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Manual Transmission Sales On the Rise
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Thanks to the rise of low-cost sports coupes, like the Scion FR-S and Hyundai Genesis Coupe, manual transmissions are on the rise, accounting for 7 percent of car sales so far this year.
Chevy Spark Infographic Tells of Weird Trends
The Chevy Spark recently went on sale in North America, but the micro-compact has already logged 600,000 unit sales since its initial 2009 launch in Korea.
Honda Earth Dreams Engine Debuting in New Accord, Acuras
Honda is developing a new line of engines it calls Earth Dreams, which will debut in the redesigned 2014 Accord, and eventually find its way throughout the entire Honda and Acura lineup.
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Piloted by Scuderia Drivers on Track
The newest car from Ferrari, the F12 Berlinetta, was finally tested by members of the international media this week, and for some extra show, Ferrari brought out drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa to show off the cars capabilities on the track.
2013 Chevy Malibu Turbo Teased on the Race Track – Video
Originally debuting with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder meant for optimum fuel economy, Chevy is now teasing the powerhouse of the Malibu lineup, the Malibu Turbo model which will be available this fall.
Car Insurance Most Expensive in Michigan
Carinsurnacequotes.com has just released a list detailing who pays what for car insurance based on where you are from, and it turns out that drivers in Michigan pay the most while Massachusetts drivers fork over the least for car insurance.
Buick IntelliLink Infotainment Standard on all 2013 Models
Buick‘s IntelliLink infotainment system, which debuted on the 2012 Verano, is now being made standard equipment for every single model year 2013 Buick vehicle.
2013 Infiniti JX35 Under NHTSA Investigation for Intelligent Braking Issues
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating 2013 Infiniti JX35 models after two cases were reported of the intelligent braking system stopping the vehicle when there was no collision imminent.
Hyundai Recalling Sonata and Santa Fe for Airbag Issues
Hyundai has announced a recall for Sante Fe models built between 2007-2009, and Sonata’s built between 2012-2013, citing airbag issues in both vehicles.
Maserati Levante Mule Caught Testing in Spy Photos
Smaller than the Quattroporte, Maserati is gearing up to introduce a sew sports sedan into its lineup, likely called ‘Levante,’ that is meant to compete with the BMW 5-series, Audi A6 and Mercedes E-class, and our spy photographers managed to snap some pictures of a test mule on the road.
Bernie Ecclestone Might Buy the Nürburgring
After reports revealed that the Nürburgring is broke, F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone made it clear that he still wants to race at the track, and now it seems like he may buy the track outright.
Hands-Free Communication Satisfies New Car Owners
It turns out that hand-free communication and controls in a new car tend to make new vehicle owners happier with the overall performance of their new car, according to J.D. Power and Associates.
Michelin Recalls 799,900 Tires For Tread Belt Separation
Michelin has announced a recall today for approximately 799, 900 tires for tread belt separation that can occur while the vehicle is in motion, causing rapid air loss that can lead to a crash.
Next Generation Kia Soul Coming in 2014
A redesigned version of the Kia Soul, the brands second best selling car, will be unveiled next year as a 2014 model.
Next Generation Nissan GT-R Production Not Confirmed
Nissan‘s GT-R was touted as a supercar killer for half the price, but it looks like the redesign of the car has yet to be approved by Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn. A source close to the project let slip to Inside Line that development of the next gen GT-R hasn’t even been started yet, because the project…
Toyota Trademarks Names for New In-Car Tech
To keep up with the upswing of technology coming into modern cars, Toyota has trademarked the names ‘Intellitouch’ and ‘EBIN,’ which will adorn upcoming components in the Japanese automakers cars.
Average New Car MPG Highest Ever in First Half of 2012
The move towards increased fuel efficiency has been seen all over the automotive industry, with the focus shifting to smaller cars, and higher output small engines to keep fuel costs down for the consumer, and a study done by industry analysts Baum & Associates reveals that the average MPG for cars sold between January and June…
Cadillac ATS Begins Rolling Off Production Line
The first entry into the compact luxury segment from Cadillac comes in the form of the ATS, which entered production today at the Lansing Grand River assembly plant in Michigan.
MINI Cooper JCW GP Sets Official Nürburgring Time in Video
Setting an official time at the Nürburgring is a standard test for any car that would like to be considered a sports car, and Mini just released a video of its sportiest car, the John Cooper Works GP edition, setting its official lap time at the ‘Ring.
2013 Audi R8 V10 Plus Makes Video Debut
The 2013 Audi R8 was revealed yesterday, and today the first video of the new German supercar has hit the web, showing off some of the cosmetic changes put in place for 2013.
2013 Chevy Camaro NASCAR Race Car Revealed
The 2013 NASCAR Nationwide Series is getting a new addition to its racing lineup in the form of a Chevrolet Camaro, revealed today by the company.
iPhone 5 May be Incompatible With New Cars
Keeping new cars connected with our personal electronic devices is more important than ever but a move by Apple may make the next generation iPhone incompatible with cable-based in-car technology.
Volkswagen Builds Beetle Shaped Shark Cage for Shark Week
Volkswagen of America is sponsoring the Discovery Channel’s 25th annual Shark Week and is providing a special shark cage as part of the deal.
2012 Highway Fatalities Take an Unexpected Spike
Although highway fatalities have been on the decline for years, the first quarter of 2012 saw a rise in accidents that many are blaming on the unusually warm winter weather.
