2016 Buick Encore Overview

2016 Buick Encore Photo: © General Motors The 2016 Buick Encore is one of the hottest vehicles in the crossover segment, and it has been Buick’s heaviest hitter going on two years now. After the success of the 2015 model year, Buick opted not to fix too much of what wasn’t broken, instead adding a new…

Why Are Police Cars Left Idling?

If you walk past a parked police car, especially if it’s in front of a business, it is oftentimes still running. Regardless of how long a police officer’s task outside of the car might be, it’s not all that uncommon. But why do they do it, if it wastes gas? A reader of the Answer…

Toyota: Exclusive Automotive Partner of the San Francisco 49ers

Californian drivers can’t get enough of Toyota hybrids, and now it looks like Californian sports fans will be seeing the Japanese automaker in more places than just on the roads. The Northern California Toyota Dealers Association recently announced a new partnership with the San Francisco 49ers, making the Japanese automaker the exclusive automotive partner not…

31 GM Models Will Be New or Refreshed for 2019-2020

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

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 Stars in New Volkswagen Ad

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…

Kia Soul EV Ice Cream Truck Coming to SEMA

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…

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Earth Day: What is Toyota Up To?

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…

MC Customs Makes Jeep Wrangler Bling-Tastic

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…

Did R&B Singer The Weeknd Buy a McLaren P1?

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…

Subaru Bids Farewell to Crosstrek Hybrid, Steps Away from Hybrid Market

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…