2 Nissan Models Are Semifinalists for 2022 NACTOY Awards
2022 Nissan Frontier Photo: Nissan Two Nissan models, the Nissan Frontier and Nissan Pathfinder are two of the semifinalists for the 2022 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of…
Toyota Teams Up with SMU and Dallas ISD to Support Future STEM School in West Dallas
In an attempt to prepare and inspire students for the next generation of STEM-based careers, Toyota USA Foundation has teamed up with Southern Methodist University and Dallas Independent School District…
Toyota Pledges $1.9 Million to STEM Programs in America
Toyota USA Foundation announced this week that it will be providing $1.9 million in grants to educational programs focused on teaching K-12 students the essentials of the STEM fields. Over…
Toyota Commits $110 Million to PreK-12 STEM Education
Photo: Toyota Toyota has long invested in educating the next generation of its workforce, but this latest commitment raises the bar up several notches. The global manufacturer is putting $110…
New Toyota GR Yaris Goes 'Round Tourist Nürburgring in Under 8 Mins
Photo: Toyota Motor Europe Reason No. 47 the new Toyota GR Yaris hot hatch should be sold in the United States: It just lapped the tourist layout of the Nürburgring…
Honda Invests $124 Million Into Advanced Wind Tunnel Facility in Ohio
Today Honda announced that it will be investing $124 million into its Transportation Research Center (TRC) in East Liberty, Ohio, to establish a multifunctional aeroacoustic wind tunnel facility that will…
Ford Featured in TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2022
Photo: Ford With the tagline “Electrifying Everything,” Ford has been named in the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2022, the companion list to the world’s most influential people. The annual…
Volkswagen Announces 2022 Taos Accessory Line
The rubber MuddyBuddy mats are intended to protect your cabin from mud (or whatever else you step in) Photo: Volkswagen Now that the all-new Volkswagen Taos has arrived at dealerships,…
Kia Skips Superbowl LV Ad to “Accelerate the Good”
Kia is focusing on small town football this year In recent years, Kia has lost its taste for spending millions on 30- and 60-second spots during football’s biggest game of…
Kia 2021 CEO Investor Day Focuses on Electrifying Details
President and CEO Ho Sung Song virtually presents Kia’s future plans Photo: Kia Although it was held virtually from Seoul, South Korea, the 2021 Kia CEO Investor Day didn’t differ…
GMC Coming in Hot for 2019 Dubai International Motor Show
The 2020 GMC Acadia Denali will be on display at the 2019 Dubai International Motor Show Photo: General Motors GMC is putting the 2020 Acadia and Sierra on display in…
Fiat Chrysler Foundation Creates Second Life-Sized Jeep Wrangler from Cans
This Jeep Wrangler probably can’t handle a little off-roading There are few things that are quite as great as a special-edition Jeep Wrangler—and one of those few things just happens…
2016 Hyundai Genesis Overview
As Genesis becomes its own luxury sub-brand over the coming year, the last Hyundai-badged Genesis sedan is released for the 2016 model year. This vehicle has its own upper-class refinement that sets…
2017 Toyota Tundra Overview
The 2017 Toyota Tundra is the largest and most powerful truck in Toyota’s arsenal. While Ford, Chevrolet, and Ram all fight for the top spot among pickup truck manufacturers, Toyota…
Ford F-150 Repair Costs Lower Thanks to Aluminum
2019 Ford F-150 Limited Photo: Ford Motor Company When Ford announced a few years back that it would be implementing military-grade aluminum alloy in its F-150 in place of conventional steel, one…
2015 Volkswagen eGolf Marks VW’s First Electric Entry in America
The 2015 Volkswagen eGolf Volkswagen has now jumped on the electric bandwagon (which is likely powered by a lithium-ion battery) by revealing its first electric entry in the United States:…
2020 Kia Niro Overview
