Toyota Prius c Brings Subcompact Dimensions To The Hybrid Segment

Toyota Prius c Brings Subcompact Dimensions To The Hybrid SegmentToyota will add another vehicle to the Prius lineup shortly, with the upcoming Prius c subcompact. Intended to be the entry point into the Prius range, the Prius c will supposedly get over 50 mpg in the city. Technology will also be at the forefront of the Prius c, which comes with an integrated app [...] more  See More..

2012 Hyundai Azera Teased: LA Auto Show Preview [Video]

2012 Hyundai Azera Teased: LA Auto Show Preview [Video]Hyundai will reveal its new 2012 Azera sedan at this year’s LA Auto Show, but has decided to tease us with a video showcasing some of the Azera’s highlights. The 293-hp V6 sedan boasts a spacious interior, leather seating surfaces, 19-inch wheels, nine airbags and an impressive 29-mpg highway as its standard features. In the [...] more  See More..

2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Priced At $54,095

2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Priced At $54,095Chevrolet has announced pricing of their 2012 Camaro Zl1 at $54,095. Chevrolet claims that the car compares favorably to more expensive cars like the Audi R8 GT, Mercedes-Benz SLS and Maserati Gran Turismo, which cost between $122,800 and $196,800 based on available performance. Of course, that suggestion is laughable, as those cars would never be [...] more  See More..

Subaru BRZ to Compete in 2012 Super GT Championship

Subaru BRZ to Compete in 2012 Super GT ChampionshipThis year’s LA Auto Show will give us a look at the Subaru BRZ Concept, and even though we don’t even have finalized details on the upcoming vehicle, Subaru has already announced that the BRZ will represent them in the 2012 Super GT Championship in Japan. Obviously Subaru has a long heritage of racing in [...] more  See More..

Fiat 500s Slow Sales Leads To Chrysler Worker Layoffs

Fiat 500′s Slow Sales Leads To Chrysler Worker Layoffs� Slow sales by Fiat are causing layoffs for workers in Chrysler‘s Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance Plant in Dundee, Mich., responsible for building the 1.4-liter FIRE engine used in the 500. The actual numbers behind the layoffs are, however, in dispute. Tom Zimmerman, the plant’s unit chairman for UAW Local 723, said in an interview with [...] more  See More..

2012 Chevrolet Camaro Gets First Perfect NHTSA Crash Test Rating

2012 Chevrolet Camaro Gets First Perfect NHTSA Crash Test RatingGas, tires and insurance probably don’t matter much if you’re in the market for a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro or Ford Mustang, but safety does. The  Camaro and Mustang GT come with more-or-less comparable horsepower and grunt off the line.  What the test drive won’t show you is that the Camaro is the first car to [...] more  See More..

$500,000 Worth Of Cocaine Found In Minivan Purchased From Rental Agency

$500,000 Worth Of Cocaine Found In Minivan Purchased From Rental Agency� Charles Preston, bought himself a used Chrysler Town & Country minivan from Thrifty, a rental car office, for $14,000.  But then, when Charles brought the Chrysler to the garage to get its brakes checked out, the mechanic took a look at the window mechanism as well to figure out why it failed to roll [...] more  See More..

Jaguar XF Diesel Achieves 62.9-MPG In Cross-America Trek

Jaguar XF Diesel Achieves 62.9-MPG In Cross-America TrekSay the word Jaguar, and probably the first thing to come to mind won’t be fuel efficiency. Jaguar recently took a road trip from New York to Los Angeles in a British spec XF 2.2 Diesel, and covered the 2884-miles journey at an average of 62.9-mpg. This makes it the most efficient Jaguar ever made. [...] more  See More..

Jeep Liberty Replacement Plans To Be Revealed Wednesday

Jeep Liberty Replacement Plans To Be Revealed WednesdayThe future of the Jeep Liberty will be revealed Wednesday when Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne  will visit the Toledo, Ohio plant that currently builds the truck. The new Liberty will shed its traditional off-road roots and move to a Fiat-based car platform. While the move to a crossover may anger traditionalist, Marchionne was apparently less [...] more  See More..

TomTom Tells You How To Get To Sesame Street

TomTom Tells You How To Get To Sesame StreetThe latest characters to join TomTom’s growing list of celebrity voices are Sesame Street’s Bert and Ernie. Developed with Sesame Workshop and Locutio Voice Technologies, the famous Muppet pair will get you to where you need to go. You and your kids will have blast hto any destination, as Bert and Ernie keep you amused [...] more  See More..

Forbes Creates Worst Car Flops of 2011

Forbes Creates Worst Car Flops of 2011Just as consumers purchase cars that best fit their lifestyle needs, automakers likewise produce cars that it believes are the best fit for the market. However, the devils are in the details and a jarring oversight can cause a product to flop. Last week, Forbes created a flop compilation of 2011. Enlisting the expertise of [...] more  See More..

Volkswagen Looks To Grow Payroll By 10 Percent In 2012

Volkswagen Looks To Grow Payroll By 10 Percent In 2012Volkswagen CEO Martin Wintekorn told a German newspaper that they intend to increase its global staff by more than 10 percent in 2012. Currently Volkswagen employs 449,000 employees worldwide, but Winterkorn believes it’s entirely possible for VW to pack 500,000 in full by the end of 2012. That’s a whole lot of Volkswagenites. It’s no [...] more  See More..

68 Percent Of American Consumers Believe Fords Have Poor Fuel Economy

68 Percent Of American Consumers Believe Fords Have Poor Fuel EconomyFord might have their work cut out for them as they try to change general consumer perception on their vehicle line’s fuel economy. Ford’s global marketing chief, Jim Farley, claims that of the 240 million American drivers only 32-percent of them have a good opinion of Ford on fuel economy. Some simple math will tell [...] more  See More..

Honda Expanding Light Truck, Engine Output at Alabama Plant

Honda Expanding Light Truck, Engine Output at Alabama PlantAs the North American economy slowly turns towards the better, automotive manufacturers with plants within the United States looks to make some big changes in order to meet their new increased levels of demand. Honda is now looking to spend $84 million towards hiring 100 more workers and expanding the production of their light trucks [...] more  See More..

Chevrolet Corvette Daytona Prototype Unveiled

Chevrolet Corvette Daytona Prototype UnveiledRoughly 24 hours after renderings of the C7 Corvette surfaced, Chevrolet has unveiled a Corvette of a different sort, one meant for competition use only. The Chevrolet Corvette Daytona Prototype will compete in the Grand-Am Racing series in 2012 and make its debut at the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona race. Four teams will run [...] more  See More..

Jaguar XKR-S Convertible Unveiled with 542-HP: 2011 LA Auto Show

Jaguar XKR-S Convertible Unveiled with 542-HP: 2011 LA Auto ShowThe all new Jaguar XKR-S Convertible is now official, boasting a supercharged 5.0L V8 engine that is also found in the XKR-S Coupe. With 542-hp, this makes it Jaguar’s most powerful open-top model yet and also rounds off the XK-line with a convertible variant for every model. Performance numbers for this convertible are impressive, with [...] more  See More..

2013 Ford Escape Revealed With Stylish Looks, Turbocharged Engines: 2011 LA Auto Show

2013 Ford Escape Revealed With Stylish Looks, Turbocharged Engines: 2011 LA Auto ShowFord has ditched the Escape’s more traditional SUV styling, overhauling the compact crossover for the 2013 model year. The North American market will now finally be treated to styling more in line with Europe’s Kuga crossover, proving that Ford is focusing on its One Ford plan of ensuring products offered in North America are nearly [...] more  See More..

2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Revealed with 160-HP: 2011 LA Auto Show

2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Revealed with 160-HP: 2011 LA Auto ShowEuropeans won’t be the only ones having all the fun with the Fiat 500 Abarth anymore. North American showrooms will be gaining the turbocharged 160-hp 1.4L MultiAir engine model packed full with an Abarth-tuned suspension, brake system, race-inspired design and technology features not normally seen on compact cars. Full power comes on at 5500 rpm, while [...] more  See More..

2013 Cadillac XTS Gets Loads Of Tech, Performance Features: 2011 LA Auto Show

2013 Cadillac XTS Gets Loads Of Tech, Performance Features: 2011 LA Auto ShowCadillac‘s long awaited XTS flagship has been officially revealed with a whole suite of technology features that should help it establish a niche among buyers interested in more than just rear-drive handling dynamics. The XTS is based on a front-drive architecture, a move that has come under fire among some critics as counter-productive, considering that [...] more  See More..

2013 Shelby GT500 is Greatest Mustang Ever Built says Carroll Shelby: 2011 LA Auto Show

2013 Shelby GT500 is “Greatest Mustang Ever Built” says Carroll Shelby: 2011 LA Auto ShowYou know that picture of Calvin taking a wizz on a Chevy symbol? The one you’d find on the back of a Ford? This is what that looks like in real life. Unveiled on the eve of the 2011 LA Auto Show, Ford has upped the ante, topping Chevy’s already insanely powerful 570-hp Camaro ZL1 [...] more  See More..

Ram Truck Is The Official Truck Of The Detroit Red Wings

Ram Truck Is The Official Truck Of The Detroit Red WingsThe Detroit Red Wings, one of the most decorated hockey teams and the winner of the most Stanley Cup Championships ever, announced that the Ram 1500 Express 4X4 Crew Cab is named the “Official Truck of the Red Wings.” In partnership with the Great Lakes Business Center and local Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram dealers, [...] more  See More..

Texas Formula One Track Construction Delayed

Texas Formula One Track Construction Delayed� Circuit of the Americas is halting of the Formula One circuit in Austin, Texas, effective immediately. The organizers came to this decision after they didn’t receive a contract to assure that the Formula One United States Grand Prix will be held at their venue. “We have spent tremendous resources preparing for the Formula One and MotoGP [...] more  See More..

