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2013 Nissan Leaf Aiming for Price Reduction, Longer Range
The Nissan Leaf’s recent sales figures has to be disappointing to the Japanese automaker, but it looks like big changes are on the way for the electric vehicle, and hopefully it won’t be too little, too late.
Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Goes 185-MPH, Sets World Speed Record
A turbocharged Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid has just set the record for ‘Hybrid Speed Record’ at the Bonneville Salt Flats after it went 185.394-mph. It’s the fastest speed ever achieved by a production-based hybrid out on the Salt Flats.
Bugatti Galibier Will Pack More Than 1,000 HP
It’s been quite a while since we last heard anything newsworthy on the upcoming Bugatti Galibier model, but the French exotic automaker wants the world to know it’ll be well worth the wait.
2013 Jaguar XF Gets AWD Option, $7,000 Price Cut
Jaguar has announced pricing for its 2013 XF, XJ and XK lines, marking the introduction of new engines, AWD, and a significant price drop for the entry-level XF.
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 Acura TL Earns ‘Good’ Rating in IIHS Small Overlap Barrier Test
In the new Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) small overlap frontal barrier crash test, the 2012 Acura TL earned the highest ranking of “good”, making it only one of two recently tested luxury vehicles to earn the highest honors.
2013 Range Rover Revealed With Massive Weight Savings
Land Rover has revealed its new 2013 Range Rover model, ushering in a fourth-generation of its flagship SUV after a 10-year lifecycle with its predecessor.
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”.
Five-Point Inspection: 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Eco
In this week’s Five-Point Inspection we put Chevrolet’s fuel sipper, the Cruze Eco, to the test. With good and bad in the mix, the Cruze Eco will deliver on what you want, and might even surprise you as a decent daily driver, although there is room for improvement. Read on to see why.
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.
Lincoln Aims at Volume, not Flagship
Pragmatic in its approach, at least from some angles, Lincoln is aiming to market high-volume vehicles while skipping slow-selling flagship cars.
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.
Maybach Officially Dead
Last year in November, Mercedes made the decision to give its ultra-luxury Maybach brand the axe. That day has finally come, as the German automaker confirmed that all Maybach models will be discontinued for the 2013 model year.
BMW 3 Series Start-Stop Recalibration Available
Drivers who find the engine start-stop feature new for the 2012 BMW 3 Series annoying can take their car to a dealership and have the default setting switched to “off” according to the company.
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.
Ford Falcon FPV GT RSPEC is Like a 4-Door Boss Mustang
Out in Australia, Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) has released a limited edition GT RSPEC model, focused on track performance for its sporty sedan.
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.
85 Percent of Nissans Sold in America Will be Built in America by 2015
With the yen continuing to rise, Japanese automakers have been working hard to shift production over to North America. Nissan is no exception, currently producing about 67-percent of its Infiniti and Nissan models in America (that are sold in America), but hopes to increase that figure to 85-percent by 2015.
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.
2016 Honda Civic May Mark Return of Hatchback Model to US
The next-generation Honda Civic is expected to make an appearance by 2016, and Americans may finally get a taste of a five-door hatchback model.
