Toyota and Yamaha Developing Hydrogen-Powered V8 Engine

Photo: Toyota Toyota and Yamaha have announced a new partnership revolving around the development of a 5.0-liter V8 engine that runs on hydrogen rather than gasoline. If that seems out of left field, it is — even for Toyota, which has been the car industry’s biggest proponent of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. But hydrogen FCVs…

2017 Buick Enclave Overview

The 2017 Buick Enclave is a midsize luxury SUV that carries a starting MSRP of $39,065. This SUV contains three rows of seating and can hold up to eight passengers. In addition to its spacious cabin, the new Enclave also provides abundant cargo space behind the rear seats, making it an ideal vehicle for parents…

Auto Execs: We’re Still Pursuing Fuel Efficiency Tech

It’s easy to slip into superlatives when talking about politics. This was especially apparent over the past week, as President Trump promised to reopen the EPA’s emissions regulations for 2022-2025 to a mid-term review next April. Environmental groups and Consumer Advocate groups responded vehemently, and comment sections will filled with people tearing at their hair…

New Solar-Powered Stop Signs Could Make Country Roads Safer

Maybe it’s happened to you: You’re enjoying a relaxing drive on a quiet country road surrounded by trees or cornfields. Suddenly, you encounter a stop sign you weren’t expecting and have to stomp on your brakes — narrowly avoiding a collision with another vehicle in the process. As they approach intersections in heavily populated areas,…

Kia Takes Home Best Buy Awards for the Rio and Soul

Kia was recently awarded two 2019 Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy Awards for the Rio and Soul. These two subcompact vehicles offer superior pricing for the features and tech options that you don’t often see on affordable vehicles. They also make smart use of limited space, and Kia’s famous seven-year warranty adds an extra blanket…

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Award-Winning Volvo XC60 is Product of the Year

Photo: Volvo The 2019 Volvo XC60 added another award to its trophy room on Thursday with the Automotive, Electrical or Electronic Product of the Year. It won this award at the Plastic Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Learn More: About the 2019 Volvo XC60 SUV As a previous winner at other auto shows, the…

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Tips for Driving When the Power Is Out

Photo: grendelkhan Over the weekend, Hurricane Irma barreled through the Atlantic, causing severe damage to several islands before finally landing in southern Florida. The Sunshine State is lacking sunshine, and a significant portion of the state is lacking power, too. Now that the active rainfall has cleared, some people are getting back on the roads….

A Simple Explanation of the Different Types of Car Warranties

Buying a new or certified pre-owned car has a lot of perks — including coverage for parts that break so you don’t have to pay for repairs. However, that coverage isn’t absolute; only certain parts are covered during certain times under certain conditions. It can be confusing trying to comprehend everything. Here’s a basic guide…

5 Cool Features on the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq

Photo: Cadillac The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq is the brand’s first fully electric production model, but that’s not the only innovative thing about it. Here’s a look at five of the most unique features on this futuristic SUV. More Cadillac Innovation: Cadillac Escalade recognized as Luxury Model of the Year Choreographed lighting Photo: Cadillac Cadillac models…

Cadillac is a Top Brand in Customer Service Survey

In the latest J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Customer Service Index Study, brands were graded based on customer satisfaction with the automaker’s repair and maintenance services. J.D. Power assessed the responses from owners of one-to-three-year-old vehicles, and found that Cadillac was the second-highest-ranked premium brand in the study. Here’s what made Cadillac stand out from the…

Toyota Hybrids Stay on the Road Longer Than Any Other Cars

Photo: Toyota A new analysis by iSeeCars.com shows that owners of Toyota hybrids keep their cars longer than owners of any other nameplate. The analysis covered 900,000 used cars from the 2012-2013 model years, which was selected because at the time, hybrid powertrains were finally becoming available across multiple market segments. Additionally, a substantial number…

Cruise Automation Reveals Its First Fully-Driverless Car

GM’s autonomous vehicle subsidiary, Cruise Automation, recently debuted its first 100 percent driverless car. It’s called Cruise Origin. GM intends this model for production sometime in the future. Here’s what we know about the Origin so far. Go Green in 2020: Tips for observing a more eco-friendly lifestyle Mobility as we know it is being…