2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Records 202 MPH Top Speed: Ford Engineer

2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Records 202 MPH Top Speed: Ford EngineerThe 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 might not have the wedge shape of a European supercar, but its 202 mph top speed puts it in a rareified world of hand-built Italian exotics. SVT engineer Jamal Hameedi told MustangsDaily that the GT500 recorded a top speed of 202 mph during testing, thanks to the improved power figures and [...] more  See More..

MINI To Join B-Spec Racing

MINI To Join B-Spec RacingMINI has announced that they will be entering the B-Spec racing class in 2012, with MINI of Charleston, a franchise owned by Hendrick Automotive Group. The B-Spec car will be a base Mini Cooper Hardtop with a 1.6L 121-horsepower engine. The car will weigh 2,535 lbs and KW Variant 1 coilovers, upgraded brake pads and [...] more  See More..

New Holiday Gift Ideas From Porsche Design

New Holiday Gift Ideas From Porsche Design‘Tis almost the season and if you’re looking to fill up your holiday gift list, Porsche has a few ideas you’ll want to let Santa know about. New items that will make great gifts include iPad and iPhone cases. The cases are made from original vehicle interior leather and decorated with a Porsche crest. To [...] more  See More..

Subaru BRZ Concept-STI Details Revealed: 2011 LA Auto Show

Subaru BRZ Concept-STI Details Revealed: 2011 LA Auto ShowSubaru revealed some new details about their BRZ Concept-STI today, chief among them the addition of a carbon fiber roof to lower weight and the vehicle’s center of gravity. Along with the roof, the sports car, clad in Subaru’s iconic WR Blue Pearl paint, gets a unique front spoiler and rear wing, a rear diffuser [...] more  See More..

2013 Ford Escape Gets High-Tech Engines, Features: 2011 LA Auto Show

2013 Ford Escape Gets High-Tech Engines, Features: 2011 LA Auto ShowA perennial best-seller in its current boxy SUV style, Ford has made a bold move, completely revamping the Escape crossover into a stylish urban machine, filled with high-tech features inside, and under the hood. Part of the One Ford plan to offer global vehicles, this new sport ute replaces the current Escape in North America, [...] more  See More..

2013 Mazda CX-5 Debuts: 2011 LA Auto Show

2013 Mazda CX-5 Debuts: 2011 LA Auto ShowMazda unveiled their latest entry into the compact crossover market at the Los Angeles Auto Show Wednesday, with the 2013 CX-5.  The CX-5 will be the first vehicle to use a full suite of Mazda’s SKYACTIV technologies, designed to reduce weight and increase fuel economy without compromising the sporty character of Mazda’s offerings. A 2.0L [...] more  See More..

Cadillac XTS Sedan Revealed: 2011 LA Auto Show

Cadillac XTS Sedan Revealed: 2011 LA Auto ShowAs expected and right on time, Cadillac rolled out their new XTS Sedan today at the LA Auto Show, fully unveiling their new flagship luxury sedan. Confirmed is a 3.0L V6 with 300-hp under the hood powering the XTS Sedan boasting Cadillac’s Art & Science design language. The 300-hp V6 is mated to a six-speed [...] more  See More..

Ford Fiesta ST 5-Door Concept Previews Sub-Compact Hot Hatch: 2011 LA Auto Show

Ford Fiesta ST 5-Door Concept Previews Sub-Compact Hot Hatch: 2011 LA Auto ShowAfter debuting a 3-door Fiesta ST Concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Ford has revealed a new 5-door version in Los Angeles today. Ford has made it clear that it will offer its vehicles globally, and so while the 3-door version will presumably be offered in Europe, this 5-door is all-but confirmed to be U.S.-bound. [...] more  See More..

2013 Volkswagen CC Gets Subtle Makeover: 2011 LA Auto Show

2013 Volkswagen CC Gets Subtle Makeover: 2011 LA Auto ShowVolkswagen today unveiled the freshened 2013 CC four-door coupe, with a revised front fascia and some spiffy new LED taillights that clearly distinguish it from the 2012 model. Not much else has changed according to VW, but the German automaker did take a big step towards making the CC a bigger player by adding a [...] more  See More..

Subaru BRZ STI Concept is Tuned-up Without the Turbo (or AWD): 2011 LA Auto Show

Subaru BRZ STI Concept is Tuned-up Without the Turbo (or AWD): 2011 LA Auto ShowA characteristically un-Subaru Subaru, the BRZ STI concept is our first look at the upcoming production sports car, which was co-developed with Toyota. Painted in typical WR Blue Pearl (the Subie fanboys wouldn’t have it any other way), as a concept, and an STI concept, it’s a wilder looking version of what we’ll expect from [...] more  See More..

Volkswagen Beetle R Concept: 2011 LA Auto Show

Volkswagen Beetle R Concept: 2011 LA Auto ShowLooking a bit like a junior DTM car, Volkswagen today showed off the “Concept” Volkswagen Beetle R, the same car that made its world debut a few months ago in Frankfurt - and it looks just as production ready today as it did then. While the German firm was a bit tight-lipped about the details, they did say [...] more  See More..

Infiniti 2013 JX Crossover Offers 3-Rows of Luxury, Priced from $40,450: 2011 LA Auto Show

Infiniti 2013 JX Crossover Offers 3-Rows of Luxury, Priced from $40,450: 2011 LA Auto ShowAs promised, Infiniti has unveiled its entry into the three-row luxury crossover segment today at the LA Auto Show with the new JX. With the official reveal of the JX, Infiniti has also announced its pricing, setting the JX35 FWD MSRP at $40,450 while the AWD will come in at $41,550. Both vehicles are powered [...] more  See More..

2013 Infiniti IPL G Convertible Official With 343-HP: 2011 LA Auto Show

2013 Infiniti IPL G Convertible Official With 343-HP: 2011 LA Auto ShowNo surprises here as Infiniti unveiled the official IPL G Convertible today at the LA Auto Show. Set to go on sale in spring of 2012, the IPL G Convertible becomes the second vehicle in the Infiniti Performance Line models offering special aerodynamic styling pieces, performance from the IPL-tuned V6, exhaust, suspension, 19-inch IPL wheels, [...] more  See More..

Motor Trend Selects 2012 Volkswagen Passat as its Car of the Year: 2011 LA Auto Show

Motor Trend Selects 2012 Volkswagen Passat as its Car of the Year: 2011 LA Auto ShowWhile Volkswagen was displaying their “new” Beetle R “concept” and freshened 2012 VW CC at the Los Angeles Auto Show, there was also a new Passat sitting there which we have seen even more than the other two cars. Old news we were thinking… until Angus MacKenzie from Motor Trend stepped on stage. Taking most [...] more  See More..

Porsche Panamera GTS Unveiled With No Manual, Launch Control: 2011 LA Auto Show

Porsche Panamera GTS Unveiled With No Manual, Launch Control: 2011 LA Auto ShowPorsche took the wraps off their Panamera GTS sedan Wednesday at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, billing it as “The Purest Panamera Yet”. The Panamera GTS offers a 30 horsepower increase over the standard Panamera 4 and Panamera 4S, and comes with standard all-wheel drive and a 7-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox – no manual [...] more  See More..

2012 Porsche 911 Makes North American Debut: 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show

2012 Porsche 911 Makes North American Debut: 2011 Los Angeles Auto ShowThe long awaited 991-chassis Porsche 911 made its North American debut at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, packing more power, less weight and a longer wheelbase. The base Carrera comes with a 3.4-liter flat-6 engine with 350-hp, good for 4.4 second 0-60 mph time (4.2 seconds with the Sport Chrono Package). Carrera S models [...] more  See More..

2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Video First Look: 2011 LA Auto Show

2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Video – First Look: 2011 LA Auto ShowCarroll Shelby was on hand for the unveiling of the 2013 Shelby GT500 on the eve of the LA Auto Show, calling it “the greatest Mustang ever built.” He’s got good reason to say so too, with Ford billing the car as having the most powerful production V8 engine in the world. Exactly how much [...] more  See More..

Jaguar XKR-S Convertible, C-X16 Make Their North American Debut: 2011 LA Auto Show

Jaguar XKR-S Convertible, C-X16 Make Their North American Debut: 2011 LA Auto ShowJag claims the flagship XKR-S convertible can sprint from rest to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds and will go on to an (electronically limited) top speed of 186 mph. That makes it the fastest open top Jaguar ever built and also one of the most exclusive. more  See More..

2013 Honda Fit EV Gets 123 Mile Range: 2011 LA Auto Show

2013 Honda Fit EV Gets 123 Mile Range: 2011 LA Auto ShowThe Honda Fit EV just made its World Debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show and we want to take this opportunity to tell Nissan that it needs to watch its mirrors. Promising a range close to the Leaf Leaf (123 miles vs 138 for the Leaf), and a price of just $36,625, the new [...] more  See More..

Fiat 500 Abarth Arouses without the need for a prescription: 2011 LA Auto Show

Fiat 500 Abarth “Arouses without the need for a prescription”: 2011 LA Auto ShowDid he just say that? Yes, Fiat Brand boss Oliver Francois commented that the new Fiat 500 Abarth “arouses without the need for a prescription”. Spoken with a thick French accent at the vehicle’s launch today at the LA Auto Show, it sounds much more eloquent than “Viagra on wheels.” Powered by a 160-hp turbocharged [...] more  See More..

Kia Racing Campaigning Two Optima SXs In World Challenge: 2011 LA Auto Show

Kia Racing Campaigning Two Optima SXs In World Challenge: 2011 LA Auto ShowKia has just announced at the LA Auto Show that they’ve teamed up with Kinetic Motorsports to campaign a pair of Optima SXs in World Challenge. The pair of race cars will join the Rio 5-Door B-Spec that debuted at the SEMA Show earlier this month as part of Kia’s racing efforts with Kinetic Motorsports. [...] more  See More..

