Sergio Marchionne, the former CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, died earlier today after suffering from complications that arose following a recent shoulder surgery. Marchionne was 66 years old at the time of his death. Exor, the Italian investment group that holds the largest stake in Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, sent out an official announcement after the…
Photo: The News Wheel You have many factors to consider when choosing your next car: interior space, safety features, fuel efficiency, infotainment technology, and — of course — price. But here’s one factor you may never have considered: resale value. Why does this matter? Because unless you intend to drive your car until it collapses,…
The Hyundai Tucson has over the years grown quite a rep as… On Wednesday, Hyundai took to the stage at the 2024 New York… The 2020 Hyundai Venue debuted today at the New York International Auto… Boasting new looks, built on a new platform, and featuring new advanced… Hyundai doled out another tiny dose of…
Every year, car enthusiasts from around the country flock to Detroit for the annual North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). This is where top automakers bring their newest models, most innovative concept cars, and latest advancements in automotive technology. Last year’s show was highlighted by vehicles like the Buick Avista Concept and the 2017 Lincoln…
Retired boxer Floyd Mayweather’s Instagram account is full of pictures of his exotic car collection Photo: floydmayweather Many people are fascinated by the extravagant lifestyles of celebrities, with particular interest paid to the types of vehicles they drive. Celebrity car collectors such as Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfeld have taken their interest in cars and…
Many well-known celebs hail from the Big Apple, but as native New Yorkers, some don’t even have driver’s licenses or have much use for cars thanks to public transportation. With the New York Auto Show soon approaching, I thought it’d be fun to take a look at some famous New Yorkers and their extremely cool…
The Camaro is currently fighting a muscle car war on two fronts Automotive rivalries don’t get much more heated than the one between the Ford Mustang and the Chevrolet Camaro. For the past decade, the modern interpretations of these muscle car classics have been pitted against each other, usually with the Ford Mustang coming out…
Ford will stay with the sixth-gen Mustang through 2022 Photo: Ford Ford is in no rush to push its iconic Mustang into its seventh generation. The automaker tells suppliers that the sixth-gen Mustang will add two years to its original expected life cycle with production extending into 2022. Still on Top: Ford Mustang was the…
Could a new Barracuda be hitting the streets soon? Back in its heyday, the Plymouth Barracuda was one of the most popular vehicles on the road. Today, it remains one of the most iconic models ever created by Chrysler. That’s why rumors circulating about the return of the Barracuda are so enticing for automotive enthusiasts….
Welcome back to In the Rearview, your weekly roundup of some of the top car news of the past week that I have caught, prepared, and served with a nice sauce for you here. This weekly banquet has a decidedly apparent theme this time, as the continuation of Auto Show season has brought a slew of…
Star Wars has been a cultural phenomenon for well over four decades,… This article is sponsored by Brakes Hub. Today, vehicles play an indispensable… Last month, General Motors pushed out the old and welcomed the new… It is in our nature to want our cars to go faster,… Modern motorists who have been involved in…
Jenny Matrix (Johanna Braddy), BrianD (Josh Blaylock), and Ki Swan (Ellary Porterfield) use the Ford F-150 to hide from a sniper Photo: RocketJump via YouTube If you’re one of the hundreds of thousands of fans who tuned into the series finale of Rocket Jump Studio’s hit web series Video Game High School (VGHS), not only were you…
The 2014 State Fair of Texas kicks off on September 26 and runs through October 19 with all kinds of fun for families, including interactive experiences, livestock experiences, music, and, of course, great food. Chrysler Group LLC will also be making a big appearance at the State Fair with all of its brands, with especially…
If you don’t have a set destination in mind for Thanksgiving this year, why not plan a weekend road trip? Here are three East Coast locations worth visiting on your Thanksgiving break if you want to skip the crowds and venture a bit off the beaten path. Seasonal Trips: Fall foliage road trips in Massachusetts…
Caution: Likely to cause heads to spin 360 degrees Right around the same time that Dodge officially unveiled its Demon, Hennessey Performance conjured up a performance model of its own: The Exorcist Camaro ZL1. Modified from a Chevy Camaro ZL1, the Exorcist was built to be an answer to all of the hype that Dodge was producing…
The 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI, chosen as the 2015 Yahoo Autos Car of the Year After bestowing the title upon the Tesla Model S in 2013 and the Chevy Corvette Stingray in 2014, Yahoo has now selected the Volkswagen Golf GTI as the 2015 Yahoo Autos Car of the Year. The GTI’s victory represents a…
Happy Independence Day, America! Today we celebrate the birth of our country with fireworks, hot dogs, and copious amounts of TV marathons. It also gives us a chance to rub our success in Britain’s face! No offense Britain. However, we never would have gotten this far as a nation without the guidance of our country’s…
Toyota is making a big bet on the car’s future, and potentially risking its status as the top dog among passenger cars… To earn the title of 2021 Family Green Car of the Year, the Sienna was appraised by a jury of energy and environmental leaders, including presidents and CEOs from companies like Ocean Futures…
The Hyundai Accent was determined to be the vehicle most likely to be involved in a fatal crash Memorial Day is often regarded as one of the most dangerous holidays to travel during. As such, the latest survey from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) couldn’t have been published at a more appropriate time. Unfortunately, the…
Welcome to In the Rearview, where we bring you some of the top automotive news of the past week. Top Marks: Check out Chevrolet’s award-winning SUV lineup First up, we had three car reveals. The first two were the work of spy photographers, which snapped pictures of what we presume to be the upcoming mid-engine…
Have you ever looked at an old Challenger and thought “That is awesome, but what if we dropped a modern engine in there?” Massive Power: Upgrade your ride with the Challenger R/T Scat Pack Well, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has thought the same thing, which is why the company is now offering Mopar Crate Hemi engine…
Photo: All vehicle images above are attributed to their respective OEMs If you want to buy a car with a green body color, you have limited options for 2020. The number of new cars available in green is decreasing year after year, especially for models that aren’t sports cars or outdoorsy SUVs. Of all the…
A number of Fiat Chrysler’s brands and models set personal sales records in 2018 Fiat Chrysler sales have been extremely high throughout 2018. Therefore, it’s not all that surprising to learn that the brand finished out the year with strong showings. In fact, many of FCA’s brands set new sales records during 2018. Wrapping Up…
2020 Ram 1500 Laramie Southwest Edition Photo: FCA Driving in winter can be stressful and challenging. Even if the ground isn’t covered in ice, snow, rain, or sleet, the colder temps and lack of daylight make driving difficult. If you’re looking to upgrade to a vehicle that’s designed to handle the challenges of winter, consider…
Let’s face it: 2013 was the year of the Stingray. I’m not ashamed to admit it, and nor should you be. The C7 Corvette completely dominated last year, easily raking in the most auto awards doled out all year. Among them were the North American Car of the Year, Automobile Magazine’s Automobile of the Year,…
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