Chrysler Sends 300 Off with 485-Horsepower 2023 300C

The 2023 Chrysler 300C shows out one more time Photo: Stellantis Chrysler, like all other brands under the Stellantis umbrella, is full steam ahead on electrification — and that means saying so long to its marquee vehicles in their current form. And with the 2023 Chrysler 300C, the premium sedan with a nearly 70-year legacy…

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Diesel Car Sales Drop 25% in Germany After City-Wide Bans Permitted

Photo:Ingo Joseph Back in February, courts in Germany ruled that individual cities have the right to ban diesel vehicle sales. Germany has been battling excessive pollution rates over the last few years, working to reduce it with lower transit fees and other programs. This ruling was seen as a win for environmentalists hoping to reduce emissions in…

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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…