2012 Honda CR-V Unveiled: 2011 LA Auto Show

2012 Honda CR-V Unveiled: 2011 LA Auto ShowAlthough we had the chance to drive the 2012 Honda CR-V back in October, Honda has kept a tight lid on both photos and driving impressions. The car got its official reveal Wednesday at the Los Angeles Auto Show, just as Ford took the wraps off its all-new Escape. Like its predecessors, the CR-V will [...] more  See More..

Cadillac XTS Video First Look: 2011 LA Auto Show

Cadillac XTS Video – First Look: 2011 LA Auto ShowCadillac is finally rolling out a replacement for its prehistoric STS and DTS models with the all-new 2013 XTS debuting today at the LA Auto Show. Aimed more at the 5 Series and E-Class set, it’s as big as their larger stablemates, the 7 Series and S-Class. Powered by a direct-injection 3.6-liter V6 it makes [...] more  See More..

Chevrolet Adds MyLink, New Safety Equipment To 2012 Equinox

Chevrolet Adds MyLink, New Safety Equipment To 2012 EquinoxChevrolet is updated their 2012 Equinox with new features and equipment including their MyLink in-vehicle wireless connectivity, customized infotainment options and new safety-enhancing features. The Equinox has become a hot ticket item for Chevrolet, with a 52-percent increase in its retail sales for the first 10 months of this year. Chevrolet’s MyLink will be a [...] more  See More..

BMW Announces 2013 328i, 335i Pricing: 2011 LA Auto Show

BMW Announces 2013 328i, 335i Pricing: 2011 LA Auto ShowAt the LA Auto Show today, BMW announced pricing on their new 2013 3-Series. The 328i will start at $35,775 while the 335i will start at $43,275. Even though the 2013 BMW 3-Series hasn’t yet hit North American soil – it will do so at the Detroit Auto Show on January 12th – they are [...] more  See More..

Paula Patton Assists BMWs North American Debut Of i3 And i8 Concepts: 2011 LA Auto Show

Paula Patton Assists BMW’s North American Debut Of i3 And i8 Concepts: 2011 LA Auto ShowStar of the upcoming movie Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, Paula Patton, was on hand in helping introduce the North American debut of BMW’s i3 and i8 Concepts. Neither of these concepts are new to us, having seen them in detail at the Frankfurt Motor Show, but it’s understandable with the i8 playing a major role [...] more  See More..

Audi, Buick Still Hot In China, While Consumers Avoid Mercedes-Benz, BMW

Audi, Buick Still Hot In China, While Consumers Avoid Mercedes-Benz, BMWBMW and Mercedes-Benz have always been the German luxury brands for the well-to-do set in the United States, but in China, the two companies have been considered cars for the new money and retirees respectively. Audi and Buick continue their dominance over the hearts and minds of Chinese consumers. Buick has historically been a hot [...] more  See More..

MINI Cooper B-Spec Adds More Excitement to Budget Racing: 2011 LA Auto Show

MINI Cooper B-Spec Adds More Excitement to Budget Racing: 2011 LA Auto ShowOver a year ago Honda and Mazda got the ball rolling, announcing new B-Spec race cars based on their sub-compact Fit and Mazda2 models. Since then numerous other automakers have signed on, ranging from Fiat with the 500, to Kia with the Rio. The latest automaker to toss its tires into the ring is MINI, [...] more  See More..

Nissan 370Z, Infiniti G37 Recalled For Faulty Windows

Nissan 370Z, Infiniti G37 Recalled For Faulty WindowsModel Year 2011-2012 Nissan 370Z sports cars and Infiniti G37 luxury coupes are recalled due to a programming error in the power window switch controller in select vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into Nissan’s auto-reverse power windows, which contains a sensor that can stop and reverse the windows when a blockage [...] more  See More..

Land Rover DC100 Concepts Hint at Defenders Return: 2011 LA Auto Show

Land Rover DC100 Concepts Hint at Defender’s Return: 2011 LA Auto ShowThe DC100s also sport an 8-speed automatic transmission, permanent four-wheel drive and intelligent stop start, in order to save fuel. more  See More..

2012 Hyundai Azera Video First Look: 2011 LA Auto Show

2012 Hyundai Azera Video – First Look: 2011 LA Auto ShowSlotting in above the Sonata and below the Genesis sedan, the Azera is Hyundai‘s highest front-drive offering, sitting as a rival to cars like the Toyota Avalon and Nissan Maxima. It looks like a larger Sonata, and in many ways that’s just what it is, offering the best leg and headroom in its segment. Power [...] more  See More..

Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder Lets You Power Slide in the Sun: 2011 LA Auto Show

Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder Lets You Power Slide in the Sun: 2011 LA Auto ShowIf you thought that with the reveal of the Super Trofeo Stradale, Lamborghini was done spinning out versions of the Gallardo, you thought wrong. After a full schedule of press conferences at the 2011 LA Auto Show, Lambo has chosen an off-site venue for a private reveal of the Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder – a [...] more  See More..

2013 Lincoln MKS Revealed with New Design Direction: 2011 LA Auto Show

2013 Lincoln MKS Revealed with “New” Design Direction: 2011 LA Auto ShowLincoln has revamped its MKS for 2013, sporting a whole new exterior appearance as part of a change in the brand’s design direction.  While different, it’s not exactly a departure from the previous model, although with this just a mid-cycle update any drastic changes will have to be saved for the next all-new model. Debuting [...] more  See More..

2013 Lincoln MKT Gets Updated Look, Adjustable Drive Modes and Suspension: 2011 LA Auto Show

2013 Lincoln MKT Gets Updated Look, Adjustable Drive Modes and Suspension: 2011 LA Auto ShowLincoln’s full-size crossover just got plenty of upgrades for 2013 including Continually Controlled Damping, Lincoln Drive Control, more standard horsepower along with a 1-mpg highway improvement, new interior styling, a new MyLincoln Touch system, upgraded exterior design and new safety and convenience features. In its mission to make a full-size crossover ride smoothly and handle [...] more  See More..

Subaru BRZ STI Concept Video First Look: 2011 LA Auto Show

Subaru BRZ STI Concept Video – First Look: 2011 LA Auto ShowGiving us our first look at what the production BRZ will look like, Subaru has revealed a concept version of the rear-wheel drive sports car at the LA Auto Show. Sporting styling and performance additions from the brand’s STI division, it’s hard to miss some of the add-ons. For a full-run down on the car, [...] more  See More..

Paula Patton Assists BMWs North American Debut Of i3 And i8 Concepts: 2011 LA Auto Show

Paula Patton Assists BMW’s North American Debut Of i3 And i8 Concepts: 2011 LA Auto ShowStar of the upcoming movie Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, Paula Patton, was on hand in helping introduce the North American debut of BMW’s i3 and i8 Concepts. Neither of these concepts are new to us, having seen them in detail at the Frankfurt Motor Show, but it’s understandable with the i8 playing a major role [...] more  See More..

Infiniti Teases Extended Range Electric Sports Car Concept

Infiniti Teases Extended Range Electric Sports Car ConceptInfiniti is preparing a stunning new concept car for the Geneva Auto Show, one that will use both a gasoline engine and electric motor, while taking strong design cues from the stunning Essence concept. Infiniti says the car is, “being created to extend the potential for high performance, low emission electric cars.” With Infiniti already [...] more  See More..

Hyundai, Kia To Establish Distinct Brand Identities

Hyundai, Kia To Establish Distinct Brand IdentitiesFor a long time, the only brand with a poorer reputation than Hyundai was Kia. Despite being a subsidiary of Hyundai, Kia‘s vehicles were often a grade lower in quality, using decade-old Mazda engineering and projecting an image of cheap vehicles for those with poor credit (or poor taste). Now, Kia is on a roll, [...] more  See More..

Porsche Panamera GTS Video First Look: 2011 LA Auto Show

Porsche Panamera GTS Video – First Look: 2011 LA Auto ShowAdding performance, power and style, Porsche has unveiled the new Panamera GTS at the LA Auto Show. Already an impressive performer, Porsche ups the ante with a long list of upgrades, ranging from the brakes to the exhaust system, to a standard Sport Chrono Package with launch control. Power has also been increased 30-hp from [...] more  See More..

Buick LaCrosse GL Concept Adds a New Level of Luxury: 2011 LA Auto Show

Buick LaCrosse GL Concept Adds a New Level of Luxury: 2011 LA Auto Show� � Over the past few decades, one of the main criticisms that could be made against Buick models is that they were quasi-luxury cars, never quite rising to the status of a the Germans or Japanese. Buick now seems ready to raise the bar, with the debut of the LaCrosse GL Concept at the [...] more  See More..

Honda Civic GX Natural Gas Wins 2012 Green Car of the Year Award

Honda Civic GX Natural Gas Wins “2012 Green Car of the Year” AwardThe 2011 Green Car of the Year award isn’t going to an electric car or a hybrid. The winner is the Honda Civic GX, a car that has an internal combustion engine, but that doesn’t burn any gasoline at all. That’s because it’s powered by natural gas. The Civic beat out the Ford Focus Electric, [...] more  See More..

Nissan Juke-R Revealed

Nissan Juke-R RevealedNissan has finally released official photos of their Juke-R, after a long, drawn out series of teasers and video clips. Before you get too excited, you can’t order one of these roid-raging crossovers. Nissan Europe and its technical partner RML says this is a special street legal concept car. They plan to make one left-hand [...] more  See More..

