One of the five 2020 Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks fixing to light up SEMA 2019 Photo: Ford Motor Company SEMA is upon us once again, and Ford is looking to offer up one of the most impressive lineups at the show. Not only will Ford be showing off its Transit, Ranger, Escape, Explorer, and…
Photo: Hyundai This year’s college grads are leaving school only to confront an economy hit hard by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this environment, it’s more important than ever for young drivers to select an affordable, high-value vehicle — one like the Hyundai Kona, which was recently honored as one of Autotrader’s 10…
The Hyundai Veloster Grappler concept Photo: Hyundai The Hyundai Veloster isn’t the first vehicle that comes to mind for off-roading prowess, but that’s about to change. Hyundai has given its quirky three-door hatchback a massively rugged makeover just in time for November’s 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The Veloster Grappler concept incorporates an array…
Ice and snow aren’t the only “evils” of winter for your vehicle…so is pre-treatment solution Photo: Pixabay While it’s great to use a car cover or keep your vehicle in the garage to protect it from winter’s harsh elements, don’t forget another precaution — keeping it clean to prevent any corrosion from road salt and…
New reports about the rumored “baby” NSX say it could become a hybrid Fans of the Acura NSX sports car, but not its $100,000 plus price tag, received a glimmer of hope earlier this year when John Mendal, American Honda executive vice president, kind of let it slip that Honda was working on a more affordable…
©GM The General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant in Michigan is responsible for some of the automaker’s most popular vehicles. To keep up with demand, GM announced last week that the plant will add more than 1,200 hourly and salaried jobs, as well as a completely new second shift. “The workforce at Detroit-Hamtramck is second to…
The 2014 Hyundai Elantra 2014 is the year of redesign for the Hyundai Elantra with a new facelift and upgraded powertrain making the car more appealing than ever before. 2014 Hyundai Elantra Exterior With the use of Hyundai’s Fluidic Sculpture design language, the 2014 Elantra shakes off the typical conventional styling of sedans to put…
An auto emergency tool like this one is the most effective way to break a window if you’re trapped inside your vehicle. Photo: The Grommet With today’s sophisticated vehicles, there are a number of ways you or your child could end up trapped inside. Electric windows or locks could fail, doors could become jammed, or…
Photo: Pixabay When lightning strikes, most of us know the basics: stay away from telephone poles, don’t hide under a tree, and avoid standing in any puddles or other bodies of water. But there has been a long-time rumor going around that if you’re in your car, you’re actually in one of the safest places….
The Tucson SUV was Hyundai Canada’s bestselling model in February Photo: Hyundai Hyundai Canada celebrated a successful February, reporting a 2.7 increase in sales over the same period last year. For the month, Hyundai Canada sold 7,503 vehicles. Leading the way in gains were the Tucson SUV and the Ioniq eco-friendly car. February’s positive…
The 2016 Chevy Camaro SS Car and Driver has released its 2016 10Best list, an annual roll call of the publication’s 10 favorite sub-$80,000 automobiles. Making the cut for this year is the new sixth-generation 2016 Chevy Camaro, which the magazine praised for “elevating the entire genre” of the American muscle car. “Quick electric-assist steering…
These are bad car snacks Photo: oatsy40 via CC We may try to deny it, but most of us secretly love snacking in the car. Maybe it’s the potent combination of only being able to look in one direction and not being able to use your hands for much more than gesturing at other drivers…
The 2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-in Hybrid Competing in the extremely niche market of prestige sedan chargeable hybrids, Cadillac announced the expected debut of the CT6 Plug-In Hybrid for spring of 2017. “The CT6 is a technological showcase throughout, and by far the lightest car in its class, making it an ideal platform for electrification,” said…
The modern Jeep Cherokee barely resembles the earliest incarnations of the vehicle, at least appearance-wise. Nevertheless, the Cherokee has remained one of Jeep’s most popular models, thanks to its performance both on- and off-road. None of that has changed with the introduction the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. While perhaps not a popular as its larger cousin the…
Seeing festive light displays is one of the very best things about the holiday season. One of the traditions that has remained through the pandemic due to its natural social distancing is driving through light displays with the family. This year, check out one of these four displays in Wisconsin to keep the Christmas spirit…
2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe Photo: FCA The Jeep Wrangler has no shortage of fans and awards thanks to its unparalleled off-road capability, unique design, fun-to-drive aesthetic, and rugged ability. Its most recent accolade, though, recognizes its advanced eco-friendly technology. AutoTech Breakthrough awarded the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid with its distinction of Hybrid…
The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime is a plug-in hybrid version of the regular Toyota Prius, though it offers much more than just a new powertrain. With the addition of the word “Prime” in the Toyota Prius name comes distinctive new styling, a massive 11.6-inch touchscreen, and multiple driving modes including a Recharge mode that uses…
Once more, Mazda can look smug at the all-automaker picnic, because without the benefit of an electric or hybrid vehicle in its entire lineup (save for the Japan-only hybrid Mazda3), Mazda has reached the highest fuel efficiency of any mainstream automaker in the US. According to the EPA, Mazda’s fleet-wide adjusted fuel economy performance was…
Photo: Honda Whenever the COVID-19 pandemic passes and it’s okay to go out and buy a car again, you should take a look at the 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, as it has just been named the “Best New Car for 2020” by Autotrader. Launched at the start of the month, the CR-V Hybrid is Honda’s…
Before the Buick Cascada made its debut a year ago, it had been approximately 25 years since Buick offered a luxury convertible in the United States. To promote the car, Buick took the usual step of creating web-only videos that starred celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson and actress Ellie Kemper. The reason those videos seemed out…
The Corsair was the bestselling Lincoln vehicle in Q3 2020 Photo: Lincoln Lincoln Motor Company delivered 27,554 vehicles in the third quarter of 2020, down just 1.4 percent from last year’s record Q3 performance. A testament to the auto industry’s impressive recovery in the wake of COVID-19, Lincoln posted a 3.5 percent increase in sales…
SUVs and crossovers are dominating the automotive market, pushing sedans and other smaller vehicles out of the way. While some manufacturers are choosing to ax their whole car lineup, others aren’t quite sure if such a drastic step is necessary. One of those more cautious brands is Nissan, and they are putting all their faith…
Photo: Nissan January 2018 belongs to the Nissan Note. The popular compact car, due to its e-POWER electrified powertrain, has secured the title of best-seller for Nissan in Japan. According to Nissan, the e-POWER equipped Note has been gaining attention since November 2016. “The car is driven by an electric motor that’s powered by a…
2018 Nissan Kicks Spring has definitely sprung for the newest addition to Nissan’s lineup of crossovers. The 2018 Nissan Kicks will be available to purchase later this season with a starting price of $17,990 for the S model, $19,690 for the SV model, and $20,290 for the SR model, all of which are equipped with…
2019 Sustainability Report Photo: FCA FCA released its 2019 Sustainability Report, which highlights the company’s recent social, environmental, and economic efforts. The report demonstrates that FCA was able to strengthen its business while also making a positive impact on the environment. Vehicles for You and Your Loved Ones: Family-friendly models Endeavors mentioned in the FCA…
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