Greek and Roman mythology has influenced our culture immeasurably. From the names we use in pop culture to the themes and phrases in our writing, the tales of old have remained with us for millennia. We see these archetypes appear even in the automotive industry. Take, for instance, the Mercury brand. Ever wonder what influenced the…
The Lincoln Navigator is outstanding in its field (and in this desert) Photo: Lincoln Cadillac went all out to make its 2021 Escalade just all sorts of ridiculous when it comes to luxury, tech, and all the bona fides. But even with so much going on, the new Cadillac Escalade still struggles to keep up…
Commercial vehicles are great options for personal and business reasons Nowadays, people are more discerning in deciding whether to buy or rent a car. A few years ago, a person might’ve seen a new model on the market and would immediately purchase it. But with how the economy has changed, more people are unwilling to…
Joe Hinrichs, Ford president of The Americas (right), and Governor Jay Nixon of Missouri at Ford’s Kansas City Assembly Plant, celebrate the start of production of the all-new 2015 Ford Transit. Photo by: Sam VarnHagen/Ford Motor Co. Production for the Ford Transit van is underway at the Ford Kansas City Assembly Plant, and the occasion…
Photo: Adavyd via CC Sometimes it’s easier to walk through life ignoring the challenges faced by others because you’re overwhelmed with your own. But, just because we don’t see or understand someone’s struggles doesn’t stop them from existing. In 2017, noted journalist Jessica Bruder brought one such issue to light with devastating clarity in her…
The Buick GL8 lineup was a strong third-quarter seller for GM China Photo: Buick Paced in part by a strong performance from Buick, GM China posted its first quarterly sales increase in more than two years. Buick’s Premier Trim: Learn more about the luxurious Avenir lineup From July to September, GM China’s brands were up…
GMC is best known for their sturdy trucks, vans, SUVs, and other large utility vehicles. While you may not catch James Bond behind the wheel of the latest GMC Sierra 1500, the American car company has had a recognizable presence in a variety of other movies. Here are just a few of the films featuring…
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris is a quality van with a starting MSRP of $28,950. The Metris comes standard with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a driver inattention warning system. The 2016 Metris competes in the same segment as the Ram ProMaster City and Ford Transit Connect. Can’t Get Enough Mercedes-Benz? Check out this review of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class…
2015 Ford Transit Connect Van Both the 2015 Ford Transit Connect van and the F-350 Super Duty came out with awards in Edmunds.com’s 2015 Best Retained Value Awards. The Transit Connect took the award for Edmunds.com 2015 Best Retained Value Small Commercial Van, and the 2015 Ford F-350 Super Duty was named the Edmunds.com 2015…
On Sept. 15, sales began in South Korea for the brand-new 2021 Chevy Colorado. The midsize pickup first made a splash in the Asian country a year ago and has quickly become a best-selling phenomenon. The newly refreshed 2021 model features more standard equipment and two new range-topping trim levels. The Safest Choice for your…
2020 Kia Sedona Photo: Kia For most families, price is one of the top considerations when choosing a new vehicle. Other important factors include comfort, convenience, and — of course — safety. Each year, PARENTS magazine assesses a large pool of minivans and SUVs to eventually rank them on its “Best Family Cars” list. For…
Carbon fiber is prevalent in a ton of products, and according to Nexus Media Writer Jeremy Deaton, “Carbon fiber is the Superman of materials.” But even Superman has his Kryptonite. Although carbon fiber is vital to so many items including wind turbine blades, bicycles, tennis rackets, and Formula One race cars, it’s expensive, from its…
In the midst of a pandemic that has swept around the globe, GM reported a significant decline in China sales for the first quarter. This decline in sales wasn’t unexpected. The COVID-19 virus was first found in the Chinese city of Wuhan and quickly spread. The Chinese government locked down millions of people to get…
If you made a prediction at the start of 2018, chances are pretty good that you would have picked something relatively safe. You likely wouldn’t guess that Clemson would absolutely drub Alabama in the National Title Game and then go on to celebrate by eating garbage food at the White House compliments of a guy…
That snow is pretty, but it could cause your spare tire to fall off Toyota Motor is recalling approximately 450,000 Toyota Sienna minivans from model years 2004 to 2011. These cars, which were sold in cold-weather states, feature a spare tire carrier underneath the vehicle, with a foam water splash protector held in place with a…
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