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FT-86 Logo Revealed, Inspired by Boxer Engine
A design sketch of what is rumored to be the logo for the upcoming Toyota FT-86 has surfaced online, clearly highlighting the Japanese sports car will be powered by a boxer engine. The design sketch shows two horizontally opposed pistons; an engine design that has earned the ‘boxer’ title because of its visual similarity to…
Honda Accord Most Researched New Car in 2010, but Hyundai Sonata Catching Up
The Honda Accord was the most researched new car by consumers in 2010 according to new internal data released by Kelly Blue Book (KBB). Honda also took the second spot with the Civic, while the Toyota Camry placed third. The Accord, Civic and Camry have all placed in KBB’s top five since 2004. Rounding out…
Ford Planning Start-Stop Technology for Non-Hybird Cars, Crossovers in 2012
Already popular in Europe, start-stop technology is about to become more common-place in North America – especially if you drive a Ford. Common in hybrids, start-stop systems shut off the engine when the vehicle comes to a rest and immediately fires it up again the second the brakes are released so there’s no delay in…
2014 Chevy Silverado to Shed 500 Pounds to Help Meet CAFE Regs
In a bid to meet strict 2016 Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, the pickup truck segment might face the biggest challenge of all. While more efficient engines are part of the solution, automakers are increasingly looking at cutting weight as a way to improve overall fuel economy. The first of a new generation of…
Lotus: New Era, New Cars, New Photos
The Lotus story continues to intrigue with plans to deliver five all new cars over the next five years. After debuting all five concepts at the Paris Auto Show, Lotus then brought its traveling road show to the LA Auto Show. Now the storied British brand is keeping the hype alive by releasing a selection…
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Grand Edition a ‘Stand-Up Maybach’
In Europe, Mercedes parent company Daimler is well-known for its truck and commercial vehicle division. On this side of the Atlantic, however, the three-pointed star is almost exclusively regarded as a manufacturer of high-performance luxury cars. Now Mercedes-Benz of Manhattan will allow you to combine those two seemingly at-odds concepts with the Sprinter Grand Edition….
Canadians Prefer the Ford Mustang Over the Chevy Camaro
If you’ve been paying attention to the muscle cars wars between Ford and Chevy, likely you already know that the Camaro is poised to out-sell the Mustang for the first time since pretty much anyone can remember. The opposite is true in Canada, where our neighbors to the North have a noted preference to the…
Kia KV7 Concept Teased Ahead of Detroit Auto Show Reveal, Hinting at Brand’s Next Van
Kia has just released a lone image of a new concept vehicle it will debut at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show in January. Called the KV7, the small van looks to be sized between the Soul and a conventional minivan, perhaps suggesting it could be a replacement for the Rondo MPV. There’s a definite resemblance…
Toyota Confirms Prius Vehicle Line; Prius MPV, Concept Debuts Planned for Detroit
Toyota will officially announce the launch of the Prius as its own vehicle line at the Detroit Auto Show in January with the introduction of two new versions of the popular hybrid. The unnamed new production model has been teased in the past and is believed to be an MPV-style vehicle with more functionality and…
Ferrari to Unveil ‘Very Different’ New Car at Geneva Auto Show Says di Montezemolo
In a recent interview Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo let slip that the exotic Italian automaker’s Geneva Auto Show debut will be, “a very different new Ferrari.” He then went on to comment that the vehicle will showcase Ferrari’s ability to adapt with the world – suggesting that it will in fact be some sort…
2012 Hyundai Accent Previewed With Verna Hatchback at China’s Guangzhou Auto Show
Several spy photos have already given us a good idea of what the next-generation Hyundai Accent will look like, but we now have the first look at the hatchback model. Unveiled at the Guangzhou auto show in China, the Accent will be sold as the Verna overseas. In China two engines will be offered including…
GM Recalls 2005-07 Cadillac CTS; Plus 2011 Cadillac, GMC and Chevy Trucks
General Motors has announced two separate recalls for a total of five vehicles totaling 100,000 units in all. The majority of recalled vehicles are 2005-07 Cadillac CTS models where the passenger airbag could fail to inflate in a crash due to a possible broken connection with the sensor in the passenger seat. In total 95,927…
