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Should You Buy an Electric Car?
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When it comes to technology, having the latest gadgets makes you look both smart and cool, but does that strategy work with cars? Automakers say that electric vehicles are the future of the industry, but even with many EVs on the market, they may not be the perfect choice for you.
The Coda EV Goes Back On Sale
Comebacks are all the rage these days. Like Marshall Mathers, the Coda EV is “back, back again,” arriving on sale for customers who missed out on buying one before the company went bankrupt.
Fewer than 60 Bugatti Veyrons Left, New Car On The Way
Get ready to say goodbye to the fastest production car in existence, the Bugatti Veyron. A company representative admits that there are fewer than 60 examples left unclaimed, so if you have a few million dollars laying around, now is your chance to get in an exclusive speed-machine.
Hyundai Kicks Off Seventh Year of Ads During Super Bowl
While the NFL season is just about to start, Hyundai is already eyeing a return to the Super Bowl. With two commercials appearing on February 2, 2014 the Korean automaker will celebrate its seventh year of advertising during the big game.
Top 10 Reasons to Buy a Diesel Car
When it comes to alternative fuel vehicles, hybrid and electric cars are all the rage these days. However, diesel still has its selling points and a diesel-powered car may be the right ride for you. Some may say that horsepower is what matters, but anyone with a basic understanding of an internal combustion engine can…
Top 10 Corvettes of All Time
The Corvette is an automotive icon, an example of just how impressive a car can be mechanically and aesthetically, yet at the same time offer an affordable (relatively speaking) price tag. Having now driven the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, we’ve decided to look back at the entire history of the famous sports car to pick…
Over $300M Spent at 2013 Monterey Classic Car Auctions
This weekends Concours d’Elegance in Monterey California raised quite a few eyebrows. Not only did we catch the debut of stunning cars like the BMW M4 concept and the Cadillac Elmiraj concept, classic collectors were given the chance to lay down cash on some of the most exotic cars in the world.
How Far Can You Drive on Empty?
Do you panic when the fuel light comes on? Here’s how to figure out how much range you have left.
Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTec
Like its German rivals, Mercedes-Benz offers a wide selection of cars, crossovers and SUVs to fit seemingly every niche. With luxury brands fighting to get ahead in each segment of the market, every combination of body-type, engine size and price-point are available in some way or another.
How Far Can You Drive on a Spare Tire?
Spare tires aren’t made to run forever, here’s how long you can drive on one.
Young People ‘Too Busy’ to get Driver’s License: Study
Generation Y has been a huge pain in the neck for most automakers since youth don’t seem to be interested, or simply can’t afford to buy a new vehicle, and a new study hints at why young people aren’t interested in driving.
Bank Info Theft on the Rise: Is Your Gas Pump Safe?
Almost every gas station has the option to pay for your fuel at the pump by using your debit or credit card, but is it safe to do so? Devices called “skimmers” are one threat that can compromise the safety of your bank account, and can be present right on the pump you use every…
2015 Audi A8 Teased before 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show Reveal
With the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show about a month away, the slow strip tease of new models are about to begin. Audi is the first to give us a taste of what to expect of their presence at the show, with what looks like the new 2015 Audi A8 sedan.
Used Car Prices Falling This Year
That used car you have your eyes on may soon become available as used car prices continue to drop this year.
Mercedes takes aim at Bentley, Rolls Royce with Super S-Class
While the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is plenty luxurious for most consumers, some might not see it as a rival to the sedans from Bentley and Rolls-Royce. Mercedes is looking to solve that problem with a far more luxurious and pricey ‘Super S-Class.’
Lexus GS-F Exposed in Spy Photos
Is Lexus aiming to take on the likes of the BMW M5, Mercedes E63 AMG and the Cadillac CTS-V with its own Lexus GS? These spy-photos seem to indicate that the Japanese automaker is indeed whipping something together to compete in the super-sedan segment.
BMW i3 EV Officially Unveiled, Available Second Quarter of 2014
BMW officially introduced its i3 electric vehicle in New York today, showcasing what the German automaker calls a “truly purpose built electric car.”
Learning to Drive MINIs the Way John Cooper Intended
Pop-pop-pop! The exhaust of the MINI John Cooper Works I’m driving reacts enthusiastically as I let off the gas and carefully point the car to the apex of the turn, then accelerate the little car towards the short straight between turns five and six on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s road course.
Lexus Passes on Lithium-Ion Battery Tech in Hybrids
Lexus pioneered hybrids in the luxury segment, but for the foreseeable future it intends to put a halt on gasoline-electric tech, giving a pass to lithium-ion batteries in favor of the same nickle-metal hydride units the company has relied on for years.
Acura Vehicles to be built in China by 2016
Luxury cars are making a huge splash in the Chinese market, and Acura is the latest automaker to ink a deal with a local partner to build cars and crossovers by 2016.
2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Production to Double
Lincoln is planning on moving more hybrids for the next model year of the MKZ, doubling the amount of gasoline-electrics being produced from 20 percent to 40 percent of the total vehicle mix.
Jaguar Project 7 to Inspire to More One-offs, Special Editions
The Jaguar Project 7 unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed could lead to other special edition Jaguars or one-offs depending on the interest generated.
The Road Traveled: Origins of the 2014 Infiniti Q50
The pre-G35 era of Infiniti vehicles were a tough sell but the brand bounced back with its rear-wheel-drive sport sedan in 2002. Can the next generation of Infiniti sports sedan repeat its past glory?
Should You Buy or Lease a Car?
Choosing which new car to buy is one of the hardest decisions to make when it comes to getting a new ride, but so is how you’re going to pay for it.
