Has BMW Determined the Future of AM Radio?

Dashboard radios might start leaving AM on the side of the road, thanks to BMW. Photo: jiulliano AM radio, the oldest broadcasting service in the country, has seen better days. What had been a milestone in communication technology has become an oft-overlooked resource in America’s entertainment choices. The old-fashioned, low-quality signals of AM broadcasting has become…

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[PHOTOS] Toyota Adds Eighth Hybrid to Lineup in 2016 RAV4

The 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Toyota is known for its hybrid vehicles. The Prius lineup is probably the best-known, but Toyota also offers hybrid versions of some of its most popular models, like the Camry, Highlander, and Avalon. Now, Toyota is gearing up to add a hybrid version of its RAV4 crossover for the 2016…

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The West Wing Wheels: Richard Nixon

From Lincoln to Ford, the United States automotive industry has been greatly affected by the Presidents of the United States. Pardon the pun. However, cars have also had a profound impact on the presidents themselves. As the most powerful person in the country, the President of the United States needs a powerful set of wheels…

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new Buick Archives

The Buick LaCrosse combines peppy performance with the sleek, sophisticated style of… Focused on performance, the 2018 Buick Regal GS shows off 310 horsepower in an… The Buick Regal Sportback is a more performance-focused take on the Buick… It’s clear from the first look that the 2018 Buick LaCrosse is… As a luxury vehicle in the compact…

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Concept Cars Archives

If an auto show does not showcase wildly inventive, out-of-this-world-looking concept cars,… Subaru has reportedly responded to the Subaru Forester Ultimate Customized Kit Special edition that showed up at the 2020 Singapore Motor Show.… Making the Earth a safer, healthier planet is not the main focus… Volkswagen recently revealed a brand new all-electric concept car…

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2016 Scion iM Overview

The 2016 Scion iM Scion’s lineup isn’t as vast as most automakers’, but it’s definitely more concise and appealing to a very specific audience–the elusive Millennials. The iM hatchback combines sporty looks with a decked-out interior and an affordable price of just $19,255 MSRP, making it a realistic and desirable option for new drivers, college students,…

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Automotive Science Group Honors 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid with Two Distinctions

2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid took home two top distinctions in the 2018 Automotive Performance Index™ (API) study conducted by the Automotive Science Group. The innovative hybrid snagged the titles for Best All-around Performance and Best Environmental Performance, a repeat victory for the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. Check Out: Chrysler lineup According…

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saving money Archives

Every state legally requires drivers to have auto insurance, so it’s an… If you’re looking to save money on road trip food expenses, you… While car rentals can be incredibly convenient, this handy service can have… As a vehicle owner, keeping your ride squeaky clean is likely a… If you’ve been researching electric cars, you’ve…

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California, 16 States, District of Columbia Are Officially Suing EPA for Slashing Fuel Efficiency, Emissions Rules

It’s time to put away those qualifying words and phrases like “impending,” “expect to soon,” or “in the event of” when discussing California’s’ opposition to EPA plans to slash Obama-era fuel efficiency and emissions regulations. California, along with 16 other states and the District of Columbia, is suing the EPA over its decision to declare the…

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Here’s Why California Makes Its Own Emissions Rules

As I was writing once more about how the Trump Administration, the EPA, and Scott Pruitt are about to get into a big regulatory struggle with California with our air quality and automakers’ money hanging in the balance, it occurred to me that I haven’t ever said why a single state should hold the power…

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How to Transport a 2015 Chevy Colorado to the Alaskan Wilderness

Chevrolet’s slogan is “Find New Roads.” Sometimes, that motto is taken very literally. For example, the Alaskan oil outfit ARSC Energy Services use Chevy Colorado trucks, but many of their remote job sites can’t be accessed by roads. So how do they get the pickups there? A new GM fleet commercial answers that question: Related…

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