Ford Racing 2(2003) Photo: : Empire Interactive, Feral Interactive, Take-Two Interactive, Gotham Games When you think of car advertisements, your mind recalls television commercials, radio jingles, and online banner ads. You probably don’t think of video games. Yet, Ford saw an opportunity to reach fans and give them the opportunity to race their favorite Ford…
2022 Cadillac V-Series Blackwing vehicles get standard six-speed manual Photo: General Motors Manual is indeed back on the menu for the Cadillac V-Series, and it’s coming standard. Cadillac confirmed that the upcoming 2022 CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing will both feature a standard six-speed manual transmission. When Cadillac announced the V-Series Blackwing sedans in April,…
Please refrain from hanging out in your Corvette’s frunk Photo: General Motors Ah, the frunk — a term I’ve written about at length in the past. We know it as the status symbol that signifies an all-new electric SUV’s chicken wing capacity or a feature born of the 2020 Corvette’s revolutionary mid-engine construction. According to…
With attendance consistently exceeding the 1 million mark, the Chicago Auto Show is the biggest auto show in North America—but given Mitsubishi’s somewhat low-key presence on this side of the Pacific, it’s perhaps no surprise the Japanese automaker has only appeared seven times in the show’s 107-year history. In this article, we’ll go over every…
The beloved Lancer Evolution was killed off last year and now it’s the regular Lancer’s turn on the chopping block. Speaking to Motor1, Mitsubishi North America Executive VP Don Swearingen said the automaker had no plans to launch another compact sedan in the United States and that production of the Lancer would end this August….
California’s standards look to speed up EV adoption and cut emissions Photo: Ford Five automakers on Tuesday filed a motion backing the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to restore California’s right to set its own vehicle emissions standards. The “California Framework” companies — Ford, BMW, Volkswagen, Honda, and Volvo — issued a joint statement supporting the…
A teaser of the Airtrek Photo: Mitsubishi Motors The 19th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition recently wrapped up after automakers displayed their latest and greatest vehicles. One new vehicle that made an appearance was the Airtrek, an electric SUV created by Mitsubishi Motors in collaboration with Chinese automaker GAC. Check out the Mitsubishi Outlander: Features…
Photo: Bart van Overbeeke via Solar Team Eindhoven A solar-powered electric camper van has completed a 1,242-mile journey from Eindhoven University in the Netherlands to Tarifa, a town at the southernmost tip of Spain, without stopping for fuel or plugging in to charge. (In other words, it crossed four countries, including two of Europe’s largest,…
It’s been a long time coming, but the Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring is here at last Photo: Lincoln It’s been a hot minute since Lincoln announced its Corsair Grand Touring. Considerably more than a hot minute, actually. Like, we’re talking the pre-pandemic before days. But finally, nearly two years later, the 2021 Lincoln Corsair Grand…
2022 Audi RS e-tron GT (left) and Audi e-tron GT (right) Photo: Audi The Audi e-tron made its debut at dealerships in 2018. But in that same year, at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Audi unveiled the e-tron GT Concept prototype. The fully electric, performance-based Sportback model has been under wraps ever since — until…
Photo: Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport via CC Toyota is one of the Tokyo Olympics’ biggest sponsors but less than a week from the opening ceremony, the automotive giant has announced it will not air its Olympic-themed ads. Toyota’s North American division says the decision is limited to Japan and was made “out…
Here’s your first look at upcoming Jeep EV Photo: Stellantis The verdict is in, and the auto industry is finally all-in on going all-electric. Jeep’s the latest big name to get in on the action, revealing the first images of its first EV. Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares offered up the earliest look at the vehicle…
Dodge now offering unique Jailbreak package for 2022 Charger (left) and Challenger Hellcat Redeye Widebody Photo: Stellantis Thin Lizzy fans oughta love the latest model to join the Dodge performance lineup. 2022 Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody cars are now offered with a new Jailbreak model, which ups the ante for eye-catching…
The Atlas was an all-star for Volkswagen in Q2 Photo: Volkswagen Like many automakers as of late, Volkswagen has seen quite an increase in sales after the COVID-19 pandemic left many without jobs or the desire to purchase a new vehicle. But now that vaccines are more widely available and people are getting back to…
GMC Hummer EV will show off accessories at the 2021 SEMA show Photo: GMC The 2021 Specialty Equipment Market Association show is set for next week in Las Vegas, and GMC is bringing three GMC Hummer EV models to the event. The GMC models on display will include the GMC Hummer EV SUV and two…
2023 Cadillac XT4 Photo: Cadillac The XT4 is one of the newer SUVs in the Cadillac lineup, having made its debut as a 2019 model. Now in its fifth model year, the 2023 XT4 arrives with very few changes, as Cadillac is planning to refresh the vehicle in the near future. Meet the New Kid:…
