The 2017 Kia Forte has a new look that is sure to impress Kia is taking a good thing and making it even better. For the 2017 model year, the Kia Forte has improved dramatically since last year’s model with a fresh exterior look, more technology than ever before, and a brand-new standard powertrain that…
See the next model at the 2015 Honda Fit unveiling next month! The 2014 North American International Auto Show is quickly approaching, and soon Detroit will be abuzz with the latest automotive reveals. The 2015 Honda Fit unveiling is one of the most heavily anticipated, especially as eco-conscious drivers continue to clamor for a hybrid…
VW’s new microbus combines nostalgia and cutting-edge technology Photo: Volkswagen When it comes to iconic vehicles, one of the most recognizable is undoubtedly the Volkswagen microbus. This beloved staple of the VW lineup was first introduced in the mid-1960s and quickly became a much-loved cultural touchstone. It’s been a long time since VW ended production…
2015 Buick Avenir Concept To gain an edge in the competitive luxury market, brands often need to carve out a niche for themselves. Buick, it seems, has found its luck in capitalizing upon what is known as “white space”—that is to say, creating vehicles that fit into sizing, pricing, and style categories that their competitors…
The Escala Concept was also shown at the North American International Auto Show earlier in 2017 Cadillac sales were up in Europe by 34.7% in 2016, so the American luxury automaker decided the time was right to introduce two new models to the European market at the 2017 Geneva International Auto Show. The first of…
All automakers have them: those models that seemed like a good idea at the time, but just didn’t make the cut when push came to shove. While some discontinued models go down in history as legends amongst car enthusiasts, others disappear into the dirt as if they never existed in the first place. With the…
The Toyota Motor Corporation was founded in 1937 and has since grown into one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world. In 2012, the company became the first automaker to sell more than 10 million vehicles worldwide in a single year. In addition, Toyota is one of the leaders when it comes to producing…
Toyota has announced a $1.33 billion investment in its sprawling, 7.5 million-square-foot plant in Georgetown, Kentucky, the company’s largest factory in the world. The investment marks the largest of any automaker in Kentucky and the second-largest in state history. The plant will be the first in North America to produce vehicles using the Toyota New…
Ford continues making itself right at home at Michigan Central Station, which is currently in the first phase of a $740 million renovation project. The former train depot, which will soon serve as the focal point of a 1.2-million-square-foot campus in Corktown, plays host to the Michigan Central Station Winter Festival this month. The event…
Many Americans are still grieving the fact that the Obama administration is fast coming to a close, in order to make way for the controversial ascendency of a Manchurian manchild. And one of the most mournful aspects of this peaceful transfer of power is the fact that it brings to an end Vice President Joe…
FCA’s Head of Passenger Car Brands, Timothy Kuniskis, poses with the 2017 Pacifica The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan has already won a number of prestigious awards, including the Family Car of Texas title as well as being named the “Best Minivan of 2016” by Cars.com, but neither one of those accomplishments is quite as impressive…
Cadillac is doing an excellent job teasing the all-new 2015 Cadillac Escalade. Set to be revealed on October 7, Cadillac has released a couple teaser photographs of the Escalade and primed people’s anticipation by announcing that photographer Autumn de Wilde will shoot images and video of the SUV. However, now Cadillac has turned their customers’…
The first 2015 F-150 rolled off the line at the Ford Rouge Center on Tuesday The time of the 2015 Ford F-150 is almost nigh. Production began today at the Ford Rouge Center in Michigan, where the first 2015 F-150 has rolled off the line and prepares to make the trek to any one of…
2015 Acura NSX teaser images released Update: Teaser video added * It seems like it has taken forever, but the debut of the 2015 Acura NSX supercar is very nearly upon us. With concept after concept hinting at what the production version will look like—going all the way back to the Advanced Sports Car Concept…
The 1968 Ford Mustang GT driven by Steve McQueen in Bullitt sold for $3.74M Photo: Ford Motor Company As expected, the 1968 Bullitt Mustang driven by Steve McQueen has set a new record at auction, fetching an astonishing $3.74 million at Mecum Kissimmee 2020. The Highland Green Mustang GT hero car has long been thought…
Photo: Toyota UK Ever since the new Toyota Corolla Hatchback was unveiled, people have been asking for a hot hatch variant, and it seems the automaker is happy to oblige. According to Dutch site AutoRAI, Toyota deputy chief designer Toshio Kanei has confirmed the Corolla will be getting a hot hatch developed by the Toyota…
Toyota Canada is welcoming the new Sequoia TRD Pro to its lineup of rugged off-road vehicles. With this new addition, Canadians now have five options for the full-size SUV that focus on a variety of different comfort, space, performance, power and other features. Already a capable SUV, the Toyota Sequoia becomes virtually unstoppable with TRD…
