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Mazda Hazumi Concept Bounds into Geneva
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Small cars are BIG, especially in places like Europe where space is at a premium. Foreshadowing an upcoming next-generation subcompact model the folks at Mazda revealed their Hazumi Concept here in Geneva.
McLaren 650S Thunders into Geneva Motor Show
Superlatives are the name of the game at the McLaren display in Geneva. The company claims its alluring 650S is the fastest, most engaging, best equipped and most beautiful production supercar they’ve ever made. Is that the truth or just a bunch of bullroar? Here’s the skinny.
Volvo Concept Estate Proves Wagons can be Sexy
This beautiful vehicle is the Volvo Concept Estate and it just made its global debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. It may simply be a design study but what exactly is it? Is it a station wagon, a hatchback or a shooting brake? Volvo calls it a three-door sports wagon but we call it…
Arash AF8: a British Brawler With a Corvette Heart
There’s a new mid-engined supercar in town and it hails from Great Britain, but it’s not from the likes of Aston Martin, Bentley or even Noble.
London City Center May Ban Older Gas and Diesel Cars
Driving in downtown London may be getting a little more difficult. There’s talk of banning older cars from parts of the UK capital if they don’t meet certain emissions requirements.
Toyota Prius v vs. Ford C-Max Hybrid vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid
Whether they come in the form of a subcompact hatchback or a full-sized pickup, hybrids are some of the most technically advanced vehicles on the road today. Blending the best of internal combustion and electric propulsion these cars and trucks can save drivers major dollars at the filling station thanks to their Star Wars-grade technology…
Chevrolet to Offer Supplier Discount Next Month
Chevrolet is looking to move some metal. The bow-tie brand will start a national incentive campaign next month.
2015 Ford Mustang Practical Enhancements Explained
Last year Chevrolet unveiled its brand-new Corvette. The Detroit icon’s gigantic V8 engine and pushrods are a Midwestern middle finger to the rest of the performance-car world. Now it’s Ford’s turn to drop a bomb on unsuspecting enthusiasts. The Blue Oval’s completely redesigned Mustang is cantering toward its fall on-sale date and a big debut…
Lexus RX 350 and 450h ‘Updated’ for 2015
The popular and luxurious Lexus RX crossover has received a number of minor updates for the 2015 model year.
2016 Nissan Titan to Bow in Detroit Next Year
The full-size pickup segment has never been so competitive. A brand-new Chevy Silverado, a heavily revised Ram and a refreshed Toyota Tundra are tantalizing options, and then there’s an aluminum-body F-150 waiting in the wings. But fixin’ for a fight, Nissan is throwing its 10-gallon hat into the rodeo ring with a brand-new Titan.
Alfa Romeo 4C Spyder to Drop its Top in Geneva
Like a dog staring lustily at his master eating a steak dinner we’ve been drooling buckets of slobber, pining for the Alfa Romeo 4C. Upping this car’s sexiness, the Italian Automaker will supposedly reveal a Spyder version of it at next week’s Geneva Motor Show.
GM Under NHTSA’s Microscope for Recall Timing
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating GM’s timeliness regarding its expanded ignition switch recall.
Buick: Resurgent Division or Boat-Anchor Brand?
Buick is one of GM’s four remaining brands in North America. Following the company’s bankruptcy filing in the middle of 2009 divisions including Pontiac, Hummer, Saturn and Saab were jettisoned like Thanksgiving leftovers at Easter time. Ostensibly this cull allowed the firm to concentrate on its best brands, but why did Buick make the cut…
Audi 4.2-Liter V8 to Live On: Report
For all their glory, the smoothness they’re known for, the melodious noises they make, the low-end torque they produce, modern V8 engines are fading away faster than childhood memories of fat camp. But in spite of this unfortunate disappearing act one engine is apparently here to stay.
Audi A6 Aces Crash Tests, Surprises No One
Safety, apparently it’s important to a lot of people. Who knew? Aside from elegant design and a top-notch interior Audi A6 drivers have something else to crow about; the Bavarian four-door just received a five-star rating from the folks at U.S. NCAP, the highest score available.
Volkswagen Polo Range Updated for 2014
Volkswagen will reveal a quartet of subcompact Polos at next week’s Geneva Motor Show. Naturally fuel efficiency is a top priority with these models but the company hasn’t forgotten about performance.
Tesla Model S is Consumer Reports’ Top-Scoring Model
Tesla has another feather to put in its cap. The California-based electric-car builder just earned a major accolade from Consumer Reports.
Lexus, Acura and Audi Top 2014 Consumer Reports Brand Report Card
Consumer Reports’ 2014 Car Brand Report Card has been published and not surprisingly luxury automakers dominate the top of this list.
GM Ignition-Switch Recall Expands to 1.3 Million Cars; 13 Fatalities Reported
GM is expanding an existing recall of 2003 through 2007 models to correct an ignition-switch defect.
Electric Vehicles Won’t Reduce US Emissions: Study
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed an advanced simulation that projects future emissions in the United States and the results of this study are surprising.
Alfa Romeo Coming to a US Dealer (Not) Near You
After a two-decade absence lusty Italian brand Alfa Romeo is coming back to the United States but not all Fiat dealers will be allowed to sell these exotic sports cars.
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Tesla’s Stock Price Sets New Record, Tops $247
Tesla saw its stock price jump nearly 14 percent this morning to a record high.
Bentley Continental GT Speed Gets Genteel Upgrades
Not one to let a good thing go blasé, the folks at Bentley have concocted a series of options to improve their already bonkers Continental GT Speed ultra-luxury grand touring car as well as the Flying Spur sedan. More is always better, right?
Cadillac ATS vs. Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac XTS
GM has been working to revive its Cadillac division for a decade and a half. After much hard work and many billions of dollars things are really starting to fall into place instead of falling apart. They’ve transformed the brand from an also-ran into a genuine competitor to German luxury hegemony.