2012 Chevrolet Volt To Qualify For California HOV Lanes

2012 Chevrolet Volt To Qualify For California HOV LanesThe Chevrolet Volt will be able to qualify for California’s High Occupancy Vehicle lanes in 2012, after General Motors announced the availability of a Low Emissions Package for their hybird-electric car. With traffic congestion in California a major annoyance for motorists, the ability to use the HOV lane – via one of the state’s 40,000 [...] more  See More..

2013 Ford Flex Gets Visual Tweaks, More Power: 2011 LA Auto Show

2013 Ford Flex Gets Visual Tweaks, More Power: 2011 LA Auto ShowThe Ford Flex never really caught on in the marketplace, but the car has a cult following among a certain subset, who enjoy its quirky looks and seven-passenger layout. Ford unveiled a revised version Thursday at the Los Angeles Auto Show. For 2013, the Flex will get a few changes to help make it more [...] more  See More..

2013 Chevrolet Spark Makes North American Debut: 2011 LA Auto Show

2013 Chevrolet Spark Makes North American Debut: 2011 LA Auto ShowAmericans have been historically unreceptive to small cars, and the 2013 Chevrolet Spark represents uncharted territory for the brand, which will introduce their first B-segment car since the Chevrolet Metro, long the butt of jokes for American society. Unveiled at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, the Spark measures two feet shorter than the already [...] more  See More..

Saab 9-4X May Be The Worlds Rarest New Vehicle

Saab 9-4X May Be The World’s Rarest New VehicleAn article in Automotive News proposed that the Saab 9-4X crossover may be the world’s rarest new vehicle on sale. Although Saab had planned to sell between 15,000 and 20,000 examples globally this year (with half of sales conducted in the United States), a mere 194 have been sold through October in the United States. [...] more  See More..

2013 Lincoln MKS Breaks Cover: 2011 LA Auto Show

2013 Lincoln MKS Breaks Cover: 2011 LA Auto ShowThink of it as a bit like the vibration you get from your game console controller when your car goes off road while playing Forza Motorsport. 4. A quaint little coffee icon also displays on the dash signaling that it's probably time for you to pull over and nap or get a fresh cup of Joe. more  See More..

2012 Mitsubishi i Ranks Best In Fuel Economy

2012 Mitsubishi i Ranks Best In Fuel Economy� Behold, the new bar for fuel economy: 126 highway miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe). Which car is championing these figures? The Mitsubishi i electric vehicle. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Fuel Economy Guide ranked the Mitsubishi i electric vehicle at the top for fuel consumption. The competing Nissan Leaf stacks up 13 MPGe lower at a still [...] more  See More..

Audi, Buick Still Hot In China, While Consumers Avoid Mercedes-Benz, BMW

Audi, Buick Still Hot In China, While Consumers Avoid Mercedes-Benz, BMWBMW and Mercedes-Benz have always been the German luxury brands for the well-to-do set in the United States, but in China, the two companies have been considered cars for the new money and retirees respectively. Audi and Buick continue their dominance over the hearts and minds of Chinese consumers. Buick has historically been a hot [...] more  See More..

Stars and Cars Lambo LP550-2 Spyder Revealed at Exclusive Gathering in Beverly Hills: 2011 LA Auto Show [Video]

Stars and Cars Lambo LP550-2 Spyder Revealed at Exclusive Gathering in Beverly Hills: 2011 LA Auto Show [Video]Besides details of the car, which we've already covered, Filippo Perini, who head's up Lamborghini's design centern, gave a rare glimpse at the company's design process, by doing live sketches of the Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder during the event. more  See More..

Ford Focus ST Blues Us Away: 2011 LA Auto Show

Ford Focus ST Blues Us Away: 2011 LA Auto ShowGrammar sticklers will be disappointed that the headline is not actually a typo – we were just so captivated by the Ford Focus ST, spotted at the Los Angeles Auto Show in this fetching shade of blue that we felt it would be a dereliction of duty if we didn’t mention it. Although the Focus ST has [...] more  See More..

Jeep Wrangler Production To Stay In Toledo, Ohio

Jeep Wrangler Production To Stay In Toledo, OhioDespite concerns within Jeep, Chrysler Group CEO Sergio Marchionne confirmed yesterday that the Wrangler will continue to be manufactured in Toledo, Ohio exclusively. The question about moving production comes for a couple of reasons. First, because of remarks made in September by Jeep brand CEO Mike Manley that Chrysler was exploring production of Jeep vehicles in [...] more  See More..

Formula Ones Bernie Ecclestone Gives Austin Race A One Week Deadline

Formula One’s Bernie Ecclestone Gives Austin Race A One Week DeadlineNext year’s U.S. Grand Prix could be in jeopardy if organizers of the Austin, Texas race do not agree on a contract and pay fees by the end of next week. Formula One’s head honcho Bernie Ecclestone’s patience is clearly wearing thin with negotiations and does not want to wait beyond the season-ending Brazilian Grand [...] more  See More..

Hybrids Safer For Drivers, Dangerous For Pedestrians

Hybrids Safer For Drivers, Dangerous For Pedestrians� Believe it or not, hybrids are safer in a crash than their gasoline-only counterparts, according to a new study by the Highway Loss Data Institute. “Hybrids on average are 10 percent heavier than their standard counterparts,” Moore said in a statement today. “This extra mass gives them an advantage in crashes that their conventional twins [...] more  See More..

Fiat 500 Abarth Video First Look: 2011 LA Auto Show

Fiat 500 Abarth Video – First Look: 2011 LA Auto ShowThe Fiat 500 was just an appetizer. This is the car Fiat fans have really been waiting for, the 500 Abarth. Built by the automaker’s in-house tuning division, the Abarth model gets a long list of upgrades, from a lower and stiffer suspension, to upgraded wheels and, most importantly, a turbocharged mated to the 1.4-liter [...] more  See More..

2013 Chevrolet Spark Video First Look: 2011 LA Auto Show

2013 Chevrolet Spark Video – First Look: 2011 LA Auto ShowSmaller than the Cruze. Smaller than the Sonic. The Spark is Chevy‘s new urban mini-car, designed for sale globally, the bowtie brand has now officially unveiled the Spark for the U.S. market, here at the LA Auto Show. Powered by a 1.2-liter 4-cylinder it makes just 85-hp and will compete against cars like the Smart [...] more  See More..

Chevrolet Colorado Will Offer Similar Functionality To Full-Size Truck: 2011 LA Auto Show

Chevrolet Colorado Will Offer Similar Functionality To Full-Size Truck: 2011 LA Auto ShowChevrolet‘s new mid-size Colorado pickup will offer most of the functionality of a full-size light-duty pickup without the operating costs, according to Mark Reuss, head of General Motors North America. “You may have 85, 90 percent of what a big pickup will do,” Reuss told Automotive News at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The previous Colorado [...] more  See More..

Mastretta MXT Makes Its North American Debut: 2011 LA Auto Show

Mastretta MXT Makes It’s North American Debut: 2011 LA Auto ShowLabeled as "specially constructed vehicles," MXTs destined for the United States and Canada are projected to sell around $60,-$65,000, which considering the performance on tap, is quite a bargain for such a specialty machine. more  See More..

2012 Bentley Continental GTC Basks in the Sunshine: 2011 LA Auto Show

2012 Bentley Continental GTC Basks in the Sunshine: 2011 LA Auto ShowThat's something which is carried over to the car's interior, where old world craftsmanship melds with high technology; in this case handcrafted leather and wood, alongside a 30 gigabyte operated eight-inch in-dash screen with touch function, navigation, even a zip-code entry system, which likely prioritizes addresses ending in 90210. more  See More..

2013 Boss 302 Shows Off School Bus Yellow Paint, Other Upgrades: 2011 LA Auto Show

2013 Boss 302 Shows Off School Bus Yellow Paint, Other Upgrades: 2011 LA Auto ShowOther distinguishing features include a move to a reflective stripe package, with hockey stick graphics on the flanks (the spitting image of those found on the 1970 Boss 302), a new exterior color in the shape of shocking School Bus Yellow (chosen due to partnership with Bluebird), a gloss back panel between the LED taillight lenses. more  See More..

2013 Ford Escape Video First Look: 2011 LA Auto Show

2013 Ford Escape Video – First Look: 2011 LA Auto ShowFord‘s new Escape couldn’t be any more different from the outgoing model, with a new look, a new platform, new EcoBoost turbocharged direct-injection engines and an all-new interior with an updated version of Ford’s MyFord Touch telematics system. Plus, Ford has added a cool new innovation, the handsfree liftgate. Find out about all the updates [...] more  See More..

2012 Dodge Charger Super Bee Keeps a Low Profile: 2011 LA Auto Show

2012 Dodge Charger Super Bee Keeps a Low Profile: 2011 LA Auto ShowNonetheless the car, which will be limited to a production run of 1000 units, was quite well received, by those that were able to actually notice it. more  See More..

Ford Focus ST, Fiesta ST Video First Look: 2011 LA Auto Show

Ford Focus ST, Fiesta ST Video – First Look: 2011 LA Auto ShowIf you’re a lover of hot-hatches then there’s a lot going on at Ford these days that will interest you. For starters there’s the new Focus ST, a high-performance version of the new compact hatch that’s set to take on cars like the Mazdaspeed3 and Civic Si. It makes 247-hp from a turbocharged direct-injection EcoBoost [...] more  See More..

Ralph Laurens Exotic Car Collection Available in Scale-Model Size, Still Crazy Expensive

Ralph Lauren’s Exotic Car Collection Available in Scale-Model Size, Still Crazy ExpensiveRalph Lauren doesn’t just design fabulous clothes – he’s also the owner of an exclusive exotic car collection. And while this collection may be a bit out of reach of us ordinary folks, you can bring home one of the limited edition scale models. Just in time for the holiday season, these models measure in [...] more  See More..

