• Cars Brands
    Musical Hamsters Return for 2016 Kia Soul Campaign

    The 2016 Soul, on sale now at Kia dealerships, competes against such rivals as the Fiat 500X, Honda HR-V and the Mazda CX-3.IRVINE, California — Kia’s iconic musical hamsters return in their most ambitious ad campaign yet, a 60-second spot for the 2016 Kia Soul. This latest ad, “Soul Jam,” which debuted on more than […]

  • American Car
    BMW 340i xDrive Long-Term Road Test In 2016

      On the other hand, a bad adaptive cruise control system can infuriate, leaving too much space to the car ahead, slamming on the brakes when it isn’t necessary and being slow to speed up once again. A great adaptive cruise control can make a road trip a far more pleasant experience, reducing fatigue and […]

  • American Car
    2016 Volvo XC90 Recalled for Sunroof Problem

    “The sunroofs on the affected vehicles have a switch on the overhead console that may not be adequately recessed to prevent the switch from being unintentionally pressed,” NHTSA said in its recall summary. “If the switch is unintentionally pressed and the sunroof panel closes, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.” WASHINGTON — Volvo […]

  • Acura
    Buick Verano Will Be Phased Out This Fall

    The Verano “will be phased out in North America following a short 2017 model year run ending in October 2016,” wrote Buick spokesman Stuart Fowle in response to a query from Edmunds. “The decision underscores the changing consumer market dynamics where there is a growing demand for SUVs in North America.” DETROIT — The Buick […]

  • American Car
    Actually The Ford Expedition Is Built for the Mountains

    The pristine white behemoth had the attention grabbing look of a government vehicle — complete with inky-black tinted windows. That aside, my appreciation for the Expedition developed almost immediately. While trying to orient myself on the highway north of the airport, the SUV unexpectedly struck a camouflaged tope, or speed bump, at a substantial speed. […]

  • Automotive News
    2017 Subaru Legacy and Outback Priced, Bound for Dealerships

    The 2017 Legacy starts at $22,815, including an $820 destination charge, reflecting a $275 increase over the base 2016 model. CHERRY Hill, New Jersey — The 2017 Subaru Legacy midsize sedan and 2017 Subaru Outback wagon will arrive at Subaru dealerships in July, Subaru of America announced. The top-of-the-line 2017 Legacy 3.6R Limited is priced […]

  • Automotive News
    ‘Top Gear’ Is Officially Dead

    The subsequent WWI-style fracas, as it was so dubbed by the BBC, ended up shuttering the world’s most popular motoring show (to the tune of 350 million worldwide viewers) and sending its three hosts — Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, along with Executive Producer Andy Wilman and a whole host of other staff — […]

  • Auto Tech
    Volkswagen & Toyota latest to invest in ride-sharing

    Following the likes of Apple, BMW, Daimler, General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] and Google, which have all made major investments in ride-sharing in recent years, Toyota and Volkswagen on Tuesday came out with their own announcements regarding a segment that could potentially end the car ownership model for millions of people worldwide. Two more industry giants […]

  • Auto Show
    2017 Nissan GT-R Starting Price Jumps to $111,585 – Motor Trend

    The new 2017 Nissan GT-R has improved in many ways and its increased base price reflects that. Nissan today announced the 2017 GT-R Premium will carry a starting MSRP of $111,585, which includes the $1,595 destination charge. That represents a price jump of $8,220 compared to the 2016 Nissan GT-R premium. The 2017 GT-R will […]

  • Auto Show
    Spied! Is This Shortened Panamera a Prototype for a Porsche 928?

    Ever since the Porsche Panamera came out in 2010, rumors about a coupe version that would revive the 928 moniker have persisted. Now that a new generation is on the way, those same rumors have resurfaced, and this time there may be some truth to them. We’ve seen mules for the next-gen Porsche Panamera before, […]