 New York International Auto Show this week, completing Lincoln’s quest to have one of the most modern and refined luxury SUV lineups available today. “Entering the fastest-growing luxury segment, the all-new Corsair is artistically crafted, expertly designed, and infused…
Mary Barra’s Corvette awaiting inspection at the Bowling Green Assembly Plant Photo: CorvetteBlogger.com The Woodward Dream Cruise is a major event on the Detroit calendar, and the big American automakers make sure to attend. They usually bring their flashiest models to show off to an adoring public, and this year was no different with Chevrolet bringing…
Chevrolet Trax advertising has begun ahead of its January 2015 release. ©GM Chevrolet announced that it would be bringing the Trax to the U.S. lineup earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show. While the small SUV won’t officially hit the market until early next year, initial Chevrolet Trax advertising shoots have begun….
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