Audi’s #WantAnR8 Contest Returns

Audi’s #WantAnR8 Contest Returns
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Want an R8? Get in line. After years on the market Audi’s aluminum-intensive supercar is still a highly desirable piece of automotive hardware. Helping generate buzz, the company is giving one lucky person an opportunity to drive an R8 for an entire day, or enjoy the Audi sportscar experience in Sonoma, California. Continue Reading...

Hyundai to Reveal 370-HP Veloster at SEMA

Hyundai to Reveal 370-HP Veloster at SEMA
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Hyundai has teamed up with Fox Marketing Cars to build a wildly customized Veloster. Far more than just a fancy paint job this vehicle is the most powerful “street-focused” Veloster ever. It will be showcased at the Annual SEMA show in Las Vegas, Nevada in just about a week and a half. Continue Reading...

Lexus IS 250 and Infiniti Q50 not Recommend by Consumer Reports

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Lexus IS 250 and Infiniti Q50 not Recommend by Consumer Reports
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Like it or not Consumer Reports is an extremely influential publication. Buyers pay close attention to the products they recommend, especially when it comes to cars. If a particular vehicle fails to earn the outlet’s accolades you can bet people will shy away. Surprisingly two Japanese luxury sedans failed to make the grade. Continue Reading...

2014 Toyota Avalon Getting Small Price Bump

2014 Toyota Avalon Getting Small Price Bump
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Every year we all get a little older and things get a little more expensive. This is true of food, fuel and especially vehicles. In keeping with this trend the entry level Toyota Avalon is inching up the price ladder. Continue Reading...

Elon Musk Sounds off on Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Elon Musk Sounds off on Hydrogen Fuel Cells
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Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk is rapidly becoming a new Bob Lutz for the 21st century. The savvy South African is not afraid to share his opinion on a variety of topics and is at times refreshingly blunt. Continue Reading...

Kia GT Four-Door Coupe Rumored to Launch in 2016

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Kia GT Four-Door Coupe Rumored to Launch in 2016
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Slowly but surely Kia is transforming itself from a provider of inexpensive transportation appliances to a purveyor of premium automobiles. Further pushing the brand up-market, reports indicate the South Korean firm will build a production version of its dramatic GT concept. Continue Reading...

BMW Individual 760Li Sterling Trimmed in Silver

BMW Individual 760Li Sterling Trimmed in Silver
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BMW Individual Manufaktur is a unique up-fitting service offered by the German luxury automaker for customers that want more exclusivity and customization options than provided by a “standard” Bimmer. The company has been doing this for more than two decades. Additionally, their Individual Collection is another facet of this idea and their latest creation is… Continue Reading...

NISMO Allegedly Taking Charge of Next-Gen GT-R

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NISMO Allegedly Taking Charge of Next-Gen GT-R
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The Nissan GT-R is a supercar in the truest sense of the word. It combines dynamite acceleration with tenacious all-wheel-drive grip and more technology than Silicon Valley. This formula adds up to performance that can top the some of the finest exotics in the world for a fraction of the price. The second-generation of the… Continue Reading...

Five-Point Inspection: 1997 Toyota Prius

Five-Point Inspection: 1997 Toyota Prius
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The Toyota Prius is one of the most contentious vehicles available today. On the one hand it rankles automotive enthusiasts like few other cars. They decry its bland styling and lifeless driving experience. Continue Reading...

2015 BMW X6 Caught Running the ‘Ring

2015 BMW X6 Caught Running the ‘Ring
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Our intrepid clandestine photographers have snapped a few shots of the next-generation BMW X6 as its circles the legendary Nürburgring in Germany. Here’s what we know about this upcoming “sports activity coupe.” Continue Reading...

Ford’s 2013 SEMA Cars: Mustang Muscle, Pint-Sized Performance

Ford’s 2013 SEMA Cars: Mustang Muscle, Pint-Sized Performance
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Ford is showing off a host of modified models at this year’s annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The massive event kicks off in just a few short weeks and the Blue Oval’s offerings run the gamut from Mustang muscle to pint-sized to performance. Continue Reading...

Ford’s EcoBoost Police Interceptors Outrun Competition

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Ford’s EcoBoost Police Interceptors Outrun Competition
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Strong acceleration is important, it’s useful when merging onto a crowded expressway or towing a heavy trailer through the mountains. Speed is especially important for police vehicles as it gives law enforcement officers the power to take down bad guys. But who has the fastest cop car? Continue Reading...

UPDATE: Hyundai Voluntarily Recalling Genesis Sedan for Brake Problem

UPDATE: Hyundai Voluntarily Recalling Genesis Sedan for Brake Problem
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Hyundai’s Genesis Sedan is being probed for potential brake problems. Some 40,000 cars are under the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s microscope. Continue Reading...

Autonomous Cars Face Hurdles, Still Show Promise

Autonomous Cars Face Hurdles, Still Show Promise
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Everyone seems to be super bullish on autonomous vehicles these days. Pundits and product planners alike are hailing this technology as the industry’s next big game changer, but not everyone is so optimistic. Continue Reading...

Mercedes-Benz to Top BMW in Sales this Year

Mercedes-Benz to Top BMW in Sales this Year
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Like elementary-school children Mercedes-Benz and their cross-country rival BMW are bickering about who will be number one. The two German luxury automakers both want to be tops in the United States. Continue Reading...

2014 Jeep Cherokee Heads to Dealers after Long Delay

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2014 Jeep Cherokee Heads to Dealers after Long Delay
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Have you been anxiously waiting for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee? In spite of long delays the company is finally getting its act together and the new compact SUV should start to arrive at dealerships over the next 10 days. Continue Reading...

2014 Ford Transit Connect Taxi: More Space, Less Fuel

2014 Ford Transit Connect Taxi: More Space, Less Fuel
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What does Hong Kong have in common with New York City, Chicago, Miami and Los Angeles? Other than being a large, cosmopolitan metropolis it’s also the latest municipality to select Ford’s Transit Connect Taxi for duty. Continue Reading...

Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Fuel Economy

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Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Fuel Economy
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Modern vehicles are expensive, and it’s not just the gigantic figure on the window sticker that hurts. You have to consider the price of everything else involved with automobile ownership. Continue Reading...