The 1998 Lincoln Navigator Was One of the Original Luxury SUVs
Back in the ’90s, luxury SUVs weren’t common. Only the 1998 Lincoln Navigator gave families an elegant ride while cruising suburban streets.
What Car Did Alex Rodriguez Get Jennifer Lopez for Her Birthday?
Alex Rodriguez needed to get Jennifer Lopez the perfect gift for her birthday. Which automaker was good enough for the star?
Porsche Is the Best Luxury Brand According to U.S. News and World Report
Porsche is no stranger to accolades and the company just added another notch to its belt. What makes Porsche the best luxury brand?
Lies You’re Probably Being Told About Car Maintenance
Car maintenance is a necessary evil. Without it cars wouldn’t last nearly as long, but how can you be sure you aren’t getting ripped off?
Drako GTE EV Boasts 1200hp, 206 mph, $1.25 Million Price
If you can’t keep up with all of the new auto startups centered around electric vehicles, you may want to stop reading because here’s another one. The latest electric kid on the block is Drako Motors. Their car is a four-motor electric monster built around the bones of the Fisker Karma. Remember Fisker? That was …
Is the Toyota Land Cruiser Dead? Why Isn’t It Selling Like Other SUVs?
If the Toyota Land Cruiser was killed tomorrow, would anyone know? Would anyone care? It depends on who you hang around with. Rumors abound that the Land Cruiser will be discontinued in 2021. As less than 3,000 are sold annually, those circulating the rumors seem to be the only ones who care, and they are …
Assembly Plant Shuffle Signals End of Lincoln Continental
While Lincoln has been coy about its plans for future Continentals, the assembly plant news announced today by parent company Ford signals the end of Continental production–at least in the US. From Automotive News comes word that Ford plans on building two midsize electric crossovers at its Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Michigan. The crossovers …
Say Goodbye To These Discontinued Cars For 2020
All wrapped up for you in a neat bow are all of the cars we say “goodbye” to in 2019. These cars—and they’re all cars with the exception of two Lincoln crossovers that are being renamed for 2020—won’t be back in 2020. A couple might show up down the road, but for almost all of …
Honda Becomes the Latest Company to Cut Back on Sedan Production
Some automakers are designing more SUVs, while others, like Honda, are cutting back on the production of other car body types like sedans.
Not Again! VW Caught Cheating With Its Diesel Emissions “Fix”
Not again! Volkswagen, what are you doing? Stop it already! Just when you thought Volkswagen’s “Dieselgate” emissions debacle was behind it, a German court today revealed that VW’s “fix” for the diesel cheating devices contains another cheat device. We can’t make this up. In a court hearing in Dusseldorf, Germany, the district court there has revealed …
The Average Age of Vehicles on the Road Sets a New Record
Today, however, the average age of vehicles on the road has hit an all-time high, and it is expected to keep growing in 2020.
Kawhi Leonard Still Owns the Car He Drove in High School
Kawhi Leonard has a reputation for being a humble NBA star. So it’s no surprise that the NBA champ still owns his high school car.
The 4 Most Expensive Cars From Season 11 of ‘Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee’
The Netflix show ‘Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee’ just recently released its eleventh season and car enthusiasts everywhere are thrilled.
NHTSA Sends Tesla a Cease-and-Desist Letter
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sent a cease-and-desist letter last year to Tesla about “misleading statements” about the safety rating of the company’s Model 3 sedan. It started with a blog post Agency lawyers cited a Tesla blog post published on October 7, 2018. In the post, Tesla claimed the NHTSA tests demonstrated …
2020 Karma Revero Inches Closer to Production
It was 2009 when the Karma was slated to hit the automotive markets. Instead, a flurry of hardware issues including the electrical system, and a decision to swap out the motor would push Fisker Automotive into bankruptcy and delay the release of the premium plug-in hybrid electric sports sedan until 2011. Within those two years, Karma was …
Here’s Why a Hydrogen Combustion Engine Will Never Be Popular
Hydrogen combustion motors aren’t a new idea. Back in the early 1800s, hydrogen was the fuel of choice because gasoline was too unstable to use. Everything changed when engineers added carburetors to the petroleum engines, a raw form of the fuel injection we’re familiar with today. Gasoline became safer to use since they could now …
Bentley Announces Unexpected Green Initiative
Bentley is latest automaker to try to become more environmentally friendly. The company announced a new program that has everyone buzzing.