Ford has already sold out of its Eluminator e-crate motor, but more are on the way Photo: Ford Still not sure whether folks are ready to make the switch to electric? Here’s a bit of evidence to that point: At SEMA 2021, Ford rolled out a beautiful, beautiful concept truck styled after the classic F-100…
2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line Photo: Kia The Carbon Trust was developed in the late ’90s and currently works with businesses and governments to align their climate change strategies in order to meet the Paris Agreement goals. The organization also provides certifications to companies committed to reducing their carbon footprint. Recently, the upcoming Kia EV6 all-electric…
Photo: © Toyota Good Housekeeping has announced the winners of its Best New Car Awards for 2017, the full results of which will appear in the magazine’s February issue. Teaming up with Car and Driver, Good Housekeeping tested more than 100 new vehicles over more than 1,200 miles on test tracks and open roads to…
The 2022 Ford E-Transit: It’s electric (boogie-woogie-woogie) Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company just keeps running up the score in its quest to stay atop the commercial van segment … forever? The 2022 E-Transit certainly shows that Ford has no plans to give up its dominance any time this century, offering up a whole bunch of…
As technology progresses, our vehicles are becoming more and more plugged-in (sometimes literally with electric cars). Technology systems are integrated into our vehicles now, with infotainment, navigation, and even built-in Wi-Fi hotspots. While many of us use iPhone navigation apps like Waze and Google Maps to reach our destination, some experts suggest those apps could…
In 2016, Mercedes-Benz overtook BMW as the top-selling luxury automaker in United States with a total of 340,237 units moved. Capitalizing off of that success, the luxury automaker has launched a number of new vehicles in 2017, including the E-Class Coupe, AMG GT C Coupe, and the redesigned GLA SUV. It’s expected that the company…
The 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Z71 Today Chevy announced that the Silverado HD will include an available redesigned Duramax 6.6-liter V8 turbo-diesel engine for the 2017 model year. This next-gen diesel engine manages the nifty trick of being both quieter and more powerful than the one it replaces. The motor yields an SAE-certified 445 horsepower…
1999 Cadillac Escalade Photo: Ondraknamra via CC The utmost luxury in the Cadillac lineup can be found in the large Escalade SUV. This model was the first major entry from Cadillac into the SUV market and was made to compete with other high-end vehicles like the Range Rover, Lexus LX, and Lincoln Navigator. Now in…
The E-Class 4MATIC Coupe June Mercedes-Benz sales in the United States were the best in company history with volume of 29,380 units. The Mercedes-Benz brand accounted for 26,506 of those sales, which in itself was an 8.6 year-over-year increase. Further, Mercedes-Benz’s half-year sales figure sits at 151,624 units, and cumulative sales of the Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter,…
Being discussed for the next-gen Mazda2: a Mazda2 PHEV with rotary range-extender Ever since Mazda revealed its RX-VISION concept car and reaffirmed its commitment to working on rotary engines, speculation has been wild on where the brand’s most unique engine might resurface. Some have hoped that Mazda might bring the engine back with a sports…
Photo: Hyundai The 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid boasts a highly efficient powertrain with Prius-beating combined fuel economy, but this car is more than just an eco-friendly ride. It’s also fun to drive, attractively designed, and equipped with an array of sophisticated active-safety features. The Ioniq Hybrid is available at three trim levels: Blue, SEL, and…
Photo: Cadillac Earlier in January, headlines screamed to the world that Cadillac was giving the world a flying car. The world was abuzz with excitement, all coming from the direction of the Consumer Electronics Show. In case you haven’t heard of it, CES is a huge annual technology show held in Las Vegas. Companies from…
Earlier this month, workers at BMW’s manufacturing plants in the United Kingdom agreed to a revised pension plan, preventing any further factory strikes from taking place. That’s good news for BMW, especially after it just made up its mind to build the electric MINI Cooper at its Oxford, England plant. The Oxford manufacturing factory is already the…
2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Recon Photo: FCA For the 2020 model year, Jeep is bringing back the Wrangler Rubicon Recon special edition. This SUV is a powerful and boldly designed vehicle equipped to handle off-road paths. A Comfortable Cabin: The interior of the 2020 Jeep Wrangler Features of the Rubicon Recon edition The new Jeep…
Photo: Tim Pierce Car fires are very dangerous, and they happen more often than many people think. According to FEMA, an estimated 171,500 car fires occurred just between 2014 and 2016. Engineering or mechanical issues are often cited at the cause of these fires. To help ease your mind while driving, follow these tips on…
Did you recently purchase a new 2015 F-150? Do you enjoy the way the comfortable cloth seats feel? Would you be incredibly surprised if I were to tell you that those seats are made up of reused plastic water bottles? Well, they are. The cloth Ford uses in the seats of the F-150 is comprised…
Autonomous Chevy Bolt EV Photo: © General Motors A year ago, the first deaths in autonomous car crashes caught our attention. An Uber Self-Driving Volvo killed a pedestrian in Arizona, while a semi-autonomous Tesla Model X accident took the life of an Apple software designer just a week later. Safety anxieties may be growing in…