VW Refuses to Let Go of Suzuki Shares

VW Refuses to Let Go of Suzuki SharesThe soap opera between Suzuki and Volkswagen has been ongoing for almost a year and now the Japanese automaker is looking to back out. Suzuki wants to buy back all the 19.9% of its shares that VW currently owns and that if the German automaker does not comply, Suzuki will seek mediation. According to a [...] more  See More..

Top 10 Cars of the 2011 LA Auto Show

Top 10 Cars of the 2011 LA Auto ShowJust a few years ago picking a Top 10 Cars list from the LA Auto Show would have been a simple task, with few world premieres and most of the vehicles on display having already been revealed at some overseas venue. That’s no longer the case, with over 20 global debuts this year. So with [...] more  See More..

Subaru, Lexus Earn Top Honors in 13th Annual ALG Residual Value Awards

Subaru, Lexus Earn Top Honors in 13th Annual ALG Residual Value AwardsTrueCar, Inc. subsidiary, ALG, has announced the top spots for this year’s 13th Annual Residual Value Awards for mainstream and luxury brands with Subaru and Lexus taking honors respectively. According to historic data, vehicles from Japan have won 11 out of the overall 21 ALG awards, which is more than half of the honors. For [...] more  See More..

Buy an Apartment, Get A BMW: Developers Up Ante in China Real Estate Market

Buy an Apartment, Get A BMW: Developers Up Ante in China Real Estate MarketHow’s this for an incentive – buy an apartment, get a BMW thrown in to the deal. Sounds pretty sweet, and a city in China is doing just that in hopes of giving its real estate sector a jump start. In Wenzhou, China, the house prices have fallen dramatically, and one real estate developer is [...] more  See More..

Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series Available in Wild Solar Beam Paint Scheme

Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series Available in Wild ‘Solar Beam’ Paint SchemeWhite or red just not cutting it for your 517-hp Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series? Need something a little more flashy and attention grabbing? You’re in luck, with Mercedes announcing the C63 AMG Black Series will also be available in a new Solar Beam color choice, which looks to be a brilliant pearlescent shade of [...] more  See More..

Justin Bieber Buys $160,000 Custom Range Rover Evoque to Impress Girlfriend

Justin Bieber Buys $160,000 Custom Range Rover Evoque to Impress GirlfriendThe way to a girl’s heart is through expensive automobiles – at least, that’s what Justin Bieber is betting on. In an attempt to impress his girlfriend Selena Gomez, the Canadian singer dropped more than $160,000 on a customized Range Rover. The Range Rover, a ‘Project Kahn’ car, comes with an $80,000 sound system, leather interior, modified [...] more  See More..

New BMW 3-Series to Get Diesel Option, Eventually

New BMW 3-Series to Get Diesel Option, EventuallyBMW’s new 3-Series is poised to hit showroom floors shortly, and sometime in the near future a diesel model will join the 328 and 335 sedans in the North American market. There’s no exact timeframe or official release from BMW in regards to a diesel model, but a company insider has confirmed that one will [...] more  See More..

Porsche to Open Second U.S. Driving Center in Carson, California

Porsche to Open Second U.S. Driving Center in Carson, CaliforniaPorsche announced at the LA Auto Show that it will be opening a new facility Carson, California, intended to become a “center of excellence for vehicle and human performance education from track experiences and driver training to car culture events”. This California based Porsche Experience Center will be the second one built in North America, [...] more  See More..

CODA EV Priced from $39,900

CODA EV Priced from $39,900Furthermore, at the 2011 LA Auto Show, where the company had a number of it's CODA sedans on display, the company also announced that it's partnering with GE Energy to market and distribute the GE WattStation EV charging unit alongside the cars at same retail locations. more  See More..

1955 Chevy Bel Air Resto Mod Boasts an LS6, Lexus Seats [Retro Resale]

1955 Chevy Bel Air Resto Mod Boasts an LS6, Lexus Seats [Retro Resale]There are custom cars… and then there are custom classic cars. This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air is by far one of the nicest resto-projects we’ve ever set our eyes on, blending classic Chevy styling with modern Chevy power. With an LS6 small-block Chevy engine under the hood that’s been stroked to 383-ci, this ’55 Bel [...] more  See More..

Volkswagen To Phase Out 2.5 Liter 5-Cylinder With New 1.8-Liter Turbo 4

Volkswagen To Phase Out 2.5 Liter 5-Cylinder With New 1.8-Liter Turbo 4Reports from sources within Volkswagen has revealed intents to replace its less popular 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine for a new 1.8-liter turbo four-cylinder engine. This smaller turbocharged engine is based on the staple 2.0 liter turbo engine found in the GTI, and are already found in Volkwagen’s European offerings. Producing 158-hp and 185 lb-ft of torque, [...] more  See More..

2014 Volvo XC90 Teased in New Design Sketches

2014 Volvo XC90 Teased in New Design SketchesWe now have a better idea of what Volvo’s next generation XC90 may look like thanks to a quartet of sketches the Swedish automaker has released to the public. Reports are that Volvo intends to release its new XC90 sometime in 2014 and it should incorporate the automaker’s new Scalable Platform Architecture. Few details are available [...] more  See More..

Bosnian Tuner Adds Bugatti Style to Retro Benz, With Terrible Results

Bosnian Tuner Adds Bugatti Style to Retro Benz, With Terrible ResultsBoy oh boy. We’ve seen some pretty bad project cars in our time, some of which can’t be unseen. This, however, might be the most atrocious yet. The victimized vehicle comes from Bosnia, where its owner decided to transform the Mercedes sedan with some Bugatti styling. Unfortunately it just didn’t work out very well and [...] more  See More..

Lexus GS to Get Smaller Hybrid Variant for Europe

Lexus GS to Get Smaller Hybrid Variant for EuropeLooking to compete against BMW’s 520d and Audi’s A6 2.0 TDI, Lexus is flexing its hybrid muscles and developing a smaller hybrid engine for its new-generation GS. Given its success in building and selling hybrid engines and models, it’s no surprise that Lexus is looking to add a smaller h-variant for the European market, which [...] more  See More..

Jaguar Mini-Car Wanted, Possible Says Design Boss Ian Callum

Jaguar Mini-Car Wanted, Possible Says Design Boss Ian CallumJaguar‘s design genius and restless thinker, Ian Callum, has announced a personal desire to design a premium small car for the historically British marque. During an interview, Ian Callum told British automotive publication, What Car?, “It’s a personal view, but there’s room for a premium small car. It would be a high-end small car for [...] more  See More..

Nissan Juke-R Revs its 3.8-Liter Twin-Turbo V6 [Video]

Nissan Juke-R Revs its 3.8-Liter Twin-Turbo V6 [Video]22 weeks after the little Nissan Juke crossover was first abducted, the team of modern day Doctor Frankensteins from Nissan Europe’s technical partner, RML, finally released this video of their outrageous creation, the mighty and insane Juke-R. Proudly displaying their hard work before submitting the super crossover to rounds of shakedown and testing, the video [...] more  See More..

Subaru Crosstrek Announced as Brands New Entry Level Crossover

Subaru Crosstrek Announced as Brand’s New Entry Level Crossover� Subaru has confirmed that a successor to the Impreza Outback Sport will arrive next year, wearing the “Crosstrek” badge. Based on the XV model sold in other markets it is in most respects a high-riding version of the Impreza hatchback. The announcement was made by Subaru of America Executive Vice President Tom Doll at [...] more  See More..

Hyundai Considering Turbocharged V6 Says Powertrain Boss

Hyundai Considering Turbocharged V6 Says Powertrain BossWith the debut of a new 5.0-liter Tau V8 in the Genesis Sedan R-Spec and rumors that it will find its way under the hood of the Genesis Coupe, Hyundai isn’t necessarily committed to eight-cylinders. That’s not surprising as the industry moves towards forced induction options like turbocharging and supercharging in order to deliver ideal [...] more  See More..

LA Auto Show Video Wrapup

LA Auto Show Video WrapupDon’t live in LA, or you just can’t be bothered to face the crowds and finish off your day with sore feet? Then you’re in luck. AutoGuide has done all the footwork (and the talkie talkie, and the video editing), to bring you the highlights from the 2011 LA Auto Show. From the Subaru BRZ [...] more  See More..

Ford to Spread Green Message by Funding Eco Documentaries

Ford to Spread Green Message by Funding Eco DocumentariesWith the release of Ford’s electric Focus hatchback around the corner, Ford is looking to educate consumers on eco-friendly vehicles. They’ve teamed up with SHFT.com, a website developed by actor Adrian Grenier (from Entourage) and film producer Peter Glatzer to promote green and eco-consciousness to younger consumers. Ford is chipping in by funding a series [...] more  See More..

BMW i3 Spied During Testing In Germany

BMW i3 Spied During Testing In GermanyBMW‘s i3 may not be getting as much buzz as the 2012 3-Series, but their upcoming compact city car is probably the most important vehicle they’ll launch all decade. With the i3, BMW is moving in a totally different direction, both in terms of technology and sustainability. The i3 will have a chassis made of [...] more  See More..

Top 10 Most Fuel Efficient Cars of 2012

Top 10 Most Fuel Efficient Cars of 2012The Top 10 Most Fuel Efficient cars have been named for 2012 by the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA (those guys that come up with the official ratings for cars) has compiled the list, which is dominated by Japanese automakers. Those remaining two are domestic vehicles, although with one being a commercial van, it almost [...] more  See More..

Ruf CTR3 For Sale In California For $540,000

Ruf CTR3 For Sale In California For $540,000There are tuner shops, and then there are tuner manufacturers. What’s the difference? While a Tuner shop will bolt on spoilers and body kits, and some good tuner shops can even enhance your engines performance; a tuner manufacturer takes a bare shell and makes the entire car themselves to meet their customer’s requirements. That is [...] more  See More..

