BMW i3 Archives

BMW’s i3 and i8 vehicles stand out in the automotive industry due… It seems that every few months, there’s a fresh rumor about BMW… If you’re shopping for a used hybrid or electric car and find… BMW’s mission to expand its electric lineup is certainly no secret. The… Plug-in vehicles have continued their rising trend,…

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Google Maps Could Show You Where You Can Park Soon

The Google Maps app might soon tell you where parking is available Parking in a city is definitely one of Dante’s nine circles of Hell. Arriving at your destination only to realize that there are no parking spaces in sight can easily ruin a night, especially if you are already running late. It’s possible that…

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Trucks, SUVs Lead Ford to 2.2% Sales Increase in May

Ford Motor Company sales were on the upswing in May, increasing 2.2% with a total of 241,126 vehicles delivered. Ford brand sales were up 2.1% with a total of 230,838 vehicles delivered and Lincoln Motor Company sales increased 4.9% at 10,288 vehicles delivered. Overall retail sales were down 0.8% at 158,282 units delivered, while fleet…

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Dayton Archives

Children all have one speed setting: fast. Their entertainment is fast, their… A new $175 million General Motors plant in Brookville, Ohio, will build… Whether you’re planning a fun night out on the town with your… This weekend, February 22nd -25th, the Dayton Auto Show takes over the… On the national evening news, updates about…

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Using Backup Cameras While Reversing

Reversing a car is one of the most fundamental driving skills that you, as a driver, need to understand and perfect. The necessity of knowledge on backing up a car cannot be underestimated, especially since it is the cause of one of the common types of accident. Numbers don’t lie. In 2016, separate accidents that…

Ford Investing $50M in Chicago for Hybrid Production

Kenyata Thomas, Ford employee, building a 2020 Ford Explorer at Chicago Assembly Plant Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company has announced that it will invest $50 million into its Chicago Assembly Plant to convert a 200,000-square-foot modification center for final assembly of the Ford Explorer Limited Hybrid and Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring. The move will also…

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Chevrolet Equinox Rolls Into Water During Turtle Rescue

2019 Equinox Photo: Chevrolet Animals are unfortunately too often directly or indirectly the causes of vehicle accidents and other road issues as a woman found out on September 18. While attempting to rescue a turtle, a woman’s Chevrolet Equinox plunged into the Rock River. Time to Prepare: How to save money on road trips The…

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Used Chevrolet Caprice PPV Vehicles Are Currently Up for Sale

WOOP-WOOP! That’s the sound of the Caprice! If you have recently passed by a police-sanctioned sedan, then chances are it was one of two vehicles: the Dodge Charger or the Chevrolet Caprice. And while many drivers cruise around in a Charger, you won’t find many behind the wheel of the Caprice. Still, you might be…

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) was created by the Highway Safety Act of 1970 as an agency of the United States government’s executive branch and their Department of Transportation. Today, the NHTSA is primarily known for authoring and applying Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and conducting crash testing—vehicles that receive the annual NHTSA…

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[Photos] When Was the First Traffic Light Installed?

When was the First Traffic Light Installed? If you’ve been on the internet today, you’ve undoubtedly noticed the latest Google Doodle. Developed by Nate Swinehart, it features a line of old-timey cars race along the road as a traffic signal glows green. However, when a nearby traffic signal turns red, the cars stop in place….

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Moments in Car History: The First COPO Camaro

The name of COPO Camaro is legendary on the dragstrip for its high power and exclusivity. This year, Chevrolet is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the model with a special-edition COPO Camaro and an all-electric concept COPO Camaro. However, behind the glamour, the COPO Camaro has an interesting origin story that involves a little trickery to…

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The Best Criterion Channel Movies for Auto Enthusiasts

The Criterion Channel streaming service — along with its parent company, the Criterion Collection — is beloved by cinephiles for its massive lineup of all-time classic films, contemporary indie flicks, and fascinating obscurities. And despite its elevated arthouse reputation, this channel is also a go-to for cult classics and delightfully trashy low-budget fare. What if…

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You searched for mustang

April 17 is one of the most meaningful days on the Ford holiday calendar, and not because it’s within striking distance of Rex Manning Day. It’s National Mustang Day, and this year marks the 60th anniversary of the legendary pony car’s debut at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. And what better way to celebrate…

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San Francisco Motorcyclist Sues GM After Crash with Self-Driving Bolt

GM’s self-driving Chevy Bolt Photo: Digital Trends Any time a self-driving vehicle gets into a crash, the incident becomes the object of great scrutiny – the state of California even requires operators of self-driving test fleets like Google and GM to report every single collision, no matter how minor. Up until now, the few crashes…

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