2022 Buick Encore Overview

Photo: Buick Among small crossovers, the 2022 Buick Encore stands out with its premium styling, versatile interior, and helpful tech features. For this model year, the Encore is down to a single trim level: Preferred. It’s available with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. SUVs vs. Crossovers: What’s the difference between these two vehicle types?…

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Nissan ZEOD RC – the World’s Fastest Car

Nissan recently unveiled the world’s fastest car. That’s right! Just before the 2013 LeMans race, Nissan showed off their Zero Emissions On-Demand Racing Car; or Nissan ZEOD RC. The prototype is powered by the same lithium-ion battery featured in the Nissan LEAF® no-gas electric car. Nissan Unveils Le Mans Prototype Plans with World’s Fastest Electric…

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Norway First European Country to Sell Opel Ampera-e

The Norwegians are coming! The Norwegians are coming! Not to sign on the dotted line for Ben Horne’s Ghostwood development project, but to be among the first in Europe to drive the all-new Opel Ampera-e. New Vehicle Research: 2017 GMC Acadia gets new look, lots of tech Sales of Opel’s all-electric hatchback kicked off this…

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Trucks are some of the most versatile vehicles on the road today,… For the third year in a row, Nissan is flexing its fundraising… Back in 2016, we reported that Microsoft and the then-named Renault-Nissan Alliance… While Nissan is wowing crowds with the IMs concept in Detroit, they… After Naomi Osaka’s big victory at the…

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Chevrolet Volt Archives

Recent college grads eager to drive into the future should get behind… The Chevrolet Volt was GM’s first major hybrid vehicle. Despite its impressive… How reliable are General Motors’ electric-vehicle batteries? Extremely reliable, if GM CEO… The Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid was among the passenger cars that GM… The Chevrolet Volt was among the list…

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2017 Buick Encore Overview

The market is filled with compact sport utility vehicles, and it’s no surprise. Buyers love the combination of performance, utility, space, and efficiency. When it comes to the Encore crossover, you can toss one more quality in that blend: luxury. Buick’s premium Encore is arguably the brand’s most popular entry and comes with a broad…

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LeBron James Super Bowl Ad Launches Strong, Silent GMC Hummer

Photo: GMC The controversial, gas-guzzling Hummer is about to return as a GMC model — but this time, it’s being powered by electricity and a major ad campaign starring pro basketball star LeBron James. After several teasers, GMC debuted its full 30-second ad for the Hummer on Super Bowl Sunday, playing up the model’s immense…

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Ford Transit at SEMA 2019 Shows Vans Can Shred, Too

The 2020 Polvoorde Racing/Outside Van Ford Transit will appear at SEMA 2019 Photo: Ford Motor Company When you think of custom vans, you probably imagine shag carpet, disco balls, and sweet dragon graphics. Ford wants to expand that perception a bit, and it’s aiming to do so at the 2019 Specialty Equipment Market Association show….

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How to Diagnose and Fix a Heated Car Seat

Heated seats are a great perk to have for chilly winter drives If you live in a region with chilly winters, heated car seats are a welcome perk to make drives more pleasant. But, like any car part, sometimes they need some repair. Follow these steps to diagnose and fix a heated car seat that…

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Differences Between the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer and 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV

2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV Photo: Chevrolet The Chevy Blazer has built its brand upon exciting performance and sporty styling. The new 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV is no exception — but it’s quite different than its gas-powered counterpart. From fuel efficiency to tech tools, here’s a look at what sets these two models apart from one…

Buick Lacrosse Archives

You may sometimes notice that major movie and TV characters happen to drive cars that look just a little too good… Recently, Buick unveiled a massive and comprehensive update to its Chinese sedan… In the 2020 J.D. Power Dependibility Awards, Buick was named the most dependible mass-market brand and the third best brand overall.… If…

2024 Cadillac Escalade Overview

Photo: Cadillac For more than 25 years, the Cadillac Escalade has been the go-to vehicle for those wanting a high-class, large SUV that goes all-out with premium amenities. Now in its fifth generation, the 2024 Escalade arrives with no major changes. All-New Escalade IQ: Get the details on the all-electric version of the Escalade The…

Final Dodge Challenger and Charger Have Been Made

Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 Photo: Stellantis After nearly 20 years, the platform that underpinned three of America’s most muscular cars is coming to an end. The last of the Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger have rolled off the line at the Brampton Assembly Plant in Ontario, which will now undergo a two-year…

Ford Gains Market Share in Q2 2020 Sales

Photo: Ford Despite the obvious effects of the coronavirus pandemic, Ford found plenty of good things in its second-quarter 2020 sales results. Among those bright spots: the company’s strongest retail share since 2015 and sales increases from big sellers like the Explorer and Ranger. Accolades for the Ford Ranger: Named the best vehicle for the…

Genesis Takes Home 4 Red Dot Awards

Genesis’ award-winning presentation for the Mint concept Photo: Genesis Genesis recently snagged four honors in the 2020 Red Dot Awards — one of the world’s leading design competitions. Each award represents a different facet of the overall buying and driving experience this luxury brand tries to give its customers. Coming Soon: Get an early look…

6 Easy Ways to Spot a Flood-Damaged Car

Photo: Chris Waits via Flickr / CC 2.0 Across the southern and eastern coasts of the U.S., there has been major flooding this year that’s permanently ruined numerous vehicles. While the majority of those water-damaged cars will wind up in junkyards or scrapped for parts, some unscrupulous vehicle owners will try to make some cash…

Ford F-150, Ranger Scoop KBB 5-Year Cost to Own Awards

Another award for the 2021 Ford F-150? I am shooketh Photo: Ford The best value in truckland? Who else but Ford? The one-two punch of the 2021 Ford Ranger and all-new Ford F-150 swept the pickup truck categories in Kelley Blue Book’s 5-Year Cost to Own Awards. Future Looking Bright: Ford’s $22 billion EV investment…

2020 Lincoln Corsair Overview

The all-new 2020 Lincoln Corsair Photo: Lincoln The all-new 2020 Corsair is the latest vehicle to join the ever-expanding Lincoln crossover and SUV lineup, slotting between the compact Nautilus and three-row Aviator. Replacing the Lincoln MKC, a crossover that was key to the brand’s revitalization (especially its ads, which launched Matthew McConaughey has the brand’s…

Maserati Announces Electrification Program and New SUV

Photo: Maserati Maserati has announced that all of its new models will be entirely developed, engineered and built in Italy, with each model offered with an electrified powertrain. The Maserati electrification program is starting this year with the new Maserati Ghibli, which will be the first hybrid car it builds. This will be followed by…

The Mustang Mach-E Looks to Be a Hit in Canada

Photo: Ford Motor Company After breaking cover in November, the Ford Mustang Mach-E went up for grabs to anyone willing to plunk down $500 for a reservation. Available out the gate was a limited First Edition version of the all-electric Mustang crossover, which Ford says sold out quite promptly. As it turns out, that also…

Next-Gen Maserati Flagship Will 'Blow Everyone Away'

Photo: Maserati Maserati hasn’t put out an all-new car since the Levante SUV 2014, but that’s about to change. Speaking at the company’s Modena factory, Maserati head of communication Maria Conti confirmed an all-new sports car would make its global debut at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show. “We will have a special surprise in the…