The Evolution of the Car Horn

Car horns looked a lot more basic in the early 20th century Photo: Jojo Hasilla via Pixabay Sometimes it’s easy to take basic vehicle parts, like the brakes, gear selector, or auto-locks, for granted. Car horns are another part that’s easy to gloss over — but this device has a fascinating history that deserves some…

2016 Subaru Crosstrek Overview

The 2016 Subaru Crosstrek ditches the XV from its name (previous model years were called the Subaru XV Crosstrek). The all-new Crosstrek, like all Subarus, is built to take drivers and passengers off-road, but is a viable, safe, and efficient option for families of small and moderate sizes. The 2016 Subaru Crosstrek is available in…

Army Vet Drives Mustang Mach-E Cross-Country for $160

Sergio Rodriguez spent $160 to charge Mustang Mach-E on cross-country trip Photo: Ford Sergio Rodriguez was one of the many folks who recently got a 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E, and he immediately put that puppy to the test. Rodriguez, an Army veteran, decided to travel 2,500 miles from SoCal to Georgia in his newly purchased…

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…