2017 Chevy Silverado HD to Feature Quieter, Stronger Duramax 6.6-Liter Diesel V8

The 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Z71 Today Chevy announced that the Silverado HD will include an available redesigned Duramax 6.6-liter V8 turbo-diesel engine for the 2017 model year. This next-gen diesel engine manages the nifty trick of being both quieter and more powerful than the one it replaces. The motor yields an SAE-certified 445 horsepower…

History of the Cadillac Escalade

1999 Cadillac Escalade Photo: Ondraknamra via CC The utmost luxury in the Cadillac lineup can be found in the large Escalade SUV. This model was the first major entry from Cadillac into the SUV market and was made to compete with other high-end vehicles like the Range Rover, Lexus LX, and Lincoln Navigator. Now in…

June Mercedes-Benz Sales in US Up 8.2 Percent

The E-Class 4MATIC Coupe June Mercedes-Benz sales in the United States were the best in company history with volume of 29,380 units. The Mercedes-Benz brand accounted for 26,506 of those sales, which in itself was an 8.6 year-over-year increase. Further, Mercedes-Benz’s half-year sales figure sits at 151,624 units, and cumulative sales of the Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter,…

Mazda Has Patents for a Rotary Range-Extended EV

Being discussed for the next-gen Mazda2: a Mazda2 PHEV with rotary range-extender Ever since Mazda revealed its RX-VISION concept car and reaffirmed its commitment to working on rotary engines, speculation has been wild on where the brand’s most unique engine might resurface. Some have hoped that Mazda might bring the engine back with a sports…

2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Overview

Photo: Hyundai The 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid boasts a highly efficient powertrain with Prius-beating combined fuel economy, but this car is more than just an eco-friendly ride. It’s also fun to drive, attractively designed, and equipped with an array of sophisticated active-safety features. The Ioniq Hybrid is available at three trim levels: Blue, SEL, and…

Cadillac Teases Fans with a Flying Car

Photo: Cadillac Earlier in January, headlines screamed to the world that Cadillac was giving the world a flying car. The world was abuzz with excitement, all coming from the direction of the Consumer Electronics Show. In case you haven’t heard of it, CES is a huge annual technology show held in Las Vegas. Companies from…

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Earlier this month, workers at BMW’s manufacturing plants in the United Kingdom agreed to a revised pension plan, preventing any further factory strikes from taking place. That’s good news for BMW, especially after it just made up its mind to build the electric MINI Cooper at its Oxford, England plant. The Oxford manufacturing factory is already the…

Jeep Adds 2020 Wrangler Rubicon Recon Edition

2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Recon Photo: FCA For the 2020 model year, Jeep is bringing back the Wrangler Rubicon Recon special edition. This SUV is a powerful and boldly designed vehicle equipped to handle off-road paths. A Comfortable Cabin: The interior of the 2020 Jeep Wrangler Features of the Rubicon Recon edition The new Jeep…

Tips on Preventing a Car Fire

Photo: Tim Pierce Car fires are very dangerous, and they happen more often than many people think. According to FEMA, an estimated 171,500 car fires occurred just between 2014 and 2016. Engineering or mechanical issues are often cited at the cause of these fires. To help ease your mind while driving, follow these tips on…

Privacy Concerns over Autonomous Cars Join Safety Fears

Autonomous Chevy Bolt EV Photo: © General Motors A year ago, the first deaths in autonomous car crashes caught our attention. An Uber Self-Driving Volvo killed a pedestrian in Arizona, while a semi-autonomous Tesla Model X accident took the life of an Apple software designer just a week later. Safety anxieties may be growing in…

What Are My Chevrolet Rewards?

Photo: Chevrolet Nearly every brand or store has some sort of rewards program to incentivize consumers to continue using or buying their products. True to form, Chevy has its own version of this: My Chevrolet Rewards. If you’ve ever wanted to know what this is all about, we’ve got you covered. Tips and Tricks: How…

Volkswagen Invests in Self-Driving Start-Up

The bus of the past, the buzz of the future Photo: Volkswagen If you ask anybody even remotely familiar with the automotive industry what the two most prevalent modern market trends are, they’re almost certain to mention EVs and self-driving cars. While it’s no secret that the EV segment is growing by the day —…

Reasons Your Windshield Wipers Stay On

Your vehicle’s windshield wipers are pivotal to your driving safety. You expect them to come on when you need them, but what’s usually not expected is not being able to turn them off when you don’t need them. If you can’t get your windshield wipers to turn off, here are a few reasons why. Car…

2014 Ford Focus Overview

The 2014 Ford Focus is as efficient as it is stylish. The 2014 Ford Focus is available as either a sedan or a four-door hatchback. Regardless of the model, each flaunts the bold Ford grille, which is similar to that on the Focus’s larger cousin, the Fusion. The sculpted lines of the 2014 Ford Focus…

Nissan Gets a Fresh Logo for its New Era

Photo: Nissan Nissan hasn’t been shy about its big plans for the future. The automaker is looking to introduce new models, pare down its excess operations, and reinvent its aesthetic. And a key part of this company-wide makeover lies in its new logo, shown above. Here’s a look at the ideas that went into creating…

6 Sexiest Cars from the 2017 Dayton Auto Show

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….

Audi h-tron quattro concept Debuts in Detroit

Audi proudly unveiled its latest concept at the North American International Auto Show today. You will be forgiven for thinking that the Audi h-tron quattro concept looks (and sounds) a bit familiar. This latest concept vehicle is clearly a sibling of the Audi e-tron quattro concept unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2015, but instead of…

2015 Lincoln Navigator to Bow in Chicago

The Chicago Auto Show begins next week, and Lincoln is gearing up for its second big debut of the calendar year. (We first saw the all-new Lincoln MKC at Detroit earlier this month.) Next on the agenda is the 2015 Lincoln Navigator, which takes its bow on February 6. The front end is described as…

Guardians of Traffic: Cleveland's Kingly Roadside Attraction

Guardians of Traffic, one of Cleveland’s architectural gems Photo: Erik Drost via CC Tolkien’s Middle Earth isn’t the only place with some epic historic statues worth seeing. If you’re planning a road trip to Cleveland, Ohio, make sure to check out the Guardians of Traffic. Similar to The Argonath watching over River Anduin, the majestic…

Prius Plug-In Hits 581 MPGe in Germany

You could get up to 581 MPGe in one of these bad boys You probably already know that the Toyota Prius Plug-In packs more miles per gallon than its gasoline, or even regular hybrid buddies. In fact, the EPA estimates that the Prius Plug-In gets a whopping 95 MPGe combined, thanks to the driver’s ability…

New 2023 Ford Escape Adds ST-Line, SYNC 4

The new 2023 Ford Escape gets three ST-Line options Photo: Ford The Ford Escape gets a solid refresh for 2023 with some nice new bells and whistles. Probably the loudest of the bunch is the Ford Escape ST-Line, a sportier-looking take on the formula that’s offered as a trio of models.   Coming Soon: Meet…