Fitz and The Tantrums will be the latest act to headline the Jeep on the Rocks concert For the past few years, the Jeep on the Rocks concert has been one of the largest and most-anticipated events hosted by the Jeep brand. In years past, Jeep has recruited talented acts like Counting Crows, Panic! At…
Just yesterday, Nissan revealed the completely redesigned 2016 Nissan Titan XD to the world in frigid Detroit, Michigan, at the North American International Auto Show. Most people who live in Los Angeles would understandably not want to travel all the way to Detroit in the middle of January for any reason whatsoever, so Nissan will…
The 2016 Chevy Corvette Stingray Chevrolet might be planning a new EV, though this time the acronym would mean more than just “Electric Vehicle.” If the rumors are true, the two initials could also stand for “Electric Vette.” Chris Doanne Automotive in Detroit recently posted an image to Facebook showing a December 16th trademark application…
CarGurus.com selected two generations of the Volvo XC90 as the vehicles for consumers to buy used when shopping the dealership car lot. Learn More: About the key features inside the 2019 Volvo XC90 The 2014-2018 XC90 received recognition for the Best Used Car in the Luxury Midsize Crossover/SUV category. During this time, the XC90 transitioned…
Is the Viper set for a resurrection already? It hasn’t even been a full year since production of the legendary Dodge Viper came to an end. Nevertheless, new reports suggest that the Viper could be granted a new lease on life far sooner than expected. Car and Driver reports that a new generation of Dodge…
Lincoln spokesman Matthew McConaughey and the all-new 2016 MKX The collaboration between Lincoln Motor Company and its new spokesman, Oscar-winner Matthew McConaughey, takes another step with the announcement that the brand will donate proceeds from its Driven to Give charity test-drive event to the actor’s just keep livin Foundation. The Driven to Give program, which…
You have assuredly at least heard of the big year Chevy performance had in 2013. The Detroit automaker unveiled the all-new 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray and even brought back the performance sedan with the introduction of the 2014 Chevy SS, but you may not be aware that Chevy performance dominated on the track, as well…
FCA just unveiled a completely overhauled Uconnect 5 infotainment system for its vehicle brands, which include Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, and Fiat. This new system is more powerful, more intuitive, and offers drivers a wider range of customization options and connected services. Here’s a look at some of the top highlights for the Uconnect 5 system….
With 2020 set as its launch window, most would assume that the Ford Bronco will be the next major reveal from the Blue Oval after the upcoming North American International Auto Show. But according to Off-Road.com, a newly uncovered product timeline suggests that there might be a new F-Series Truck debuting between January and the…
Michael Manley will go from leading Jeep and Ram to leading FCA as a whole During Fiat Chrysler’s annual investor day back in June, the automaker confirmed that CEO Sergio Marchionne’s successor would not be named until 2019. Shortly after, Marchionne underwent shoulder surgery. Unfortunately, health complications arose while Marchionne was recovering from the surgery,…
Nissan Qashqai The Nissan Qashqai is a compact crossover that bears a strong resemblance to the Nissan Rogue, but it is actually smaller. The model, built at Nissan’s Sunderland Plant in the UK, and is one of the automaker’s bestselling models in Europe. Come January, the Qashqai will reportedly set its sights on a new market: the…
Ford announced this week that it intends to more than double the amount it originally intended to invest in vehicle electrification, which will result in 16 fully-electric vehicles being launched by 2022—the first of which is expected to arrive by 2020. “We’re all in, and the only question is will the customers be there with…
Photo: Nissan In an effort to promote its fleet of vehicles for small businesses, the Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi Alliance conducted a study of small- and medium-sized businesses to see if they’re ready to keep up with online retail giants like Amazon. The results were not exactly encouraging. A Brighter Future: The Nissan IMs Sport Sedan Concept came…
Last year, Ford celebrated the 50th anniversary of the legendary Mustang. A year later, the first name in pony cars is a year older and a year stronger—through the first quarter of 2015, the new sixth-gen ‘Stang is the best-selling model in its class by a country mile. To celebrate the big 5-1, let’s take…
New year, new wheels. It’s the best time to gawk over fancy cars. Pony car lovers will especially get their fill this year—several new editions of the beloved Ford Mustang are being released. Check out all the action below. Special Editions Let’s start with the most eye-opening of the bunch: custom models from Roush, Saleen,…
Obama takes a look at Chevrolet’s new all-electric Bolt Photo credit: Michael Martinez President Barack Obama stopped by the North American International Auto Show in Detroit today to check out some of the latest models. According to the White House, Obama’s visit was meant “to showcase how the American auto industry has come roaring back…
