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Cadillac wagons over the years: Escalade, SRX, CTS, 1959 Hearse

By Al Castro Nov 27 2018 - 1:00am

Twenty Years of Cadillac Escalade: A Vision of the Future, with Lessons, a Nod Toward the Past

It was around this time twenty years ago that the now legendary Cadillac Escalade started hauling the ruling class and celebritydom on the streets of the big American cities as if they were elegant stage coaches of the Victorian or Edwardian Eras over 100 years ago. So after reading a story about the disastrous 2009 hybrid I decided to do a flashback ode to the iconic 20th century truck that lives on today.

Will Toyota cut the Prius c from its lineup?

By John Goreham G+ Nov 26 2018 - 7:49pm

Will Toyota Axe The Prius c? We Argue Both Sides And Ask For Your Prediction

Toyota is planning to cut some models from its vast lineup. All will be cars that are not selling well. Will the Prius c be one of those that gets the boot?

Did Elon Musk just admit to lying to investors?

By John Goreham G+ Nov 26 2018 - 5:09pm

Did Elon Musk Just Admit On Video That He Lied To Investors About Tesla's Finances?

Watch Elon Musk talk about Tesla being weeks from death earlier this year - at exactly the time he scoffed at the media, investors, and shorts who were all saying that was exactly the situation.

By John Goreham G+ Nov 26 2018 - 1:57pm

It's Not Just Ford - GM & Toyota Are Targeting Unprofitable Cars For Extinction - Here's Why They Must

Ford was first, but now two of the other largest automakers in the U.S. are re-aligning their offerings and cars are on the chopping block.

Details on GM plant closures, car models, and layoffs.

By John Goreham G+ Nov 26 2018 - 1:25pm

GM Closing Eight Plants - Slashing Workforce - Cutting Car Models -Details Here

General Motors is slashing its gasoline-powered car operations. Here's what we know so far.

By John Goreham G+ Nov 26 2018 - 12:41pm

GM Announces New Direction - Will Focus On EVs and Autonomy

General Motors will close eight plants and restructure its workforce to meet its future plan to shift to autonomous electric vehicles.

Best winter tires, Subaru Forester, Crosstrek, Outback

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 26 2018 - 7:45am

Best Winter And AT Tires For Your Subaru Forester, Crosstrek, Outback

What are the best winter and AT tires for your Subaru? Check out the Scorpion All Terrain Plus tire for extreme winter weather and off-road use.

2019 Subaru Crosstrek, new Crosstrek, PHEV, plug-in-hybrid

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 25 2018 - 7:41am

First-Ever Subaru Crosstrek Plug-In Hybrid Launches In Canada

It was supposed to be for the U.S. market only, but Subaru Canada announces they will also get the new Subaru Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid. See when it’s coming.

By Marc Stern Nov 24 2018 - 10:50pm

Second Generation Audi S1 Just Not In The Cards

Audi, which has produced some very interesting variants on its existing models, most notably the "S" series of sport vehicles, has no plans to build a second-gen Audi S1. According to a spokesman, there are many reasons for the move.

Subaru WRX STI, “Kingsman the Secret Service” movie

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 24 2018 - 7:41am

“Kingsman Secret Service” Filmmakers Give Subaru STI Crazy Mods [Video]

The Subaru WRX STI that was in the film “Kingsman the Secret Service”, gets crazy mods. See what the filmmakers did to the STI.

By John Goreham G+ Nov 23 2018 - 9:14am

All-New 2019 Toyota RAV4 Prices Revealed - How Much More Than the Outgoing 2018?

Toyota's 2019 RAV4 prices have been announced. Here is how it compares to the 2018.

2019 Subaru Forester, Ascent, Crosstrek, Outback, Best Black Friday deals

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 23 2018 - 6:37am

Best 2018 Black Friday Subaru Forester, Crosstrek, Ascent, Outback Deals

Can you find any good Black Friday deals on a new Subaru Ascent, Forester, Outback or Crosstrek? There are some surprisingly good deals for consumers.

By Marc Stern Nov 22 2018 - 3:55pm

Los Angeles Show To Highlight The Introduction of the Audi e-tron EV

With the L.A. Auto Show set to begin next week, another automaker has announced it will introduce a new model. Audi will intro its e-tron SUV when the show kicks off in a little over a week.

2019 Subaru WRX STI, 2019 Subaru BRZ, DirtFish Rally School

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 22 2018 - 7:46am

How You Can Push A New Subaru WRX STI To Its Limit And Not Get A Ticket

If you own a Subaru WRX STI, you want to push it to its limit. Here’s how you can do it without getting a ticket.

Mass production of VW Neo and Hyundai Kona Courtesy VWG and HMG Media Hyundai Kona by Al Castro

By Al Castro Nov 22 2018 - 4:16am

The Mass Incursion of BEV’s Begins! Hyundai Imports “Production Hell” onto the Pacific, While VW Gets Ready for Theirs onto the Atlantic

D Day Reversed! As Tesla prepares for Cheap Model 3 “Production Hell,” the competition takes a Last Stand: Hyundai is ready to unleash a manufacturing fury of a “Production Hell,” with Kona to invade America via the Pacific. While VW and Ford sign a war pact treaty to enact their diabolical anti-Tesla master plan to unleash triple flanking fury coming soon from Dearborn, Chattanooga, and from the North Atlantic shores.

By Marc Stern Nov 21 2018 - 6:32pm

Porsche To Intro 2019 Macan Changes At Upcoming L.A. Auto Show

One would have thought that Porsche might have withdrawn from major auto show participation after the drawn-out diesel emissions scandal. That's the case, though, as the automaker will use the L.A. Auto Show to display the 2019 Macan.