Photo: Chevrolet Nearly every brand or store has some sort of rewards program to incentivize consumers to continue using or buying their products. True to form, Chevy has its own version of this: My Chevrolet Rewards. If you’ve ever wanted to know what this is all about, we’ve got you covered. Tips and Tricks: How…
The bus of the past, the buzz of the future Photo: Volkswagen If you ask anybody even remotely familiar with the automotive industry what the two most prevalent modern market trends are, they’re almost certain to mention EVs and self-driving cars. While it’s no secret that the EV segment is growing by the day —…
Your vehicle’s windshield wipers are pivotal to your driving safety. You expect them to come on when you need them, but what’s usually not expected is not being able to turn them off when you don’t need them. If you can’t get your windshield wipers to turn off, here are a few reasons why. Car…
Photo: Nissan It’s Christmas Eve, which means the stores are packed and you probably have little to no chance of getting a few more ornaments to fill out your tree. Nissan Canada is here to the rescue with patterns to make snowflakes based on the all-electric Nissan LEAF and Ariya. What’s That? Meet the new…
The 2014 Ford Focus is as efficient as it is stylish. The 2014 Ford Focus is available as either a sedan or a four-door hatchback. Regardless of the model, each flaunts the bold Ford grille, which is similar to that on the Focus’s larger cousin, the Fusion. The sculpted lines of the 2014 Ford Focus…
Photo: Nissan Nissan hasn’t been shy about its big plans for the future. The automaker is looking to introduce new models, pare down its excess operations, and reinvent its aesthetic. And a key part of this company-wide makeover lies in its new logo, shown above. Here’s a look at the ideas that went into creating…
Nestled in between Cincinnati and Columbus is the Gem City of Dayton, Ohio. Famous for being the hometown of aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright, this city is also well-known in the automotive industry for being the home of America’s Packard Museum, which was ranked as one of Car Collector Magazine’s “Top Ten” automotive museums….
Audi proudly unveiled its latest concept at the North American International Auto Show today. You will be forgiven for thinking that the Audi h-tron quattro concept looks (and sounds) a bit familiar. This latest concept vehicle is clearly a sibling of the Audi e-tron quattro concept unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2015, but instead of…
The Chicago Auto Show begins next week, and Lincoln is gearing up for its second big debut of the calendar year. (We first saw the all-new Lincoln MKC at Detroit earlier this month.) Next on the agenda is the 2015 Lincoln Navigator, which takes its bow on February 6. The front end is described as…
Guardians of Traffic, one of Cleveland’s architectural gems Photo: Erik Drost via CC Tolkien’s Middle Earth isn’t the only place with some epic historic statues worth seeing. If you’re planning a road trip to Cleveland, Ohio, make sure to check out the Guardians of Traffic. Similar to The Argonath watching over River Anduin, the majestic…
You could get up to 581 MPGe in one of these bad boys You probably already know that the Toyota Prius Plug-In packs more miles per gallon than its gasoline, or even regular hybrid buddies. In fact, the EPA estimates that the Prius Plug-In gets a whopping 95 MPGe combined, thanks to the driver’s ability…
Photo: Hyundai The new 2020 Sonata Hybrid is one of the most efficient and advanced vehicles in the Hyundai lineup — and now it has an official price tag. Another Eco-Friendly Hyundai: Meet the redesigned 2020 Ioniq Hybrid The entry-level Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue trim starts at $27,750 plus a $975 freight charge. The midrange…
The new 2023 Ford Escape gets three ST-Line options Photo: Ford The Ford Escape gets a solid refresh for 2023 with some nice new bells and whistles. Probably the loudest of the bunch is the Ford Escape ST-Line, a sportier-looking take on the formula that’s offered as a trio of models. Coming Soon: Meet…
2022 Kia K5 Photo: Kia Kia is no stranger to winning awards and the brand was recognized yet again in the Strategic Vision 2022 Total Quality Impact study. In fact, four models stood above the competition and were praised for their premium features and stylish design. Learn More: Get to know the Kia hybrid and…
Photo: Hyundai U.S. News editors examined the Hyundai Ioniq lineup and liked what they saw, awarding the Ioniq Hybrid and Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid as the best vehicles in their segments for 2021. Reasons to Buy Hyundai: Choose from a lineup of high-quality, high-value, and high-tech vehicles The 2021 Ioniq Hybrid won recognition as the magazine’s…
While the names of Ford’s vehicles aren’t nearly as unusual as other automakers’ lineups–with most of the American automaker’s titles being actual English words–many of the names actually involve interesting origins you might not know about. Not Sold Yet? We know why you should buy a Ford vehicle Where Do Ford Models Get Their Names?…
Photo: Toyota On Wednesday, May 26, a second-generation Toyota Mirai set a new world record for distance driven with one fill of hydrogen. The journey started at a hydrogen station in Orly, a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris, and covered 1,003 kilometers on French public roads (or just over 623 miles for the…
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