How a mom stole a car in under 60 seconds
“I didn't steal your car but I think my mom may have. It's a long story. I'll explain, but your car is safe and sound," read the flier posted in Red Hook, Brooklyn. It’s a strange tale that began when Cheyrl Thorpe was asked by her daughter Nekisia Davis to dog sit her Pomeranian at her apartment,…
MotoramicAll-new 2015 Subaru Outback reestablishes higher ground
Much of Subaru’s modern day success in America can be attributed to one car: the Outback. Born in 1994 as a response to the growing popularity of SUVs, the Outback established a winning formula of combining a high-riding suspension, butch body cladding and big round fog lights to its comfortable,…
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For the record, it's the year 2014. I mention that in case someone reading this story about a push to replace horses with motorized carriages thinks they've stumbled onto some archival piece by accident. It's been more than 100 years since the first vehicles began to trundle around Manhattan, but…
MotoramicApril 17: Ford Mustangs sold like hotcakes on this date in 1964
"Get ready to meet the unexpected," the voice in the ad teased. But even the most optimistic Ford dealers could not have anticipated moving more than 22,000 Mustang coupes and convertibles on the car's first day in showrooms: April 17, 1964. Thanks to much manufactured hype, including appearances…
MotoramicMazda marks 25 years of Miata, the best-selling roadster of all time
Taking a simple concept and turning it into a car enthusiasts' dream that lasts for 25 years – a phenomenon that remains as strong today as it did a quarter of a century ago – is unfathomable. And yet that is exactly what Tom Matano, Bob Hall and their team did back in 1989 with the Mazda MX-5 Miata.
MotoramicIf the Easter Bunny Drove, He’d be driving this!
Being the Easter Bunny must be a pretty cushy job. Unlike Santa, who slaves away the entire year producing toys for billions of children, the Easter Bunny shows up once a year with loads of store-bought chocolate. In some circles that would be considered hoarding – check your expiration dates…
BoldrideThe 1967 Chevrolet Camaro: GM Rises to the Mustang’s Challenge
Question: how is a 1965 Mustang like an iPhone? Answer: whether you like it or not, there’s no denying that it raised the bar and scared the crap out of its competition. GM execs were well aware of this in early 1965, when they saw the public’s response to Ford’s new pony car. They set […]
BoldrideAudi A3 Is 2014 World Car Of The Year
Now in its tenth year, the World Car of the Year awards recognize the top new cars around the world. Voted on by a jury made up of 69 automotive journalists representing 22 countries, each year's winners are announced at the New York Auto Show. To be eligible for consideration for the 2014 WCOTY…
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AdChoices MichelinSponsoredThe Volkswagen Rabbit: Everyone’s Favorite Hatchback Bunny
The 2014 Volkswagen Golf was just named World Car of the Year last week, and the award goes to a rather deserving little hatchback. In fact, the Golf is to compact hatches what the Jeep Wrangler is to 4x4s. Throughout its history, the Golf also went by a different name; the lovable Volkswagen…
BoldrideTesla Gigafactory Seeks North American Raw Materials To Cut Pollution
To mitigate such pollution issues and increase supply chain transparency, Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] has announced it will source raw battery materials from North America only, when it opens its $5 billion battery gigafactory. Used in battery anodes, graphite creates polluting dust during its…
Green Car ReportsThe return of the car stereo tuning knob
In recent years, dashboard touch screens and center-console unified “multifunction” control knobs have become all the rage. Which in many cases means a fashion trend that infuriates practically e...
ConsumerReports.org16 smart things to do with your tax refund
Truth be told, you're better off not getting a tax refund. That money going back to you means that the government took too much from your paycheck, eliminating your opportunity to spend, invest, ...
ConsumerReports.orgNext-Gen Lincoln MKX Previewed With Beijing Auto Show Concept
Lincoln’s current MKX has been on sale since the 2007 model year and has only been updated once during all these years. Lincoln is well aware that its mid-size crossover is in need of renewal, and we’re getting our first look at the next-generation version in the form of a concept at this week’s…
MotorAuthorityMercedes-Benz Concept Coupe SUV Debuts At The 2014 Beijing Auto Show
Chevrolet takes a lot of pride in being the progenitor of the SUV segment, starting with the Suburban back in the 1930s. Land Rover makes much of being the first luxury SUV maker via the Range Rover built starting in 1970. At the 2014 Beijing Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz has stepped into one of the…
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Style doesn't need to be expensive. We have the definitive list of the 10 coolest cars that will keep you wondering how they are less than $25,000.
AdChoices Kelley Blue BookSponsoredJeep Unveils Four New Design Concepts At 2014 Beijing Auto Show
The Jeep brand has been on a roll of late, pushing out new models at a rapid pace, though the controversial design of vehicles like the Cherokee and Renegade has some questioning the brand's direction. Jeep is committed to its path, however, and at this year's Beijing Auto Show, it's parading four…
MotorAuthorityBMW Vision Future Luxury Concept: 2014 Beijing Auto Show
BMW’s new concept for the 2014 Beijing Auto Show isn’t the 7-Series-aping mega sedan that we were expecting, but it does pack enough technologies, premium materials and innovations to be worthy of a new BMW flagship. The concept is the BMW Vision Future Luxury, and as its name suggests it hints at…
MotorAuthorityThe 1965 Ford Mustang: Cool, Defined
The challenge set before the design team seemed impossible. The goal, was to create a motor vehicle that would set Ford apart from its rivals as the leader in the emerging sportscar class. It had to look a little European– but not too much. It had to be equally appealing to men and women. It […]
BoldrideAre Auto Shows Still Relevant? Post-NY Auto Show Musings
Like a traveling circus that moves from town to town, yet another auto show has landed in Manhattan. Auto manufactures try to guide this circus by showing off everything from the mundane to their most exotic acts to keep the audience interested. There are parties, awards, and countless press…
BoldrideLada Driver Learns Why Drifting Is Dangerous [video]
There’s a fine line between drifting and crashing. It’s called car control, and these guys clearly haven’t found it. Filmed in Dagestan, this clip shows a group of drivers giving their best imitation of the infamous Saudi Arabian all-day any-day drifters. But where the Saudi drifters have big V8…
BoldrideDiscovery Sport: Baby Disco has a Name and a Price
Out with the old and in with the new. Land Rover verified this week at the New York Auto Show that the upcoming replacement for the aging Freelander will be known as the Discovery Sport. The company has yet to provide official specs or renderings of the car – we just have these spy shots […]
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