Been to China lately? I have. Although the Shanghai Auto Show was a bit dull, the real story was on the streets of smaller cities throughout China that are dominated by factories, constant building of high-rises, and a crazy mix of everything automotive from junk to gems. With over one billion people, you would expect [...]Show More Summary
Posted on 05.24.2013 08:00
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Kirby Garlitos
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Justin Cupler
After much teasing and prodding, Lexus finally unveiled the third-generation IS sedan earlier this year at the Detroit Auto Show. Well, it looks like the Japanese automaker isn’t done with its IS lineup just yet. Show More Summary
A post on the Rockstar Newswire shows just what each one contains, as well as the pre-order bonuses for the game.
Kia Motors is having a busy year, reloading with seven all-new or refreshed vehicles this year, not the least of which is the 2014 Kia Soul that we first saw at the New York Auto Show. If you believe Kia World, a fan site, an all-electric version of the Kia Soul could be coming as [...]
When Autoblog was invited to one of those hurried and harried press conferences at the Shanghai Auto Show, and asked GM China president Bob Socia about car exports from China to America, they were told: “It could very well happen. It could very well happen. You know, I’m not sharing any plans with you, but [...]
When a TV, movie or games series is a big deal, it deserves, no, demands a limited edition box-set, preferably including either artwork or an article of clothing -- something that shows your commitment to the cause. Fortunately, Rockstar's decided to prep two different collector editions for Grand Theft Auto 5 players. Show More Summary
At the reveal of the LF-CC coupe concept at the 2012 Paris Auto Show, Lexus confirmed the concept was a preview of a new coupe the automaker was planning to launch. Considering that the LF-CC also previewed the styling of the new 2014 IS, it's not much of a stretch to deduce that the new coupe will essentially be an IS coupe. However, until now...
The recent retail sales report showed a surprise gain in motor vehicle sales. Sales jumped 1% in the month of April after a 0.6% decline in March. Overall retail sales also surprised to the upside. Based on the increase in motor vehicle sales and low oil prices, investors may see this as a good time [...]
To date, the best idea we have of what the 2014 Toyota Corolla will look like is the shape and styling of the Furia Concept from this year's Detroit Auto Show. Obviously the compact car will turn down the wick a fair bit from that orange...Show More Summary
The hardcore version of Ferrari’s 458 Italia supercar, the spiritual successor to 2007’s 430 Scuderia, is reportedly set for debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show this September. The biannual event has been favored by Ferrari of late for debuts concerning its entry-level mid-engine model, with 2007’s Frankfurt Auto Show playing...
BMW and Toyota may be fighting for recognition as the world's most valuable auto brand, but the two carmakers are perfectly chummy behind the scenes. Earlier this year, the companies announced a partnership that would result in new technologies and platforms, including talk of a top-shelf sports architecture. Show More Summary
As of now, the Assurance Connected Care service that Hyundai introduced at the New York Auto Show with the 2014 Genesis sedan is complimentary for three years on any vehicle equipped with the company's Blue Link telematic systems. It's...Show More Summary
A new report from a top credit agency shows that car-loan delinquencies and repossessions are rising. What's behind this trend?
Posted on 05.20.2013 08:00
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Kirby Garlitos
If you are in the business of checking out world debuts, you go to auto shows; if you want to see what the latest in the aftermarket scene you, you go to tuning show. But if you want to see some of the most fancily dressed supercars, you check out the Gumball 3000 Rally. Show More Summary
It is not shaping up to be a great year for the Electronic Entertainment Expo. Nintendo is skipping it in favor of Best Buy. 2K is just straight up skipping it altogether, which means Grand Theft Auto V ain’t showing. And the Ouya, a...Show More Summary
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A recent report from the U.S. Department of Commerce showed an unexpected jump in retail sales for April, which rose 0.5% year-on-year after an anemic 0.1% gain in March. Excluding gas and auto sales, retail sales rose 0.6%. Economists had originally projected a 0.3% decline in April. Strong sales of building materials, clothing, sporting goods [...]
Fresh on the heels of folding photo storage in with Gmail and Google+, Google is showing off a couple tools designed to enhance pictures you upload to its data servers. These include Highlights and Auto Enhance.
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2013 has so far been a strong year for car lease credit approval, according to new data from auto lease marketplace Swapalease.com, which matches people looking to get out of their vehicle lease with people looking to enter a short-term...Show More Summary
The Bentley Flying Spur is officially fair game. We brought you live photos from the Geneva Motor Show and from the New York auto show--and now, we're just back from a first drive from Beijing to the Great Wall. We'll have more in depth on the drive soon, but first, take a look through our Flying Spur tour of this small part of China, through an...