Roundup: Driving’s 10 most popular car reviews of 2014
You, readers, have the most interesting and wildly diverse taste in cars. What you click on really affects what we do here at Driving, and we really take this feedback to heart. You guys never stop...
View ArticleRoundup: The 10 biggest newsmakers of 2014
It’s almost too easy to pick out the hottest news story of 2014. We’ll give you a hint — it’s a six-letter word that starts with an ‘R’ and ends with an ‘L’. If ‘recall’ was your guess, you’re right!...
View ArticleHyundai adding two factories in China to meet demand
Hyundai will build two more plants in China with local partner BAIC Motor Corp., expanding local output about 57 percent to meet demand in the South Korean carmaker’s biggest market. The factories in...
View ArticleFord pitches toughness before fuel economy in new F-150 ads
When Ford unleashes an ad blitz for its new F-150 during college football bowl games tomorrow, it will brag about how much the aluminum-bodied pickup can haul and tow. There will be no mention of...
View ArticleInfiniti Q50 Eau Rouge might be shelved permanently
Infiniti’s Q50 Eau Rouge super sedan could be facing a hazy future in terms of being green-lit for production. According to the Daily Kanban (hat tip to Car and Driver), former Infiniti CEO Johan de...
View ArticleMcLaren Sports Series said to debut at New York Auto Show
McLaren‘s upcoming sports car is reportedly set to debut this coming April. A report from Autocar UK (hat tip to AutoGuide) suggests the McLaren will show the Sports Series at the 2015 New York...
View ArticleRacers shut down Japanese toll road for awesome hill climb event
Many of us are tempted to drive way too fast on public roads. Some roads might curve like a race track but speed limits, other drivers and personal safety are elements that don’t allow you to drive...
View ArticleRoundup: Our 10 most popular stories of 2014
This has been a really busy and really awesome year at Driving. We relaunched our entire site to serve you better on every platform. We released products and features like our Car Comparison tool, our...
View ArticleOur best and worst automotive experiences of 2014
We asked the same bundle of year-end questions to all of our Driving contributors. Today: What was your personal best automotive experience this year and why? and What was your worst automotive...
View ArticleCar Review: 2015 Buick LaCrosse
Overview An American-style luxury sedan Pros 3.6L V6 is smooth, interior design is classy, very quiet cabin Cons Steering is more vague and handling is softer than the German sedans Value for money...
View ArticleMercedes-Benz teases autonomous car prototype for CES
As cars become an increasingly popular sight at the International Consumer Electronics Show, Mercedes-Benz is planning to unveil something special. We don’t know much about the car as Mercedes is...
View ArticleFord’s next F-150 Raptor might be called the ‘EcoBeast’
Ford has recently filed a trademark for the ‘EcoBeast’ name, hinting at the possibility of another high-performance variant of its F-150 pickup. According to Jalopnik, the filing application for...
View ArticlePros and Cars: Ford Escape is rock climber tough
Welcome to Pros and Cars, a video series that explores how people’s cars help them do their jobs. In this episode, we meet Andrew McBurney, the owner of Boulderz Climbing Centre, which has two...
View ArticleMotor Mouth: I’m terribly grumpy, but at least I’m also discerning
I’m a member of the YMCA’s “Membership Plus” program. I tell myself I pay the extra $50 a month because it grants me access to a private workout area, permits me free entrance to YMCAs across the land...
View ArticleSUV Review: 2015 BMW X3 28d
Overview Diesel technology in a compact luxury crossover Pros Great fuel economy, nicely made Cons Cramped rear seat Value for money Dependent upon diesel pricing What would I change? Add paddle...
View ArticleGlobal Jeep sales top 1 million as demand for SUVs grows
Jeep sales topped 1 million last year, as Fiat Chrysler’s rugged brand rode a wave of consumer demand for sport-utility vehicles, including its Cherokee and Grand Cherokee, fuelled by lower gasoline...
View ArticleFord CEO Mark Fields predicts driverless cars on roads in 5 years
Ford CEO Mark Fields said that an automaker probably will introduce a self- driving vehicle within half a decade, but it won’t be his company, which is focusing on less expensive features that assist...
View ArticleMercedes-Benz previews its future with autonomous concept
Mercedes-Benz is giving us a glimpse of its future with the F 015 Luxury in Motion concept. Presented at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the F 015 Luxury in Motion concept is...
View ArticleDrivers will pay up to US$1,499 to add tech features, study says
A majority of U.S. drivers are willing to pay as much as $1,499 to have high-tech entertainment and safety devices in their vehicles as consumers demand more connectivity, according to a Harris Poll....
View ArticleShifting Times: The rise of the automatic transmission
Basically, we’re talking witchcraft. When it comes to the modern automobile, even the casual observer can relate how most systems work: gas goes boom – the engine turns; brakes clamp down – the car...
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