Cars in movies are almost always cool. It seems to be part of the big blockbuster action movie formula: good-looking dude, beautiful woman, cool car, lots of action. Here are a few of the best cars in movies. 1. Bullitt: 1968 Ford Mustang GT Bullitt redefined car chases with a legendary chase scene that put […]
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General Motors (and Everyone Else) Aims for Top Electric Car
The Chevy Volt and Spark EV are two innovative electric models manufactured by General Motors. But the American automaker plans to go further by making a new electric car that can do just that. Here are a few facts about GM’s new project and why many more automakers will be following in the company’s tire […]
Looking at the Ford Atlas Concept
There’s nothing more exciting than a new car in the making. When a manufacturer announces a new model is in the works, you may head online to find out more. Rumors start swirling. You keep clicking around, hoping for more information. This could be the perfect car for you! And ever since Ford announced the […]
Which Onboard Computer is Right For You?
Computers have become ubiquitous, so it’s no surprise that they’ve entered our cars. They actually made their first appearance long ago for maintenance and diagnostic systems, but now, they’re available to the driver and passengers. There’s no web-surfing to be had (yet), though GM is taking the lead in this arena, in-car computers can provide […]
Is OnStar Worth It?
Budgets are tight these days, and many people are asking themselves whether the luxuries they still pay for are worth it. Many people are cutting their cable package or eating out less often. One area that you might want to consider is your subscription-based onboard navigation system. People got around just fine with paper maps […]
Should I Upgrade My Car’s Sound System
We’ve all heard that familiar buzz or a blown speaker. This is a sound so torturous that it makes listening to the pleasantest of music practically unbearable. Obviously, when your car stereo gets to this point it’s probably time to get it replaced. Some people are fine with the factory model stereo and just don’t […]
The 2013 Indy Car
The world of racing is always changing, and those changes often make IndyCar racing more exciting. The 2012 racing seasons brought the new ICONIC plan (Innovative, Open-wheel, New, Industry-relevant, Cost-effective) to IndyCar that will continue to make changes to the cars over the years. For now, though, many of the changes have been focused on […]
GM Takes the Lead on In-Vehicle Wi-Fi
It seems like we have access to the Internet virtually everywhere, except the one place that we spend most of our time outside of work and our homes. So, why shouldn’t we have access to the Internet in our cars? It seems logical that we should be able to listen to our favorite Internet radio […]
What is dexos™?
There aren’t many things more essential than motor oil. Over time, different companies have developed oils for high-performance cars and other specific purposes. And now GM has put out a new kind of motor oil designed specifically for your GM motor. This motor oil will revolutionize the way your car runs. What makes dexos™ the […]