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Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Ford Focus ST
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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...
Volkswagen to Modify Diesels to Prevent Improper Fueling
Pumping gasoline into a diesel Volkswagen voids the warranty and can lead to costly repairs, which is why the brand is kicking off a massive modification campaign. In it, Volkswagen will retrofit 209,500 cars in the U.S. and 51,600 in Canada to prevent the cars from being inadvertently filled with gasoline. The automaker began fitting its...
Three Former Saab Execs Arrested on Tax Charges
Three former Saab executives, including former CEO Jan-Aake Jonsson, were arrested by Swedish prosecutors in an accounting fraud probe. Former Chief Financial Officer Karl-Gustav Lindstroem was also among the three that were arrested and questioned on suspicion of “grave attempts to complicate tax controls” during 2010 and 2011. Court documents revealed that Saab’s former general...
Mitsubishi Attrage Previewed, Might Come to US
The Mitsubishi G4 Concept, which debuted at the Shanghai Motor Show, has become a production model in the form of the Attrage, a compact sedan that could reach North America in the future. Mitsubishi has previewed its newest sedan model, which will be launched this July in Thailand. Calling the Attrage its next-generation global sedan,...
Kia Quoris Confirmed for U.S. in 2014
The Kia Quoris full-size luxury, rear-drive sedan has been confirmed to go on sale in America starting next year. The Korean automaker plans to price the Quoris between $50,000 to $70,000 for the U.S. market as Kia tries to break into the luxury sedan segment. Of course, the big question is whether or not the...
No Ferrari LaFerrari-Based Maserati: CEO
Rumors of a Maserati supercar based on the Ferrari LaFerrari have been debunked, as the brand’s CEO has denied reports that the Italian automaker is developing its own version of the LaFerrari. Speaking at the recent launch event for the Maserati Quattroporte V6, Maserati CEO Harald Wester confirmed that no LaFerrari-based exotic will be sporting...
Automakers, Dealers Oppose Bill on Rental Recalls
Automakers and auto dealerships are opposing a bill that would require rental car companies to prohibit renting of recalled vehicles until they are repaired. The argument being made by both the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the National Automobile Dealers Association is that rental car companies will demand “front of the line” service, pushing normal...
Renault Megane RS Red Bull Racing RB8 Announced
To celebrate its third Formula 1 Constructors’ world title, Renault and Red Bull Racing have teamed up to create the limited edition Megane Renaultsport Red Bull Racing RB8. The new flagship Megane Renaultsport is inspired by Red Bull Racing’s Formula 1 identity, but in a much more subdued fashion. It’ll be offered in a Twilight...
IIHS Details Front Crash Tests in New Video
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) does important work crash testing all-new vehicles, and the Institute has just released the second video in a series detailing exactly how they conduct crash tests. This video focuses on front crash tests. Specifically, it looks at what goes into setting these tests up, and how the results are measured and turned into quantitative...
Forza Motorsport 5 Trailer Released Video
Gamers worldwide anxiously awaited the announcement of Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox console today – the Xbox One – and along with the announcement came footage from the newest Forza Motorsport racing game. Showing off what the next-generation console will be capable of, Turn10 Studios revealed Forza Motorsport 5 with the video pitting the McLaren F1 against...
2015 Maserati Levante Details Revealed
Based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee and slated to be the brand’s volume seller, Maserati’s Levante SUV has remained more-or-less in the dark despite its crucial role for the brand. That will change soon as the SUV previewed in the Kubang concept (above) approaches production, which will take place in Italy. Originally, the brand...
2014 Toyota Corolla S Teased Before June 6 Debut
Toyota has already teased the upcoming Corolla with the Furia Concept, but now the brand has released the first official photo. The styling of the new Corolla is expected to take a major departure from the current car, borrowing cues that were introduced by the Furia Concept. From a technical perspective, the new Corolla is expected to...
Chrysler-Fiat CEO Apologizes for wop Comment
Sergio Marchionne has issued a written apology to the Italian American ONE VOICE Coalition for a comment he made during last January’s Detroit Auto Show. During the show, Marchionne said that the Alfa Romeo 4C needed a “wop” engine. The remark spurred a few humorous headlines at the time, but didn’t cause much of a...
2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback Pricing Announced
Subaru has announced pricing for the 2014 Legacy and Outback, both of which retain their starting MSRP from 2013. The 2014 Subaru Legacy starts at $20,295, plus a $795 destination fee, while the 2014 Outback carries a $23,495 MSRP, plus a $825 destination charge. When taken to the highest trim level, the Legacy carries a MSRP of $29,690 while the...
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 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.
2013 Porsche Cayenne Review - Video
With the base V6 engine and a manual transmission, the Cayenne delivers all the luxury and utility you’d expect while also being an SUV for Porsche enthusiasts and a relative bargain.