Decorating your car’s trunk is a great way to celebrate Halloween while social distancing Halloween is a fun holiday, full of candy and cool costumes. But with so many strangers coming to your house, it can also be a prime time for car thieves to steal your car right from your driveway. According to the…
Early reservations for the 2022 Ford F-150 have impressed Canadian dealers over two months Photo: Ford Ford is charging ahead (pun intended) with its electrification plans at full force, and the upcoming 2022 F-150 Lightning will be essential in helping thousands make the switch. If early reactions from Canadian customers and dealers are any indication,…
Photo: Toyota Toyota and Amazon have teamed up to develop a cloud-based platform that will manage and monetize the data Toyota gathers from its global vehicle fleet. Amazon, you may be surprised to hear, is good at doing a lot of things besides delivering far too many packages to your doorstep. One of its…
A camouflaged 2016 Kia Niro spotted in Nurburgring The spies over at autoevolution recently caught a glimpse of the upcoming 2016 Kia Niro running some test laps in Nurburgring. The vehicle is an all-new small hybrid crossover SUV that is set to hit the market in the middle of next year. Take a look: Unfortunately,…
The 2016 Fiat 500X is a crossover with a lot of European flair. Considered the Italian carmaker’s first true “American” car, the 500x offers typical Fiat styling with plenty of space to spare. Add the five available trim levels and the variety of customization options, and you have one vehicle that is sure to make you smile…
New commercial customers get six months of free access to Ford Telematics Photo: Ford Ford Commercial Solutions last month launched its new subscription service for fleet managers, Ford Telematics. The web-based platform provides commercial vehicle customers with a bevy of tools that make maintaining and optimizing the use of vehicles like the 2020 Ford Transit…
While the talk in regards to Nissan and the Le Mans 24 today largely centers around the announcement that next year’s race will see the return of a GT-R, let’s not forget that this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours will mark the debut of the endlessly interesting ZEOD RC. In order to help get the…
The 2021 Trailblazer Photo: Chevrolet The Chevrolet Trailblazer is gaining a handful of updates for the 2022 model year. From improved fuel economy ratings to new feature options, check out all the changes we know about so far for this small SUV. How Do the Chevy Trailblazer and Buick Encore GX Compare? A look at…
The Golden State took a shine to GM’s early hybrid model The Chevrolet Volt was among the list of six sedans that General Motors recently announced it would cut from its lineup. For the past few years, sales for the Volt have been on the decline. Yet, the hybrid EV remained popular in many parts…
Photo: Nissan Visitors to the Nissan booth at the Consumer Electronics Show were treated to a futuristic twist on the traditional Japanese concept of hospitality. The user-friendly, inviting booth was brimming with high-tech, sensory-engaging, interactive exhibits that demonstrate the automaker’s latest innovations. A Nissan Model for Everyone: Finding the right car for your lifestyle Innovative…
Scion iM Concept Scion is still very much a brand that’s looking to appeal to a younger audience, which is evidenced enough by the iM Concept that will pave the way for a production model next year. Toyota NA CEO Jim Lentz, however, seems to have a different direction in mind for Scion: small-premium brand….
A GM wind farm in Northwest Ohio General Motors recently won an EPA honor for vigorously pursuing green power projects and strengthening demand for renewable energy across the country. GM’s 2019 Green Power Leadership Award for direct project engagement was one of only seven handed out this year. It recognizes the automaker’s efforts to develop…
Depending on the coverage you opt for, conventional car insurance may help you out if you’re in an accident, if your vehicle is stolen, or if it’s trashed by a natural disaster. However, if your car has a simple breakdown, most insurance won’t help you out with covering the cost of repairs. Car repair insurance,…
Photo: Nissan The 2019 Nissan Leaf combines amazing efficiency with stylish good looks and impressive safety features. Come see why the Nissan Leaf is the world’s best-selling electric car. A Rewarding Experience: The Nissan One to One Rewards program What’s New For the 2019 model year, the Nissan Leaf is largely unchanged. However, it gained…
The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Photo: Mitsubishi Motors The new 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander made history as the first vehicle to debut on Amazon Live. The fourth generation of this SUV now comes with a host of upgrades, ranging from improved performance features to new technologies and design elements. Find Out How the Model Has Changed: An…
Chevy Volt Production has officially come to an end Photo: Chevrolet General Motors just announced that it plans to extend operations at its Detroit-Hamtramck location by seven months. This decision has at least temporarily spared models like the Chevrolet Impala and the Cadillac CT6. One vehicle wasn’t as lucky though, as GM has confirmed the…
Photo: CBS Jon Cryer is best known for playing Alan Harper for 12 mirthless seasons of Two and a Half Men. Clearly, he feels a little guilty about that, and is doing his best to offset his sitcom’s hacky emissions by promoting eco-friendly vehicles—like the Chevy Volt. So… I’ve had a Volt for 3 yrs…
The 2016 Chevy Bolt EV Concept It has been eleven months since the Chevy Bolt concept debuted at Detroit’s North American International Auto Show last January. Since then, there has been some will-they-or-won’t-they drama over whether or not GM would strip the vehicle of its “Bolt” moniker. Other than that, though, we haven’t heard too…
Nissan and NISMO this month confirmed that it will become the first Japanese automaker to join the ABB FIA Formula E Championship while outlining its motorsport plans for the upcoming 2018 Japanese Super GT Championship season. Entering its fifth season in 2018, the FIA Formula E Championship challenges automakers from around the globe to take…
The Mitsubishi Lancer apparently refuses to die. The Sportback version was discontinued in 2014 and the Evo in 2015, though not before the Evo Final Edition was sold in 2016. The regular Lancer is slated to stop production this August. Surely that would mark the definitive end of the Mitsubishi Lancer, right? Nope! Say hello…
Last week at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), all eyes were on Toyota’s latest hybrid model, based on the RAV4 crossover. But the addition of a new hybrid engine was only one of the announcements Toyota made about the RAV4. The second announcement might have been overlooked in favor of the hybrid news,…
KBB names the 2021 Toyota RAV4 its Compact SUV Best Buy Photo: Toyota Toyota picked up four 2021 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards in December, taking nearly a quarter of all the hardware on the table. Toyota is the most awarded brand in this year’s Best Buy Awards, topping Hyundai and Kia’s three apiece….
