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  • Oregon trying out voluntary mileage based tax
    Oregon trying out mileage based road tax instead of flat rate gas tax
    Almost everyone already agrees that the flat gas tax used to repair our nation's roads and highways just isn't cutting it as funds slowly decrease due to more fuel-efficient vehicles. Now the state of Oregon will be trying a new mileage...
  • The 2016 Chevy Spark
    The 2016 Chevy Spark teased ahead of New York Auto Show
    The Chevrolet Spark was a big success for GM with strong sales ever since its introduction. Now GM is ready to unveil its second-generation Chevrolet Spark in New York and has teased the world with a its profile ahead of the auto show according to...
  • Mexican plant to begin producing next generation Tiguan by 2016
    Mexican plant to begin producing next generation Tiguan by 2016
    Tiguans may soon be crossing the border from Tijuana once Volkswagen completes plans to expand production at its Puebla, Mexico plant for a re-designed version of its compact crossover to include a “long-wheelbase version, with three rows of...
  • Poor sales means downsizing in China
    Tesla Motors to do some heavy firing in China in wake of poor sales
    Any good company hates to downsize, but that's exactly what's happening with Tesla Motors over in China. According to Car News China on the piece they dropped on the matter today (March 9, 2015) after dismal sales of their flagship sedan...
  • 2015 GMC Sierra Denali 2500HD
    2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD
    By Frank S. WashingtonDETROIT – GMC’s 2015 Sierra 2500HD is a serious truck. We had the Denali Crew Cab 4X4 trim model and found that the hulking full-size pickup had enough oomph to handle most jobs that an individual or small crew...
  • Watch Jay Leno drive the BAC Mono a street legal F1 car for stormtroopers
    Watch Jay Leno drive the BAC Mono a street legal F1 car for stormtroopers
    It seems like the newly retired late night talk show host is still having all sorts of fun during his retirement and his latest Jay Leno Garage video proves just that. According to a piece that Motorward dropped yesterday (March 8, 2015) the boys...
  • Driverless Mercedes?
    This driverless Mercedes is cruising around San Francisco surprising everyone
    San Francisco residents are getting the shock of their lives over the weekend when they spotted this Mercedes driving around sans driver. According to a piece published by 7x7.com earlier Saturday (March 6, 2015), this concept Mercedes has been...
  • Big turnout for Autorama custom car show in Detroit
    Big turnout for Autorama custom car show in Detroit
    Despite snow and freezing cold weather, thousands of custom car enthusiasts gathered from around the country to see an impressive collection of hot rod and custom cars at the Autorama World of Wheels Cavalcade of Customs at Cobo Center in downtown...
  • The 2015 Mercedes-Benz E250
    The 2015 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC: Going green in style
    We learned a few lessons in the past few years of working in the automotive field. One of the biggest lessons perhaps is that we do not like the Prius; it’s not all that attractive, not anything near quick, or even comfortable. However, it...
  • Fiat Chrysler caught in their own ignition switch recall
    Fiat Chrysler caught in their own ignition switch recall
    Nearly 702,600 Dodge Grand Caravans and Chrysler Town and Country minivans from 2008 to 2010 model years, as well 2009-2010 Dodge Journey SUVs are now being recalled by Fiat Chrysler for defective ignition switches, similar to the problems that...
  • 2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe
    Cadillac ATS Coupe
    By Frank S. WashingtonDETROIT – Cadillac has got something. Its two-seat version of the ATS sedan was slick, fun to drive and it had plenty of style.We test drove the 2015 ATS Coupe 3.6L RWD Premium. That translated into a 2+2 coupe with a 3...
  • Continental Tire Winter Tire Test
    Winter Tires Are a Must for Added Safety in Snow and Ice
    Winter tires seem not to get much respect in areas of varied snow and ice conditions. Sometimes even those who have a real need for winter tires many rationalize not spending the effort, energy and the money to outfit their vehicles with a full...
  • Ford EcoBoost I-4 Engine
    Ford Cleveland engine plant begins production of twin-scroll EcoBoost engines
    Ford Motor Company has started producing new twin-scroll 2.0-liter and 2.3-liter EcoBoost engines at its Cleveland Engine Plant in Ohio. Production of the twin-scroll 2.0-liter and 2.3-liter EcoBoost engines for North America was based in Valencia...
  • Oregon to give drivers choice of paying gas tax or flat per-mile fee
    Oregon to give drivers choice of paying gas tax or flat per-mile fee
    While electric hybrids and more fuel efficient cars may be better for the environment, they are apparently not so good for state budgets, many of which fear that a reduction in gas usage (sales) will also result in less tax revenue needed to...
  • Z71 Trail Boss joins Colorado lineup
    Colorado Z71 Trail Boss joins GearOn special edition to blaze new trails
    Chevrolet is not letting any mud or rock get in the way of blazing new trails off-road in their new 2015 Colorado. Today, at the Cleveland Auto Show, Chevrolet introduced the 2015 Colorado Z71 Trail Boss edition for those looking for that new...