Small crossovers are quickly gaining favor among consumers, and according to new data, single women are playing a pivotal role in the success of these vehicles. Mainstream small SUV sales to women rose 34 percent between 2010 and 2015, according to data from research company MaritzCX. Compare that to a 22-percent increase in small SUV […]

Rally driving, like all forms of motorsport, has its risks. Having less than ideal traction and hard, woody objects lining the road amplifies those risks, and oftentimes leads to scary, spectacular crashes. This dashcam video from a Skoda 130LR offers a rare view of such a crash – shot from beneath as the rally car […]

Volkswagen’s first EV platform, called the MEB, was first shown earlier this year at CES where it underpinned the BUDD-e Concept.  The platform is built specifically for compact cars and light commercial vehicles with an estimated range of 155 to 310 miles per charge. However, a new report from Automotive News is stating that the […]

Enthusiasts will appreciate the automotive color of the 2016 Nurburgring 24 Hours, with high-performance wagons and crossovers dressed up as safety cars, medical cars, or official shuttles, operating not far from the racing action that surrounds us. About that, don’t miss Motor Trend OnDemand’s coverage here. And if you’re curious what the Nurburgring used this year […]

Hyundai has revealed that the first vehicle from its N performance division will debut in 2017. Speaking with Autocar, N brand boss Albert Biermann, who left BMW M in 2014 for Hyundai’s performance division, has revealed that the i30 (Elantra GT in North America) will be the first car to get a high-performance variant. However, […]

Subaru has announced pricing for the 2017 Legacy sedan and Outback crossover wagon, which start at $22,815 and $26,520 respectively including destination. Both vehicles come standard with a 175-hp 2.5-liter flat-four in the 2.5i variants while a 256-hp 3.6-liter flat-six is optional in the 3.6R models. The only transmission available is Subaru’s Lineartronic CVT. As […]

When a Mercedes-AMG representative revealed the brand had a special guest for the car parade that precedes the 2016 Nurburgring 24 Hours race, I figured we’d soon see a legendary Mercedes racer or other automotive celebrity, but the reality was more fun, as was watching the AMG folks cram the huge guest into the passenger seat […]

While most people aim for quarter-mile drag strip bragging rights, some shoot for even more impressive acceleration goals. This video show the owner of a fifth-generation Dodge Viper attempting to put down a 200-mph pass at the 1/2 Mile Shoot-Out down in Georgia. Power for the car comes from a twin-turbocharged 8.4-liter V-10 boosting power […]

Just three years after launching as the Korean automaker’s large front-drive sedan, the 2017 Kia Cadenza gets a host of upgrades including revised styling. Here is a look at the changes made to the redesigned 2017 Kia Cadenza sedan. Up front, the 2017 Cadenza’s most notable change is its new mug. The edges of the […]

Just like the Super Bowl is all about the commercials, half the fun of the Indianapolis 500 comes from the traditions surrounding the event. Maybe that’s why the event’s tagline is “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Along with the crowds, the balloons, and the trophies, another key tradition involves the winner drinking milk, and thanks […]