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  1. The World's First 3D Printed Car

    The World's First 3D Printed Car
    The car industry just got a lot more interesting with the groundbreaking introduction of the world's first 3D printed car.   Local Motors, based in Phoenix, is debuting their latest interaction in 3D printed cars at the SEMA auto show in Las Vegas this year.  The LM3D Swim is going to be the first ever road legal, publicly available 3D...
  2. The Longest Lasting Cars

    The Longest Lasting Cars
    Do you ever wonder what the most reliable car in America historically was?   As Americans drive their cars longer and wait longer to upgrade, the emphasis on reliability and longevity in cars is becoming a more important quality for shoppers.  IseeCars.com gathered some data on vehicles that have been driven for more than 200,000 miles and the results may...
  3. Inspirator App Can Create a Bentley For You

    Inspirator App Can Create a Bentley For You
    Having trouble deciding what exterior paint color and type of leather you want on your new shiny Bentley?  Well another innovative tool created just for that problem is ready for use and increased the interactivity of outfitting your new luxury ride. Bentley has an amazing little app that will take all the  difficult stylistic decisions out of buying a $200,000...
  4. Best Gifts For Car Lovers

    Best Gifts For Car Lovers
    Spending another holiday or birthday looking for that perfect gift for the car lover in your family?  We share our favorite car gift ideas for this holiday season.   Performing your own maintenance is a great way to save money versus going to a mechanic, not to mention many gear-heads think of it is a necessary bonding experience with their...
  5. What’s new, cool, and notable with the 2016 Corvette

    Deletions Starting with what is not available that was previously, the beloved corvette is losing two color schemes. The Crystal Red Metallic and Velocity Yellow colors are gone. In addition, the Atlantic and Pacific Design packages that were not ordered much anyways are gone. New Goodies The colors for the 2016 Corvette are Corvette Racing Yellow and Long Beach Red...
  6. Top 5 James Bond Cars

    James Bond movies are known for three things: action, cars, and gorgeous women. Here is our list of our top 5 James Bond cars of all time. Surprisingly, it includes a car that isn't technically a car and one that wasn’t used by James Bond but rather, by one of his arch villains. Aston Martin DB5 - Goldfinger When the...
  7. Porsche takes a stab at Tesla’s market share with its Mission E

    With Tesla Motors’ increased production of their Model S thanks to a new factory finally coming to fruition, there exists a new challenger to the electric car maker’s throne. That challenger comes from a familiar name, Porsche. The Porsche’s Mission E concept car is the luxury automaker's direct challenge to the Model S. The car is a great headline piece...
  8. What's new for BMW in 2016?

    The BMW M2: Muscular, lighter, and zero to 60 in 4.3 After being leaked almost a week ago by a Kinja user, the car community has been ablaze with discussion of the new BMW M2. The company soon revealed the car officially on Periscope soon after the leak. According to a Jalopnik article, the M2 comes in both manual and...
  9. Why Lexus Stands Firm on Not Moving Production to China

    Why Lexus Stands Firm on Not Moving Production to China
    Outsourcing is an integrated part of the new interconnected global economy and Toyota Motor Corp is taking a unique stance firmly against the practice. Toyota Motor Corp, which produces cars under a variety of brand names such as Toyota, Scion, and Lexus, has been traditionally steadfast in their intent to keep Lexus production in Japan and only started production in...
  10. The Latest in Self-Driving Cars

    The Latest in Self-Driving Cars
    If you follow car or automotive news at all, then you know self-driving cars are the next big step for the industry. Self-driving cars are certainly the future and we have the latest news and cool concepts for you right here. Obviously, the designers and programmers of self-driving cars must program cars to operate safely under and circumstance, avoiding other...
  11. Inside the 2016 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet and the Shelby GT350

    Inside the 2016 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet and the Shelby GT350
    The latest from Ford's turnkey racecar program is the unbelievably fast 2016 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet. Costing just shy of a cool $100,000, the Cobra Jet delivers incredible speed and power for a hefty price tag. A verified eight-second quarter mile time has been recorded and filmed. What kind of engine can deliver that kind of performance and how much...
  12. Ford's Future Vision: The Emergence of Auto as a Mobile App

    Ford's Future Vision: The Emergence of Auto as a Mobile App
    In an unlikely turn of events, venerable old guard Ford Motor Company is embracing the future. The company is talking about such interesting ideas as “transportation as a service,” collaborating and investing in technology, as well as R&D to avoid being left in the dust. Companies with storied histories in old school industries have often struggled to keep up with...
  13. Reasons to Buy Chrome Wheels

    Chrome wheels are a popular choice for any type and style vehicle. There are different types and styles for these aftermarket add-ons, making it a great opportunity to customize your vehicle. Chrome is offered for both Original Factory Wheels and Aftermarket wheels. Here are some great reasons why you should consider getting some. Are you thinking about getting chrome wheels...
  14. Best Car Cleaning Tips

    A simple squeegee rinse every two weeks when you fill up for gas is not enough to keep your car looking its best.  To keep a car's exterior sparkling, you must have a combination of the right equipment, product, hard work, and patience to do the process correctly. The most important thing to start with is a cool rinse of...
  15. 5 Fun Facts About Chrysler

    One of the most iconic car brands is Chrysler. It is an American giant of the industry. Here are some fun facts about the legendary automobile brand. From early 20th century pioneer, to Detroit industrial behemoth, Chrysler has experienced many difficulties during its 90-year history. Facing financial collapse in 2009 amidst the credit crunch, America nearly lost one of its...
  16. Top 10 Best Movie Cars

    Bat-mobile (Tumbler) – The Dark Knight Part car, part tank, part computer, the Bat-mobile was seriously upgraded in The Dark Knight series.  Backed with weapons, gadgets, and a handy get away bike —should it ever start counting down to self-destruct— the Bat-mobile is the ultimate combination of sexy styling and practicability in a car. DeLorean - Back to the Future...
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