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Elio Motors: 84 MPG for $6,800
Search engines have come a long way over the years, and, like a lot of things, these innovations are fueled by monetary motivations. Why do search engines exist in the first place? The answer is that they want to sell advertising, and they do it in very subtle ways.
2016 Lexus LX570 gets a new look and lots more tech
The 2016 Lexus LX570 is a cross between a big, cushy luxury sedan, and a... mountain goat. This ridiculously capable, leather-lined behemoth sits at the pinnacle of the luxury SUV world, challenged only by the equally capable (and expensive) 2015 Range Rover and 2015 Mercedes G550. And, for 2016, this opulent Off-Road Suite has been given some styling enhancements, along with a raft of tech goodies. Let's check it out...
Four Million Miles on a Volvo?
You certainly have to respect the engineering efforts when a particular automotive model becomes legendary for its longevity. I have quite a bit of mileage on me at this point, and, back in the day, when I was coming up in the 1970s, the Dodge Dart's ability to take a lickin' and keep on tickin' was legendary.
Study Finds Teens Text More When Driving Alone
Providing perhaps the best glimpse into teenage driving habits yet, a new study reveals that more teens text and drive when driving alone, and that some of this activity involves responding to their parents. The main reason for teens' distracted driving is 'fear of missing out', the feelding that they need to stay connected at all times, and often at all costs.
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Newly Assembled Tucker 48 Takes Automotive World By Storm
Preston Tucker is a very important figure who holds an intriguing place in the history of American automobile manufacturing. When you think about cars that were built in America, the state of Michigan is naturally going to come to mind. Tucker was no exception; he was born just outside of Detroit, the Motor City, in September of 1903
Video: The forthcoming Bentley Bentayga Can Off-road... Sort Of
A Bentley SUV was inevitable, and Crewe has just released a video to prove that their ultralux creation can indeed hack it in the wild. But it's really not all that impressive. Unless you take into account that it weighs 9 billion pounds, and has all the aerodynamic properties of a Pizza Hut...
2014 - 2015 Audi SQ5 recalled for potential steering failure
The 354hp Audi SQ5 is a hot little SUV. It offers lots of style, lots of luxury, and lots of supercharged performance. But they've discovered that its electric power steering system could fail, which could be really bad if you're driving it they way it was intended (See: Quickly).
Diesel-powered 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Duramax Engine Specs Finally Released
When GM announced they'd be making a diesel-powered midsize truck, the automotive world stood on its collective ear. Diesel engines are more efficient than gas mills, and they offer more power too. Americans don't typically buy diesel-engined vehicles, but that's slowly changing. And the 2016 Chevy Colorado Duramax offers 369 reasons to make the switch...
Over 2 Million Ram Trucks Recalled for Unintended Airbag Deployment
Bam! Airbags are meant to save lives, but, sometimes, they can smack you in the face like an angry girlfriend. And if you drive a 2012-2015 Ram pickup, you may not be as safe as you thought...
Mitsubishi to end U.S. production and sell its Illinois factory
After nearly three decades, and 3 million cars, Mitsubishi has decided to end production at its factory in Normal, Illinois. The central Illinois town is about to lose nearly 1,000 jobs, and $120 million dollars of local economic revenue. Even though the plant's main product, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, is the Japanese automaker's single best-selling model...
The 2016 Honda Accord gets a new look and lots more tech
The Honda Accord has been a benchmark sedan for as long as anyone can remember. And the 2016 Honda Accord just set a new benchmark as the first car to feature both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, two new smartphone integration systems that aim to make your digital life part of the driving experience. They also put a new chrome schnoz on the front and added lots of new toys to the options list. So let's have a look, and see what the new standard in family motoring is all about...