Ford wraps 2014 Fiesta in bacon

I, like many other bacon purists, firmly believe that bacon is proof God loves mankind the most. Ford has created the most appealing 2014 Fiesta ever to roll the streets in celebration of International Bacon Day coming on August 31. Yes, that is indeed a holiday celebrating bacon. Before you get too excited, the car […]

Volvo Concept Coupe features plug-in hybrid driveline and 1960s design elements

Volvo has introduced its Concept Coupe, a model that the auto maker says gets its design from both elements of Volvo’s 1960′s era and modern Scandinavian lifestyle. This is the first of a series of three concepts, and likewise is dubbed the first to be made with the maker’s Scalable Product Architecture, a platform exclusive […]

Chevy 2014 Malibu becomes first US midsize sedan with stop/start technology standard

This week the folks at GM have shown off details on the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu, including a rather green point of distinction. The 2014 Malibu will be the first midsize sedan sold in the United States to offer fuel-saving stop/start technology standard, coming in on its 2.5L base model. This technology allows the engine on […]

2014 Nissan NV200 “Taxi of Tomorrow” production kicks off

Nissan has announced that a taxi version of its NV200 compact cargo van model is now in production at a facility in Mexico. Being called the “Taxi of Tomorrow,” the 2014 NV200 taxi is said to be designed specifically for the demands of New York City, with Nissan having gone so far as to set […]

Tesla Model S outsells Porsche, Jaguar, Buick in California

It would appear that the electric Tesla Model S has come up in California as a vehicle that’s not only striking the technology headlines, but the high-rolling sales market as well. According to a recent California New Car Dealers Association report for the first part of 2013, new-vehicle registrations have marked up the Tesla Model […]

Finally, Someone Made a Visor For Your Car’s Side Mirrors

Finally, Someone Made a Visor For Your Car's Side Mirrors

Most cars have wipers on the front and back windshields, and some even on the the headlights. But you’ll be hard pressed to find a vehicle with wiper blades on the side mirrors which get just as wet and obscured when it’s raining. So instead of just crossing your fingers and hoping you’re not cutting someone off when switching lanes, try a set of these cheap $9 side mirror visors to keep them dry.

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Range Rover Hybrid and Sport Hybrid SUV models unveiled

Land Rover has introduced its first hybrid models, the Range Rover Hybrid and Range Rover Sport Hybrid. Both models will offer higher fuel efficiency and less CO2 emissions than its non-hybrid vehicles while keeping in line with the auto maker’s performance record. Those interested will be able to make a purchase next month, with deliveries […]

2014 Kia Sedona rejoins lineup after 2013 absence

The Kia Sedona disappeared from the auto maker’s lineup last year, something that changed a few months ago with the announcement of the 2014 model, reviving the series from the dead, so to speak. Now the model has hit showrooms in the US, and will continue to roll out over the coming months, bringing with […]

Ford’s Factory Cameras Can Spot a Single Speck of Dust on a New Car

Busy assembly lines can be dirty places, and nowhere is that more obvious than when a new vehicle rolls out of the paint shop. Specks and imperfections stand out like a sore thumb, and need to be cleaned up before a new car is delivered to a dealership. Previously, Ford relied on manual inspections, but now the automaker’s using high-res cameras that capture and analyze over 3,000 images to spot every last speck of dirt.

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GM reportedly adding wireless charging to select 2014 vehicles

Wireless charging for phones is taking off, and we’re seeing the feature popping up more and more as the months go by, but it’s something that certainly isn’t the norm just yet. However, GM wants to incorporate the technology into cars, and it’s reported that the company will be including wireless charging in some of […]