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Crusin’ Caskets Let You Drive into the Afterlife with Style
What do you get for the gearhead that’s going for his or her final drive? The folks at Cruzin’ Caskets offer some pretty wicked burial boxes that are sure to get more their share of looks on the other side.
Mitsubishi to Sell Rebadged Renault Family Sedan in America
Renault has been strategically aligned with Nissan since 1999 but today the Franco-Japanese partnership just announced their intention to cooperate with ailing automaker Mitsubishi.
Ford Fusion and C-Max Energi Plug-Ins Outpace Toyota
When it comes to electrified cars Toyota is the undisputed champion with its popular lineup of Prius models, but Ford is hard at work building brand recognition for its lineup of battery-powered vehicles. Things must be working out well because the Blue Oval is crowing about sales of its plug-in hybrids.
Volkswagen’s 2013 SEMA Showcase: New Engines, Special Cars
Volkswagen is showcasing a couple of exciting vehicular improvements and some specially modified cars at SEMA in Las Vegas this week.
Daimler Wants “Credit” for Fuel-Economy Improvements
Daimler is petitioning the U.S. government to get more favorable treatment under the new fuel-economy regulations. It wants extra credit for consumption-cutting features like start-stop technology.
New Scion Vehicles Not Coming Any Time Soon
Scion’s sales have been sagging but dealers involved with the youth-oriented Toyota brand will have to solider on for a few more years before fresh product arrives.
Rolls-Royce Wraith Drophead Coupe to Launch in 2015
A Drophead Coupe version of the Rolls-Royce Wraith is on its way, but don’t expect this ultra-luxury convertible to launch any time soon.
Ask AutoGuide No. 24 – Porsche 911 Carrera vs. Porsche Cayman S
If you’ve got a smartphone you know just how versatile these pocket computers are. They send and receive e-mail, allow you to cruise the internet and can even take pictures, to name but a few of their capabilities. They’re essentially real-life Tricorders from Star Trek.
Top 10 Recently Extinct Car Brands Millennials Probably Won’t Remember
Everybody loves talking about millennials but nobody does anything about them. Roughly speaking, this demographic encompasses young – and not-so-young – folks born in the early 1980s to about 2000. With birth years spanning two decades, this is a huge group of very diverse people.
Is Toyota Euthanizing the Itsy Bitsy Scion iQ?
Scion’s iQ is one of the smallest cars sold in North America but it may not be long for this world.
Kia Preparing Five Specially Modified Souls for SEMA
It seems like everyone’s getting in on the SEMA action; even Kia is participating in the show. The automaker will reveal five specially modified Souls at the Las Vegas event.
Honda’s ‘Mean Mower’ Making Appearance at SEMA
Honda shocked the lawn-care community with its “Mean Mower,” a ride-on tractor powered by a motorcycle engine. It’s capable of blitzing from zero to 60 miles an hour in just 4 seconds! This grass-annihilating machine is leaving Great Britain and crossing the Atlantic to make a special appearance at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
NHTSA Investigating Jeep Liberty for Potential Fire Risk
“Give me liberty, or give me death!” This famous quotation is attributed to American patriot Patrick Henry. His willingness to lay down his life for a cause is enviable but we’re pretty sure he wouldn’t want to die by fire. As such it’s a good thing he doesn’t drive a Jeep Liberty.
Tom Cruise may Play Carroll Shelby in Upcoming Movie
He’s one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood. Over the course of his career he’s starred alongside quite a few good men; you could say he’s something of a Maverick, but the only thing that’s certain is he’s a Scientologist. Now rumor has it Tom Cruise will be playing the legendary Carroll Shelby in an…
Win a Chance to See the New Mini Hatchback
On November 18 Mini is set to reveal its next-generation hatchback. Ahead of the big bash this iconic British brand is intensifying its promotional push.
Volvo’s Drive-E Engines Delivers the Goods with Low CO2 Emissions
All automakers are under enormous pressure to deliver the highest fuel economy possible without sacrificing performance. Volvo’s answer to the problem is their new Drive-E lineup of engines.
Tesla Model E Could Launch in 2015, Cost $35K
Starting a new car company from scratch is no easy (or cheap) task. It’s comparable to building an entire city… on Mars. Despite the challenges and unfavorable odds Tesla seems to be doing quite well. Its Model S sedan has received numerous accolades and now some information about the brand’s next product is beginning to…
2015 Audi A3 Sedan Pricing Announced, Starts Right Around 30 Grand
Audi just announced pricing for its all-new 2015 A3 sedan. The company had hinted that this compact four-door would start right around 30 grand and they nailed that price point.
High Unemployment to Blame for Drop in Teen Driving
It’s a commonly held belief that young people are not interested in cars. As the narrative goes, they’d rather rely on public transportation and play with their iPhones than drive. But a new study released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Highway Loss Data Institute tells a different story.
Stock Up on ALMS Memorabilia Before it’s too Late
The American Le Mans Series (ALMS) is fading into the sunset after a decade and a half of high-octane competition. Starting next year it will cease to exist as it does today; it’s merging with the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series. But it’s not too late to stock up commemorative ALMS memorabilia.
Ford’s Focus the Best-Selling Car in First-Half of 2013… Or is It?
According to Ford its C-Segment Focus was the best-selling vehicle nameplate in the world last year. If things continue to go the way they are this popular car could earn that title again for 2013.
Volvo Working to Cut the Cord for Electric Vehicles
Volvo is part of an advanced research project that’s exploring inductive charging for electric vehicles. What does that mean? One word: wireless.
Ford Adding Two Hopped-Up Fusions to its SEMA Showcase
The other day Ford teased a passel of performance-tuned products it will be revealing at the upcoming SEMA show in Las Vegas. There are hopped up Focus STs, special versions of the Fiesta and of course some major Mustang muscle. But the company hasn’t forgotten about its sultry new midsize sedan, the Fusion.
18 Automakers Revealing New Product in Detroit
Now that we’re well into autumn temperatures are steadily dropping but auto-show season is heating up to scorching levels. Like an overloaded pressure cooker it’s threatening to blow, flooding the market with scalding shrapnel, copious news and of course exciting products.
