General Motors’ American lineup is poised to undergo a long list of changes over the next couple of model years. A recent analysis by GM Authority estimates that 31 of the automaker’s 45 vehicles, or about 67%, will either be refreshed or redesigned for 2019 and 2020. Notably, almost all of the newly redesigned models…
Ford Recalls 1.3 Million SUVS, Cars Pictured: 2011 Ford Escape There must be something in the water in Detroit. Following in the very loud and miscalculated footsteps of its biggest American competitor, General Motors, Ford has recalled 1.3 million vehicles, mostly SUVs, for a number of issues. The SUV power steering defects alone have been…
William Shatner acting his heart out in new Volkswagen ad Octogenarian Canadian actor and “singer” William Shatner is the star of a new German Volkswagen commercial, which features the Shat doing what he does best: playing a slightly fictionalized version of himself. The video plays off of Shatner’s association with his most iconic character, veteran…
What the Kia Soul EV Ice Cream Truck will look like when it premieres at SEMA this November While most car companies cook up some high-performance vehicles for the annual SEMA trade show, Kia seems to be less focused on satisfying a need for speed and more intent on fulfilling a need for feed. Not…
Check out this jet-powered school bus. Kids of the 1990s may remember a certain magic school bus, driven by Ms. Frizzle, that could do everything from explore outer space to delve inside the digestion tract of a sick student. Of course, that school bus was nothing but an invention in a kids’ book and a…
Toyota’s North American headquarters in Plano, Texas, achieved LEED Platinum in the fall of 2017 from the U.S. Green Building Council Photo: ©Toyota As one of the best-selling car brands in the world, Toyota has a greater responsibility than most to build green cars in an eco-conscious way. Fortunately, the Japanese automaker has always been…
The MC Customs Jeep Wrangler combines a standout style with the SUV’s characteristic ruggedness Photo: MC Customs The Jeep Wrangler is one of the best vehicles in the industry to add aftermarket parts to—and MC Customs agrees. While many aftermarket tuners add features that enhance the Wrangler’s rugged appearance and off-road prowess, MC Customs decided…
Thanks to the success of recent Billboard No. 1 singles such as “The Hills” and “Can’t Feel My Face,” R&B singer The Weekend has never been more popular. However, the big question asked by many of his fans seems to be how did the 26-year-old musician reward himself, after his album was certified platinum by…
The first six 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell customers (left to right) Jon Spallino, Terry Tamminen, Karen Thorp, Jackie Keller, Jack Cusick, and Jim Salomon at Honda’s Torrance campus on December 19th Honda has begun delivering 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell Sedans to customers at select dealerships in Southern California. Among the first six customers to receive…
2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid Of Subaru’s robust, outdoorsy lineup, the Crosstrek might not necessarily be the most recognizable SUV–especially compared to the hot-selling Forester and Outback–but the compact crossover still stands strong and returns for the 2017 model year. At least, part of it is. The automaker has announced that while the Crosstrek will be priced…
2017 Hyundai IONIQ EV When it hits dealers, the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq will be the first vehicle to not only be offered in hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully-electric powertrains, but it will also be the first to offer a new manner of purchasing a car—paying a subscription fee each month. Called “Ioniq Unlimited,” this alternative…
America is dying to know if the Lincoln Continental is dead yet Photo: Lincoln It’s been a hectic few days to be sure. If you’re anything like me, you’ve been glued to your phone checking for the latest updates and, eventually, a definitive answer to the day’s burning question: Is the Lincoln Continental dead or…
Technology evolves at a rapid pace these days. With each model year, automakers often struggle to keep up with the newest tech features. By the time brands come up with a design, implement it into their lineup, and send it out into the mass market, it’s practically out of date. When it comes to infotainment…
Chevrolet had a special surprise in store for attendees at last month’s Auto Shanghai 2017: the world debut of its new FNR-X all-purpose sports concept vehicle. In case you are wondering: yes, FNR stands for “Find New Roads,” because the best way to stay on brand is to be on brand all of the time….
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid If the title of this post blew your mind, we’re on the same page. The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid has a preliminary estimated mpg of 47, compared to the Chevy Volt’s estimated 42 mpg. How can a hybrid version of a standard sedan beat the hybrid function of a specially-engineered electric…
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