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| Archived Since: | April 5, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
2014 Cadillac XTS Will Offer Twin-Turbo V-6
As one of the most technologically advanced production cars in the brand’s history, the new 2014 Cadillac XTS will feature a Twin-Turbo V-6 engine, along with updated and new standard features. It is also the only luxury sedan with standard Magnetic Ride Control, and the most spacious of all the Cadillac sedans, which Cadillac says [...]
Behind the Wheel: 2014 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Crew Cab and LT Z71 Crew Cab
Next to the American muscle car segment, the light-duty pickup truck sector is as competitive–and quintessentially American–as it gets. Need proof? Let’s wind the clocks back a year. Ram has just released its all-new 1500 for the 2013 model year and subsequently won every major award soon after. After the hype of the 2013 Ram [...]
Survey Says Drunk Drivers, Teens, and Texters Should Be Monitored and Punished More Severely
In one of those few moments you should thank your lucky stars that statisticians figure out insurance rates than public opinion, CarInsurance.com ran a poll in which it surveyed 1,000 people to see how they would adjust rates. Much of it makes sense; some of it is downright scary. Let’s look at the numbers. According [...]
It’s Electric: Infiniti Planning Halo Hybrid Sports Car, Due Out By 2016
Like Acura and the second-coming of the NSX, fellow Japanese automaker Infiniti has plans to roll out a flagship sports car that will rely on a hybrid powertrain. This unnamed sports car is expected to feature technology previously seen in the Emerg-e and Essence concepts. Infiniti hasn’t confirmed anything yet, but we’re expecting some form [...]
Video: Ignition Episode 66 – BMW M3
On this episode of Ignition, Motor Trend’s Carlos Lago returns to the track, driving his favorite German sports car. Not only is Lago testing out the BMW M3 Lime Rock Edition, but also the late-80s E30, mid-90s E36, and millennial E46 M3. After 28 years of evolution, from the E30 to the E90, has the [...]
Mercedes Really, Really, REALLY Wants You to Know Something About the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Mercedes-Benz is comfortable letting you know that the comfy 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class offers superior levels of comfort. Just how comfortable? It comfortably mentions “comfort” or “comfortable” 19 times in its press release. On page one. Of four. But is it? Is it comfortable? Well, yes. At least the previous S-Class was; we’ll get a closer [...]
NHTSA Says Traffic Fatalities Way Up in 2012; On Track to Set Unsettling Record
Many a congratulation and back-patting were dealt after 2011 accident fatality statistics showed that deaths were at their lowest point since 1949, when roads were far less populated. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration isn’t...Show More Summary
Recall Roundup: 2013 Ram 1500 Windshields, 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Commander Transfer Cases
Chrysler Group has announced recalls concerning two of its brands, Ram Trucks and off-road centric Jeep. The first vehicle needing a fix is the 2013 Ram 1500, which was assembled from June 25, 2012 to December 12, 2012. The problem at hand concerning the Ram deals with a coolant bypass valve that sometimes sticks in [...]
Volvo Begins Production on New Four-Cylinder Engines
Volvo today began production on a new class of four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines. They will be the exclusive future powerplant for all Volvo automobiles, from the smallest wagons and sedans, to the largest SUVs. It was a controversial decision at the time of its announcement almost two years ago at the Los Angeles International [...]
Toyota Pressures Safety Regulators about New Headlights
Toyota continues to pressure U.S. safety regulators to approve a headlight design that is currently not allowed on U.S. roads. These new headlights use cameras to detect other vehicles and dim portions of the high beams to avoid blinding oncoming traffic. Currently, these headlights are in use in more than 16,000 vehicles in Japan and [...]
Rolling Over 166 Years: The Odometer Celebrates Another Birthday
For thousands of years, people have been trying to figure out just how far they’ve traveled. Some would measure the circumference of a wheel, tying a piece of cloth around a spoke and figuring out how many times the wheel went around during a trip. Even Leonardo da Vinci tried his luck at creating an odometer for [...]
2014 Acura ILX Boasts New Standard Features; $1,000 Price Bump
Going on sale tomorrow, the 2014 Acura ILX will feature an array of new standard features to help strengthen the brand’s gateway vehicle. According to J.D. Power and Associates, the new ILX is the only luxury model on the top 10 list of Generation Y shoppers. Introduced as a new model for the 2013 model [...]
Behind the Wheel: 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec
If you live in North America, you have an array of muscle cars to choose from. That’s not the case everywhere else in the world, as some markets only get Ford Mustangs with four cylinders, let alone something as hair-brained as a Dodge Challenger SRT. Then there’s the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec, a [...]
Ferrari Wants to Become Even More Exclusive
Apparently, there’s a Ferrari in everyone’s garage, and the brand has become more mainstream than it ever wanted to be. The new plan set forth by Luca di Montezemolo, Ferrari’s chairman, will cut production of many of the vehicles in the lineup in an attempt to sell fewer cars than in 2012, but receive higher [...]
2013 Mini Paceman to be Auctioned Off for HIV/AIDS Charity Life Ball
For the 13th consecutive year, Mini is donating one of its models to the Vienna Life Ball, which raises money for HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention. This year, the car of choice is a 2013 Mini Paceman bedecked by fashion designer Roberto Cavalli. The 2013 Mini Paceman, itself a stylized two-door version of the Mini Countryman [...]
Limited Production Scion 10 Series Pricing Announced
Scion has announced that it will produce 10,000 Scion 10 Series vehicles, and are set to arrive in the showroom this June. Each 10 Series will be a unique version of one of the Scion lineup, celebrating 10 years of car-making. Every model will be painted in Silver Ignition and will have matching silver seat [...]
Dodge, SRT, and Universal Pictures Partner for Fast & Furious 6
In support of the newest installment of the Fast and Furious movies, Dodge, SRT, and Universal Pictures are joining forces. SRT has donated a 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 that will be driven by Dominic “Dom” Toretto as the hero car of the movie, set to hit theaters nationwide on May 24. “Like Fast & Furious [...]
Week in Review: Growing a Sixth Finger Edition
Week in Review posts have been a five-day affair for us. This week, we were bestowed with more than a few newsworthy pieces dropping over the weekend, making our lives a little busier. This week was trucktacular, as Chevrolet started its press drives for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado. We’ll have a review up for you [...]
Video: Handcrafted Audi R8
Thanks to the latest Iron Man movie, the Audi R8 has once again been catapulted into the spotlight. The automaker has released this very short video that focuses on how the R8 is made. It apparently takes 241 specialists to assemble all 5,196 of its components by hand. Each member of the team works meticulously, [...]
Infiniti and Mazda Bring on New Executives: What This Means to You
Despite Mazda being a small mainstream automaker and Infiniti being a luxury brand owned by a juggernaut of a company in Nissan-Renault, the two have a remarkable amount in common–namely, regaining a sense of identity and picking up lost market share or gaining new ground. Both Infiniti and Mazda are in the process of stockpiling [...]