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…
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