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Scion iQ EV Arrives in US, 90 Units For Car Sharing
The 2013 Scion iQ EV just hit the U.S. albeit in very short supply, and is only being used for car sharing programs in urban environments.
Cosworth up For Sale… IPO Forgone
World-renowned performance engineering firm Cosworth is up for sale in light of the unstable stock market.
Ferrari Enzo Successor Not Coming to Detroit
The Ferrari Enzo successor will not be revealed at the upcoming 2013 Detroit Auto Show, contrary to previous reports.
Five-Point Inspection: 2012 Ford F-250 Lariat
This week’s Five-Point Inspection features some big power from Ford in the form of the 2012 F-250 Lariat.
2014 Acura MDX Spotted Testing – Spy Photos
The 2014 Acura MDX has dropped its heavy camo in the latest set of spy photos seen here, showing that the classic Acura beak will stay intact.
Nissan Teasing New Concept for Sao Paulo Auto Show
Nissan just teased an upcoming concept that the Japanese brand will be showing off at the Sao Paulo International Motor Show this year.
A123 Systems Bricks, Bankruptcy Announced
A123 systems, the company that supplied battery technology to the Chevrolet Volt and Fisker Karma, has filed for bankruptcy under chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
Ford Fiesta Recalled For Airbag Fix: 154,000 Units
Ford is recalling about 154,604 Fiesta vehicles manufactured from November 3, 2009 through September 21, 2012 for a flaw with the side curtain airbag system.
Hyundai ‘Velocity’ Veloster Previewed: 2012 SEMA Show
Joining the Cosworth tuned Hyundai Genesis Coupe at the 2012 SEMA show will be the “Velocity” Veloster, sporting 400 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque.
Ford Pulling out of WRC Racing as Title Sponsor
Just a week after MINI announced its exit from WRC racing, Ford is following suit, citing the tough economical times that the company is facing in Europe as the catalyst for cancelling the rally racing program.
2013 Toyota Prius Family Getting Slight Price Increase
Toyota has just announced pricing for the Prius, Prius v and Prius Plug-in, almost all of which are getting a slight price bump for 2013.
Bentley Continental GT3 Makes First Video Appearance
Introduced at the recent 2012 Paris Motor Show, the new Bentley Continental GT3 concept has now made its video debut, and is being readied for Bentley’s return to motorsports.
Land Rover Defender Will be Entry-Level Vehicle
The Land Rover Defender is slated for sale here in the U.S., and when it hits dealers it will be the British Brand’s entry-level vehicle.
Toyota Tundra Successfully Tows the Space Shuttle – Video
A stock Toyota Tundra hauled the nearly 300,000 lbs. space shuttle and towing rig a total of 12 miles this past Friday, delivering the ship to its final resting place at the California Science Center.
Tata Nano Coming to U.S. After Redesign
The Tata Nano is one of the cheapest cars on sale today worldwide, and according to Tata CEO Ratan Tata, it will be on sale in the U.S. in three years time.
Hyundai Santa Fe Steering Loss Probed by NHTSA
A single vehicle incident report has spurred NHTSA to open an investigation looking into steering loss in 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles.
2005 Honda Pilot Under NHTSA Investigation
A consumer petition which was filed on April 9, 2012 calling for an investigation into 2005 Honda Pilot vehicles has been granted by NHTSA, looking into alleged steering loss and involuntary application of the brakes.
2012 Range Rover Recalled for Detaching Windshield
About 36 Range Rover SUVs are being recalled by the company for having an improperly attached windshield that may come loose in the event of a crash.
Mercedes Losing Sales Ground to BMW, Audi
Despite plans to be the most profitable luxury car brand by 2020, Mercedes-Benz is falling further into third place behind the likes of BMW and Audi.
Chevy Spark Demand Spurs Increased Imports
GM has recently put in the order for more Chevrolet Spark minicars from its plant in Korea, thanks to stronger than expected demand here in North America.
Dodge Dart Carbon Fire Headed for SEMA
Preparing for the 2012 SEMA show, Mopar has just unveiled the Dodge Dart Carbon Fire, outfitted with light-weight materials and finished in a grey and black theme.
Urban RAM Concept Gets 6.4L HEMI Power
The existing 5.7-liter HEMI in the RAM 1500 puts out 395 hp and 407 lb-ft of torque, but Mopar has decided to kick it up with the Urban RAM concept that will debut at the 2012 SEMA show, sporting a 6.4-liter HEMI sourced from the Challenger SRT8 that makes 470 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque.
Nissan Leaf to Lose Equipment, Gain Lower Price
Slow sales are getting to the higher-ups at Nissan, encouraging measures to improve the unpopular EV’s future.
Chevy Volt App Shows your Charge-Up Costs
OnStar is testing a new app that will tell Chevrolet Volt owners the energy cost associated with charging their car.
