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Infiniti Compact To Enter Production in 2014
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We knew that Nissan was working on an Infiniti compact, but we just didn’t know when it would reach production. It’s all cleared up today as the Japanese automaker has confirmed that its Infiniti Compact will enter production in 2014.
Are German Cars Reliable? The Myth of “German Engineering”
There are a lot of car stereotypes out there, like that Toyota builds dull appliances. While true on many fronts, the Japanese automaker does also make exciting sporty cars like the Scion FR-S, and Lexus LFA, both praised for their exhilarating rides, edgy styling and pulse-raising performance. But there’s another stereotype that needs to be…
BMW ActiveE Drivers in Colorado Get Solar Panel Discount
Driving an electric car may be as green as you can get on the road, but being green at home means investing heavily in alternative energy. In an effort to combat that, BMW and Real Goods Solar are teaming up to make solar panels more cost-efficient to intall at home for ActiveE drivers.
Volkswagen Beetle Fender Edition Heading to Production
At last year’s Frankfurt Auto Show, Volkswagen displayed a Beetle “Fender Edition” concept car that paid homage to the legendary guitar brand based out of the U.S. A year later, the German automaker has decided to offer the package to interested buyers. Unfortunately the production model won’t be as cool as the concept, which featured…
BMW M Performance Edition M5, M3 Revealed in Matte Red, White and Blue
What’s more M than M? Why, an M Performance Edition of a BMW M car of course. Confused? You should be.
2013 Porsche Boxster Officially Rated at 32-MPG Highway
There was a time that potential Porsche owners wouldn’t even concern themselves with fuel efficiency figures, but nowadays mpg figures are important to any educated car buyer.
Ferrari Dealership Employee Does Donuts on Great Wall: Chinese Government Unimpressed
Ferrari has the Chinese government feeling steamed after one person’s actions at a launch event for it’s year-of-the-dragon edition 458 Italia. Evidently, doing donuts on the Great Wall is uncouth. Who knew?
Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake Almost Undressed – Spy Photos
What is it about European wagons that gets us glowing? Even if you’re not normally a fan, you have to stop and stare at what Mercedes-Benz is flaunting with its CLS Shooting Brake that our spy photographer captured.
BMW Teases New ‘M-Performance’ M3 and M5 in Video
Don’t think the new BMW M5, or M3 are performance oriented enough? BMW apparently knows the feeling, and is teasing new versions of the M3 Coupe and M5 Sedan.
BMW X7 Rumored as New Flagship SUV
We’re usually not huge fans of rumors, unless they make a lot of sense and have a high probability of becoming a reality. Well, a BMW X7 SUV may sound like speculation, but a high-end luxury SUV from the German automaker is a genuine possibility.
Aston Martin DBS Ultimate Revealed
Towards the end of last month, we got word that Aston Martin would be offering an Ultimate Edition model variant as a generation-ending sendoff for the DBS. Now the DBS Ultimate has just gone official on the British automaker’s website.
2014 Porsche Macan Revealed in Spy Photos
Sharing some body camouflage from its big brother the Cayenne, our photographers have just snapped these spy photos of the upcoming 2014 Porsche Macan.
VW Passat Sets World Record for Distance Traveled on a Single Tank
Volkswagen continues to flex just how efficient its diesel models are, with a 2012 Passat TDI SE claiming a new world record by traveling 1,626.1 miles on a single tank of ultra-low sulfur diesel. The record was previously held by another Passat, – a 1.6 BlueMotion diesel model out in Europe – at 1,526.6 miles….
Volkswagen Hover Car is Out of this World – Video
The Volkswagen People’s Car Project brought a trio of concepts to Auto China 2012 in Beijing, two of which were realistic, one of which seems more out of this world than we originally assumed.
Fiat 500 Sales Buoyant in Europe
Some 2,600 500s were sold in Britain last month, which is more than half the entire total of Fiats registered during the same period. Year to date sales of the Italian brand are up some 9.5 percent over 2011.
2013 Audi A8 3.0T Gets Disappointing EPA Estimate
Seinfeld coined the term “shrinkage” on May 12, 1994 in reference to George Costanza’s little problem, but Larry David, the show’s storied creator probably never expected automakers to champion the idea, albeit in a mechanical sense.
Jaguar US Performance Driving Program Expanded
Now, the company is “enhancing” the program by offering an additional course that supplements the base program. It’s a pay-it-yourself advanced package that caters to owners of XFR, XKR and XJ Super Sports models
De Tomaso Dead in the Water, no New Pantera Coming
As much as it would have been fantastic to see the mighty De Tomaso Pantera resurrected, it seems the dream that graced our news section last February is falling to shambles.
2012 BMW 3 Series Recalled for Head Restraints
BMW is recalling 7,600 of its 2013 3 Series models because of an issue with the head restraints. Units built between October 19, 2011 and March 18, 2012 are affected.
Ferrari 458, California Recalled for Crankshaft Fix
The Ferrari 458 is being recalled again, but not for catching on fire this time. A small group of Ferrari 458 models, as well as convertible California models have been issued a recall notice by the Italian exotic automaker due to an issue with the engine crankshaft. In total, 206 cars did not receive a…
BMW Z4 Update will be More Agile and Dynamic
Due out around 2015, the updated BMW Z4 will be a more capable sports car while remaining true to the character that makes it popular with fans today.
Ferrari to Honor Queen Elizabeth II at Diamond Jubilee
Later this week, Ferrari will honor Queen Elizabeth II by bringing a parade of historic cars to the Diamond Jubilee.
Volkswagen Small SUVs Coming: Based on Up! and Polo
Small SUVs are heating up faster than a bunsen burner in science class and VW seems happy to provide the gas. According to German publication Handelsblatt, there will be two new models on the way that will be smaller than the Tiguan.
Automakers Betting on Linux for Future Infotainment Systems
In order to attract buyers, car manufacturers have had to ramp up the amount of technology offered in their cars. Infotainment systems do a lot, like help navigate, set cabin temperature, adjust audio settings and more, but they tend to be a neat party trick, falling short in real-world use.