2012 Toyota Vitz [Yaris] Officially Revealed With Gauges Where They Should Be
Toyota has officially taken the wraps off its new Japanese Vitz model, sold here as the Yaris. That might not at first be obvious, as the sub-compact has received quite the makeover, with an edgier design. It might not get your heart racing, but it won’t send you into a coma where you’ll dream about…
Ford Windstar Under Investigation Again: Rusting Subframe Linked to Crashes
After an initial investigation and then a recall on the Ford Windstar for rear axle failure, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has put the minivan on notice – again. This time NHTSA’s investigation involves the van’s subframe, which reportedly suffers from the same structural rusting as the rear axles. The NHTSA website lists…
Aston Martin Rumored to Build Future Maybach Models for Mercedes
It’s no secret that the revival of the Maybach brand by Mercedes parent company Daimler has been a flop. Perhaps it’s because of how much the cars shared with their S-Class counterparts, but apart from the odd Russian oligarch, the world’s wealthiest folks have decided to stick with faithful British brands like Bentley and Rolls-Royce…
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Vs DBR1-2 LMP1 Race Car on the Street [Video]
It’s hardly news, but it is worth a watch. Aston Martin has just released another glam video highlighting the connection between its street and race cars. The short video, featuring both the V12 Vantage and the Gulf DBR1-2 Le Mans race car puts the focus on the British automaker’s big 6.0-liter (actually a 5.9-liter) V12…
Ford Falcon Won’t See U.S. Shores, But its Supercharged 5.0L V8 Might
Contrary to a rather exciting recent report that’s been circulating, Ford won’t be bringing the Falcon to U.S. shores, meaning we won’t get to appreciate some Ford of Australia engineered RWD V8 sedan goodness unless we book a day long flight to down under. Original plans to bring the Falcon to the U.S. (requiring Ford…
2012 Mercedes C-Class Gets More Powerful V6, New Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Model
Sporting a facelift so subtle not even the designers at Mercedes are likely to be able to distinguish it from last year’s car, photos and details on the 2012 C-Class have just been released ahead of the car’s official debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January. The most noteworthy changes are, however, under the…
2012 Hyundai Azera/Grandeur Gets 4D Video Reveal
Hyundai is preparing to launch its all new Grandeur (sold as the Azera in North America) in its home-market of South Korea and has given us the first glimpse at the new luxury car though an innovative commercial. While 3D is all the rage these days, Hyundai refers to its two-minute long ad as being…
Hyundai Veloster Teased Ahead of Detroit Debut With Dual-Clutch, Direct-Injection [Video]
Hyundai has just released a short teaser video giving us the best glimpse yet and its new Veloster compact sporty car ahead of it’s debut at the Detroit Auto Show. Positioned as a rival to the Honda CR-Z, the Veloster won’t be a hybrid, but will still beat the Honda in terms of fuel economy…
Ford Windstar Rear Axle Failure Recall the Subject of ABC News Report [Video]
The recent death of a Massachusetts man has put the spotlight on the Ford Motor Company and its handling of the recall of its Windstar minivan. The van itself was recalled back in August due to rear axles that could snap. The vans date from 1998 to 2003 and initially Ford was reluctant to issue…
General Motors Targeting 150,000 EVs by 2015 Says CEO
General Motors is working on a plan to more than triple sales of electric cars in the near future says company CEO Dan Akerson. According to a report by Automotive News, Akerson wants to reach this goal by the middle of the decade. Arguably, tripling sales of GM’s current EVs (ie. the Chevy Volt) wouldn’t…
Nissan Leaf Aero Concept and Others Revealed Ahead of Tokyo Auto Salon Debut
Nissan recently announced it would showcase a total of nine vehicles at the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon, and the Japanese automaker has now decided to take the wraps off its collection in advance of the show. Above is the Leaf Aero Concept, which Nissan says is a peak into the future at what electric cars…
Aston Martin DB9 Morning Frost, Carbon Black and Quantum Silver Editions Announced
Having already introduced numerous special edition models for 2010, Aston Martin has just released a selection of three more, all based on the DB9. The three new models are named Morning Frost, Carbon Black and Quantum Silver and can be ordered as either a coupe or Volante convertible. The Carbon Black and Quantum Silver models…
