2016 Buick LaCrosse The 2016 Buick LaCrosse full-size sedan is not much different from last year’s model. A 3.6-liter V6 engine now comes standard on every trim and an updated infotainment system has been installed in the sedan’s interior. With the new third-generation LaCrosse expected to be released in 2017, Buick seemingly did not spend a lot…
Rumors seem to abound about the future of General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra, whether it be her name appearing on a shortlist of potential running mates for Hillary Clinton, her appointment to the current administration’s Strategic and Policy Forum, or recent rumblings about becoming the next administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety…
Getting through winter can be uncomfortable, especially if you have to complete chores, projects, or car maintenance in a frigid garage. There are many ways to warm up your garage, including the following suggestions from Family Handyman writer Brenda Porter-Rockwell. Tackle Winter Driving: In a 2020 Silverado 1500 Special Edition model There is a variety…
Will Cadillac EVs like the LYRIQ dominate the Chinese market? Photo: Cadillac General Motors and China have a long and fascinating history together. For more than 20 years, GM has enjoyed a strong footing in the market. Today, almost a fifth of the auto giant’s profits come from Chinese sales. However, as times change and…
Tensions in the United Kingdom have led to a halt in MINI production Photo: Brian Snelson Tensions between BMW and its workers in Britain have reached an apex this morning, as workers at three separate BMW plants have staged a 24-hour strike. Picket lines have been put in place for the next 24 hours at the…
Toyota Prius History When the Toyota Prius was introduced to the American market in 2001, it quickly made a name for itself as an eco-friendly way to get around town. Now, the Prius has become a household name and essentially synonymous with “hybrid,” helping Toyota become the industry leader in hybrid technology in a competitive…
When it comes to eco-friendly cars, it doesn’t get much better than BMW. But even once you start searching for the perfect car within the BMW brand, the choices remain limitless. So here’s a short list of the top 3 most eco-friendly BMWs to help you find your way. Starting off our list is the…
At the most recent TU-Automotive Detroit, Mitsubishi Motors won the “Telematics OEM of the Year” award. Mitsubishi received this honor because of their impressive Road Assist+ smartphone application. Check Out More Mitsubishi Technology: Super All Wheel Control TU-Automotive Detroit is the largest automotive technology exhibition and conference in the world. Here, the impressive award of…
The 2018 Lexus GS occupies a place in the Lexus lineup between the middle-of-the-road ES and the range-topping LS, and actually contains a full line of sedans in itself, from the efficient turbocharged four-cylinder-powered base model to the roaring V8-propelled GS F sports car. MORE POWER: Meet the whole of Lexus’ performance lineup [wptab name=”What’s New”]…
Have you ever wondered what it’s like putting an entire vehicle together? The vehicle production process is something that takes place on a daily basis in auto plants, but we know virtually nothing about it. Toyota Great Britain broke down the walls of their plant so consumers could get a glimpse at how their cars…
The new Camaro Turbo AutoX concept even comes with a GoPro camera mount so drivers can watch their fastest laps Photo: © General Motors Chevrolet brought approximately 20 vehicles to the 2016 SEMA Show, but the crown jewel of this group may be the Camaro Turbo AutoX concept. Taking many of the suspension components from…
Linger on your pale blue cars Cars can come in any variety of colors, from bright electric yellow to hot pink. Yet, most motorists choose vehicles with more subdued hues of black, white, and gray. For the 2018 and 2019 model years, consumers appear to be sticking with that established trend. According to coatings supplier…
Around any major city, the highest-mileage vehicles are the city’s cabs (or Uber drivers, we suppose). So, from an environmental point of view, that makes it a big deal that there is a project in the works to make London’s taxis plug-in hybrids, which is about to get a new round of funding. The London…
2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier A lot of new technology is shaking up the auto industry, and some recent studies indicate that Americans are starting to warm up to the changes. But automakers still have a long way to go to convince everyone. The J.D. Power 2020 Q1 Mobility Confidence Index Study polled both Americans…
A global bestseller, and recent award-winner Photo: Volkswagen Every year, Digital Trends — a major consumer technology news source — ranks every vehicle they’ve tested over the preceding 12 months. They organize these vehicles into their respective categories to ensure like is compared to like, and name the best car in each segment. This year,…
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