2014 Mazda6 Teased for a Third Time
Easy as 1, 2, 3; Mazda has officially shown its entire 2014 Mazda6 sedan in a series of teaser clips, the most recent of which came out today.
Aston Martin Mulls Four and Three-Cylinder Options
Apart from its standout style, Aston Martins have a distinguishing feature that can only be appreciated in person: the distinct exhaust growl, which might not be long for this world according to brand boss Ulrich Bez.
GM Promotes Car Sharing Through OnStar
GM is introducing a new way for people who own its cars to make money: integrating a car sharing service with OnStar.
Porsche Turbocharger Defect Prompts Recall: 270 Units
Porsche owners driving a 2011-12 Panamera Turbo, 2012 Panamera Turbo S or 2012 Cayenne Turbo should be advised: their car’s forced induction system might be faulty.
Next Hyundai Genesis will Offer AWD: Brand Boss Says
Much can be said about Hyundai’s meteoric rise from being a bargain bin brand to one with respectable luxury and sport models, but there wasn’t much of a chance that those words would come from someone in a snowy climate.
Mercedes Compact Crossover Confirmed for Production
Mercedes-Benz just confirmed that it will build a small crossover based on the A-Class (pictured above), to come from the same factory and compete with the Audi Q3 and BMW X1.
Electric BMW M3 Thrills Pikes Peak Hill Climb Veteran
Known for his can-do attitude, Bill Caswell is a veteran of the Pikes Peak Hill Climb which will see more electric race cars this year than ever before.
2014 Range Rover Sport Spy Photos in Light Camo
Spy photos of a 2014 Range Rover Sport masquerading as a Volvo came in today with relatively light camouflage.
New Nissan Versa Hatchback Previewed in Note
Nissan’s segment-leading Versa sub-compact will be getting some much-needed styling updates courtesy of the Japan- and Europe-marketed Note.
2013 Lexus ES Pricing Announced: Starts at $36,995
Lexus announced pricing for its 2013 ES 350 and ES 300h models today, which officially confirms the new model year taking a 1.7 percent price cut while also releasing pricing for the first-ever ES 300h.
Lithium Ion Battery Prices Could Drop Drastically by 2025: Study
A new study suggests that lithium ion batteries used in cars could be cheap enough to compete with internal combustion engines in the next 20 years.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Struggled in Swerve Test: Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports is, to an extent, corroborating Swedish magazine Teknikens Varld‘s accusations that the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a rollover hazard.
Justin Bieber Proves Nobody Knows What a Fisker is
Justin Bieber’s chrome-wrapped Fisker Karma looks more like a spaceship to the general public than what CEO Henrik Fisker would probably prefer: a car identifiable with his brand.
Distracted Driving Laws Might Make Roads More Dangerous
A new report from the Frontier Center, a Canadian-based public think tank, suggests distracted driving laws might actually make roads more dangerous.
Win a 2013 Boss 302 Mustang Laguna Seca… For $10
Imagine winning a 2013 Boss 302 Mustang Laguna Seca in a raffle and only paying $10 for your ticket. It will be possible on August 18.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Tires Pop During Second Moose Test
Swedish magazine Teknikens Varld’s accusations toward the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee became much harder to dispute with the rag’s latest video. Both the clip and brief article that accompany it end with a pointed message that says: “Don’t buy the Jeep Grand Cherokee, for you and your family’s safety.”
Sexist German Parking Spaces Raising Eyebrows
Is it flagrant sexism or a funny joke? That depends on your perspective, but one thing is certain: Triberg, the German town making news for “men only” parking spots, is catching attention worldwide.
Volvo Safety Features Under Testing for Future
Volvo, the company known for innovating safety, is testing three new features for its life-preserving repertoire: autonomous driving, animal detection and intersection support.
2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara Styling Update Confirmed
The North American Suzuki Grand Vitara will get some of the updates announced for its Japanese cousin: the Escudo.
Cell Phone Jammer Blocks Driver, Not Passengers
Convincing drivers to use cell phone jammers is probably as easy as selling Larry the Cable Guy a Toyota Prius, but researchers out of India’s Anna University of Technology have invented something that might ease the blow.
2013 SRT Viper Regains its Stripes
Hardly media shy, the 2013 SRT Viper has been in and out of headlines since its New York debut, sans stripe paint — until now.
Ford Focus ST Fuel Economy Released: 32 MPG Highway
When you think of a hatchback with 252 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque, good gas milage is probably far from being in the list of top priorities, but would you complain if it came with the package anyway?
Porsche Recalls Turbos in Certain Vehicles for Fire Risk
Certain 2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo, 2011-12 Panamera Turbo and 2012 Panamera Turbo S vehicles are being recalled in Canada because the turbine in the turbocharger might have been incorrectly manufactured.
Gymkhana Five Behind the Scenes in a Ford Focus ST
Ask a drifting fan what the coolest viral video out today is and they will probably tell you Gymkhana Five which was released on July 9 and gathered more than 9 million views in two days.
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