2016 Ford Mustang Ford kicked off 2016 by adding a few more awards to its preposterously large trophy case. We presume that every automaker has a singular trophy case in one specific location somewhere on the planet where they store every single physical plaque or certificate or statuette. With this logic, it stands to reason…
Lincoln Continental Concept Lincoln’s launch in China is off to a fine start, and the brand reaffirmed its commitment to its newest market this past week at Auto Shanghai 2015 by revealing three new vehicles. Two of these vehicles will be introduced shortly, and a third will inspire a new model to come. The 2016…
2016 Cadillac ATS Sedan Photo: © General Motors Cadillac may be angling to compete with the Mercedes CLA by building a rear-wheel-drive sedan that would slot below the current ATS and carry a price tag at or around $30,000. New Vehicle Research: 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 According to Road & Track, Cadillac executive chief engineer Dave…
Toyota Racing Development (TRD) is known for taking regular Toyota production vehicles and injecting them with some racing spunk to make them absolute monsters both on- and off-road. So far, TRD has worked its magic on three Toyota models—the Tundra and Tacoma trucks, and the 4Runner SUV. Now, ahead of Toyota’s appearance at this year’s…
The Scion FR-S will be rebadged as a Toyota Earlier today, news broke that Toyota was discontinuing its youth-oriented Scion brand. While I was skeptical given the lack of an official source, it looks like the rumors were, in fact, true. Toyota released a press release this morning confirming the news and announcing that most…
The Infiniti LE concept was unveiled in 2012 A few years ago at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), Infiniti unveiled a concept electric vehicle (the Infiniti LE) that took Nissan’s Leaf and gave it the Infiniti touch (read: more luxurious and fancy and things). The automaker talked about the production version of its…
Photo: Ford Got anything going on June 25? Of course you don’t. Hard telling at this point what will even happen tomorrow, let alone three weeks from now. But Ford’s got plans. Specifically, plans to yank the cover off the 2021 Ford F-150 for a digital reveal on June 25, ushering in the 14th generation…
Get ready to feast your eyes on some incredible vehicles starting next week. The beginning of the 2015 Chicago Auto Show (CAS) is just around the corner, and Toyota has given us a hint of what we can expect from its display in the Windy City this year. The 2016 Toyota Tacoma will be on…
Remember that classic moment in Jurassic Park when the T-Rex is chasing down the Jeep, and its menacing jaws are reflected in the side-view mirror? What made the joke funny — and suspenseful — was the presence of the disclaimer on the side mirror that stated, “Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.” It’s…
2015 F-150 Grand Award Winner in Popular Science’s “Best of What’s Around” awards It’s been a big week for the 2015 Ford F-150, to be sure. The first truck rolled off the assembly line at Dearborn Truck Plant on Tuesday, and the event was so momentous that Pro Football Hall of Famer/reputable gaptooth/suddenly buffed-up Michael…
Road rage, rude behavior, and inconsiderate driving maneuvers are nothing new on American roadways. Although aggressive driving is so prevalent, some states have more of the worst offenders than other states. Make the Grade: 10 best cars for recent college graduates After analyzing more than 2 million insurance applications, Insurify data scientists determined the rudest…
According to reports, General Motors will export the GMC Acadia to Australia for the first time, bringing it to the Outback as a Holden in an effort to capitalize on the departure of rival vehicles and on its own flourishing sales. Shopping for a New GM Vehicle? See current sales incentives and offers According to…
Photo: Kia Motors Kia touts the Telluride as “large, bold, and capable.” This, and so much more, is true about the all-new SUV from the Korean automaker. The 2020 Kia Telluride is equipped with the latest tech and a suite of convenient amenities so every road trip is an adventure. Another New Vehicle: Have you met…
Order banks for the 2020 Ford F-150 are expected to close on May 29 Photo: Ford We know that the 14th-generation Ford F-150 is coming, it’s just a matter of when. A report states that the 2021 Ford F-150 will be available to order by mid-July and begin production by early October, suggesting it will…
2015 F-150 Grand Award Winner in Popular Science’s “Best of What’s Around” awards It’s been a big week for the 2015 Ford F-150, to be sure. The first truck rolled off the assembly line at Dearborn Truck Plant on Tuesday, and the event was so momentous that Pro Football Hall of Famer/reputable gaptooth/suddenly buffed-up Michael…
So, I would like to share a short story with you. Recently, I sold my old car, moving from the hard-driven, dented Pontiac G6 to a slightly less hard-driven Nissan Altima. The process went very smoothly, with the exception of one point: the license plates. While the front license plate was simple to replace, the…
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…
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