Subaru Share The Wealth Event Aims For $5 Million In Donations

Subaru Share The Wealth Event Aims For $5 Million In Donations� Starting today, through January 3, 2012 you can feel especially good about buying or leasing a new Subaru.The company kicks off their fourth annual Share the Love event that lasts 46 days and promises to raise as much as $5 million in charitable donations. The company will donate $250 for every new sold or [...] more  See More..

Information Released On Upcoming Mercedes-Benz SL

Information Released On Upcoming Mercedes-Benz SLDetails on the next generation Mercedes-Benz SL have been announced, and the biggest Mercedes droptop is going on a serious diet. Since the outgoing model weighs 4,233 lbs., Mercedes-Benz is looking to have the SL return to its Sport Leicht roots, German for Sport Light. The next SL will undergo a redesign involving extensive use [...] more  See More..

VW Reinvents The Delivery Van With eT! Concept

VW Reinvents The Delivery Van With eT! ConceptOver the past 60-years, Volkswagen has produced delivery vehicles, which have been used around the world for various purposes, from delivering mail to emergency services. Gathering all the knowledge they have learned in this field, Volkswagen has now come up with a new concept van which they think will be the future of delivery mobility. [...] more  See More..

Lexus Facebook Contest Winners Take LFA Supercar For A Spin [Video]

Lexus Facebook Contest Winners Take LFA Supercar For A Spin [Video]Facebook is more than just checking to see what your friends are up to. Automakers, such as Lexus, are using the social media platform to giveaway some pretty cool prizes to fans. Not too long ago, Lexus held a Facebook contest that gave three lucky fans the chance to win a driving experience in the [...] more  See More..

Porsche To Set Up New Headquarters In Atlanta

Porsche To Set Up New Headquarters In AtlantaPorsche is tearing down a former Ford Taurus plant near Atlanta, Georgia and rebuilding its new headquarters in its place. Setting up shop in Hapeville, Georgia, the new Porsche HQ is set to be completed in about two years time and will occupy the same spot where Ford their Taurus sedan (along with the Mercury [...] more  See More..

Laura Soave Out, Timothy Kuniskis In At Fiat North America

Laura Soave Out, Timothy Kuniskis In At Fiat North AmericaRumors have been swirling for quite some time now that Laura Soave, arguably the person responsible for bringing Fiat back into the U.S. market, would be replaced as the head of the Fiat brand in North America. Well the news is official now, with a press release being sent out moments ago confirming Soave’s exit [...] more  See More..

Porsche 911 Cabriolet Pricing Released

Porsche 911 Cabriolet Pricing ReleasedWe were blessed to see the new Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S released at the LA Auto Show, and the 911 Cabrio will be introduced at the upcoming Detroit Motor Show next January. Porsche has decided to release pricing ahead of its debut for the Netherlands market, which gives us a general idea of [...] more  See More..

McLaren Opens New Production Centre, Announces MP4-27 [Video]

McLaren Opens New Production Centre, Announces MP4-27 [Video]McLaren recently celebrated the opening of its new production centre in Woking, England where even British Prime Minister David Cameron was invited to take a tour. The state-of-the-art production facility is the first step in McLaren Automotive’s goal of producing several models of vehicles in the coming years. And with the Prime Minister’s visit, McLaren [...] more  See More..

Ashton Kutcher Bought Demi Moore A Lexus LS 600h L To Save Their Marriage

Ashton Kutcher Bought Demi Moore A Lexus LS 600h L To Save Their MarriageOh Ashton Kutcher, what are we going to do with you. The new Charlie Sheen replacement on Two and a Half Men seems to be going down a Sheen-like path himself, apparently trying to win Demi Moore’s heart back with a… 2012 Lexus LS 600h L, paying just a tad over $100,000 to get the [...] more  See More..

Porsche Shows Off Panamera GTSs Versatility At LA Auto Show [VIDEO]

Porsche Shows Off Panamera GTS’s Versatility At LA Auto Show [VIDEO]Porsche had a treat for all of us attending the LA Auto Show this year leading up to the unveiling of the new Panamera GTS. A video was shown on the big screen boasting four of Porsche’s talented drivers, all taking a seat in the new Panamera GTS and having one hell of a ride [...] more  See More..

Lexus Announces GS250 Sedan

Lexus Announces GS250 SedanLexus has just announced that they’re adding to the GS family with a GS 250 variant, revealed ahead of its global premiere at the 2011 Guangzhou Motor Show. No pricing was announced with the reveal, but it will go on sale starting June 2012 and it appears to not have any significant aesthetic changes compared [...] more  See More..

Audi Announces R8 LMS Ultra For Customer Racers

Audi Announces R8 LMS Ultra For Customer RacersIt’s hard to believe Audi was able to improve their highly successful R8 LMS GT3 race car, but they’ve just announced that the R8 LMS ultra will be launched in 2012, with deliveries starting in March. Current R8 LMS customers have won a combined 115 races and 12 national and international titles in just three [...] more  See More..

Ferrari CEO Says Loyal Owners Should Get First Refusal on New Models

Ferrari CEO Says Loyal Owners Should Get First Refusal on New ModelsAs a result, a number of serious Ferrari aficionados and collectors have been making noise about how they simply cannot get their hands on the latest limited run special, enough in fact that the company's CEO Luca di Montezemolo, is seriously looking at forming an ultra-exclusive Ferrari owners club. more  See More..

VW To Increase Dealerships In U.S.A. To Sell More Cars

VW To Increase Dealerships In U.S.A. To Sell More CarsGerman auto giant Volkswagen is already Europe’s largest auto manufacturer, but it won’t rest until it becomes the worlds largest producer of cars. To achieve its goals, it needs to do very well in America, a market where it hasn’t made a profit since 2003, despite moving 256,830 units in 2010. VW wants to sell [...] more  See More..

Dodge Compact Wont Be Called Hornet

Dodge Compact Won’t Be Called HornetDodge’s new compact, set to debut at the North American International Auto Show will actually not be called the Hornet, according to the brand. The compact sedan is the first Chrysler Group vehicle to be engineered by Fiat. The plan originally was for Chrysler to develop a compact sedan for the Chrysler brand as well, [...] more  See More..

Lexus GS-F Rumored Again as BMW M5 Rival

Lexus GS-F Rumored Again as BMW M5 RivalIn terms of engines, there are many believe that such a super sedan would need a super car engine, in this case a variation of the LFA's 4.8-liter V10 more  See More..

General Motors Recalls Almost 2000 Full-Size Vans

General Motors Recalls Almost 2000 Full-Size Vans� If you own a new GMC or Chevrolet van, there’s a chance the airbags might not be safe. The notice comes after General Motors and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that airbags in 1,798 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans manufactured between June 2, 2011 and October 17, 2011 have faulty airbag systems that fail [...] more  See More..

Next Generation Nissan Titan Wont Bow Until At Least 2014

Next Generation Nissan Titan Won’t Bow Until At Least 2014The next generation Nissan Titan is taking a backseat to development, with the inevitable refresh probably not surfacing until the 2014 model year. That’ll make it almost a decade since the Titan was originally introduced in 2004 before Nissan shows off a new generation of its popular pick-up truck. Several factors have impacted the delay [...] more  See More..

Kids Will Be Stuck On My First Autobahn Tape Kit & Race Car

Kids Will Be Stuck On My First Autobahn Tape Kit & Race CarLooking for a great stocking stuffer for the kids? Here’s a cute toy we wouldn’t mind playing with – My First Autobahn Tape Kit & Race Car. My First Autobahn lets your kids set up a track wherever they are. All they have to do is peel the tape off, stick it on the floor [...] more  See More..

Seat Plans To Open 15 Chinese Dealerships in 2012

Seat Plans To Open 15 Chinese Dealerships in 2012Spanish automotive manufacturer SEAT, one of Volkswagen’s mainstream brands will be attending the Guangzhou Auto Show in China and looks to expand into the Chinese market by opening 15 dealerships this year. SEAT announced that 12 of the 15 dealership agreements have already been signed and that the remaining three are in their final stages [...] more  See More..

Fiat 500 Nation Edition Shows Off Its American Pride

Fiat 500 Nation Edition Shows Off Its American PrideIn celebrating the launch of Fiat’s 500 in America, Fiat has decided to release a special Nation Edition 500. The 500 Nation will be introduced at the upcoming Bologna Motor Show. This special edition Fiat 500 is very patriotic, sporting a Stars & Stripes graphics package with 16-inch wheels. It will also come in an [...] more  See More..

Tata Nano Getting Plenty Of New Upgrades To Boost Sluggish Sales

Tata Nano Getting Plenty Of New Upgrades To Boost Sluggish SalesThe world’s cheapest vehicle has just gotten a whole lot (little bit?) better, with Tata announcing a batch of upgrades for their economical Nano. The 624-cc engine now makes a ferocious 37.5-hp, giving it a max speed of 65-mph. In addition to the performance increase, the Nano also got its suspension reworked which included a [...] more  See More..

Toyota FT-86 Teased in New Promo Video: Tokyo Motor Show Preview

Toyota FT-86 Teased in New Promo Video: Tokyo Motor Show PreviewIn a week’s time at the Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota will unveil what might just be the most important car it will launch in decades. Sure the Camry makes the Japanese automaker plenty of cash and the Prius points to the future of the automobile, but if Toyota is going to succeed it needs an [...] more  See More..

2012 Porsche 911 Cabriolet Priced from $97,300, Bubble Butt Included

2012 Porsche 911 Cabriolet Priced from $97,300, Bubble Butt IncludedNo one will ever accuse the Porsche 911 of being the world’s most beautiful convertible. But slap a made-in-Stuttgart badge on the front of it and people don’t seem to care what a car looks like. With that in mind, Porsche has released details and photos of the next-generation (991) 911 Carrera Cabriolet and Carrera [...] more  See More..

