Toyota Comments on Poor Crash Test Performance
Toyota issued a statement today in response to its poor performance in a new crash test from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
GM, Peugeot Partnering on Three-Cylinder Engines
General Motors announced today that it will work with French automaker PSA Peugeot-Citroen to develop a new generation of small engines.
New Small Jeep to be Built in Italy as Upmarket Vehicle
Jeep just might be the thing to tug Fiat out of its European money mire like a winch-wearing Wrangler pulling a stranger’s truck from a mud bog.
Volvo Drivers Find Vehicle Safety Tech Useful: Survey
Results from a new survey suggest that the vast majority of Volvo drivers use their vehicle’s safety features and find them useful.
Infiniti Compact Luxury Car Coming in 2016
Nissan announced today that it will invest £250 million ($407 million) into its Sunderland, U.K. plant to build a new Infiniti compact car.
Plymouth Prowler Commended by SRT
Call it what you want and remember it how you will, but SRT is recognizing the Plymouth Prowler as a significant forefather to much of its current line.
2014 BMW X5 Spied Testing With Least Camo Ever
BMW’s popular X5 SUV is due for a list of changes in 2014 and the company appears to be well on its way to reaching them.
Nissan GT-R Hybrid Might be Coming in Next Generation
It’s already a heavy car, but Nissan might be taking the hybrid plunge with its GT-R supercar killer in the future.
2014 Mazda6 Priced From $21,675 to $30,290
Mazda just announced pricing for its 2014 Mazda6 mid-size sedan which will start from $21,675 including a $795 delivery charge.
BMW 2 Series Coupe Caught Testing in Spy Photos
Two weeks ago, spy photos of the BMW 2 Series Convertible gave a glimpse at where the brand is moving its current 1 Series line. Now, there are also photos of the hard top version.
SRT Viper Assembled in Part by CEO Ralph Gilles
He still isn’t the “director of excitement,” but SRT CEO Ralph Gilles has a pretty cool job.
Mercedes Half as Valuable as BMW to Investors
Mercedes has a hard road to reclaim the top luxury spot from BMW if investor confidence is any indication.
Johnson Controls Appealing A123 Sale to Wanxiang
Johnson Controls, the sole American bidder to U.S. battery maker A123, is appealing the company’s sale to Chinese firm Wanxiang Group.
2013 Toyota RAV4 Priced From $24,145
Toyota just announced complete details for its 2013 RAV4 small crossover including prices.
2013 Chevrolet Cruze Adds New Airbag Technology
New technology will be at work when driver’s side airbags deploy in the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze.
Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Audi S5
Ditching the V8 this year for a supercharged six, Audi’s S5 sport coupe still delivers thrills, albeit in a slightly different way than before.
2014 BMW Z4 Previewed With Mild Update
BMW is previewing its 2014 Z4 sports car which will get a series of minor updates for the 2014 model year.
Leaf Sales Strategy ‘A Bit Arrogant’ Nissan Exec Says
Nissan seems to be regretting what turned out to be an over-zealous sales strategy for the Leaf.
Chevrolet Malibu Plant Idled as GM Deals With Glut
GM is temporarily closing the plant that builds the Chevrolet Malibu mid-size sedan as it tries to deal with swollen inventory.
Indianapolis to Replace All City Vehicles With Hybrids, EVs
Indianapolis plans to swap all its city-use sedans for electrified cars according to a new order signed by mayor Greg Ballard.
Volvo, Ericsson Partner on In-Car Cloud Computing
Swedish automaker Volvo is working with telecommunications company Ericsson, one of the country’s biggest companies.
Ford C-Max Becomes Fastest-Selling Hybrid at Launch
Ford’s C-Max Hybrid only has two months of reported sales under its belt and it’s already outpacing the first two months of Toyota Camry Hybrid sales, making it the fastest selling hybrid at launch.
Toyota Won’t Build Sub-Compact Crossover, Matrix Likely Axed
Toyota might be nixing the Matrix after two generations of building the Corolla-based hatchback.
2013 Dodge Charger AWD Sport Announced
Dodge just announced its 2013 Charger AWD Sport models — a mechanically mild update that offers value by bundling previously separate options.
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