Mercedes 4MATIC AWD Redesigned for FWD Platform
Mercedes just announced its newly-developed 4MATIC all-wheel drive system which will supplement the brand’s new front-wheel drive vehicles.
Coda Dumping Employees to Cut Costs
California EV start-up Coda Automotive launched its first and likely last stab at the electric car market this year.
Tesla Wins License to Sell Cars in Boston Suburb
Despite irking the National Automobile Dealers Association and being slapped with lawsuits, EV maker Tesla won a license to sell cars near Boston.
NHTSA Under Scrutiny for Oversight of Spending
If the government gives you $601 million to dole out for highway safety improvements, you’re expected to see that money put to good use.
Custom 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Offered in Contest
Hyundai is giving away a custom 2013 Santa Fe “Rock n Roller” as part of a contest piggybacking on the 55th Grammys.
Audi R8 Diesel Hybrid Faster than McLaren P1: Brand Boss Says
Audi Quattro boss Franciscus Van Meel just did the unthinkable. He managed to imagine a car that will be faster than one of the world’s fastest cars that doesn’t exist yet.
Buick Grand National Documentary ‘Black Air’ Hits Shelves
Ponderous in appearance, the Buick Grand National was more than a black sheep and a sleeper. It was, and likely still is, one of the most under-appreciated performance cars ever built.
RAM Marks 2M Cummins Engines, Marchionne Speaks to Diesel’s Future
It wasn’t so long ago that diesel engines conjured images of black smoke belching trucks with exhaust stacks sticking out the sides.
BMW i8 Prototype Close to Concept Spied Testing
BMW’s new halo car, the i8, ran past our spy photographers today looking the closest to its auto show-going counterparts to date.
Smartphone App Customizes Driver Seat for ‘Perfect Fit’
Power adjustable seats with memory settings aren’t new, but now there’s a smartphone app that will adjust your seat as you approach the car to fit you perfectly.
Highway Crash Deaths Drop to new Low
Highway crash deaths dropped to the lowest point since 1949 according to federal safety regulators.
Lincoln MKC Concept Coming to Detroit Auto Show
Lincoln, Ford’s luxury brand, will bring a concept version of its MKC crossover to the 2013 Detroit Auto Show in January.
Lamborghini Gallardo LP-560-4 Ushers Model Exit
First shown during the 2012 Paris Motor Show in September, the Lamborghini Gallardo LP-560-4 will be the last version of the Gallardo offered.
Chinese Company Wins Auction for A123 Systems
A year riddled with controversy for electric cars is winding down, but not without at least one more flare up — Chinese firm Wanxiang Group won the bidding war for A123 Systems.
Fisker Planning to Partner with a Bigger Fish
Remora fish survive by attaching to sharks. Barnacle cling to boats and big rocks. Now, Fisker Automotive is planning similar tactics with a larger automaker.
Suzuki Ordering 2,500 More Cars for US Market
Despite filing for Chapter 11 last month, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) is buying an additional 2,500 vehicles from Japan to sell in the U.S. market.
Toyota Prices Four 2013 Models, Adjusts 12 More
Toyota just announced pricing for its 2013 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius C and Scion xB as well as price adjustments for 12 models currently sold as 2013 vehicles.
2014 Acura RLX Sourcing Infotainment from Agero
Connected services company Agero will provide Acura’s “AcuraLink” infotainment system in the upcoming 2014 RLX.
Audi R8 China Edition Revealed
No stranger to high-end special edition cars, Audi will produce a limited run of 80 R8 “China Edition” supercars in, well, China.
Chrysler Minivans Now Available with Blu-Ray Player
Dora the Explorer, Bob the Builder or whatever your kids want to watch are now available in Chrysler and Dodge minivans in Blu-Ray high definition.
A123 Eyed by Foreign Bidders on Auction Date
Bankrupt battery maker A123 Systems was scheduled to go up for auction today behind closed doors at a Chicago law firm, but the list of bidders is likely to cause trouble.
Hyundai Sets New Annual Sales Record
Despite dealing with its mpg scandal, Hyundai set a new record this year for annual U.S. sales.
Classic Car Collectors Suffer Big Blow from Sandy
Hurricane Sandy was the most devastating blow to classic car collecting ever according to Hagerty Insurance.
Porsche 919 Name Registered at German Patent Office
Reports of a car slotting between the Porsche 911 and 918 have been swirling for quite a while and now the automaker has registered a new name it the German patent office.
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