2020 Kia Niro Photo: Kia The Niro was Kia’s first dedicated hybrid vehicle and debuted in 2016 at the Chicago Auto Show. Since then, the automaker hasn’t changed much to…
Ford Local Hazard Information Tech Reads the Road Ahead
Photo: Ford Motor Company Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to anticipate what’s coming up around the bend? Ford thinks so, and it wants to put that ability in…
More Americans Want a Jeep During the Pandemic
The 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Photo: FCA Research has suggested that new car sales could be down by more than an astounding 30 percent this year due to the coronavirus…
Hyundai Canada Beats October Sales Record
The Hyundai Ioniq made strong October sales gains in Canada Photo: Hyundai Hyundai Canada broke sales records for the third month in a row, celebrating its most successful October ever.…
[VIDEO] Pennzoil Uses Drifting Dodge Challenger Hellcat to Tease Upcoming “Joyride”
Photo: Pennzoil Back in March, Pennzoil posted an exclusively-online video to promote its high-quality synthetic motor oil. The video, called “Airlift Drift” and starring a 707-horsepower Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat,…
Chrysler Introduces Foley the “PacifiPuppy”
Foley is the first official four-legged mascot for the Chrysler Pacifica Last month during the Chicago Auto Show, Chrysler unveiled its BraunAbility wheelchair-accessible Chrysler Pacifica. During the same press conference,…
Nissan Finally Announces 2016 LEAF Details (With New, Improved Battery)
Cue the tide of “turning over a new LEAF” jokes, as Nissan has announced (finally) the details of its 2016 model year for the distinctive electric car. Three out of…
Nissan Posts Sales Increase of LEAF models for Fiscal Year 2017
2018 Nissan LEAF The world’s best-selling electric vehicle is more popular than ever. In 2016, 47,423 Nissan LEAF models were sold, and for fiscal year 2017 (concluded on March 31),…
The Aussie Mazda CX-9 Azami LE has Loads of Luxury
The Mazda CX-9 Azami LE is the biggest, most opulent vehicle in the automaker’s lineup. Boasting a luxurious interior, elegant interior design, and a stunning level of detail, the CX-9…
Ford Adds Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors Co. for Middle East Distribution
Ford Middle East this month announced the addition of a second distributor that will help expand its reach throughout the region. Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors Company joins Ford’s long-tenured distributor,…
Nissan Breaks Yet Another Electric Vehicle Milestone: 550 EV Taxis
It’s no secret that Nissan has been working hard for electric vehicles. In addition to producing the highly successful Nissan LEAF, Nissan has recently been working feverishly with partner Renault…
Mitsubishi Will Compete in 2020 Rebelle Rally
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross for the 2019 Rebelle Rally Photo: Mitsubishi Motors In the 2019 Rebelle Rally, Mitsubishi partnered with the military veterans’ nonprofit Record the Journey and earned a commendable…
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Revealed at Frankfurt Motor Show
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV made its European debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show earlier this week Photo: Twitter In the automotive industry, it’s difficult to keep a secret—especially when you…
Nissan LEAF Drives Ahead as Best-Selling EV in Europe
2018 Nissan LEAF Drivers are getting behind the wheel of eco-friendly driving, and more Europeans are opting to do it in a Nissan LEAF. Just like every time a bell…
Kia Set on Introducing New Performance-Oriented Lineup
Kia is looking to introduce more performance-oriented models, like a sedan based on the Kia GT Concept (above) Kia is known mostly for offering luxurious features at an affordable price—it…
Strong Finish for Ryan Millen and Toyota at NEFR—But Is It Enough to Beat Ford?