Photo: Honda About a year and a half ago, Honda unveiled a delightfully futuristic retro urban EV concept that, after its warm reception at the Frankfurt Auto Show, seemed to have disappeared. We assumed, as with most concepts, that it would never see the light of day. As it turns out, that was wrong. Now…
Photo: Nissan At the 2019 Geneva Motor Show this month, Nissan brought brand-new crossover called the IMQ Concept Vehicle. As the name implies, it will not head to production anytime soon, but its contours and technology might pop up soon in new Nissan models. Another Concept: Take a look at the Nissan Titan Warrior concept truck…
Photo: Ford Ford is leveraging technology by INRIX to make it easier for folks driving the new Mustang Mach-E, all-new Bronco, and F-150 to save a few dollars here and there. INRIX, an industry leader in connected car services and analytics, is lending its services to next-generation SYNC 4 systems with navigation. The Latest Tech:…
Buick debuted the refreshed GL6 at the Guangzhou Auto Show Photo: General Motors Buick debuted its production-ready take on vehicle-to-everything technology at the Guangzhou Auto Show in November. By rolling out V2X, Buick becomes the first brand in China to deploy the technology to the masses. The Latest Advances from GM: Chevy shows off Electric…
The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is set to make its return by 2020 with 700+ horsepower, but the Mustang Shelby GT350 is still making plenty of noise of its own. The updated 2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 is expected to be better and faster than the previous version thanks to the addition of a new…
This all-new Volvo SUV has been redesigned for the 2018 model year. With deeper sculpting and a variety of advanced technology features, the 2018 Volvo XC60 is destined to impress. Leather comes standard on this model, offering luxury at the baseline. It performs with three engine options: a Turbo, a Supercharged, or a Plug-In Hybrid….
The 2015 Spark EV was chosen for the GM and Google ride sharing pilot program. The recently announced GM and Google ride-sharing pilot program partnership will use the 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV, chosen for its “small footprint.” The pilot program will take place in Mountain View, California, at Google’s really cool campus that everyone and…
2016 Buick Cascada Photo: © General Motors The 2016 Buick Cascada is the first North American convertible produced by Buick in 25 years, and it features a starting MSRP of $33,065. The 2016 Cascada offers a 2X2 seating configuration, a 200 hp turbo engine, and it also comes standard with OnStar 4G LTE with built-in…
Honda vehicles have been around for decades and are firm favorites with American drivers. You can probably pick out a recent Accord or CR-V on the road, but how much do you know about classic Honda models? [wptab name=”Z600″] The 1970 Honda Z600 Photo: CH’7K, Flickr 1970 Honda Z600 The Honda Z600 was a quirky-looking…
The 2018 Honda Clarity Series has earned the 2018 California Air Quality Award for Corporate Environmental Stewardship by the Coalition for Clean Air, a non-profit organization that aims to promote clean and healthy air in California as well as advance technologies, laws, and environmental practices to that end. The Honda Clarity Series is a lineup…
Photo: Toyota Motor North America Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, the new joint venture between Mazda and Toyota, yesterday announced it would invest an additional $830 million to bolster training and manufacturing technologies at its new Alabama-based facility. The two automakers have now invested $2.311 billion in Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, just over 44 percent more than the…
The new FIAT 500X commercial references the popular “Back to the Future” franchise The automotive industry is worth a staggering amount of money. In MarketWired.com’s 2011 report about the automotive manufacturing industry, it was estimated that the sector would be worth a phenomenal $1.7 trillion by the year 2015. This includes the manufacturing of trucks, passenger cars, and motorcycles. A significant…
Are you considering your first automobile lease but are unsure where you should start? Leasing a vehicle doesn’t have to be a daunting experience, especially if you’re prepared ahead of time. Here are a few tips to help you get started with your vehicle lease. Find the Right Vehicle The first step in the lease…
Photo: Subaru Recently, Subaru announced that one of its most popular crossovers, the Crosstrek, will come with an upgraded version for the 2021 model year. Called the Subaru Crosstrek Sport, the more powerful vehicle will adopt the same 2.5-liter boxer engine that currently powers the Forester, Legacy, and Outback. Can’t wait for the 2021 model…
