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Honda Mulls Return to Formula One
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Exiting the sport in 2008, Honda has reportedly resumed interest in the pinnacle of motorsports: Formula One.
Diesel SRT Likely Admits Chrysler Performance Boss
Chief Chrysler designer and boss of the newly minted SRT performance brand stirred the social media pot last night, polling the twitterverse on reaction to a diesel-powered high-performance Chrysler product.
Toyota Recalls 7.4 Million Cars Worldwide
Toyota has announced a major recall to replace the driver’s side power window master switch, affecting 7.4 million cars globally, including 2.5 million in the United States.
Scion FR-S the First of Three Sports Cars Says Chief Engineer
The Toyota GT86 or Scion FR-S as it’s known on our shores may just be the best new sports car in a generation, but it certainly won’t be the last of its kind. According to chief engineer Tetsuya Tada, the FR-S is just the first of three planned sports cars by the world’s largest automaker.
Small Car Sales on Pace for Best Year Since 1993
Whether due to rising gas prices or changing trends by consumers, small cars are increasingly becoming a big deal across America. In fact, sales of compact and sub-compact vehicles are poised to make up the largest segment of total auto industry sales since 1993.
2014 Kia Soul Electric Planned
When the next-generation Kia Soul launches as early as next year, it will be available with an electric motor in place of a conventional gasoline engine.
Michael Schumacher Retires, Again
After a less-than-glorious return to the sport, seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher has announced his retirement from the pinnacle of motorsports.
Hybrid Jaguars, Manual Transmissions Waiting in the Wings Says Exec
Jaguar’s new F-Type looks remarkably like its design study, though it’s missing two things. First is a major feature of the C-X16 concept it’s based on and the second is something found in any true sports car; an advanced hybrid drivetrain and a manual transmission.
Toyota Named Top Auto Brand for 9th Year Running
Toyota has once again claimed the top spot in Interbrand’s annual ranking for the world’s best automotive brands, while placing 10th overall.
Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Honda Accord Coupe
It may surprise you to learn that the Honda Accord Coupe is one of the most cross-shopped cars with the Chevrolet Camaro. After all, one is a front-drive two-door version of a family sedan, while the other is a purpose-built Muscle car. And yet the two stack up quite closely in many respects, though certainly…
Consumers Demand Twice the Range from Electric Cars: Report
Electric car manufacturers are quick to point out that the current range offered by their vehicles is more than enough to satisfy the driving needs of the majority of Americans. In fact, according to Nissan the average daily commute is just 29 miles. And yet consumers demand significantly more before they will view an EV…
Toyota Sets New Nurbrgring Electric Car Record of 7:22
Not satisfied with their Nurburgring electric car record, the team at Toyota Motorsport GmbH set out to shave a few seconds off their 7:47.794 time and did so in significant fashion.
Electric Cars Not the Solution Says Toyota Europe Boss
Electric cars are not the future, even in Europe where public perception of gas alternative mobility solutions is significantly more favorable. That, at least, is the opinion of the world’s largest automaker, as expressed by Toyota Motor Europe CEO Didier Leroy at the Paris Motor Show this week.
Jaguar F-Type to Fill White Space Where Others Have Failed
Leadership through product is a formula for success in the auto industry. One method is to become the very best in a particular segment, the other is to be the very first. A car that creates a new segment immediately becomes its benchmark.
Top 10 Cars of the 2012 Paris Motor Show
The list of impressive new models at this year’s Paris Motor Show is a long one, but we’ve narrowed down the ten most interesting, exciting and important vehicles, starting with the Lexus LF-CC Concept. A look ahead at the future of the brand, this concept previews the first ever Lexus IS coupe. With dramatic styling…
Honda’s Turbo 4-Cylinder and the 2015 Civic Type R
Enthusiasts have been calling for turbocharged Hondas for over a decade and finally the Japanese automaker has decided to listen. But there is a catch.
French Cars Worth Talking About at the Paris Motor Show
We may never seem them on our shores, but there are a few honorable mentions from French automakers on display at the Paris Motor Show.
BMW 335i M Performance is Seriously M-Proved
The BMW stand at the Paris Motor Show might be dedicated to fuel efficient models like the new (for Europe) 1 Series and the Active Tourer Concept, but perhaps the most eye catching machine on display is a 335i equipped with a selection of M Performance accessories.
Abarth 695 Fuori Serie Shows Customization in the Extreme
“Do you come with the car?” Sadly, no, but you can now get an Abarth with more accessories than ever before.
This is the Ferrari F70, Well… Part of it
Ferrari had little in the way of sexy new sheetmetal to show off today at the Paris Motor Show, but the Italian exotic car maker did provide a look at its next supercar and the successor to the famed Enzo.
McLaren P1 Video, First Look: 2012 Paris Motor Show
McLaren might be a name that’s revered among auto enthusiasts but the debut of its new supercar marked the very first International Motor Show for the brand.
Smart Forstars Drops Dorky City-Car Look
Looking almost mean, Smart unveiled its latest concept at the Paris Motor Show today, but will it ever see production?
2014 Mazda6 Video, First Look: 2012 Paris Motor Show
After unveiling the sedan at the Moscow Motor Show, Mazda has revealed the 6 Wagon at the Paris Motor Show.
Lexus LF-CC Video, First Look: 2012 Paris Motor Show
Unveiled today at the Paris Motor Show, the LF-CC Concept is a look into the near future of the Lexus brand.
