When did pickup trucks get more expensive than cars? More recently than you probably think, and the difference might not be as much as you think.
When did pickup trucks get more expensive than cars? The answer isn’t simple, but let’s start with some background. Once upon a time, you could...
The first refreshed-for-2019 Fiat 500X crossovers just rolled off the boat in the U.S.—but should you consider one?
FCA dropped the news last Friday that the first shipments of the 2019 Fiat 500X—the crossover version, newly refreshed for the 2019 model year, of...
Orange you glad you can finally see the 30th anniversary Miata?
After teasing MX-5 devotees nearly a month ago with a manipulated photo featuring a barely visible, ectoplasmic blur of a ghostly coupe shape in an...
Ever wish you could control drive-up ATMs from a car’s touchscreen? Ford might be trying to make it happen.
Picture the scenario. Given recent weather conditions in much of the U.S., it isn’t a difficult one to imagine. It’s winter, your region is in...
Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance announces new judges, Rolls-Royce/Bentley focus for 2019
Two Pennsylvania-native vintage car experts will lead the team judging 100 pristine classic cars at the second annual Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance, set for May 3-5,...
Next stop Green Hell: After 2018 Pikes Peak triumph, Volkswagen shifts 2019 ambitions to the Nürburgring with the I.D. R electric race car
After setting an all-time record in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb last year, Volkswagen is now setting its sights on another legendary motorsports destination...
‘Everything is awesome’—including this life-size Lego Chevy Silverado
At a special event held January 19, just before the official opening of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the first full-size Chevrolet...
Nissan Altima on ice tracks? Before you laugh, take a look at this video
Something gets lost in the still photos Nissan dropped today of their “ice Altima”—or the “Altima-te AWD” as the automaker is calling it. In the...
This is not an empty parking garage: Mazda teases upcoming Miata 30th anniversary edition
What will the Mazda Miata 30th anniversary edition—honoring a model so often billed as the universal solution for any enthusiast seeking an accessible sports car—look...
BMW to demo riderless motorcycle at CES today
No, the idea of a crotchless crotch rocket it isn’t quite as scary as a headless horseman. And it isn’t exactly a new story, given...
Top 10 auto news stories of the past 12 months: the year in cars
What were the top auto news stories of 2018? Here’s our take, from ten to one, in order of ascending importance. 10. The sad death...
Want to see the Volkswagen electric race car that shattered the time record at Pikes Peak? Visit the Petersen Automotive Museum between now and February 1
If you’d like to get an up close and personal look at the Volkswagen electric race car that broke the record time in the Pikes...
Mike Musto gave a big nod last week to the supercharged Buick 3800 V6 engine, that old GM iron horse. Should cars with this motor be on your radar?
Mike Musto of The House of Muscle was Matt Farah’s guest last week on an episode of The Smoking Tire podcast that dropped on December...
Nexen Tire salutes injured veteran with new Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack custom build
As promised earlier this year, Nexen Tire America, Inc., known for manufacturing tires for high performance, passenger vehicle, SUV/light truck, and winter driving applications, has...
RECALL ALERT: Well, that’s unfortunate: just as Toyota works to build hot-hatch cred for the 2019 Corolla Hatchback, a torque converter recall looms
Toyota announced a safety recall yesterday of about 3,400 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback vehicles in the U.S. that are equipped with the automatic Continuously Variable...
Meet Lightyear, the company that says its solar electric car will charge itself
Could Lightyear, a Dutch company that has yet to build a single production car, be poised to steal some serious thunder away from Tesla? Time...
Toyota launches Toyota Untold podcast—and, yes: it sure is pushing that ‘mobility’ buzzword mighty hard
Attention, podcast-loving car guys and car gals everywhere: thanks to Toyota, you can now pop in your earbuds and tap your touchscreens to a new...
‘All I want for Christmas is a… Hellcrate HEMI crate engine?’ Mopar offers holiday gift ideas for gearheads
Photo: FCA US media website. The idea of a 707-horsepower, 6.2-liter supercharged Hellcrate HEMI crate engine under the Christmas tree might be a bit much...
BMW Group talks trade with Trump administration, claims status as ‘largest vehicle exporter from the US’
Who is the largest exporter of motor vehicles from the U.S.? In a statement issued yesterday after joining other German automakers for “a constructive working...
Turning over a new LEAF: Meet the Nissan NISMO electric race car that approaches the torque of Volkswagen’s record-shattering I.D.R. Pikes Peak
2018 has been landmark year for the ascendancy of electric vehicles in the motorsports world, especially with Volkswagen’s triumph in shattering, in an electric race...
There’s still time to get that full federal electric vehicle tax credit, Tesla reminds prospective buyers
A Tesla Model S, customized by Creative Bespoke, on display at SEMA 2018. Photo by Bill Hayward. Maybe, on the day after Black Friday 2018,...
‘This Hellephant is a beast:’ FCA unveils 1,000-horsepower 426 Hemi engine at SEMA 2018. World so not shocked. World thinks it’s awesome anyway. World right.
You’ve got to give FCA credit: they sure know how to put on one Hellephant of a show at a tradeshow. A ginormous crowd was...
Kia absolutely crushes it at SEMA with stunning custom Kia Stinger, K900 by DUB
At their opening-day press conferences at SEMA 2018 yesterday, some of the other major automakers drew bigger crowds and had more new developments to boast...
If you’re shopping for a $450,000 car, here’s some good news: Ford will make an extra 350 Ford GT supercars
Apparently, there are more people around with an extra $450,000 burning holes in their pockets, because Ford announced on Thursday that they will increase production...
Eat your heart out, Tesla—check out this cool Tama electric car that a Nissan predecessor company built over 70 years ago.
OK. So it’s not quite as sleek and sexy as a Tesla Roadster. But this vintage 1947 Tama electric car built by Tokyo Electro Automobile...
Chevrolet set to show off new Chevy crate engines in delicious vintage builds at SEMA 2018
If the term “crate engine” makes you think only of the “Put a 350 in it, man!” crowd, it might be time for you to...
GM says optional extended bumper-to-bumper warranty ‘breaks new ground’
Coming off a rough third quarter that saw an 11 percent sales drop, GM now seems to be betting that an option announced today to...
If you’re interested in automotive careers, FCA might make you a very happy job seeker, survey says
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) stated this week that they have scored among the top companies in the United States—not just in the car business, but...
Well, son of a DAT: Here’s one vintage Datsun/Nissan product that you probably won’t find a tuner chip for — the 1933 Datsun 12 Phaeton
Before I go into the backstory on the 1933 Datsun 12 Phaeton, let be beg your indulgence while I share a slice of life that...
We’re looking forward to seeing this stunning 1966 Ford Bronco resto-mod at SEMA 2018
Would you prefer an all-original vintage 1960s Ford Bronco, or is a Ford Bronco resto-mod, modernized for a better ride and contemporary amenities, more your...