China’s auto industry is in for a rude shock. The falling sales of traditional vehicles in the world’s largest auto market may indicate far broader economic shifts rather than just a cyclical slump as new energy vehicle sales soar. The newest forecast from China Passenger Car Association put a total of 1.52 million retail sales […]
The Meaning Behind the X on Motorcycle Headlights
There is so much time that is put in around motorcycles that the little quirks and telltale signs of a riders personality or relationship to the culture and mechanics start to shine. Between the riding gear they choose to wear, the added on special features to their bike you can tell that motorcycles have more […]
High-Mileage Heroes: 12 Vehicles Proven to Go the Distance
For years, reaching 200,000 miles in a car was thought of as doing pretty well for that machine. For a lot of drivers, 200k was essentially the line at which expensive repair work stopped becoming financially worthwhile and driving the car was officially no longer the financially sound option. Fortunately for us, as technology advances […]
GM’s V8 Recall Backfires Into a Major Engine Lawsuit
For decades now GM has been on a mission to build itself a powerful reputation based on roaring V8 engines that were found in numerous GM full-size truck and SUV offerings, none more sought after by many customers than vehicles powered by this well regarded L87, 6.2-liter V8. Many customers view this engine choice on […]
11 American Cars That Were Only Produced for One Year
When all’s said and done, some of history’s all-time great cars were American. And a lot of them survived for years-collecting huge numbers of fans and transcending into cultural icons representing their time. But there are even more amazing cars and trucks we barely saw; ones which lasted just for one model year but left […]
What Truly Defines the Best Small Electric Cars?
The small electric vehicle segment has entered what must be one of the fiercest battles on auto industry soil to date. Most every automaker in the world currently produces at least one zero emissions car targeted squarely at the city commuter, the environmentally aware, and anyone that prioritizes economy when traveling back and forth to […]
The Most Expensive Electric Cars Redefining Luxury Motoring
What’s more, electric cars once were mere practical curiosities. Now, some are arguably some of the greatest desirable luxury cars of all time, and if most are striving to make electrons and sustainable travel common-this portion is clearly heading in the other direction; some of those manufacturers are making the leap toward the most expensive, […]
The 15 Most Dangerous States for Winter Driving in America
In winter, America’s roads offer an entirely new setting for you to drive in. A road you know like your own backyard during summer can morph into a hazard as snow, freezing rain and black ice start falling. Dropped visibility, frozen, slippery surfaces and constantly changing weather can prove difficult to maneuver-something that every experienced […]
Automotive Reboots: A Deep Dive Into Nameplate Revivals
Few things resonate so emotionally in the automotive stratosphere as the resurrection of a legendary nameplate after years of absence. When an automaker revives an old badge, it’s not just about introducing another car it is a concerted effort to pull at memories, to acknowledge traditions and to give credence to the desires of legions […]
America’s Roughest Roads: The 10 States with the Worst Pavement
Everyone has been on a nice road trip only to be jolted or bounced out of their seats by a pothole or rough terrain. Rough roads can easily spoil the fun when you’re driving to work, on a road trip or running errands. Every driver has likely said that his or her home state has […]