McLaren Announces a New Unnamed Speedster
The Pebble Beach Concours is quite the place for exotic car announcements and 2019 was no exception. McLaren has ambitious plans to launch 18 new models between now and 2025 based on its “Track25” business plan. At a private gathering, McLaren CEO Mike Flewett announced a new addition to the Ultimate Series McLaren entering production …
The Mid-Engine Corvette Reveal Nearly Broke Chevrolet’s Website
Ever since Chevrolet announced their intention to manufacture a mid-engine Corvette, fans have clamored for more information. The slightest rumor about the vehicle sends ripples of excitement through the internet’s automotive community, so Roadshow’s report that the mid-engine Corvette reveal nearly broke Chevrolet’s website surprised no one. The reveal As July 18, 2019 approached, Corvette …
What Is Ceramic Coating, and Should You Get It for Your Car?
You may have heard of the term ceramic coating as it relates to cars but you don’t know a lot about it. Ceramic coating is a liquid polymer that is applied to the exteriors of cars, and the coating serves as bonding for the car’s regular exterior paint. The good thing about ceramic coating is …
The IIHS Found That One Common Type of Airbag Isn’t Actually Effective
When it comes to your car’s safety features, airbags are one of the most important. But which type of airbag isn’t actually effective?
These Are the Most-Driven Passenger Cars in the U.S.
The average American drives more than 13,000 miles each year commuting, traveling, and adventuring. Decade-old vehicles, however, hold an average of 11,987 miles per year. But some cars are better designed for longevity and reliability than others and are driven for many more miles than the average. The people at iSeeCars.com analyzed more than 2.3 …
What It’s Like to Drive a RUF-Tuned Porsche 911
When it comes to tuning cars, few companies do it better than Ruf Automobile. Matt Farah of The Smoking Tire recently had the chance to test drive a Ruf RTurbo, which is a unique sports car that’s based on the 996 generation of the Porsche 911. Here’s a little background on why the RTurbo is …
Ram Just Recalled a Single Pickup Truck
There are many reasons why an automaker issues a recall. It could be a common problem such as faulty brakes or defective airbags. On the other hand, there have also been some extremely creepy cases like when Toyota Camrys were recalled due to a spider infestation. The eight-legged creatures had made themselves a home in …
These Are the Most-Driven Vehicles In Each U.S. City
iSeeCars just released its study of the most-driven cars in 2019. Some of the trends that it mentioned aren’t unusual, such as SUVs being the most popular car body type. Indeed, all of the most-driven vehicles in urban areas were SUVs. Before you take the study’s findings as gospel though, do note that iSeeCars stated …
See How Much Formula 1’s Hybrid Tech Has Changed Since 2009
At the 2009 Hungarian GP, Lewis Hamilton debuted the Mercedes-AMG Hybrid F1 car, featuring the all-new Kinetic Energy Recovery System hybrid power source. Check out this video below to see how the technology has evolved over the last ten years to help Mercedes become the premier manufacturer of performance hybrid vehicles. The Original Hybrid Drive …
Why the Dodge Challenger Attracts the Youngest Muscle Car Buyers
What would you think the average age of a muscle car buyer is? 40? 60? 75? He or she would need to have the bread to purchase it in the first place, right? Or at least be able to get a loan—which these days is anyone with a pulse. So maybe money isn’t a factor? …
A Botched Auction, Controversy, and Why Porsche Should Buy the Type 64
After the big publicity push behind the auction of the “first” Porsche ever built, the Type 64, slated for this past weekend in Pebble Beach, the auction turned into a nightmare for auctioneers RM Sotheby. With a reserve that many thought was $30 million, the auction was started at $10 million. It quickly escalated to …
Ford Settles in Class Action Over MyFord Touch
Ford has been a source of allegations and controversy in recent years. The automaker even agreed to settle one lawsuit out of court.
