'Made in America Auto Index' is Misleading

The 2016 Buick Enclave, supposedly the most American-made automobile. The Kogod School of Business at American University in Northwest Washington, DC, has published a new index of the most American-made automobiles in the United States. Unfortunately, the “Made in America Auto Index” has a misleading title because its rankings are heavily skewed in favor of…

The Best Accessories For Your Lifted Truck

Photo: DiamondBack Truck Covers via CC A lifted truck provides plenty of benefits, but this major modification can add some unforeseen challenges to your daily drive. Here’s a look at some accessories that will make driving a lifted truck easier and more comfortable. Easy to Customize: Shop for the Chevy Silverado 1500 Easy-to-install accessories Photo:…

Formula One 2018: Pre-Season Testing – Final Recap

Photo: Artex Max The last day of pre-season testing for the 2018 Formula One championship has come to an end, with both Ferrari drivers setting the quickest lap times and Mercedes finishing on top of the mileage sheet once again. The most productive driver of the day was Haas’ Romain Grosjean, who completed 181 laps,…

Chevy Unveils Indy 500-Ready Speedway Aero Kit

Honda recently revealed its “Super Speedway” aero kit, and not to be outdone, Chevrolet has just debuted its own speedway aero kit to be used on high-speed ovals in the 2015 Verizon IndyCar Series—most notably, that big high-speed oval in Indianapolis. In fact, according to the bowtie brand, this kit has several features that were…

What is a Boxer Engine?

Photo: Chad Kainz If you’ve ever watched a Subaru or Porsche commercial or read any sort of promotional material for their cars, you’ve likely heard of the term “boxer engine,” which both automakers are famous for using. However, it’s unlikely you’ve heard either of them go into any depth explaining what they are and what…

Meet the 2021 Lexus Design Award Winner

Photo: Lexus The Lexus Design Award 2021 Grand Prix is a celebration of engineering, philanthropic problem solving, and creativity. This year, the automaker received 2,079 entries from 66 countries around the world, but there could only be one winner. That honor went to Henry Glogau, who cooked up the concept for the “Portable Solar Distiller,”…

Ford Ranger Tops Cars.com 2020 American-Made Index

The made-in-Michigan Ford Ranger tops the Cars.com 2020 American-Made Index Photo: Ford The Ford Ranger is still fresh into its return to the United States, but it’s already solidified itself as an American original. On Tuesday, the Ranger was announced as the top vehicle on Cars.com’s 2020 American-Made Index. The annual list ranks vehicles for…

Cruise Automation Reveals Its First Fully-Driverless Car

GM’s autonomous vehicle subsidiary, Cruise Automation, recently debuted its first 100 percent driverless car. It’s called Cruise Origin. GM intends this model for production sometime in the future. Here’s what we know about the Origin so far. Go Green in 2020: Tips for observing a more eco-friendly lifestyle Mobility as we know it is being…

2023 Corvette Z06 Raises Money for Operation Homefront

Photo: Chevrolet By auctioning off the very first 70th Anniversary Edition 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Chevrolet recently raised $3.6 million on behalf of Operation Homefront. This record-breaking surpassed the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction’s previous record, set by the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray’s sale by $600,000. A Legacy of Quality: Check out Chevrolet’s latest awards Record-breaking auction…