2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Overview

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is one of the most powerful vehicles on the market today and it carries a relatively affordable starting MSRP of $61,140. This American muscle car has been designed to compete with the top performance cars from around the world. That tough task is made possible thanks to features like magnetic…

2015 Suburban Is Perfect for Summer Vacations

The 2015 Suburban If you’ve got a big family and you’re thinking about taking a summer road trip this season, either to beat the heat or to soak up the sun, then the 2015 Suburban might be exactly what you need. The all-new Chevy Suburban can tote around up to nine passengers—and since seven of…

Ford Cleans Up in Automotive Science Group Study

Automotive Science Group study: 2015 F-150 is Best All-Around Performance pickup, has best life-cycle carbon footprint Three Ford vehicles earned Best All-Around Performance accolades, in addition to a number of other honors, in the 2015 Automotive Science Group study of vehicle performance. Most impressively, the 2015 Ford F-150 XL SuperCab with 8-foot box and 2.7-liter…

[Photos] New Ford Kuga Launching in Europe

2020 Ford Kuga ST-Line X Plug-In Hybrid Photo: Ford The new Ford Kuga is rolling out in Europe, and it promises the most electrified and most efficient lineup yet. The Kuga, Ford’s third best-selling vehicle in Europe behind the Fiesta and Focus, looks to appeal to customers old and new with a stylish new look,…

2017 Acura MDX Overview

The 2017 Acura MDX is the company’s flagship SUV and it combines elegant exterior styling with loads of standard safety features, which helps keep this luxury crossover safe while out on the roadways. Known for its reliability and quiet interior, the 2017 Acura MDX carries a starting MSRP of $43,950. The new Acura MDX competes…

GM Gets $36.4M Government Contract for Heavy-Duty Suburbans

Photo: GM The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded General Motors Defense a $36.4 million contract that will involve producing 10 heavy-duty Suburban SUVs. The contract gives GM Defense exclusive rights to manufacture heavy-duty, possibly armored vehicles for use by government agencies such as the U.S. Secret Service. General Motors will manufacture these purpose-built vehicles…

Why Do Cars Have Four Wheels?

There are certain aspects of automobiles that we’ve always taken for granted, like the fact that they have an engine, require fuel, and run on four wheels. As some of these aspects are changing with new technology–like the introduction of alternative fuels–it’s natural for us to question other aspects–such as, “Why do cars have four…

Alonso Could Get Latest Honda Engine in Mexico

Fernando Alonso was running inside the top 10 at the United States Grand Prix in Austin when he reported a loss of power and was forced to retire. Honda later found it had been an issue with the MGU-H, which converts heat energy from the exhaust system into electricity. The MGU-H is one of six…

2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Energized by Solar Roof

Photo: Hyundai The 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid will feature the automaker’s first solar-panel roof system for battery recharging. The 2020 Sonata Hybrid’s solar technology, which takes up the entire roof of the car, gives the battery six extra hours of charging time a day and could increase the car’s travel distance by about 800 miles…

Mazda Announces Renewed Tech Development Vision: 'Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030'

Back in 2007, Mazda announced a new development vision, which it called “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom.” This vision led Mazda to offer advances in driving pleasure, environmental performance, and safety features. Now, though, Mazda has decided to kick its development vision further down the road, under a new name: “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030.” More Mazda Design: Here’s how…

Sorry, Europe, But No Ford Bronco for You

Q2 financial presentation confirms no Ford Bronco for Europe Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford confirmed that it is eliminating the Ka+ from its lineup in order to focus on adding more profitable crossovers to the lineup. One of the crossovers definitely not coming to Europe is the tentatively titled Baby Bronco, which will not make…