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2019 Acura ILX A-Spec driving down country road

The Acura ILX Can’t Provide a Luxury Performance

The Acura ILX is supposed to be a luxury compact sedan, but it seems to be missing the mark in multiple areas. Critics and drivers are rating the Acura ILX poorly for having a lackluster ride, low-class interior, and more. So, let’s see why it ranks so poorly.  Is the Acura ILX a Good Car?  …
2014 Ford Explorer XLT crash test

Car Crash Tests Are More Complicated Than You Think

On the surface, car crashes may seem pretty simple. You put a crash dummy in the seats and head toward a wall. We wish things were that simple, but in reality, car crash tests are much more complicated with the use of physics and biology to determine impacts and injuries.  How Car Crash Tests Work  …
Genesis Essentia Concept 2018 | Genesis

Hyundai Motor Group’s Chief Designer Steps Down

Hyundai’s chief designer, Luc Donckerwolke, has decided to step down from the company due to personal reasons. Donckerwolke was the mastermind behind the recent powerful redesign of Hyundai’s vehicles.   He first joined Hyundai Motor Group in 2015 after previously working with Volkswagen Group where he led the development of the Audi A2, Lamborghini Murcielago, and …

Porsche Introduces New Infotainment for Old Cars

In an intriguing turn of events, Porsche is introducing a new way to fit their classic cars with 21st-century infotainment. The German carmaker has named this new connectivity option as Porsche Classic Communication Management. PCCM features a vintage design while incorporating the infotainment features we have come to expect including Bluetooth, DAB+, and Apple CarPlay, …

GM is Done With Its Car Subscription Service Maven

General Motors’ car subscription service, Maven, is officially donezo. Maven was essentially an app-based car-sharing service that was created to compete with the likes of Share Now and Zipcar. When it was first introduced in 2016, it was marketed as the “AirBnB of cars”. Maven members could borrow cars in their area for personal use …
Tesla Model S P100D

These Startups Are Looking to Reshape Auto Retail

Car subscriptions are just one of the recent new ways automakers are looking to transform the car industry. Luxury automakers like BMW, Mercedes Benz, and Porsche are among those who are leading the way with car subscriptions of their own. There are also many startup companies looking to revolutionize the way we get new cars. …
A scene from the movie Redline.

9 Best Bad Car Movies You Must Watch Now

America’s obsession with the automobile runs deep, from the wildly-successful NASCAR racing series to car-centric artwork, songs, and perhaps most of all, cinema. Car fanatics have an overwhelming amount of options when it comes to excellent car flicks. Grand Prix (1966), Thunder Road (1971), and Rush (2013) are just a few must-see cinematic tributes to …
The grille of a GMC vehicle parked in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Did GMC Really Used to Build Electric Trucks?

Think electric vehicles are some new innovation? Well, think again. The truth is that in 1832, the first electric car was developed. These cars were not the luxury vehicles we think of today. However, innovators in the United States, as well as in Hungary and the Netherlands, were developing electric cars in the late 19th …
The logo on a Kia Sedona for sale at a Kia dealership.

This Could Be the Next Car Kia Discontinues?

While things were looking up in minivan sales in the fourth quarter of 2019, the increase may not be enough to keep all the segment’s current offerings on the market. The Kia Sedona saw a 38.9% increase in sales from the fourth quarter of 2019 over what it sold in the same period of time …
Takata, the company responsible for so many airbag recalls

Why Do These Airbags Keep Getting Recalled?

Vehicle recalls are a headache for everyone involved from the manufacturers to the car owners. A particularly headache-inducing recall that is making waves again is the one concerning airbag inflators made by Takata. The company, which has since gone bankrupt and has been bought out by Joyson Safety Systems, first went under investigation for their …
The Toyota corporate logo

Honda or Toyota: Which Car Is Better?

Considering that sedans are swiftly being phased out to make room for trucks and SUVs, it’s not surprising that the automakers who aren’t scrapping their car division are getting more notice. Since Toyota and Honda are the two biggest automakers who are hanging in there, it only makes sense that consumers wonder who makes the …
The Honda Civic Type-R at the Brussels Expo

Which 2020 Cars Have the Best Gas Mileage?

Cars usually get one or two useful features for each new model year. It could be anything from new safety features, engines or transmissions, and even standard smartphone integration. Plenty of cars also got complete redesigns for the 2020 model year like the Ford Explorer and Toyota Supra. With new engines come different fuel economy …
The Honda logo on a new car

How Many Japanese Automakers Are There?

Pretty much every gearhead is familiar with the “Big Three” of automakers. GM, Ford, and Chrysler currently reign supreme as the most popular auto companies in the United States. GM holds the title of 4th largest automaker worldwide. The F-150, Ford’s flagship pickup truck, was even the best-selling vehicle of 2019. However, the best-selling passenger …
New cars for sale at a Toyota dealership

Are New Cars Really Safer Than Cars From the Good Old Days?

One of the top things consumers consider when shopping for a new or used vehicle is safety. Safety features and regulations have changed significantly over the years and continue to do so with each new model year. And while you’d think that more safety features and higher technology surrounding them would be an obvious improvement, …
A car on fire in New Delhi, India

Mark Harmon and His Wife Have the Best Car Rescue Story in Hollywood

Lots of actors have played first responders, action heroes, and tough guys in movies and on TV. Most of us realize that the actors aren’t really the same as the characters they’re playing. For a few celebrities, though, they’ve had an opportunity to rescue someone in real life. Mark Harmon and his wife, Pam Dawber, …
The Ford logo

When Was the Last Time Ford Changed Its Logo?

As one of the longest-standing automotive manufacturers in the country, Ford has understandably had to make some changes over the years. They’ve gotten bigger, they’ve produced different types of vehicles over the years, and they’ve controversially cut back on the production of some of their staples in order to focus on what they want to …
Ford display at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show

The 1 Simple Trick Ford Is Finally Using to Stay Relevant

The demand for technology talent is astronomical, and according to Monster.com, the tech talent shortage may be at its highest level since 2008, with 65% of the 3,000 technology leaders surveying saying they face challenges in both hiring and keeping high-tech workers on the payroll. Silicon Valley has been a trend-setter in giving workers what they demand to …