Photo: © Toyota Just over a week ago, we talked about how Toyota needed strong results to stay in the title fight for the Rally America National Championship. Ryan Millen’s…
Honda Drivers Can Access Free Children’s Audiobooks with New App
Today Honda is launching a new app for Apple and Android devices called Honda Road Readers, which will provide Honda drivers with free access to children’s audiobooks that kids and…
Three Nissan Vehicles Earn Top Marks in JD Power 2018 Initial Quality Study
2018 Nissan Frontier The 2018 Nissan Frontier, Maxima, and Altima are all standouts in the J.D. Power 2018 Initial Quality Study, and the automaker’s Smyrna manufacturing plant also has reason…
Subaru Wins 2018 New England Forest Rally
David Higgins and co-driver Craig Drew took victory in dominant fashion this weekend at the 2018 New England Forest Rally, with the 2018 Subaru WRX STI rally car virtually untouchable…
2016 Jeep Wrangler Overview
There is a very good reason the Jeep Wrangler has a cult-like following and why celebrities like Floyd Mayweather are always itching to get their hands on one. With a…
Yoichi Yokozawa Named CEO of Mitsubishi Motors North America
Yoichi Yokozawa Photo: Mitsubishi Motors On March 26, Mitsubishi Motors North America announced that Yoichi Yokozawa would be taking on the role of president and chief executive officer. Yokozawa is…
Check Out the Updates for the 2015 GMC Acadia
The 2015 GMC Acadia ©GM The 2014 Acadia was incredibly successful for the GMC brand, so why mess with a good thing, right? That’s what the designers at General Motors…
2019 Ram 1500 Overview
Redesigned for 2019, the Ram 1500 is arriving in style. Its new face lift sports an aggressive and rugged demeanor while a 98-percent high-strength steel frame improves the truck’s efficiency…
2022 Hyundai Tucson Starts Rolling Off Assembly Line in Alabama
The 2022 Tucson is assembled at Hyundai’s Alabama plant Photo: Hyundai The all-new 2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV began rolling off the assembly line this week. It was a momentous occasion…
Will the Volkswagen Passat to be Phased Out for Electric Replacement?
The 2020 Volkswagen Passat might be the end of the line for the model Photo: Volkswagen It’s certainly no secret that cars are going electric. The push for vehicles that…
It’s Official: Texas Loves the Kia Telluride
2020 Kia Telluride Photo: Kia Everything’s bigger in Texas, especially the amount of love for the 2020 Kia Telluride. The all-new vehicle was named “CUV of Texas” by members of…
Hyundai Models Rank Highly on Roomiest Midsize SUVs List
The 2021 Hyundai Palisade Photo: Hyundai U.S. News & World Report’s new list of The 16 Roomiest Midsize SUVs in 2020 recognizes two Hyundai models. Both of these models landed…
GMC Canyon, Chevrolet Colorado Earn “Good” Crashworthiness Test Scores from IIHS
The GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado were two of four mid-size pickup trucks to earn overall ratings of “Good” from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in its five…
2016 Kia Forte Overview
The Kia Forte is a force to be reckoned with in the compact car segment, and the 2016 model is no exception. With a stylish exterior, comfortable interior, and a…
Honda Pledges $1 Million to COVID-19 Emergency Relief
Photo: Honda Honda is committing to COVID-19 emergency relief by helping its associates, customers, partners, and communities. It’s starting with an initial $1 million pledge to food banks and meal…
Ford, Google Launch F-150 Lightning AR Experience
Experience the F-150 Lightning in AR today with Strike Anywhere Photo: Ford Clearly, folks across the country are quite smitten with the upcoming 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning. Since its debut…
IIHS Awards Top Safety Ratings to Four Nissan Models
When shopping for a new car, safety is very important. A vehicle can be loaded with all of the latest technologies and features, but none of that matters if it…
GMC Acadia Makes Edmunds' Best Updated Cars for 2020 List
2020 GMC Acadia Reese Counts of Edmunds recently shared the publication’s top five refreshed vehicles for the current year. The GMC Acadia scored a deserving place on the Best Updated…
Differences Between the 2021 Buick Encore and 2021 Buick Encore GX
2021 Buick Encore GX Photo: Buick Although the 2021 Buick Encore and 2021 Buick Encore GX share similar names, these two models are anything but twins. From powertrains and exterior…
