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RAM 2500 Catches Fire After NHTSA Test
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In its recent tests, NHTSA found that the RAM 2500 Heavy Duty crumples worse than the rest in a crash and even observed flames and smoke under the hood after its test.
Toyota Prius Plug-In Powers Home Four Times Longer than Nissan Leaf
Taking a step toward expanding what an electric vehicle can do, Toyota is experimenting with using a Prius as a home power generator.
Hyundai Petitions for ‘National Fuel Efficiency Month’
Acting as the poster boy for fuel efficiency, Hyundai is petitioning the U.S. government to declare August “National Fuel Efficiency Month.”
SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women Winner Chosen
Voting is closed for the SEMA Mustang Powered by Women, which will appear late this October in Las Vegas. The project aims to increase awareness about women working in the automotive field by offering up an example of what they can do.
BMW 7 Series Diesel Not Headed to US: Brand Confirms
Reports started hitting the internet this week of a BMW 7 Series diesel heading for the U.S. market, something that got notoriously diesel-enthusiastic auto journalists excited. But those reports are little more than hot air according to a company spokesman.
Chevrolet Social Network Launched: The Block
Chevrolet is taking a stab at launching its own community forum and social media hub for auto enthusiasts, calling it The Block.
Nissan Delta Wing Track Testing for 24 Hours of Le Mans
Another video of the head-turning Nissan Delta Wing emerged online, this time giving us a look at the car’s initial testing.
Chevrolet Volt Demand Rises in California as Supply Falls
Consumers snubbed the Chevrolet Volt when it was more readily available, prompting the automaker to pare back production, but Californians are chancing their mind about the Chevy just as those decisions take hold of supply.
Toyota Reaches 1 Million Facebook Fans, Releases World’s Lamest Thank You
Toyota nabbed its millionth fan on Facebook and is thanking the people who made it possible by “liking” the page by releasing a new banner photo that features a grid of about 100 profile pictures in black and white.
2013 Porsche Carrera 4, 4S Release Hinted by EPA
Details about the 2013 Porsche 911 line are expected to be revealed at or before this year’s Paris Auto Show, but fuel milage numbers for the Carrera 4 and 4S are now available online.
Bill Gates’ 1979 Porsche 911 Turbo Sells for $80,000
Evidently, a car Bill Gates owned is worth a lot more then the same car without the billionaire butt-impression in the driver’s seat.
Toyota GT 86 Launches in Indonesia with Massive Drift Demo – Video
Toyota is launching the GT 86 and Scion FR-S around the world and Indonesia’s release took place last Friday to the tune of a couple smoking tires.
Fiat 500 Abarth Wholesale Orders Capped by Chrysler
Credit sex, swagger or supportive reviews from the automotive community. Actually, scratch that and credit them all for the Fiat 500 Abarth’s warm reception that demanded triple what the automaker originally expected to sell in North America.
Tesla Model S Signature Series Sold Out
Despite costing almost as much as the discontinued Roadster, the $105,40 Tesla Model S Signature Performance model is sold out according to the company.
Scion FR-S Finally Arrives at Dealerships
This is it: the wildly-anticipated Scion FR-S is arriving at dealers nationwide today, at least in theory. There won’t be any of them actually sitting on the lot waiting for a buyer.
2013 Honda Accord Spy Photo Doesn’t Hide Much
With competition growing steeper in an already cut throat segment, Honda is bringing an all-new Accord sedan out for 2013 to remain relevant in an area where many of its competitors already offer revised vehicles.
GM Offering Employee Bonuses Based on Customer Loyalty
Implementing a new compensation structure, GM North America president Mark Reuss is focusing on customer retention in a way the company might have never tried before: employee bonuses.
AutoGuide Week-In-Reverse: 1,000 Karmas Sold, Stick-Shift M6
The automotive industry is a global business that is constantly evolving and growing, and we here at AutoGuide know it can be hard to keep up sometimes. So here is a summary of the top stories you may have missed this week: Fisker Sold Over 1,000 Karmas this Year Fisker will recall a selection of its Karma exotic…
Fisker Karmas Recalled for Battery Coolant Leak
Fisker will recall a selection of its Karma exotic EVs because of a possible battery coolant leak, just one of many problems plaguing the automaker in its short history.
Texting and Driving Outlawed in Ohio
Fair warning, if you live in Ohio and text behind the wheel, you could face fines or worse: a suspended driver’s license.
Volvo C90 Under Consideration for Development
There’s a chance Swedish automaker Volvo might be looking at developing a competitor to the Mercedes E-Class coupe and if that chance comes true it will be called the C90.
May 2012 Automotive Industry Sales Roundup
With May sales numbers rolling out today, there are some interesting stories developing around several automakers.
Circuit of the Americas Open for Driving – in a Video Game
Fraught with delays and uncertainty, Texas’ latest race track, the Circuit of the Americas, is still under construction. Despite that, a digital version is ready to go, giving gamers the first crack at the new track.
Toyota GT 86 Accessories Announced for Europe
Toyota’s GT 86, called the Scion FR-S in North America, has been billed from the beginning as an affordable sports car engineered for enthusiasts, so makes sense that the company would offer a list of customization accessories to personalize the sport coupe.
