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2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i Review
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Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Ford Focus ST
Ten years ago the so called “tuner scene” was in full affect -
2014 Scion tC Review - Video
Lukewarm hatch gets more style for 2014
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Fastest Lap Times at the AutoGuide Test Track
There’s no better place to test the true performance of a vehicle than on the track, which is why we often head to our local road course for comparison articles of everything from sports cars to hot hatches
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2013 Cadillac SRX Recalled for Loose Lug Nuts
Cadillac is recalling over 27,000 Cadillac SRX SUVs to have their lug nuts tightened. The recall affects 2013 model year SRXs equipped with the factory 18-inch wheels. According to the American automaker, the wheel nuts may not have been tightened enough to meet safe specifications. No crashes or injuries have been reported as a result...
Chrysler Calls BS: Refutes Tesla Loan Claim
Earlier today Tesla announced that it had repaid its government loan nine years early and claimed to be the first American automaker to have cleared its government debts in full. Not so fast. Chrysler has issued a rebuttal to that statement, titled “Not Exactly, Tesla” and announcing that it was in fact the first automaker...
2014 Chevrolet Spark EV Priced From $27,495
Chevrolet has announced that its 2014 Spark EV will be priced from $27,495 including an $810 destination fee. The American automaker also announced that the Spark EV 1LT will have a low mileage lease for as low as $199 a month for 36 months with $999 due at signing, helping make it one of the...
Ford Officially Shutting Down Australian Operations in 2016 Video
Ford Australia has confirmed that it’ll be shutting down its operations from October 2016, costing nearly 1,200 jobs in Victoria. Ford Australia boss Bob Graziano made it official in a statement, announcing that the American automaker will close its Broadmeadows and Geelong plants in Victoria after incurring a $141 million after-tax loss from the 2012-2013...
Infiniti EV to Feature Induction Charging, Based on Nissan Leaf
The Nissan Leaf-based Infiniti electric car will use induction-based charging, aiming to do away with charging cables. As expected, the Infiniti EV will feature a completely different exterior and interior than the Nissan Leaf as it will appeal to more high-end, luxury car owners. But part of that luxury motoring, according to Infiniti head Andy...
Almost 10 Percent of American Households are Carless
The number of households in America without a vehicle has doubled over the past two decades, with 9.3 percent of American households going carless last year. The data comes from research by CNW Marketing and says that the trend affects both young and old consumers. In 1991, only 5.7 percent of households were carless and...
Tesla Repays Government Loan Nine Years Early
As expected, Tesla has repaid its government loan nine years early, becoming the first American automaker to have paid back the government. Originally awarded a loan by the Department of Energy in 2010, Tesla sent over $451.8 million today to repay the full loan with interest. The loan was originally granted as a milestone-based loan...
Should You Buy a Certified Pre-Owned Car?
Certified Pre-Owned or CPO cars might look expensive compared to other used cars, but there’s a reason for that; they’re inspected and checked to ensure that it’s a quality car. But if you’re looking to buy a new car, a CPO car will look like a bargain. Here’s how a CPO offer compares to either...
Indy 500 Pace Car to be Driven by 49ers Head Coach
This year’s Indianapolis 500 will not only have a special guest pace car, but also a special pace car driver in the form of Super-Bowl runner-up San Francisco 49ers head coach, Jim Harbaugh. Harbaugh will lead the way in a new 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray, marking the 12th time that a Corvette has been used in this...
Detroit Three Donate Cash, Vehicles to Tornado Relief
Following tornadoes tearing through Oklahoma, Chrysler, General Motors and Ford are contributing aid to the storm victims. Ford contributed a Transit Connect van to the American Red Cross and Chevrolet donated a Silverado pickup truck to Forgotten Harvest, an organization that collects food and donates it to emergency food providers. Aside from the vehicles, Ford pledged...
Lexus IS Coupe Might Arrive in 2014
Lexus’ new IS sport sedan will be available as a coupe variant and is planned for 2014 according to a recent report. The three-door coupe will follow styling cues seen in the LF-CC concept (above) and predictably will follow the new IS. British outlet WhatCar? published the report without citing any sources and also suggested that...
Land Rover to Shuffle Nameplates with new LR2
Land Rover might drop the Freelander nameplate it uses outside North America, where the SUV wears an LR2 badge, to join the Discovery family. The new car will ride on a stretched version of the platform underpinning the Evoque and according to AutoCar, the vehicle is expected to arrive late next year. Land Rover discontinued the...
BMW M4 Spied Testing at Nurburgring
The BMW M4 is in pre-production form now, as AutoGuide’s spy photographers have caught a non-black M4 testing at Nurburgring. Previous spy photos featured a black prototype; but now that a white model has been spied, the German automaker has moved onto the next stage of testing and hopefully means the M4 might debut soon...
Ford Increases Annual Production Capacity by 200K Units
In an effort to meet rising demand for its vehicles, Ford will increase production capacity and produce more units this year. The Detroit automaker said today that it will boost straight-time capacity by 200,000 units and will add 40,000 units by scaling back its typical two-week summer shutdown to just one. “To meet surging customer...
Hyundai Betting Big on Fuel-Cell Powered Tuscon
Hyundai won’t be the first automaker to manufacture and sell a fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV), but it will be the first company to mass produce such a vehicle with the Tuscon FCEV, which will be available in 2015. “One of our biggest FCEV differentiators for us is that Hyundai is the first automaker to launch assembly line...
Car Reviews
2013 Buick Enclave Review
Big, quiet, comfortable and affordable, the Buck Enclave makes for an attractive luxury-level SUV. If only it had a luxury interior.
2013 Ford Focus ST vs 2013 Mazdaspeed3
After dominating the hot hatch segment in North America for years, has the Mazdaspeed3 finally met its match in the European-inspired Focus ST?
2014 Chevrolet Silverado Review - Video
A bold new look, innovative features plus even more capability and fuel economy; but does the Chevy Silverado still have a junk interior?
2013 Nissan Juke SL AWD Review
With fun-to-drive compact four-doors dying out and crossovers all the rage, is the Juke the sport compact sedan for a new automotive era?
2013 Ford Fusion vs 2014 Mazda6
Once siblings, the Ford Fusion and Mazda6 no longer share any parts but they certainly have a similar take on the family sedan. So which combines the best mix of fuel economy and practicality, with driving enjoyment and style?
2013 Mercedes GL450 4MATIC Review
Big, luxurious and powerful; is owning a German SUV the true American dream?
2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 BlueTEC Review
If you’re not familiar with modern diesels the folks at Mercedes are doing everything they can to change that. The company’s latest vehicle to receive a diesel engine is its GLK midsize SUV. Was it worth the wait or is it as stinky as the oily fuel it runs on?
2013 Ford Explorer Sport Review
Think of it as the better-looking older brother of Ford’s turbocharged people-mover, the Flex.