Mercedes at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show This week’s Geneva Motor Show is playing host to a number of big reveals from automakers across the globe. Among the contributing brands is Mercedes-Benz, arguably the world’s most loved luxury automaker. This year, Mercedes brought a number of new models to tout, among them a new race…
New types of transportation have always been burdened by infrastructure ever since the wheel was invented, and every time a new fuel source is proposed for modern cars, supporting infrastructure must also be put in place. This is no easy task for one company, and even some governments, so that’s why the big three Japanese…
When Andy Palmer was head honcho at Nissan before he left to work for Aston Martin, production of the otherworldly Nissan BladeGlider had been on the table after it was revealed at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show. Well, Philippe Klein is the chief planning officer now, and he recently told Autocar that “It is still…
Honda Fit EVs at the Honda Smart Home in Davis, CA The all-electric Honda Fit EV just got a little more attractive to green car shoppers, thanks to new lease options for existing and prospective Fit EV lessees. This past Saturday at the Honda Smart Home in Davis, California, the automaker announced it is offering…
Toyota is looking for ways to make hydrogen fuel-cell technology more prevalent as it prepares to roll out its ground-breaking Mirai later this year. A recent discovery in the real-time observation of fuel cell catalyst degradation could result in more efficient fuel cell stacks, which could ultimately help drive down the cost of fuel-cell vehicles…
This Saturday at the Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway, there will be a somewhat unexpected car on the track—the 2016 Toyota Mirai. Before you go wondering what Toyota did to its four-door, hydrogen fuel cell electric sedan to get it competition ready, it should be noted that the…
All-new Ford S-MAX This week, Ford made its all-new S-MAX available for order and touted a number of new and innovative features that would be available therein. Chief among these new features is an Intelligent Speed Limiter—a first-of-its-kind technology that allows drivers to set a maximum traveling speed and uses a camera to read road…
The 2016 Chevy Spark is a subcompact hatchback with a starting MSRP of $12,660. The Spark features a more cultured exterior design in 2016 and also features a new engine under the hood. The new Spark competes in the same segment as the Fiat 500, Ford Fiesta, and Honda Fit. Cars Lingo: This is how to…
The all-new 2016 Chevy Camaro SS Today the 2016 Chevy Camaro debuted at Detroit’s Belle Isle Park, in a lovely ceremony that was almost entirely redundant. Thanks to a barrage of leaks on Friday, we already knew what the new sixth-generation Camaro looked like, as well as what new powertrain options would be available. In…
After being away from Honda’s lineup in 2016, the Accord Hybrid sedan returns for the 2017 model year with more power, better highway efficiency, and even more standard safety features. While the standard Honda Accord is still produced in the state of Ohio, production for the hybrid version has moved to Japan, which will improve…
The self-driving Chevrolet-FNR concept debuts at Auto Shanghai 2015 It’s hard to fathom why Chevrolet paid to feature a 2016 Volt in the upcoming sci-fi movie Tomorrowland if the automaker had one of these things lying around. Unlike the Kia Optima, this futuristic concept looks like something that might actually have been in the new…
The 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe is a full-size SUV with a plethora of entertainment options, a powerful V8 engine, and 121.1 cubic feet of available cargo space. The base model 2016 Tahoe carries a starting MSRP in the mid-40,000s. The Tahoe competes for sales with the Ford Expedition, GMC Yukon, and Toyota Sequoia. [wptab name=”What’s New”] 2016…
The Detroit Free Press has named the 2018 Honda Accord its 2018 Car of the Year, commending the all-new, midsize four-door sedan for its value, roominess and fuel efficiency. “Reports of the midsize sedan’s death are exaggerated,” said Mark Phelan, auto critic for the Detroit Free Press. “SUV sales are soaring and traditional sedans are…
2015 Ford C-MAX Energi Hybrid Wagon The 2015 Ford C-MAX Energi’s exterior makes no apologies about its purpose. The entire car is designed to prioritize efficiency, so function triumphs over form at every turn. It is adequately stylish, though, and even distinctive under some angles. The tall roof also allows it to accommodate taller drivers…
Quick, look out the window! Is that rain you see? No, wait! Those are meteors, not rain! The sky has been torn asunder by a hailstorm of burning Armageddon! Repent! Repent! Image: aelena So, as the tears of the angels themselves begin to fall upon the land slowly consumed by the demise of the world,…
We’ve all seen those awkward TV ads trying to sell us pharmaceutical drugs that will “change our life.” They typically feature a fictional testimonial from a person whose physical or mental state has been improved by some prescription drug–regardless of its many side effects. You don’t have to ask your doctor to know that these…
Photo: Allen Lai This week, at the Wall Street Journal’s WSJD Live event in California, an interviewer asked Apple CEO Tim Cook about the future of the auto industry, and what exactly makes it ready for “disruption.” Cook’s answer gives us more clues as to how the technology giant will approach building a possible automobile. The…
Looking for a good movie to watch tonight? Check out these must-see car documentaries! Photo: iragazzidiredbull via CC Hollywood blockbusters have nothing on the excitement, history, and heart of true automobile passion. The thrilling authenticity of actual motorsport footage and real-life interviews can’t be replicated by actors or stunt crews. That’s why nothing beats a good…
Available now on Amazon Sometimes, you wish for a product that can just solve all of your problems. Say, for example, you were meeting your friends for a game of kickball, but your ball is flat, your tires are looking a little low, it’s starting to get dark, and you just accidentally smashed a biscuit…
Photo: Porsche We already knew that Porsche increased vehicle deliveries by 10 percent in 2019, so it comes as no surprise that Porsche has now also declared record revenues for the year. The German luxury automaker says that sales revenue rose 11 percent to €28.5 billion, with an operating profit going up 3 percent year-over-year…
Following the debacle with Volkswagen’s diesel cheating, Europe has taken a long, hard look at its current emissions regulations and come to the conclusion that they are really, really bad. As a result, testers are switching to far more representative on-the-road evaluations. To reduce emissions, carmakers across Europe have begun making larger engines. That is…
Sometimes batteries need a little help regaining power The battery is an essential component to ensure your vehicle stays healthy and runs smoothly for many miles to come. Here’s a brief overview of what a battery tender is and how to use it, so you can extend your battery’s shelf life. Simplify Service: Schedule your…
2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS Photo: © General Motors For the past two years, the EcoCar program has posed a timely, engaging challenge to 16 universities in the US and Canada: take a given car and modify it to achieve the most fuel economy possible while still retaining performance. The competitions began with a Saturn VUE SUV being sent…
In traditional thought, mirrors are essential to a vehicle, allowing drivers to be aware of everything around them. Several automakers are challenging that idea, and BMW is the latest to trot out a traffic monitoring system that uses cameras rather than mirrors at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The BMW i8 Mirrorless uses a…
2017 is quickly coming to an end, and the automotive industry already has 2018 in full swing. Mitsubishi’s lineup features two new models in the United States, and several of the existing models have received upgrades. Model Preview: 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross [wptab name=”Eclipse Cross”] 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross The Eclipse Cross is an all-new…
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