Category Archives: For Fun

rear quarter view of the 2018 Lexus LS

Fake Auto Features for April Fool’s 2017

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Posted in For Fun, Lexus News

It’s April, and you know what that means! Some people played pranks on their loved ones and co-workers, and many businesses and institutions announced products and features that they had no intention of actually creating. For many car brands, this manifested as a host of fake features. What are we talking about? From the Honda Horn Emojis to the Lexus Lane Valet, automakers unveiled ridiculous (but intriguing) fake features. Check out some automotive April Fool’s Videos 2017 below! Read the rest of this entry >>

rear view of the 2018 Acura TLX

Unveiling of the Redesigned Acura TLX

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Posted in Acura News, For Fun

We’ve written before about great features available on new and pre-owned Acura vehicles, like the AcuraWatch suite of safety features. However, we just learned something exciting. The 2018 Acura TLX international debut is coming very soon: just next month! The main image of this blog is a preview of that upcoming vehicle, which has been redesigned to offer even more attractive styling and technology enhancements. Read the rest of this entry >>

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Concept front quarter view

Check Out Photos of the I.D. Buzz Concept from Volkswagen

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This last week, the Volkswagen I.D. Buzz Concept car made its European debut at the Geneva International Motor Show. This midsize passenger vehicle offers an engaging Microbus exterior look, spacious interior, and also delivers great fuel efficiency thanks to the Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB). With a floor-based battery and drive system, this concept offers a comfortable and flat-floored interior. We’re not sure if this vehicle is the future of Volkswagen, but, like the Arteon fastback model, we absolutely love looking at it. Check out the Volkswagen I.D. Buzz Concept Image Gallery below.

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Man using key fob

What happens if you lose your keyfob?

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Posted in For Fun, Tips & Tricks

New vehicles come with some cool and extremely fun technology, including keyless ignition and push-button start. But what happens if you lose your keyfob? The answer depends on the situation. For example, you will have a very different experience if you lose your keyfob BEFORE you get in the car or afterward. Simply put, if you lose the keyfob that enables your push-button start before you try to drive in your car, then you simply won’t be able to start your vehicle. However, what happens if you lose your keyfob while driving? That’s a very different answer, and we have found a video that answers (and demonstrates) that exact situation. Read the rest of this entry >>

Cadillac V2V Communication dashboard view

Cadillac Introduces Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication (V2V)

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Posted in Cadillac News, For Fun

Cadillac continues to introduce cutting-edge technology features in their new vehicles. One of the recent advances is the new Cadillac User Experience connectivity technology. The latest feature that will be coming in the new Cadillac CTS is V2V, a communication system that will revolutionize how vehicles handle road challenges and interact with each other on the road. Keep reading to learn what is Cadillac V2V, how it works, and what advantages we can expect from it in the future. Read the rest of this entry >>

Audi Q8 Sport Concept side view

The Audi Q8 Sport Concept Represents the SUV of the Future

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Posted in Audi News, For Fun

While we are already eagerly looking forward to future vehicles like the 2018 Audi RS 3 Sportback, the elite German company is continuing to push the envelop on the performance, technology options, and powertrain capabilities. In these last few weeks, several striking luxury models from many manufacturers have made their world debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The one we are focusing on with this blog is the new Audi sport concept that promises to offer hybrid SUV performance like no other. Learn more about the Audi Q8 sport concept debut at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show and its revolutionary powertrain below. Read the rest of this entry >>

front quarter view Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Meets Parkour – Video Here!

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Posted in For Fun, Mercedes-Benz

When we talk about the Mercedes-Benz C-Class being a sporty and athletic vehicle, we don’t generally mean that it can go head-to-head in a parkour competition, but that is exactly the vision that was had by Devin Super Tramp. Watch the elegant C-Class coupe go head to head with a skilled parkour athlete (Ronnie Shalvis) and a Traxxas RC Truck (one of those little automated ones) in the middle of a shipping-container obstacle course in the video below! Read the rest of this entry >>

2018 Volkswagen Arteon side view

New Volkswagen Arteon Fastback Model Announced

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When it comes to sporty coupes (and sporty four-door models that are called coupes because of their looks), there are plenty of models on the market. One we are definitely excited about is the new Volkswagen Arteon. The 2018 Volkswagen Arteon Geneva Auto Show debut has recently been confirmed. Keep reading to learn what we know about this future model and see a couple of teaser photographs.  Read the rest of this entry >>

Volkswagen LEGO

LEGO and the Chicago Auto Show: The Best of All Worlds!

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There were hundreds, if not thousands, of vehicles at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show this week designed to capture the hearts and minds of drivers and passengers. But there were some models that were aiming at a younger crowd. Both Chevrolet and Volkswagen had displays of LEGO vehicles. From the new LEGO Batmobile from Chevrolet, to Volkswagen’s retrospective history in bricks, these LEGO displays at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show brought smiles to many faces. Check out these displays in more detail below.

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