President Donald J. Trump. No longer the punchline to a joke about the dire state of American politics, the now-acting POTUS is indeed the man who was made most famous by his ability to fire people on television with a firm and swift manipulation of his hand. Long before Mr. Trump was sworn into office […]
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Run Away in the 2017 Honda Ridgeline
Ready to run away from the daily grind and all things ordinary? With warmer weather and longer days in the forecast, there is no time like the present to plan your next great escape. Fortunately, Honda has released the second generation of its mid-size pickup truck model: the 2017 Honda Ridgeline. Popular enough when it […]
Nissan Wins Popularity Contest
At least, according to Edmunds, that is. The trusted auto industry publication gave its expert endorsement to three of Nissan’s 2015 models, dubbing them the most popular options for their respective segments. Consumers in 2017 are in a sweet spot when it comes to scoring one of these three models, at a fraction of the […]
Toyota’s Millennial Crossover Concept FAIL
Millennials. The only generation in American history to elicit as much pride as it does humiliation. Quintessential Millennials can be easily spotted by their overuse of #hashtags, their persistent bad decision-making habits justified with #YOLO, and the expeditious rate at which they carelessly jump from one job to the next. An intense sense of entitlement […]
Top 3 Flops from 2017 NY Auto Show
Every other website and news outlet have been laser-focused on reporting the best of the best at this year’s 2017 New York International Auto Show. As great as it is to deliver hearty back pats and half-hearted accolades, I believe it’s more entertaining to dig into the flops from this year’s show. Because let’s face […]
Looking for Best-In-Class Fuel-Efficiency? Buy a 2017 Chevy Malibu Hybrid
Looking for best-in-class fuel-efficiency in the sedan segment? Then you’ll want to buy the 2017 Chevy Malibu. Best-in-class fuel-efficiency is only one of the great things this car is able to provide the consumer. Now, it’s important to note that the Chevy Malibu is only able to achieve best-in-class fuel-efficiency when the Hybrid model is […]
The Evolution of Alfa Romeo’s Name
Alfa Romeo is reemerging in North America, evident by their expensive advertising campaign during the recent Super Bowl. However, we wouldn’t blame you if you weren’t all that familiar with the brand. This lack of familiarity could partly be attributed to the fact that the company was exclusively oriented towards the European market for nearly […]
Nissan Ramps Up Autonomous Testing as Uber’s Self-Driving Woes Worsen
Ahhhh, the race to the self-driving car finish line. While it’s not exactly in sight, that fact certainly hasn’t stopped every major automaker from trying to be the first to reach it. Now that electric and hybrid car technology have been mastered, the auto industry has hitched their wagon to a star – no doubt […]
Battle of Hybrid Wits: Prius Drivers Go Head to Head
As a connoisseur of all things automotive, I can’t help but appreciate when car brands do something in an out of the box kind of way. With so much competition in the industry, being the most creative brand in the room will easily translate as the most successful in the room as well. Coming up […]
AEV’s Wrangler Pickup Truck is a Great Choice for the Adventurous
Why are you still waiting for the official Jeep Wrangler Pickup when you can have one now? Thanks to AEV (American Expedition Vehicles) you’re able to pick-up a Wrangler Pickup truck today. It’s a Wrangler-based Brute Double Cab, and if you have the means to buy one and have always wanted a Wrangler pickup, it’s […]
A Tearful Goodbye for a Truly Underrated Sedan: The Chevrolet SS
Let it be known that I shed a single, manly tear as I wrote this article. Chevy’s SS muscle car is not long for this world, and it is (soon to be was) a truly underrated vehicle. I feel it never really got its time to shine, and was cut down in its prime, at […]
Chevrolet Dealers Experienced Record Volt Sales in 2016
Good news for the green car market: the Volt experienced some record-smashing sales in 2016. Why is this good news for the green car market and not just Chevrolet? Well, considering how unpopular plug-in, hybrid, and EV models are with the American consumer, this means the automotive world is finally moving towards the green future. […]
Hyundai Debuting New Vehicle; Fresh Elantra GT, Perhaps?
In February, the Chicago Auto Show will be home to hundreds of vehicle debuts. Wanting to get some attention from the bustling auto show, the VP of Corporate Product Planning, Mike O’Brien, has revealed that Hyundai will be launching a new vehicle in Chicago. Of course, many of you are wondering what the hell this […]
Jeep Cherokee-Based Chrysler Model Possibly in the Works?
Sounds weird, right? Well, according to Allpar, which got its intel from a forum member known as “redriderbob” (a strange source, but he’s provided reliable intel in the past) says that Chrysler could be launching a midsize SUV for 2017 that’s heavily based on the Jeep Cherokee. Apart from the source, a lot of people are saying this […]
Mazda and VW Fly Under the Radar at 2017 NAIAS
As all of the bigwigs in the automotive world gear up for the start of the North American International Auto Show this week, a few automakers are noticeably absent(ish). Hosted in Detroit, and arguably the largest annual auto show in the United States, the North American International Auto Show is the first stop for many automotive […]
Volvo and Microsoft Create Augmented-Reality Goggles for the Automotive World
This is bonkers. These augmented reality goggles (AR) are created by an unlikely pairing: Volvo and Microsoft. The goggles are called HoloLens, and are a $5,000 computer that you strap on your head to enter the AR world. It’s the world’s first fully untethered holographic computer, and these goggles will serve a dual-fold purpose in […]
Maserati Enters Sports Car Production Hiatus
When you think of Maserati, a luxurious and sporty coupe must come to mind. No doubt it’s also sleek, with muscular contours, and a futuristic edge. High horsepower, tight handling, and smooth ride quality also fit the image of a Maserati sports car. So, it’s probably surprising to hear that it appears Maserati is going on […]
Volvo Makes a Smart Move for the Safety of its Self-Driving Vehicles and Occupants
With the idea of self-driving (autonomous) motor vehicles rapidly becoming more of a reality rather than just a dream — primarily thanks to Volvo — some of you are probably feeling apprehensive. Or, at least, curious to see how they’ll work. Well, there’s always a few people out there who want to take things to the […]
The 2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1 is a Freakin’ Beast!
That’s right — there’s a new Chevy Camaro ZL1 in the works for 2017. That’s exciting stuff, especially since we can expect only greatness after the previous generation ZL1 stole our hearts. It had exceptional performance and smooth handling, and sales of the overall Camaro beat the Mustang this past September. But, what if I […]
GM and Ford Collaborated on 10-Speed Transmission that Will be Used by Both Brands
For whatever reason, GM and Ford worked on a 10-speed automatic transmission together. With GM being the parent company of Chevy, and Chevy and Ford being bitter rivals in the truck and muscle car market, this is not only hard to believe — but also slightly confusing. Why would these two companies decide to put […]