Posts by: Scott Webb

Jaden Smith Has a Tesla Model X…Jealous?

The Tesla Model X is scheduled to hit dealership floors in late 2016, but exceptions can always be made if you’re Hollywood royalty. At 17, Jaden Smith is the youngest owner thus far of a Tesla Model X. The After Earth star was pictured posing with his Tesla Titanium Model X this week in Calabasas, CA. To some, it may be a bit galling that a kid like Smith could get his hands on a Tesla Model X s

Which Car Commercial Will Own Super Bowl 50?

Everyone knows that during Super Bowl Sunday, the game itself is only half the attraction. For many non-football fans, one of the main reasons to watch this year’s Super Bowl broadcast—besides being roped in by family, friends and/or significant others—are the commercials. With that in mind, here are five of our favorite Super Bowl 50 car commercials (listed in alphabetical order): Audi—“Command

Pulling the Plug on the Cadillac ELR

Earlier today on Auto Publishers, I wrote about the death of a brand (or rather, its absorption by its parent company). But at least Scion got to “live” to see its thirteenth birthday—sadly, the Cadillac ELR (pictured) only got to live for two years. There had been rumors of the demise of the Cadillac ELR, but now it turns out that they weren’t at all exaggerated. In fact, it is extremely likely

The Scion FR-S is Dead. Long Live the Toyota FR-S!

Of all the Scion models that have ever been made, the Scion FR-S (pictured) is arguably the coolest. Since making its U.S. debut at the 2012 SEMA Show, the FR-S has been a favorite of gearheads. Like much of the Scion lineup, the FR-S was designed specifically for young urban professionals seeking a reliable, affordable vehicle that have just enough style to not get them laughed out of their local

The 2016 Honda Accord Sport Offers Value

The Honda Accord continues to rule the sedan class. With its smooth acceleration, techy enhancements and affordability, the car model delivers plenty of value. It also offers car buyers a spacious and comfortable ride. This year, Honda gave the Accord a little more juice under the hood. The car company also tweaked the infotainment system and maintained its record of equipping its cars with luxuri

Takata Plans to Change Company Culture to Improve Quality

Panel experts reveal that the Takata Corporation must change their company's culture to avoid future safety defects. The panel urges the company to consider quality as a part of their regular environment, especially after the events following the largest automotive recall in United States history. The panel was appointed by Takata representatives to provide such insight into potential quality-cont

Subaru Reveals Carrier Crash Test Results

The Subaru brand is one of the world's leading car manufacturers, and the company has always tried to set itself apart from the competition by introducing increasingly pet-friendly solutions to safety issues. The company releases many commercials that feature dogs, and the backs of their SUVs and wagons are marketed as ideal for ferrying pets. In addition to the ads, the brand has taken a strong i

Toyota May Suspend Japan Output Due to Steel Shortage

On January 29, 2016, representatives of the Toyota Motor Corporation said that the group may need to halt major production at its Japanese plants early in the next month. The representatives issued the statement as a result of a large steel shortage in the country, which was directly caused by an explosion at the Aichi Steel plant. This plant is operated by one of the major car corporation's affil

Understanding the Causes of Self-Driving Car Crashes

The announcement of plans to make self-driving vehicles a regular part of the future has been met with an influx of mixed opinions. Whether in support or against the concept, what many people do not realize is that self-driving cars are more advanced than they may think. There are many professionals who believe that self-driving vehicles behind autonomous hands handle better on the road than ordin

Google’s Self-Driving Vehicles on the Fast Road to Progress

We all know Google for its ubiquitous search engine, but there will come a day when the world also knows it for its self-driving vehicles. In the six years since it began its Self-Driving Car Project, Google’s self-driving vehicles (pictured) have logged over 1.4 autonomous miles across America’s roads. Currently, Google is road-testing 55 of its self-driving vehicles on the streets of Mountain Vi