Most Researched Cars of the Week: January 26 – February 1
Each of the five most popular cars in the list this week have one thing in common. They are all Japanese.
Musk’s Anti-Recall Tweet Gets Nod from Ex-NHTSA Boss
It isn’t often that Tesla co-founder and CEO Elon Musk’s pugnacious platitudes are met with any sort of grace.
Hyundai Super Bowl Ad Series Highlights Niceties
Hyundai just released its latest series of advertisements ahead of the Super Bowl this weekend starring Johnny Galecki of the “Big Bang Theory.”
BMW 2 Series Convertible Production Set for Late 2014
An open-air version of the new 2 Series introduced earlier this month during the Detroit Auto Show will be sold in the U.S. and will reach production late this year.
Public Charging Downplayed by BMW Exec
Public charging stations for electric cars aren’t necessary if you ask BMW board member Herbert Diess.
Chevy Super Bowl Commercial Drips With Sex Appeal… For Cows
This year, Chevrolet’s Super Bowl commercial is promoting its heavy-duty trucks and, of course, manliness.
Make Your Own Acura NSX With a 3D Printer
People with 3D printers are now able to make their own versions of past Honda concept cars from home.
Fiat, Chrysler Consummate Marriage Under New Name
Having completed its planned acquisition of Chrysler, Fiat has announced that the Auburn Hills, Mich. automaker will now be called “Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA).”
2015 Kia K900 to Arrive With $60,400 Price Tag
Kia’s new luxury flagship will set you back by quite a few smackeroos: $60,400 to be exact.
Ford Reports Profit, Workers Each Get $8,800 Bonus
Ford reported a pre-tax profit of $8.8 billion for 2013 and almost all of that came from North America.
Koenigsegg One:1 to Debut in Geneva
Boutique hypercar builder Koenigsegg will have something particularly special at the Geneva Motor Show this year.
2015 Audi TT Spied Cold Weather Testing
The upcoming 2015 Audi TT will debut in a six weeks during the Geneva Motor Show, but for now the company is still hard at work putting it through cold weather tests.
Tesla Supercharger Network Reaches NY to LA
Tesla Model S owners can now drive from New York to Los Angeles without paying to charge their car as long as they’re happy to follow a meandering route.
Nissan Unveils 400HP 1.5L Engine for ZEOD RC
Nissan’s Zero Emissions On Demand Race Car (ZEOD RC) will use a 1.5-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine capable of 400 hp.
New Details About Entry-Level McLaren Revealed
McLaren’s upcoming “entry-level” car will cost almost $200,000 (£120,000) in the U.K. when it goes on sale in that market.
Eight-Speed Auto Unlikely for 2015 Corvette Stingray
Don’t hold your breath for an eight-speed automatic in the the Corvette Stingray next year.
Schumacher Might not Recover From Vegetative State
Things might not get better for Michael Schumacher who remains in a coma after a skiing accident last month.
Buick Lease Promotion to Continue
Buick will continue offering a 24-month promotional lease program that it began in March, 2012, to boost its business.
Polo-Based Crossover Expected at Geneva Motor Show
When dozens of manufacturers gather this March at the Palexpo for the Geneva Motor Show, Volkswagen is expected to display a Polo-based crossover.
More Households Going Carless
Since 2007, the number of U.S. households abandoning cars is increasing according to a new study.
2015 Lincoln Navigator Gets a Bold New Grille, EcoBoost V6
The 2015 Lincoln Navigator will make its official debut in a little over a week during the Chicago Auto Show, but Ford’s would-be luxury brand is showing the new country club special in advance of its Windy City premier.
Cadillac ELR Gets $699 a Month Lease, But There’s a Catch
Cadillac will let you lease its new ELR electric luxury coupe for $699 per month, but there’s a catch.
2015 Honda Fit Expected to Ace Crash Tests
It didn’t take long for Honda to address safety concerns around its Fit sub-compact hatchback raised by the IIHS’ small overlap crash test.
City Cars Flunk IIHS Crash Test: Honda, Fiat Fare Worst
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced the results of its 2014 sub-compact crash tests and they aren’t good.
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