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Prius Earns First 5-Star Rating in Uber-German EcoTest
The Toyota Prius has just undergone the new EcoTest from Germany’s ADAC (equivalent of AAA but with more authority). The car is the first ever to score a perfect 5 out of 5 stars in the test, out of 56 vehicles that have been tested thus far.
BMW Boosting Sales Figures with Dealership Demo Cars
In the heated battle for US luxury sales supremacy, BMW and Mercedes-Benz are head-to-head, but BMW reported 21,297 sales last month to take a 1,900 lead on rival Mercedes.
2013 Mercedes E400 Hybrid Pricing Set at $55,800
Joining the Mercedes-Benz E-Class family for the 2013 model year is an E400 Hybrid model, powered by a 3.0-liter V6 engine with 302-hp and 273 lb-ft of torque, paired to an electric motor with 27-hp and 207 lb-ft of torque.
2012 Volvo S60 Earns Top Rating in IIHS New Crash Test – Video
With the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) implementing new crash safety tests, many luxury models that were tested didn’t earn acceptable results. One of the models that did however, was the 2012 Volvo S60, which earned the highest rating of “good”.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class – Mega Gallery
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class will be hitting U.S. dealerships in 2014, giving the American market a viable option for a small luxury vehicle. And since we still have a bit to wait until it hits American soil, the German automaker has released all-new photos of the A-Class for us to enjoy.
Zoom-Zoom Meets Fuel-Efficiency: SkyActiv Explained
Known for making some genuinely engaging cars in the past, with its new SkyActiv technology Mazda is looking to hang its hat on combining fun-to-drive with fuel-efficiency.
BMW 3 Series GT Concept Heading to Paris Motor Show
It’s been a while since we last caught spy photos of the upcoming BMW 3-Series GT model, but the German automaker will be heading to this year’s Paris Motor Show with a concept to show off.
Nissan’s Latch and Glide Makes Third-Row Access Easy – Video
To set its 2013 Pathfinder model apart from the crowd, Nissan equipped it with a ‘Latch and Glide’ system, making third-row seating convenient for everyone.
Rolls-Royce Using New Badges for the First Time
In Rolls-Royce‘s 108-year storied history, the British luxury automaker has not once changed its infamous ‘RR’ emblem. So it must have taken a real important event for a Rolls-Royce model to sport a newly-designed badge.
Toyota Landcruiser Has Half the Carbon Footprint of a Dog
In a study that will probably make you scratch your head, two researchers from Victoria University in New Zealand concluded that the average mid-sized dog has a larger carbon footprint than your typical large V8-equipped SUV.
2013 Nissan Altima Costs Less to Drive to Mars – Infographic
We’re all feeling a little patriotic this week, as the United States successfully landed its massive, SUV-sized Curiosity on our neighboring planet of Mars. Taking advantage of a good situation Nissan has released an infographic on how much it would cost to drive to Mars.
Jaguar XFR Joins Romanian Police Fleet
The Romanian police force has added a new car to its fleet and it’s certainly the most powerful by far: the 510-hp Jaguar XFR. Powered by a supercharged, 5.0-liter V8 engine, the XFR can hit 62 mph in just 4.9 seconds.
Maybach 57 Found Abandoned in France – Video
It’s hard to imagine if you could ever afford a Maybach 57 that you’d just abandon it somewhere, but one owner did just that out on the French Coast.
MyFord Touch Could Sink New Fusion Warns Consumer Reports
Ford’s quality rankings have taken a significant hit as of late, due almost entirely to its push to be a leader in in-car technology. And that says Consumer Reports could seriously hurt the launch of the brand’s all-new 2013 Fusion mid-size sedan.
Alfa Romeo Giulia to Target BMW 3-Series
Alfa Romeo is poised to be reintroduced into the US market starting in 2014, with the sporty 4C and Giulia sedan leading the way.
2013 Honda Accord Revealed With Smaller Size, More Room
Calling it “the most sculpted Accord” ever, Honda has revealed the first official images of its 9th generation mid-size sedan.
2014 Mazda6 Wagon Rolls Off Assembly Line – Video
The 2014 Mazda6 was recently revealed, set to make its official debut at the upcoming Moscow Auto Show on August 29, but the company has already released video footage as well.
Aston Martin Future Product Lineup Detailed
Undoubtedly, the big news coming from Aston Martin this year will be the release of its new Vanquish model this fall. The British automaker plans to add some of its Vanquish technology to other models, but no real big changes will come from its lineup for the 2013 model year.
2013 Subaru Outback, Legacy Get Digital Brochures
It might be weird to think that mundane brochures could be dynamic and exciting, but Subaru is aiming for exactly that with its new ‘Dynamic Digital Brochures’ for its 2013 Legacy and Outback models.
2013 Lincoln MKT Town Car to Get 2.0-Liter EcoBoost Engine
The Lincoln MKT is about to get a 4-cylinder engine option, though you won’t be able to buy it. The new EcoBoost 4-cylinder will only be available on the MKT Town Car, built for fleet use by livery companies.
2013 Ford Fusion Pricing: $21,700 to Start
Ford has launched a new online configurator for the 2013 Fusion, revealing that the next-gen mid-size sedan will start at $21,700.
2013 Lexus LS 460 Models Officially Unveiled in San Francisco
Even though a full gallery of the 2013 Lexus LS 460 leaked onto the Internet before its official unveiling, Lexus still had a few surprises hidden away for its ‘Lexus Laws of Attraction’ event out in San Francisco, California.
2013 Lexus LS460 Full Gallery Leaks Ahead of Official Debut
No real surprises here, as we caught the initial leak of photos of the 2013 Lexus LS460 a few days ago, while the Japanese automaker confirmed it with one official one a day later. Now ahead of its official debut on July 30th, the Internet has gotten hold of a full gallery of the 2013 LS460…
Nissan Invites You to Chat with 2013 Altima Engineers on Facebook
The 2013 Nissan Altima debuted earlier this year, boasting a whole lot of new features including NASA inspired zero-gravity seats, a best-in-class 38-mpg, and competitive pricing with the V6 model starting at $21,500.