Hyundai Teams up With Lyft to Offer Owners a New Perk
Hyundai’s new deal with Lyft is designed to help the rideshare company after it has struggled to compete with Uber. How will it affect customers?
Americans Are Putting the Most Miles on These Vehicles
There’s no doubt about it, Americans drive a lot. But what vehicles have the most miles put on them per year?
These Are the Perfect Vehicles for Tailgating
Football season is almost here, which means it’s time to tailgate. Having the right vehicle for the tailgate makes all the difference.
How Does MotorTrend Determine Its Awards?
Every year MotorTrend hands out its awards that highlight the best vehicles of that year. What factors go into the awards each year?
More Project Cars Should Be Built Like Icon’s Derelicts
If you’re into old cars and fancied doing a project someday but were turned off by what you think it takes in both ability and cha-cha, you should watch this Icon vid at the bottom of the post. Really. There was a time when something old was not considered used up. If it was an …
What Is the Most Popular Type of Police Car?
Cops need to have the most powerful and reliable vehicles to do their job. And a new model has become the most popular police car.
The Surprisingly Simple Reason Your Next Car Should Be Silver
The color of your car is surprisingly important. That’s why when you buy your next car make sure to go for a silver car.
An Inside Look at How an Automatic Transmission Works
Vehicles are often taken for granted. We forget about all the complex systems that make our cars run. Ever wonder what an automatic transmission actually does?
The Best Car Commercials of All Time
Car commercials have always been a huge factor in the marketing of new vehicles. Some are catchy, others are just annoying. Here are the good ones.
Why Your Vehicle’s Clear Coat Is Failing and What to Do About It
A good clear coat is important to maintaining that sleek look your car had when it first drove off the lot. So what should you do when it starts to fail?
Here’s What Actually Happens if You Use the Wrong Fuel in Your Car
With so many different choices that it’s natural to wonder what happens when you use the wrong fuel in your car.
Surprising Ways the Car Wash Could be Damaging Your Car
Putting your vehicle through a battering of chemical soaps and high-powered dryers at a car wash isn’t the best way to preserve its value.
Car Owners Should Know the Signs of a Bad Mechanic
If you know the signs of a bad mechanic, you’ll be able to find a better repairman quickly and waste less of your time and money.
When is a Vehicle Considered Totaled?
How do you know if you have a totaled car on your hands? It depends on your insurance and state of residence.
Why the 2020 Bronco Might Not Be Enough to Save Ford
Ford has struggled to keep up with the automotive industry in recent years. Will the release of the new Bronco be enough to save the company?
4 Best Car Seats for New Families
Choosing which car seat you will use is a surprisingly big decision and there are a lot of options out there. Here are the best options.
Here’s What the Future of Vehicle Safety Could Look Like
Vehicle safety is rapidly improving with all the technological advancements of the past few years. Here are the next safety features to watch for.
Are Faster Drivers Safer Drivers?
Common knowledge has always said that driving slower is safer. However, after recent studies, it seems that fast drivers might be safer.
Harley-Davidson Is Finding Success in China
Harley-Davidson is working hard to expand sales across the globe. How have the companies’ recent investments in China paid off?
How Much Is Jerry Seinfeld’s Car Collection Worth?
With a net worth of $950 million, Jerry Seinfeld has the funds to buy some incredible cars — and he’s done just that. In fact, the comedian prizes his cars so much that he keeps them in a $1.4 million state-of-the-art garage and bases an entire Netflix show around them. As his fame and wealth …
7 Top Car Picks for New Drivers in Crowded Cities
Some cars are better for city life. We found the best cars for urbanites, with city-friendly features and maneuverability in mind.
