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2014 Ford C-Max Hybrid Getting Improved MPG
After having to downgrade the fuel economy of the 2013 C-Max hybrid from 47 mpg to 43 mpg, Ford has announced that the 2014 C-Max Hybrid is receiving upgrades to improve the mpg rating.
NHTSA Chief David Strickland is Stepping Down
The chief of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), David Strickland, has announced that he is stepping down as the nation’s top auto safety regulator.
Lamborghini Gallardo Replacement to be Called Huracan
Up until now, it was thought that the successor to the Lamborghini Gallardo would be called the Cabrera, but a new report claims that the car will be called the Huracan.
Audi R8 E-Tron Will be Produced: Report
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The last time we talked about the Audi R8 E-Tron, the company said that there were no plans for production, but a new report suggests otherwise.
FAW-Volkswagen Partners with Protean Electric on EV
FAW-Volkswagen has announced a partnership with Protean Electric that will see Protean’s in-wheel electric motors used in an all-new electric vehicle based on the VW Bora (known as the Jetta in North America).
Porsche LMP1 Car gets Four-Cylinder Hybrid Power
Porsche has concluded 2013 testing of its new LMP1 car that will debut next year, and the brand has confirmed that the race car will be powered by a four-cylinder motor.
Mercedes Tops Audi in November Sales, BMW Still on Top
Thanks to a sales surge as a result of new compact models, Mercedes-Benz outsold crosstown rival Audi in November, taking the second place spot in the luxury sales race behind BMW that month.
Toyota Tacoma Recalled Over Faulty Engine Parts
Toyota has announced a recall of model year 2013 and 2014 Tacoma pickup trucks due to faulty engine components that may cause the truck to stall while being driven.
Volvo XC Coupe Concept Teased Before Detroit Debut
Volvo is reinventing its styling, and is bringing a new concept known as the XC Concept Coupe to the 2014 Detroit Auto Show to show off its new direction.
North American Car of the Year Finalists Announced
The top three finalists for both the 2014 North American Car and Utility Vehicle of the Year have been released, with the winner set to be announced at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show.
Next-Generation Honda Ridgeline Teased
Honda is dribbling out some information concerning the next-generation Ridgeline, announcing that the new truck will “come to market in less than two years.”
Jaguar 3 Series Rival Design Completed
The design of Jaguar’s new BMW 3 Series fighter is finished according to design director Ian Callum, who revealed that the car will adopt established brand design cues rather than trying to introduce a new look.
Porsche Macan Four Cylinder Coming by End of 2014
Porsche is going to sell its new Macan compact crossover with a base four-cylinder engine option, which will be available by the end of 2014.
All-Wheel Drive Continues to Gain Popularity
Vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD) are gaining popularity, with almost one-third of all new vehicles sold through September 2013 coming with the traction-focused technology.
2015 Volkswagen Passat Spied Testing
Volkswagen is working to spread its new MQB scalable platform to more models, and next up is the Passat, a car which our spy photographers found testing in the wild.
Mazda Takes Three Wins at Canadian Car of the Year Awards
Mazda, General Motors and Kia are all happy north of the border today, as the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) handed out its categorical car of the year awards to these brands and more.
Nissan Pressuring Supplier to Fix CVT Problems
Nissan has been dealing with widespread complaints about its new XTronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) that is fitted in many of its small cars, and as result the company is introducing new more stringent inspection methods.
2015 Audi Q7 Spied Hot Weather Testing
Audi is taking in some sun out in Spain with the latest version of the Q7 SUV, and our spy photographers managed to snap some shots.
100 Self-Driving Volvos Will Hit Swedish Streets in 2017
Volvo has always been known for safety innovations and is on the forefront of autonomous technology, and the brand has announced a project that will see 100 customers driving fully autonomous vehicles on public roads in 2017.
Cadillac Exec Doesn’t Consider Lincoln a Competitor
Cadillac’s vice president of global design, Ed Wellburn, says that he doesn’t consider Lincoln to be a direct competitor to his brand.
2015 Ram ProMaster City Joins Ram Commercial Lineup
Ram is expanding its lineup of commercial vehicles, announcing that it will offer a small cargo van called the ProMaster City starting in 2015.
Nissan Sued by Former Partner Over BladeGlider Concept
Nissan showed the BladeGlider Concept at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show with claims that the car’s inspiration is a swept-wing aircraft, though Nissan’s former partner Delta Wing Project 56 disagrees.
2014 Lexus CT200h Gets Updated Look, Same Price
The Lexus CT200h has finally adopted the brand’s signature spindle grille along with some other tweaks for the 2014 model year, but the base price for the car will stay exactly the same at $32,960.
2015 Chevy Colorado: Five Things You Should Know
Chevrolet introduced an all-new Colorado midsize pickup truck at the 2013 L.A. Auto Show, bringing the first new truck to the segment in some time. The current king of midsizers, the Toyota Tacoma, is a solid offering in the small truck segment, but it hasn’t received any major improvements for years and is starting to…
