The 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500, 2020 Ford Explorer ST, and Ford F-150 that will pace Ford Championship Weekend Photo: Ford Motor Company This Sunday, the 2019 NASCAR season comes to a close at Homestead-Miami Speedway with the crowning of a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion at the Ford EcoBoost 400. It’ll be the perfect…
Happy Earth Day, everyone! For one day, we are asked to spare a thought for our dear old Mother Earth, and what better way than to recognize those technologies which have been developed to increase fuel efficiency, lowering oil usage and emissions at the same time? Below are just a handful of the fascinating systems…
One of the things about electric vehicles is that, due to rapidly developing technology, electric vehicles have a high rate of depreciation. On the one hand, that means that resale values on new electric cars are problematic, to say the least. On the other hand, that means if you’re in the market for a used…
The 2016 Mazda MX-5 is the spirit of fun turned to metal and fire. If sports cars are supposed to be like predators (which we have mentioned before), then the 2016 MX-5 is like an ocelot bounding gleefully through the branches, while its competition bulls its way through the underbrush. The MX-5 is skipping school with…
Ford took a reductive approach with Mustang Mach-E interior Photo: Ford Taking a reductive, minimalist approach is something you’d expect from a fancy-shmancy luxury brand. It’s not necessarily the first thing that would come to mind with a Ford Mustang, which is if anything known for excessiveness. But Ford’s all about tinkering with perceptions when…
2018 GMC Yukon XL at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show Photo: The News Wheel Good luck following your dad’s advice to always buy low-mileage, good-condition used cars for under $5,000. Pre-owned vehicles used to be great deals, selling for a fraction of what a new car would. Now, it’s hard to find a decent-condition used…
Pricing has been announced today for the highly-anticipated 2015 Lincoln Navigator, which will start with an MSRP of $62,475 and go as high as $72,900 for the Reserve Package 4×4 model. So what will all of those Benjamins get for you? An updated exterior and interior, improved handling, best-in-class towing capabilities, and 380 horsepower from…
Photo: Kia Is it just me, or have there been a ton of Tellurides on the road lately? It seems like everywhere I go, I see the distinctive rectangular headlights of Kia’s largest SUV coming right at me. At this point, I’m certain my wife has gotten tired of me pointing at one and saying…
Few things in life are certain: death, taxes, and the Ford F-Series winning Kelley Blue Book’s Brand Image Award for trucks. The F-Series this week was named the recipient of KBB’s 2017 Brand Image Award for Best Overall Truck Brand, marking four consecutive years that the Blue Oval has reigned supreme. Further, Ford has taken…
2016 Buick Enclave Photo: © General Motors The 2016 Buick Enclave is a mid-size SUV with a starting MSRP of $39,065. The 2016 Buick Enclave comes standard with a 3.6-liter engine good for 288 horsepower and also features the auto-industry’s first standard front center side air bag, which deploys from the inside portion of the…
The name of COPO Camaro is legendary on the dragstrip for its high power and exclusivity. This year, Chevrolet is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the model with a special-edition COPO Camaro and an all-electric concept COPO Camaro. However, behind the glamour, the COPO Camaro has an interesting origin story that involves a little trickery to…
While many vehicles have had a decrease in sales due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Chevrolet Spark recently had an impressive increase in sales. In August 2020, the Spark had a 30 percent sales growth year over year. Finding Your Next Family Hauler: The best Chevrolet models for families Chevy sees sales Sparked Throughout the…
A properly installed car seat is a must when you are transporting… The award-winning Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid can add a familiar title to its… If you’re on the hunt for a budget- and family-friendly car, you… Parents magazine collaborated with Edmunds.com to reveal “The 10 Best Family Cars of… If you’re in the market for a…
The Equinox may soon become a far rarer sight out on dealer lots Last month, Chevrolet managed to sell 27,512 Equinox vehicles domestically. This made the Equinox Chevrolet’s second best-selling vehicle, behind only the Chevrolet Silverado, as well as one of the top-10 selling vehicles in the country. Therefore, the Unifor-organized strike taking place at the…
It seems that nobody who makes sports cars cares much for the middle-class enthusiast. It appears that every true performance vehicle is ludicrously expensive, while lower-priced vehicles are limited to four-cylinder sedans and SUVs that handle like tanks. Wait, Nissan produces a performance sports car that starts at around $30,000 MSRP, which is specifically good at…
When it comes to replacing a component of your vehicle, there are two kinds of parts to choose from: OEM and aftermarket. What’s the difference? Which parts are better quality? And is it ok to use aftermarket parts for some repair jobs but not others? Discover the pros and cons of OEM parts and aftermarket…
When your car is on its last leg and it’s time to find a replacement, you’re faced with many options on what to do with your old ride. If you’re well-off financial and have a generous heart, you might be considering donating your car to charity instead of selling or trading it. But before you…
With the new and improved (and colorful!) 2016 Chevy Spark EV on its way to market, General Motors decided last month to lower the cost of 2015 Sparks. GM knocked almost $700 of the price, bringing the 2015 model’s MSRP down to $25,995. Even more enticing, the automaker lowered lease prices from $199 to just…
Photo: The News Wheel An under-inflated tire is dangerous. It affects the wear and handling of your car and is more likely to tear the rubber. Unfortunately, you might not even realize that tire pressure is low until it’s too late. As a safety precaution, your car has a Tire Pressure Monitoring System that will…
Ah, what a good-looking car. This sentiment, echoed across the minds of people everywhere while looking at new Mazdas, is repeated once more with this: the 2016 Mazda3–a universally-loved small, quick, and nimble vehicle, available either as a sedan or as a hatchback. Mazda treats the hatchback and sedan versions of the Mazda3 as separate…
The 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek was a top performer in June Subaru sales have been white hot in the first half of 2015, and June was a solid month to wrap them up with. So far this year, Subaru has moved 272,418 units, up 14.5% over the same time period in 2014. In June alone,…
The GMC Acadia has been fully redesigned for 2024, and the result is a midsize three-row SUV that’s significantly larger and more luxurious than last year’s model. The new Acadia also comes with a long list of new and upgraded technologies that promote connectivity, convenience, and safety. Premium Family Hauler: Get acquainted with the 2023…
Over the years, Ram trucks have broken a lot of industry standards,… The 2019 Ram 1500, leader in its category of Light Duty pickup… The top honor of the 2019 Best Family Truck goes to the… A pickup truck might not be your first response when someone asks… Thanks to remarkable updates inside and out,…
Photo: Toyota As most automakers bet heavily on EVs, Toyota was widely criticized for its more reserved approach to electrification. Now, with Tesla stock plummeting and EV adoption slowing, chairman and former CEO Akio Toyoda says that “people are waking up to reality” that there isn’t a single answer to carbon emission reduction. Related: Why…
The 2015 Honda Fit has received a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the highest score possible from the government organization. Additionally, the Fit has earned both a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and an NCAP 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the NHTSA for 2015. “The Fit…
Driving is a necessary part of daily life. In fact, more than 90 percent of Americans drive to work (per the Brookings Institute). Unfortunately, car design doesn’t always move forward with larger, wider drivers in mind. The need for cars that heavier people can drive safely and comfortably isn’t just theoretical. According to CDC statistics…
Pictured: 2017 Mercedes-AMG GLC43 The SUV market is a tough crowd to excel in. With so many similar competitors saturating the segment, how does one stand out? Apparently, the Mercedes-Benz GLC found a way, as it just won Motor Trend‘s “2017 SUV of the Year” award. The GLC Class SUV, which sits between the smaller…
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