Mazda can retrofit your 2014 or newer car with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

By John Goreham G+ Nov 21 2018 - 3:56pm

You Can Now Get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto In Your 2014 Or Newer Mazda - Here's How & What It Costs

Mazda is ready to retrofit your 2014 or newer vehicle to be compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

By Patrick Rall G+ Nov 21 2018 - 1:53pm

No Facelift Coming for the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

When Ford introduced the new front end design for the 2018 Mustang, the company opted to not use that new look on the Shelby GT350 models and based on input from Motor Company execs, the high performance pony car will not get the front end featured on the other 2018 and 2019 models.

By Patrick Rall G+ Nov 21 2018 - 1:22pm

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 LT5 Crate Engine Pricing Announced

General Motors announced at the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas that the LT5 engine from the C7 Corvette ZR1 will be available as a crate engine from the company’s performance parts division and with the first orders being taken for the 755-horsepower V8, we know how much it costs.

2019 RAV4 has it all except one important thing.

By John Goreham G+ Nov 21 2018 - 8:37am

New 2019 Toyota RAV4 Has It All - Except This Feature Important To Android Users

The all-new 2019 Toyota RAV4 has everything a buyer could ask for. Unless they use an Android phone.

2019 Subaru Crosstrek, new Crosstrek, PHEV, plug-in-hybrid, EV range, MPGe

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 21 2018 - 8:02am

2 Reasons Why Subaru Sacrificed MPGe And EV Range In Crosstrek Plug-In Hybrid

Subaru’s first-ever Crosstrek plug-in hybrid makes its debut at the LA Auto Show. There are two reasons why it offers less MPGe and EV range than other brands.

By Al Castro Nov 21 2018 - 5:54am

The BEV Mustang Ford Should’ve Been Making by Now is Available in a Restomod Classic Version from Startup Charge Automotive

I find it pathetically sad that we are now in year 6 of the electric car revolution and Ford has yet to come out with not one of their own non-compliance full mass production BEV car. Not one. Thank God for startups, because the new British based company called Charge Automotive will make you pay just a little dearly, but you can even have a classic Mustang the way Ford would never have given it to you.

By Al Castro Nov 20 2018 - 10:21pm

Rivian Teases Us With Yet ANOTHER 3 Second Glimpse from a Second Clip of Their Electric Trucks R1T and R1S Now Days Away From Their Debut

We’re now about a few days away from the launch of Rivian’s new mystery trucks, and instead of debunking myths, conjecture, theories, legends, and rumors, Rivian, purveyor of “electric adventure vehicles” only heightens them and with mystique. This time Rivian publishes a second teaser video showing their truck wading through 3 feet of water with 3 seconds of footage.

By Patrick Rall G+ Nov 20 2018 - 11:19am

November Camaro of the Month: Dwayne Cole's 1967 SS

The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for November 2018, the winner is the stunning 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS shown here, owned by Dwayne Cole.

By John Goreham G+ Nov 20 2018 - 10:29am

Ram Launches 2019 North Edition 1500 Pickup - Aims To Be Best Winter Pickup On The Market Today

The new 2019 Ram 1500 North Edition offers equipment and capabilities not found on other full-size light duty pickup trucks. If you live where winter is approaching, this is your pickup truck.

2019 Subaru Crosstrek plug-in-hybrid, new Crosstrek, PHEV, specs, features

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 20 2018 - 8:32am

New Subaru Crosstrek PHEV Maintains Its Go-Anywhere Attitude And Sips Fuel

Subaru revealed details of their first-ever Crosstrek plug-in hybrid. See how it’s built for adventure seekers, but it’s not cheap. Check out pricing and its EV range.

Corolla hybrid joins Toyota's Prius for the 2020 model year.

By John Goreham G+ Nov 19 2018 - 3:39pm

Toyota's New 2020 Corolla Will Come As A Hybrid - Here's What That Means For Prius

Toyota's top-selling compact vehicle line will now cast shade on the top-selling green car in the world. In light of the new Corolla, what can we expect from the Prius in years ahead?

By John Goreham G+ Nov 19 2018 - 2:26pm

IIHS Reminds Drivers That It is Peak Deer Strike Season

Watch for deer holding picket signs. The safety experts at the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety remind drivers that November is the peak of the deer-strike season.

By Patrick Rall G+ Nov 19 2018 - 12:24pm

2001 Ford F-150 Lightning Rod Concept Headed to Auction

Most cool concept vehicles remain in the possession of the automaker that built them, but the 2001 Ford F-150 Lightning Rod Concept will be sold to the highest bidder at the Barrett Jackson Scottsdale auction next January – giving collectors an extreme rare chance to own a one-off concept vehicle.

The 2018 Cadillac CT6 and One Cadillac ELR, both Cadillac Media

By Al Castro Nov 19 2018 - 11:36am

CT6 Hybrid NA Cancellation: Another Electric Cadillac is DOA in USA: Where Does this Put Caddy on the Comeback Track?

SHOCKING!! It seems Cadillac and electricity mix like oil and water. Never mind the gas versions are crap, plagued with electrical problems, they can’t even make reliable ones that partly run on electricity either! While GM’s CEO Mary Barra has a “zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion” ten year plan for GM’s future, Cadillac certainly isn’t helping with the failures they’ve had with each electric they tried to sell. CT6 was strike 3. Here’s why and what they can do about it:

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