Volkswagen Planning Diesel R Models

Volkswagen Planning Diesel R ModelsVolkswagen will look to bring to market high-performance diesel models under the newly formed R performance division. In an interview with Autoblog, Ulrich Riestenpatt gt. Richter, the man in charge or Vee-Dub R has confirmed as much, telling the outlet that, “The future is diesel and all-wheel-drive.” And while he didn’t say as much, that [...] more  See More..

For Teenagers, Smartphones Put Cars In The Backseat

For Teenagers, Smartphones Put Cars In The BackseatA car has long been a tool of freedom. It allows an individual to reach any destination at anytime in whatever fashion desired. It’s a rite of passage and a sign of maturity and adulthood. So it’s no surprise, automakers have long directed its focus to the youngest demographic in hopes to instill brand loyalty [...] more  See More..

Autonomous Toyota Prius to Bow at Tokyo Motor Show

Autonomous Toyota Prius to Bow at Tokyo Motor ShowIf you thought Google was the only one with an autonomous Prius, you’d be wrong. At the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota will show-off a self-driving version of its best-selling hybrid. At this year’s show, Toyota will participate in the “Smart Mobility City 2011″ exhibit, designed to showcase the future of transportation. One of the [...] more  See More..

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco Priced at $25,995

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco Priced at $25,995Chevrolet says the ’13 Malibu Eco (which will be available in dealerships during the first quarter of next year), will deliver a projected 26 mpg in city driving and 38 on the open road. more  See More..

Daimler, BYD to Preview Electric Vehicle Prototype At 2012 Beijing Auto Show

Daimler, BYD to Preview Electric Vehicle Prototype At 2012 Beijing Auto ShowLast year, Germany’s Daimler AG and the Chinese BYD Auto have formed a 50-50 joint R&D venture called “Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology Co. Ltd.” to pursue a new brand that will focus on the development of pure electric vehicles for China. Now, the two automakers have revealed intentions to introduce a new electric vehicle concept [...] more  See More..

BMW i5 or i7 Large Sedan Spied as Tesla Model S, Fisker Karma Rival

BMW i5 or i7 Large Sedan Spied as Tesla Model S, Fisker Karma RivalThis may look like a BMW 7-Series sedan with some oddball rims, but our spy photographers report that the vehicle in question is actually a prototype for a new BMW i sedan, based on a couple key points. For starters, there are apparently electric motors mounted in the wheel hubs, which would suggest a new [...] more  See More..

Chevrolet Volt Coming To China With MSRP Of $78,300

Chevrolet Volt Coming To China With MSRP Of $78,300Reports from the Guangzhou Auto Show state that the Chevrolet Volt has been approved for sale in China with a starting price of 498,000 yuan, or $73, 800 USD. TTAC’s resident expert on China, Bertel Schmitt, astutely remarked that the kind of subsidies we see on our shores for the Volt are “…for made-in China vehicles [...] more  See More..

BMW And Hyundai Working Together To Bring New In-Vehicle Networking

BMW And Hyundai Working Together To Bring New In-Vehicle NetworkingOnce upon a time, the only in car entertainment offered was a simple radio. Those days are long gone, with the ubiquity of iPod connectors and Bluetooth devices. And the technology train is not about to stop anytime soon. Germany’s BMW is now working with Korea’s Hyundai, along with some tech companies to bring you [...] more  See More..

Haynes Workshop Manuals Now Available Online [Video]

Haynes Workshop Manuals Now Available Online [Video]The online versions are more than just simple PDF files, they incorporate videos of qualified mechanics performing the task at hand, giving a new dimension when it comes about figuring certain aspects of vehicle repair and maintenance, thereby at least reducing, if not eliminating the trial and error approach most backyard do-it-yourselfers have to deal with at some stage. more  See More..

BMW M550d Rumored to Have 381-HP, 516 Lb-Ft of Torque

BMW M550d Rumored to Have 381-HP, 516 Lb-Ft of Torque� BMW held a dealer presentation in the Netherlands and a leak has rumors stirring that the upcoming M550d will officially come with 381-hp and 516 lb-ft of torque from its tri-turbo, inline-six diesel powerplant. Even though the horsepower figure comes in lower than the early speculations of over 500-hp, the torque is pretty impressive. It [...] more  See More..

2013 BMW 328i Starting At $35,775, 335i Starting At $43,275

2013 BMW 328i Starting At $35,775, 335i Starting At $43,275The 2013 BMW 3-Series will start at $35,775 when it goes on sale in February. For that amount of coin, you can walk away with a base model 328i, while a 335i will set you back $43,275. The base price for the two models has only been bumped up by $300-$350, but the newest 3-Series [...] more  See More..

Porsche Design Tower Takes Condo Owners And Cars Right To Their Units

Porsche Design Tower Takes Condo Owners And Cars Right To Their Units� The latest trend in luxury living is brought to you by Porsche Design Group. The Porsche Design Tower in Miami is the first condominium complex that comes outfitted with elevators that take residents and their cars right to their units. Set in Sunny Isles Beach, the $560 million condo tower is a collaboration between [...] more  See More..

The Best Black Friday Deals On 2011-2012 Vehicle Models

The Best Black Friday Deals On 2011-2012 Vehicle ModelsBargain hunters, start your engines. The countdown to Black Friday is on, and if you’re in the market for a new car, you could score yourself a great deal on this sale-tastic holiday. There are a host of 2011 and 2012 vehicle models that are offering 15 to 20 percent off the manufacturers’ suggested retail [...] more  See More..

Chrysler Fined $955,000 By California DMV

Chrysler Fined $955,000 By California DMVThe California Department of Motor Vehicles slapped Chrysler this month to the tune of $955,000 in fines. “We hope other manufacturers will see what happened in this case and think twice about doing something similar,” said Brian Moss, director of government affairs for the California New Car Dealers Association, in an interview with Automotive News. The [...] more  See More..

Honda, McLaren Rumored to Join Forces in F1 Again

Honda, McLaren Rumored to Join Forces in F1 AgainOne of the most successful partnerships in the history of Formula 1 has to be the combination of a Honda engine in a McLaren chassis and body, with Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost behind the wheel. It was the perfect partnership which saw the team win many races and championships. Over the last 16-years, McLaren [...] more  See More..

autoguide:Mercedes-Benz Executive Arrested By Alabama Police

Mercedes-Benz Executive Arrested By Alabama PoliceAlabama’s touchy immigration laws resulted in the arrest of a Mercedes-Benz executive who remains unnamed at this time. The Associated Press revealed that the German executive was stopped when driving a rental car that did not have tags and was then arrested and brought to police headquarters when he failed to provide the Alabama police officer [...] more  See More..

autoguide:2013 Mercedes SL Details Officially Confirmed

2013 Mercedes SL Details Officially ConfirmedMercedes-Benz promises that we’ll see the next-generation SL in all its glory before the year is over, and more details have been released as they work towards their goal. The revamped SL roadster will feature a body shell made of 89-percent aluminum, making it almost 310-lbs lighter than its predecessor. In addition to the lightweight [...] more  See More..

autoguide:Nissan Juke-R Gets A Handling Makeover [Video]

Nissan Juke-R Gets A Handling Makeover [Video]Often overlooked in complicated car projects and builds is the handling aspect of the finished product. Sure, you can squeeze a huge powerplant into any chassis and give it eye-popping performance numbers, but if the car can’t even make a left turn, what’s the point? Nissan’s Juke-R project has captured the attention of every car [...] more  See More..

autoguide:Audi R8 Spyder Gets The Mansory Treatment

Audi R8 Spyder Gets The Mansory TreatmentMansory’s extravagant creations are becoming more hit-or-miss in terms of success, but thankfully their rendition of Audi’s R8 Spyder is tolerable if not elegant. Known to sometimes go over the top, we’re surprised by the subtle approach Mansory took with Audi’s exotic convertible supercar. Of course carbon fiber is incorporated, featured on the new front [...] more  See More..

autoguide:Fiat Groups Bologna Motor Show Lineup Includes Special Abarth Vehicles

Fiat Group’s Bologna Motor Show Lineup Includes Special Abarth VehiclesWith Italy as one of its main markets, it’s no surprise that the Fiat Group would bring a huge collection of new and special edition models to the Bologna Motor Show. This year, the Fiat Group will headline the local auto show with a new 2012 Fiat Sedici model, a Fiat 500 Nation Limited Edition, [...] more  See More..

autoguide:Lease A VW up! In Germany For Only 95 Euros Just Add Fuel.

Lease A VW up! In Germany For Only 95 Euros – Just Add Fuel.The Volkswagen up! is now offering an incredible promo exclusively in Germany. According to Auto Express, a new VW up!, carrying a 10,000 Euro MSRP, can be leased for a mere 95 Euros a month. There are no strings attached either. There is no initial deposit necessary. Nor are there additional road tax, servicing, roadside [...] more  See More..

autoguide:Chrysler, Lancia Enlist Former Ferrari Designer For New Styling Direction

Chrysler, Lancia Enlist Former Ferrari Designer For New Styling DirectionChrysler is getting some Italian style thanks to former Ferrari designer Lorenzo Ramaciotti, 63, who will now be lending a hand at Chrysler and Lancia. Ramciotti was lured out of retirement to head up the project, which aims for a common design language for the two brands. “We are trying to find an international language, which [...] more  See More..

autoguide:Fiat 500 Facing Supply Overflow, 20 Percent Of Dealers Unable To Sell Product

Fiat 500 Facing Supply Overflow, 20 Percent Of Dealers Unable To Sell ProductFiat could blame American consumer sentiment. They could also blame J.Lo’s advertising debacle. Or perhaps, the fault lies with the car. Whatever the case may be, sales numbers for the 2012 Fiat 500 are disappointing. According to Automotive News, Fiat’s re-introduction into the United States reports will fall significantly short of its 50,000 unit sales [...] more  See More..

autoguide:VW Passat Alltrack is like a German Subaru Outback: Tokyo Motor Show Preview

VW Passat Alltrack is like a German Subaru Outback: Tokyo Motor Show PreviewSubaru has the Legacy and Outback and now Volkswagen has the Passat and the Passat Alltrack. Essentially a high-riding version of the Passat wagon (“Estate”) offered in Europe, the car will make its official debut next week at the Tokyo Motor Show. Along with flared fenders, a stainless steel-look front bumper garnish and some matte-chrome [...] more  See More..

autoguide:Jeep Grand Cherokee Will be Only Model to Get Diesel Option, SRT Badge

Jeep Grand Cherokee Will be Only Model to Get Diesel Option, SRT BadgeIs it OK to love one of your kids more than the others? If you work for Jeep the answer is a resounding yes. After the launch of the Grand Cherokee SRT8, brand enthusiasts might like to see other SRT-badge models, but they won’t. The same goes for the upcoming diesel version, which only recently [...] more  See More..

autoguide:Cadillac Diesel Under Consideration for U.S.

