Photo: Breakfast221 The Harry Potter franchise has been a phenomenon since the start of the millennium and it doesn’t look like the momentum will stop any time soon. With the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme parks in two states, constant television marathons of the original movies, and a new film about the magical universe…
Nestled in between Cincinnati and Columbus is the Gem City of Dayton, Ohio. Famous for being the hometown of aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright, this city is also well-known in the automotive industry for being the home of America’s Packard Museum, which was ranked as one of Car Collector Magazine’s “Top Ten” automotive museums….
Even popular models like the Dodge Journey lost sales last month 2018 presented a fresh start for the brands that make up Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, after a previous year of several sales declines.While several of FCA’s brands began the new year with impressive sales gains, others did not experience that same level of improvement. Overall,…
Photo: All vehicle images above are attributed to their respective OEMs Every year, I peruse the leading automakers’ current lineup of vehicles to see which models can be ordered with green exterior paint. Green has become a rare color option in recent years, but luckily 2021 is a good year for shoppers searching for a…
Every year, residents and visitors of the Big Apple flock to the New York International Auto Show to see the most impressive newcomers to the automotive industry. This year, attendees were not disappointed. Popular brands like Mazda, Chevy, Nissan, Lincoln, and Acura showed off new and improved models, while others introduced quirky vehicles designed to catch the attention…
If you happen to be in Vegas in the early part of next month, one, you are a lucky son of a gun, and two, you should definitely check out Mopar at SEMA 2014. The yearly SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show in Vegas gives automakers the chance to display innovative show vehicles and technologies….
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (formerly Chrysler Group) has been on a roll for nearly the last five years; each month has seen improvements over the same month in the previous year in terms of overall sales. The numbers in Fiat Chrysler’s January 2015 sales report indicate that the trend has continued for the 58th month, just…
2019 Corvette Z06 Convertible Photo: General Motors With so many eyes trained on the all-new 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, the C7 Corvette is showing that it’s still got plenty of life left in it for performance hounds. The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 picked up a pair of 2019 Sport Auto Award trophies in November, earning…
With a reputation for excellent reliability and strong resale value, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the Honda Accord is routinely one of the best-selling vehicles each year in the United States. In fact, this sedan is so highly rated that it’s been named to Car and Driver’s annual 10Best Cars list a record…
Fiat Chrysler is bringing loads of fun to the Lone Star State When it comes to showing off in the Lone Star State, Fiat Chrysler doesn’t hold back. Every year, the Italian-American car brand lets its presence be known at the State Fair of Texas and 2016 is no exception. This year, Fiat Chrysler has…
Photo: All vehicle images above are attributed to their respective OEMs Of all the available body colors offered on new models, green is definitely the scarcest and least popular. For some reason, with each passing year, fewer and fewer automakers offer their vehicles in green. 2019 has offered the lowest number of green models in…
Ever wonder what the meaning behind your favorite automotive company’s logo is? Let’s uncover the hidden symbolism behind 20 of the most prominent car badges. Are you ready to have your mind blown? Fun Facts & Hidden Meanings Behind Popular Car Logos Acura The Acura luxury brand takes its logo design from the shape from…
Winning a Corvette is a pretty exciting experience (we imagine). Basic math would dictate that winning two Corvettes would double the fun—especially when one’s a brand new supercharged Z06, and the other’s a classic 1967 Stingray. That’s the exciting opportunity being offered by the 2015 Dream Giveaway, which is raffling off the two cars to raise…
Cars at the Chicago Auto Show When navigating the 2015 Chicago Auto Show site, we had a bit of trouble finding a comprehensive list of cars outside of a drop-down menu or individual pages. To make things a little easier for all of us, we have compiled an at-a-glance list. This list will change as we…
Chrysler Group April sales were up 14 percent, thanks in part to the Jeep Compass. Chrysler Group April sales numbers are in, and, to no one’s surprise, the automotive group saw an increase. The news is getting a little old, however, as this is the 49th consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. Impressive, right? In…
The Fiat brand tied for the title of best brand with a vehicle under $26,000 in Strategic Vision’s Total Quality Impact awards When you buy a new car, it’s likely you don’t want to scrimp when it comes to quality. And, one of the best ways to figure out which vehicles have the highest quality…
Photo: Michael via Flickr Drag racing has probably been around since the wheel was invented. It’s racing in its most simple form: Get from Point A to Point B faster than the other guy. If you’ve just purchased a project car and want to hone your skills at the track, follow these simple tips to…
The 2016 Chrysler Town & Country posted record November sales The Chrysler Town & Country might look like an everyday minivan, but it’s actually more rough-and-tumble than you’d think. In November, the minivan was a major reason why Fiat Chrysler Automobiles posted a 3% increase in year-over-year November sales. Fiat Chrysler reported that the popular…
When Dodge unveiled the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat in the spring—and then the 2015 Charger SRT Hellcat over the summer—the game changed dramatically. Other performance carmakers were shaking in their racing boots, as the Hellcat V8 engine powering the two beasts was capable of generating 707 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque, something that they…
Hellcat Vs. Stingray Last year, Chevy unleashed the Corvette Stingray, and everybody went wild. But the Stingray’s thunder didn’t last long when Dodge’s Hellcat engine pounced from within the Challenger and Charger SRT models. So which of the two is truly the master: the Hellcat or the Stingray? Yahoo! Autos answered that question in their…
Nothing like a nice glass of pinot after a cruise along the PCH Late last month, Ford and Bang & Olufsen invited members of the press and social media influencers to experience the 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt along the coast of southern California. The 2019 Mustang Bullitt Drive Experience took guests from the Bang &…
“That’ll do, Fit. That’ll do.” – The 2015 Honda Fit, seen here in one of those inescapable TV spots, was named the Yahoo Autos Value Car of the Year Although the Volkswagen Golf GTI took home the title of Best Car of the Year, it was the 2015 Honda Fit that had the distinction of…
Maybe one of the cheetahs just wanted to join in on the safari? Photo:James Temple Many people from around the world dream of going on a safari across the African Serengeti. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get an up-close look at some of the most stunning creatures in the world. For one group of safari…
Ask anyone looking to get lucky in love in 2014: one of the most appealing qualities in a potential match is loyalty. You don’t have to tell The Chrysler Group twice: their brands took home five Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards last week. The awards, presented by IHS Automotive, include victories for Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and…
Photo: Toyota The press has finally gotten its hands on the all-new, 2022 Toyota GR 86 and so far, the reception to the nimble little sports car has been glowing. The Toyota lives in a strange automotive segment that aims to deliver accessible performance to budget-oriented buyers. If you want a car that’s fun to…
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