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Former Fisker Employees Sue Company Over Layoffs
Fisker recently announced that it was letting go of about 160 of its employees, and now those workers are firing back with a lawsuit against the company.
Nearly 800,000 Chevy, Buick and GMC Models Will Need More Frequent Oil Changes
General Motors has began notifying 778,956 owners of various vehicles that they will need more frequent oil changes due to high warranty claims on several models.
Cadillac CTS Coupe and Wagon Axed, ATS Coupe Likely
Now that Cadillac has introduced its new 2014 CTS sedan to the world, the fate of the CTS coupe and wagon is up for discussion.
First Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible Fetches $1M at Barrett-Jackson Auction
After the first production Chevrolet Corvette Stingray coupe sold for $1.05 million at a Barrett-Jackson auction earlier this year, expectations were high as the first convertible variant crossed the block at the Palm Beach Barrett-Jackson auction.
Fisker Lays Off Majority of Work Force
It sounds like American startup automaker Fisker is near extinction, as it is being reported that the company has laid off as many as 160 workers.
660,000 Drivers are Using Cell Phones Right Now: NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently conducted a survey on distracted driving, and found that at any average daylight moment, 660,000 drivers are using a cell phone or other electronic device behind the wheel.
Ford C-Max Adopting Fusion Style – Spy Photos
It looks like the Ford C-Max is going much the same way as the new Fusion and adopting some Aston Martin-esque style, and our spy photograpgers managed to grab some shots of the facelifted Ford out testing in Sweden.
2013 Camaro Convertible Hot Wheels Edition Revealed
The Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition is essentially a big toy for big boys, and now the convertible variant will be acting as the official Festival cars for this year’s Indianapolis 500.
Detroit Red Wings Themed Ram Trucks Continue
The NHL is running a compressed season, but at least one thing is the same as last year: there will be Detroit Red Wings themed Ram trucks again.
General Motors Trying QR Codes in Rentals to Sell Cars
General Motors is playing with a new approach to using rental cars as marketing tools by placing quick response (QR) codes incertain rental fleet vehicles.
Next Tesla Roadster to Push Envelope: Brand Boss Says
The Tesla Roadster is still one of the most interesting electric cars in the world, but brand executive George Blankenship says the next car will “push the envelope beyond what anybody else is doing.”
Ford Inflatable Light Urban Vehicle… What the Heck?
Step outside of the box for a minute… way outside. Ford filed for a trademark on something crazy last month.
General Motors Applies for ‘Chevelle’ Trademark
Rumors behind General Motors resurrecting the “Chevelle” nameplate have been tossed around the last couple of years, and now the American automaker has filed a trademark for the name.
GM 8-Speed Transmissions by 2016, 3-Cylinder Engines Confirmed
General Motors announced a $332 million investment into new powertrains today, including an eight-speed transmission slated for some of its vehicles by 2016.
The Cadillac ATS Was Almost a Rebadged Chevy Cruze
When GM was developing the Cadillac ATS, the American automaker faced a predicament: build the luxury sedan on an existing, front-wheel drive Delta platform, or build an entirely new rear-wheel drive architecture.
Detroit Electric SP:01 Looks Like a Reborn Tesla Roadster
Unveiling its first new vehicle in over 70 years, the resurrected Detroit Electric car company debuted the SP:01 in the motor city last night.
Ford Atlas Concept Development Revealed
Ford’s F-Series might as well be an ATM streaming $100 bills into company coffers, which is why it’s so important that the brand makes the most out of each generation.
Chrysler 300 Diesel Under Consideration: Report
Chrysler is on a bit of a diesel kick these days with the new Grand Cherokee and RAM 1500, and the newest product being considered for an oil burner is the Chrysler 300.
Tesla Model S Lease Program Announced
Tesla announced today that the Model S will now be available through a leasing program which is aiming to broaden the car’s availability to more buyers.
Buick Encore Recalled: Steering Wheel Might Come Off
The Buick Encore has only been available since the start of the year and it’s already falling under a recall because the steering wheel could detach.
Top 10 Most Fuel Efficient Luxury Cars
Who is to say that luxury car buyers aren’t affected by high gas prices? If you want to drive in comfort, style, and have the latest high tech goodies in a car, you shouldn’t have to pay more at the pump for it. Here are our picks for the top 10 most fuel friendly luxury…
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Available at 30 Percent of Dealerships at Launch
General Motors has notified roughly 900 of its over 3,000 Chevrolet dealerships that they qualify to sell the 2014 Corvette Stingray when it launches.
2014 Cadillac CTS Shown Off in New Videos
Now that the 2014 Cadillac CTS has made its official debut at the 2013 New York Auto Show, the American automaker has released a series of videos showing off the vehicle. Powering the CTS in top trim is a 420 hp twin-turbo V6 engine – more output than a BMW 550i. At the base, a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder…
Jeep Wrangler Sand Trooper Concept Video, First Look
The Jeep Wrangler Sand Trooper Concept was first shown off at the SEMA show, and at this year’s Eater Jeep Safari, it was brought back with some improvements.