Cadillac Diesel Under Consideration for U.S.A Cadillac diesel? It could happen. Or should we say, happen again. In a recent interview at the launch of the brand’s new XTS flagship sedan (above) at the LA Auto Show, Caddy marketing boss Don Butler admitted that a diesel-powered Cadillac is a possibility. Butler highlighted the torque, as well as the high mixture [...] more  See More..

autoguide:Audi A6 Diesel, A6 and A8 Hybrids Models to Get Delayed U.S. Launch

Audi A6 Diesel, A6 and A8 Hybrids Models to Get Delayed U.S. LaunchIn the case of the latter, Audi's US President, Johann De Nysschen says that the pushing back the A6 and A8 Hybrids was largely done to "minimize complexity" in the lineup, since Audi is already planning to introduce a Q5 Hybrid for 2012. more  See More..

autoguide:GM Moves Forward With Opel Restructuring

GM Moves Forward With Opel RestructuringDuring a recent statement, Girsky said that "in order to fully leverage [Opel's] potential we will continue to work on optimizing the cost structure, improve margins and make use of economies of scale within the group."
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autoguide:Drivers Frustrated With In-Car Navigation Systems

Drivers Frustrated With In-Car Navigation SystemsAre you frustrated with your car’s nav system? Join the club – a new study out by J.D. Power and Associates Reports says that drivers are annoyed with their navigation systems. Consumers are reporting that they are becoming increasingly frustrated with their in-car navigation and infotainment systems. The problem seems to be complexity of these [...] more  See More..

autoguide:Chevrolet EN-V Concept On Display At Tokyo Motor Show

Chevrolet EN-V Concept On Display At Tokyo Motor ShowThe electric mobility pod from Chevrolet called EN-V will be shown in its latest form at the Tokyo Motor Show from Nov. 30 to Dec. 11. The EN-V, which stands for Electric Networked – Vehicle, made its world debut in 2010 at the World Expo Shanghai, and is designed to solve congestion in heavily populated [...] more  See More..

autoguide:Volkswagen Has No Plans for Subcompacts In The US, At Least For Now

Volkswagen Has No Plans for Subcompacts In The US, At Least For NowAs to why, the company cites the traditional argument that small cars have thin profit margins, especially when they have to be imported, as VW would have to do with the Up! and Polo, at least in the short term. more  See More..

autoguide:Volkswagen Accused Of Providing Ringer Press Cars: Consumer Reports

Volkswagen Accused Of Providing Ringer Press Cars: Consumer ReportsConsumer Reports has made allegations against Volkswagen that the company provided press vehicles that were built to a higher standard than versions sold to consumers. Stories of “ringer” press vehicles are legend in the automotive world – most recently, Ferrari was accused of providing press cars that performed far better than customer cars. Now, the venerable consumer [...] more  See More..

autoguide:Nissan Cube Remains In Lineup Despite Weak Sales

Nissan Cube Remains In Lineup Despite Weak SalesDespite recently weak sales, Nissan is adamant that the Cube “has found its place in the market” and will keep it in its lineup even though they haven’t mentioned a word about a next-generation model. When the Cube was first introduced in 2009, it sold 21,000 units while 2010 followed up with 23,000 units. For [...] more  See More..

autoguide:Fiat Sets Up Alfa Romeo Joint Venture In China

Fiat Sets Up Alfa Romeo Joint Venture In ChinaFiat will build Alfa Romeo vehicles in China starting in July, 2012, as part of a joint venture with local partner Guanhzhou Automobile Group Co Ltd. Company president Zeng Qinghong told Automotive News that ”Besides the Fiat brand, after talks between the two shareholders, we will introduce the Alfa Romeo brand to the venture company.”  No timetable [...] more  See More..

autoguide:BMW 5-Series Hybrid To Bow At 2011 Tokyo Auto Show

BMW 5-Series Hybrid To Bow At 2011 Tokyo Auto ShowThe BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid will make its debut at this December’s Tokyo Auto Show, featuring BMW’s familiar twin-turbo I6 engine and an electric motor that will produce a total output of 340 horsepower. Backed by an 8-speed automatic, the car will be able to operate in pure electric mode up to 37 mph. The ActiveHybrid’s [...] more  See More..

autoguide:Chrysler To Offer Different Minivans For Canada, U.S. Market

Chrysler To Offer Different Minivans For Canada, U.S. MarketCanadians should get ready to kiss the Chrysler Town and Country goodbye, as Chrysler seeks to trim its minivan lineup down to a single nameplate – but the opposite will be occurring in the United States, with the Dodge Caravan getting the axe, as the Caravan will now become the exclusive minivan sold by Chrysler [...] more  See More..

autoguide:Ford Says No To Small Pickups As GM Forges Ahead; Chrysler Undecided

Ford Says No To Small Pickups As GM Forges Ahead; Chrysler UndecidedEven as General Motors readies their new Chevrolet Colorado mid-size pickup, Ford and Chrysler are hedging their bets that consumers won’t return to the floundering small truck market, and continue to opt for full-size pickups instead. General Motors has claimed that the new Colorado will do most of what a full-size truck can do with [...] more  See More..

autoguide:Tata, Owner Of Jaguar, Land Rover Names Next CEO

Tata, Owner Of Jaguar, Land Rover Names Next CEOTata Sons has named Cyrus Mistry as its next CEO, as current CEO Ratan Tata prepares to retire. The unmarried, childless Tata named Mistry as CEO of the holding company responsible for Tata’s numerous divisions, among them their automotive sector which owns Jaguar and Land Rover, along with the namesake Tata Motors brand. “The appointment [...] more  See More..

autoguide:Fiat-Chrysler Aiming For Sales Of 6 Million Units In 2014: Marchionne

Fiat-Chrysler Aiming For Sales Of 6 Million Units In 2014: MarchionneSergio Marchionne, head of Fiat, told reports that he expects combined sales of Fiat and Chrysler vehicles to hit 6 million units by 2014. Marchionne’s remarks come even in the face of declining auto sales in Europe, as well as an overall shaky economic climate. Marchionne said that he was reviewing Fiat’s 2012 European targets, [...] more  See More..

autoguide:Acura MDX To Be Built In Alabama To Offset Rising Yen

Acura MDX To Be Built In Alabama To Offset Rising YenHonda announced today that they would use excess capacity at their Alabama plant following a $300 million investment in the facility. The investment will allow for a total of 340,000 units anually. Rising exchange rates are forcing Honda to devote more resources to North American production while reducing exports. Honda will shift their Acura MDX [...] more  See More..

autoguide:Next Audi TT Rumored for Toyko Motor Show Reveal

Next Audi TT Rumored for Toyko Motor Show RevealThe original Audi TT was beautiful, a styling icon and a design study of the 21st century. Audi plans to do it again, with rumors surfacing of the unveiling of the third generation TT at the approaching Tokyo Motor Show. Few details have been disclosed but we expect the TT to be taken slightly up-market [...] more  See More..

autoguide:Chrysler Gets Ready to Take on Canadian Auto Workers

Chrysler Gets Ready to Take on Canadian Auto WorkersOfficially going on the record before negotiations actually begin has become a Marchionne hallmark, since he took a similar stance in the US and also in Italy with Fiat. more  See More..

autoguide:Stop By Sears Auto Centers When Playing Road Trippin Game

Stop By Sears Auto Centers When Playing Road Trippin’ GameIf you play the EA Moble game Road Trippin’, you can expect to stop by Sears Auto Centers in your virtual travels. Sears Auto Centers and BF Goodrich Tires have joined forces with EA Mobile, so players of the popular moble game can stop to tune up their cars, receive power boosts and earn extra [...] more  See More..

autoguide:Poll: Brits Would Rather Buy A Used Car From Obama Than Cameron

Poll: Brits Would Rather Buy A Used Car From Obama Than CameronThe British would rather buy a used car from Barack Obama than David Cameron, according to a poll that measures the public’s trust in political leaders. The YouGov poll, conducted on behalf of Craigslist, asked over 2,000 Britons who they would trust if they were buying a used car from a global leader, and Obama [...] more  See More..

autoguide:Ken Block And Hot Wheels Team Up For Perfect Christmas Gift

Ken Block And Hot Wheels Team Up For Perfect Christmas GiftJust in time for the holiday season, Hot Wheels announced a lineup of Ken Block toys now available at retailers nationwide such as Toys “R” Us, Wal-Mart, Target, Kmart and Pep Boys. Three individual products make up the Ken Block Hot Wheels line, a 1:64-scale die-cast 2011 Ken Block Ford Fiesta Hot Wheels car, a [...] more  See More..