F-150 Raptor Special Edition Gets Subdued Graphics
Ford just announced a special edition package for its purpose-built off-roader: the SVT Raptor.
Chrysler Recalls Over 214,000 Vehicles in US
Chrysler announced recalls on several vehicles today across its range of brands totaling over 214,000 vehicles.
Nissan Altima Coupe Likely Discontinued: Exec Says
Nissan will likely discontinue the Altima Coupe, brand sales boss Al Castignetti said during a recent interview with Automotive News.
Chrysler Recalls 78,200 SUVs for Loose Tunnel Shield
Both the 2007 and 2008 4×2 Jeep Liberty and Dodge Nitro are being recalled because the tunnel shield could come loose.
RAM Trucks Recalled for Parking Brake, Engine Cover
Chrysler is recalling roughly 9,300 Ram 1500 pickup trucks because the parking brakes might be insufficient. The brand is also recalling 7,000 heavy-duty pickups to replace their engine covers.
BMW X1 EV Spied, Could Preview First i Series Crossover
An electric version of BMW’s compact X1 crossover was just spied testing, although plans for the car aren’t clear.
Tow Rating Standoff to Continue: Report
Ford, Chrysler and General Motors make big business out of light-duty pickup trucks, but they ignore agreed-upon test procedures to measure and standardize towing capacities.
Honda Civic Tourer Caught in Spy Photos
Honda previewed its utilitarian Civic Tourer during the Geneva Motor Show last month in concept form and now new spy photos are showing what to expect from the production car.
Toyota Unintended Acceleration Case Settled for $16M
Unintended acceleration became a buzzword in when more than 14 million Toyota vehicles were recalled in 2009 and 2010 for unintended acceleration. Some of the resulting disputes are still being settled.
Driver Cell Phone Ban in California Includes Map Apps
Is using at a smartphone map application as distracting as text, talk, and email? It depends.
Jaguar XKR-S GT Production Might be Extended
Jaguar’s XKR-S GT is fast… really fast. But the British brand unveiled its sport coupe in New York with the caveat that there would only be 30 built — or would there?
BMW Concept X4 Unveiled Before Shanghai Motor Show
BMW just officially released images and information on the concept car preview of what will be a more affordable version of the X6.
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.
Daydreaming a Major Factor in Distracted Crashes: Study
The lyrics in rock band Supertramp’s song “Dreamer” might have new meaning to some people in light of a study on distracted driving.
‘Silver’ Rating for Older Drivers Considered by NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said today that it might create a “silver” rating system to examine how well vehicles protect older occupants.
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.
Mitsubishi Galant Successor, Larger SUV Coming
With an emaciated product roster and thin sales, Mitsubishi might seem likely from an outside perspective to exit the U.S. market soon. But that won’t be the case.
Hennessey Venom GT Beats Veyron Top Speed… Sort Of
It’s sleek, super-expensive and just set a new speed record in California, sticking it to the porky Bugatti Veyron.
2014 Acura RDX Price Increases $200 to $35,415
Acura just announced pricing for the 2014 RDX crossover, which will start from $35,415 including delivery.
2013 J.D. Power Tire Study Shows More Favor Michelin
Michelin came out on top in three of four categories in J.D. Power’s 2013 U.S. Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study.
Hyundai Elantra Defect Leads to Lacerations, Recall
Side curtain airbags are no good if they also send a piece of metal in your direction during deployment.
sidebar...