Tag: general motors
Latin America’s Automotive Innovators and Trailblazers
October 04, 2024. AAA Staff
From the turn of the 20th century to today, Latin Americans have pioneered in the automotive world – many of them unsung heroes.
Learn Your Way Around Different Types of EVs
September 19, 2024. Ellen R. Delisio
Understanding EVs can require some homework. Use this cheat sheet to get to know the basic terms.
Drivers Still Fearful of Self-Driving Vehicles
March 28, 2024. Ellen R. Delisio
AAA research shows that while drivers remain skeptical about self-driving cars, they may be overly confident in the capability of automated vehicle safety features.
The History of the Presidential State Car
February 15, 2024. Andrew Sheldon
From the Sunshine Special to The Beast, the presidential state car has undergone an incredible evolution.
Why Are Popular Car Colors So Boring? A Brief History of Car Paint
June 29, 2023. Andrew Sheldon
The most common car colors have gone from all the luminous colors of the rainbow to a mix of black, white and gray. Here’s why.
10 of the Most Famous Movie Cars
March 09, 2023. Andrew Sheldon
There are iconic characters, enduring songs and classic quotes, but often, it’s the set of wheels that steals the scene in movies.
The Worst Cars in History
March 07, 2023. Andrew Sheldon
Design fails. Cheap manufacturing. Unorganized management. For one reason or another, these go down in history for all the wrong reasons.
The Future of Self-Driving Cars
January 31, 2023. Andrew Sheldon
Autonomous vehicles are already on the road, but don’t expect to be able to buy one any time soon.
New Electric Vehicle Brands to Keep an Eye On
August 02, 2022. Andrew Sheldon
In the ever-growing world of electric vehicles, these are the names to know.
What Was the Bestselling Car the Year You Started Driving?
July 28, 2022. Andrew Sheldon
There have only been seven different car models to top the annual sales charts the last 40 years. Did yours make the list?
Different Types of Fuel and What’s Best for Your Car
May 24, 2022. Andrew Sheldon
New types of fuel are emerging, but is gasoline still your best bet?
Are Electric Car Batteries Bad for the Environment?
April 20, 2022. Andrew Sheldon
Everyone knows about the clean aspects of electric car batteries, but there are a number of environmentally harmful ones that need to be addressed.
The History of Crash Test Dummies
March 08, 2022. Andrew Sheldon
When pigs, cadavers and driverless cars couldn’t get the job done, crash test dummies were called upon to make cars safer.
The Biggest Electric Vehicle News of 2021
December 19, 2021. Andrew Sheldon
A lot can happen in a year, and 2021 appears to have set electric vehicles up for a bright future.
¿Por Qué los Colores Populares de los Automóviles Son tan Aburridos? Breve Historia de la Pintura de Automóviles
August 08, 2021. Andrew Sheldon
Los colores más comunes de los automóviles han pasado de todos los colores luminosos del arco iris a una mezcla de negro, blanco y gris. He aquí el porqué.
General Motors to Stop Making Gas-Powered Cars by 2035
January 29, 2021. Andrew Sheldon
GM will transition to an all zero-emissions portfolio as part of a plan to make its global production carbon neutral by 2040.
The World’s Great Car Museums Are Just a Click Away
May 12, 2020. AAA Staff
Get behind the virtual wheel of a Ferrari, Lamborghini or even a Model-T through these electrifying tours.
Predicting 2018’s Most Important Car Technology
December 18, 2017. Roberto Cruz
Will 2018 bring a robot uprising led by artificially intelligent driverless cars bent on world domination? Probably not. But technology is changing cars faster than ever before. Look into a crystal ball with us as we explore technologies that could have the biggest impact on cars and trucks in 2018. Smartphone Integration Mobile apps like…