It is probably fair to say that the Trump administration enjoys it some good old deregulation. It already was looking speculatively at a number of NHTSA regulations (which, if axed, would make your electric car a dangerously silent vehicle), removed an infrastructure rule that would make building projects flood-resistant, and rolled back the final OK…
Say goodbye to the Mitsubishi i-MiEV—it’s leaving the United States market and it’s probably not coming back. As we saw at the start of the month, few people are likely to feel aggrieved by this: only six i-MiEV cars have been sold so far in 2017 in the United States and zero were sold in…
The Ioniq marks the beginning of a new chapter in Hyundai’s history. Stepping out of it safe zone of predictable, gasoline-fueled compact cars and into the 21st century, Hyundai has developed the first-ever eco-vehicle that’s offered in three different powertrains: all-electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid. Hyundai has released the first version of the 2017 Hyundai…
You want a car. You need a car. But, deciding what car to purchase is a complicated process. There are so many awesome options on the market and you have to factor in so many variables that the “simple” task of choosing the right car is near impossible to complete. If you need help figuring…
G-Code Concept Mercedes-Benz christened its new Project Engineering Center in Beijing on Tuesday with the debut of what could arguably be labeled one of the most ridiculously cool vehicle studies ever built: the G-Code Concept. Sure, it looks like a sharp crossover in and of itself, and the color-changing star matrix grille is a badass…
Whether you’re a seasoned off-roader or a first-timer, the trails in Pennsylvania offer something for everyone. The state’s mountainous terrain provides the ideal backdrop for a number of popular off-road parks, with thousands of acres of trails available for exploration. Learn more about the top four: Rausch Creek, The Lost Trails, Mountain Ridge, and Rock…
Photo: PPD It’s never too early (or to late) to help a child develop a passion for cars. Here are just a few auto-themed toys available from Amazon, in case you need some ideas for the young gearhead on your list this Christmas. Efficiency Meets Performance: Rumors about the Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV Baby This Bundaloo…
Duramax 6.6-liter turbo-diesel V8 Following the long-lasting and widespread backlash on diesel vehicles in the wake of the discovery of both VW’s diesel cheating and the European Union’s abysmal tailpipe testing, things have not looked good for German automakers trying to sell diesel cars. Among other things, many cities have called for wholesale bans of…
Porsche has yet to reveal pricing information for the 2018 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid While most automakers are anxiously awaiting the upcoming Paris Motor Show to display their newest vehicle designs, Porsche has already released details about its new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, which just so happens to borrow design cues from the famous 918 Spyder supercar….
The 2016 Fiat 500c is a subcompact convertible with a starting MSRP of $20,345. The 500c offers multiple engine options, as well as the choice between a six-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. This Fiat 500c competes directly with the Volkswagen Beetle, Mini Cooper, and Honda Fit. [wptab name=”What’s New”] 2016 Fiat 500c What’s new…
Left to Right: AR, GC-PHEV, XR-PHEV Mitsubishi has some great things in store for us over the next few years. Check out these three groundbreaking Mitsubishi concept cars revealed by the company that show the direction of future Mitsubishi design. GC-PHEV The GC-PHEV is a plug-in hybrid electric SUV that packs a supercharged 3.0-liter V6…
Seat up. You’re still the driver — for now. Ford evaluated the conversation around expectations for autonomous cars yesterday, as the chief executive officer for Ford reconfirmed the automaker’s first self-driving car by 2021. Learn More: About the Ford model lineup “We overestimated the arrival of autonomous vehicles,” Jim Hackett said. He went onto say…
The ID.4’s communicative lights are a big achievement in connecting car and driver Photo: Volkswagen Volkswagen’s electric SUV, the ID.4, is taking the world by storm. The vehicle is currently revolutionizing the SUV segment and has introduced a slew of exciting technologies for drivers to enjoy. One such tech feature is the unique way in…
Kia’s UK lineup now offers the Optima PHEV and Optima Sportswagon Kia has officially gone green in the United Kingdom. The South Korean carmaker recently launched its first-ever plug-in hybrid model in the UK with the arrival of the 2017 Kia Optima PHEV. This hybrid vehicle was released alongside the Optima Sportswagon, making the Optima’s…
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