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An ode to the underdog, AutoGuide.com has compiled a list of 10 cars that just don’t get the respect they deserve.

Japanese automaker Subaru is recalling almost 5,400 model year 2013 Outback and Legacy vehicles because the steering column might disengage.

Rumors that Gran Turismo 6 will be available for the PlayStation 3 this holiday season have just been confirmed.

Almost two and a half years after the Nissan Leaf went on sale, the little electric car can count 25,000 sales in the U.S.

General Motors announced today that it will begin selling a small cargo van based on heavily on Nissan’s NV200.

Tesla’s Model S electric luxury sedan was, by far, the most popularly researched car in AutoGuide.com’s new cars section this week.

Mercedes’ 2014 S-Class is only a few days away from its official May 15 debut, but true form for the automotive industry, more information about the car leaked.

Volkswagen’s VR6 engine will continue into another generation despite past rumors that suggested otherwise.

Complaints that certain Chevrolet Corvette sports cars might suffer from headlights going dark without warning are prompting an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 

Almost every vehicle Honda builds can claim either a “Top Safety Pick Plus” or “Top Safety Pick” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

If he were real, Andy Dufresne would be impressed with Hyundai CEO John Krafcik who despite the obstacles is being named the 2013 Automotive Executive of the Year

Believe it or not, the most expensive Asian car ever sold is probably a classic Toyota.

Photos of a 1:18 scale model are previewing the 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class before its May 15 unveiling.

Roughly 100,000 Ford and Mercury minivans might be added to a recall announced earlier this year.

Microsoft wants to further increase its involvement in the automotive industry, vastly increasing its role with automakers.

Official pricing for the BMW i3 is still unannounced, but BMW of North America CEO Ludwig Willisch says the little electric car will be priced near the 3 Series.

Earlier this year at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, Spyker unveiled its B6 Venator concept, and now a top-down variant will be revealed before the end of the year.

Ford led the Detroit 3 in sales last month with an 18 percent climb in volume while Subaru led the industry with a 25 percent gain and Nissan came in a close second with 23 percent.

Hyundai will unveil its all-new 2015 Genesis sedan next year during the 2014 Detroit Auto Show.

It’s been four months since the Lincoln MKZ midsize sedan was supposed to arrive at dealerships around the country.

Land Rover is celebrating its 65th anniversary with a special edition of its Defender SUV.

Mercedes just released the first official photo of its 2014 S-Class sedan ahead of the May 15 world premier… Accidentally.

The only Canadian stop for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and the first ever NASCAR event to be held at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park will be billed at the Chevy Silverado 250.

Chrysler reported its first quarter profits today: $166 million, which represents a 65 percent drop over the same time last year.

Hey kids, want to put the brakes on a first date? Ruin a road trip? Impress your friends by not speeding? Then most of the new Ford lineup is for you.

Roughly two thirds of motorists polled in a newly-released survey by AAA support increased federal spending on infrastructure.

Through a decade of research, BMW is now able to use carbon fiber in mass production vehicles by greatly reducing production times.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has officially rated the Infiniti M sedan as a Top Safety Pick.

Porsche announced today that it will serve as the sole automotive sponsor for the fourth annual Turner Classic Movies Film Festival to celebrate the 911 sports car’s 50th anniversary.

Colored carbon fiber will be available soon thanks to U.K. automotive technology house Prodrive.

Nissan won’t raise the $12,780 price tag (including delivery) on its Versa sedan for 2014, but it will add new standard equipment.

Based on the Continental, Bentley is considering the possibility of bringing a coupe-styled sedan to market, targeting the Porsche Panamera, Maserati Quattroporte, as well as the Aston Martin Rapide.

Even if tennis doesn’t matter to you, Maria Sharapova’s name probably does. If not, there’s an even greater chance that will change in the near future.

Volvo won’t build a flagship sedan to compete with cars like the BMW 7 Series and says its customers wouldn’t be interested in a segment where V8 and V12 engines are the norm. 

Last last year Fiat unveiled its electric 500e during the L.A. Auto Show, a car that Chrysler will take a $10,000 bath on every time it sells according to  CEO Sergio Marchionne.

Niche luxury automaker Fisker laid off most of its workforce almost two weeks ago, but there could be updates on tap if the brand lasts into the 2014 model year.

General Motors announced today that OnStar’s First Assist service is accredited for emergency medical dispatching (EMD).

Building on the seemingly insatiable Chinese appetite for luxury, Lamborghini is bringing a special version of its Aventador flagship to Shanghai roughly a month after debuting the wild Veneno supercar.

Set to take on the Audi Q3 and BMW X1, Mercedes just released an official sketch of the GLA compact crossover that is expected to debut during the Shanghai auto show this weekend.

Eyeing BMW’s success with MINI, Daimler might be hoping to cash in on small car appeal even more with a product line to take on it’s rival’s smaller series of products. 

Based on 46 candidates, Ward’s Auto just released its list of the top 10 best interiors of 2013, heavily favoring Asian vehicles. As is usual, the cars aren’t listed in any particular order.

Chevrolet has a big change in store for its little Spark sub-compact: the four-speed automatic will disappear to be replaced by a CVT.

Nissan will bring a sports car that sits below the current 370Z in some form to the Tokyo Motor Show in November.

President Barack Obama called for a 75 percent boost to the U.S. Department of Energy’s research budget today.

Should General Motors’ German subsidiary be scrapped? Not according to its American parent, which plans to pour four billion Euros into it through 2016.

Ford just announced a special edition package for its purpose-built off-roader: the SVT Raptor.

Chrysler announced recalls on several vehicles today across its range of brands totaling over 214,000 vehicles.

Nissan will likely discontinue the Altima Coupe, brand sales boss Al Castignetti said during a recent interview with Automotive News.

Both the 2007 and 2008 4×2  Jeep Liberty and Dodge Nitro are being recalled because the tunnel shield could come loose.

Honda previewed its utilitarian Civic Tourer during the Geneva Motor Show last month in concept form and now new spy photos are showing what to expect from the production car.

Long rumored, Lexus will give its first glimpse at a small crossover model by year’s end say company officials.

BMW just officially released images and information on the concept car preview of what will be a more affordable version of the X6. 

Acura just announced pricing for the 2014 RDX crossover, which will start from $35,415 including delivery.

Fiat finally unveiled its electric car during last year’s L.A. Auto Show and when it goes on sale in California this summer it will come with a free alternative vehicle.

This week on Autoguide, the new 2014 Chevrolet Impala Review garnered the most attention.

Satellite-aided transmissions, a sparkling headliner and wood panels that look richer than Warren Buffett are making their U.S. debut inside the Rolls-Royce Wraith today at the 2013 New York Auto Show.

Volkswagen’s seventh-generation Golf is finally showing face in North America at the 2013 New York Auto Show.

Initially unveiled during the Detroit Auto Show in January, Infiniti just announced pricing for its Q50 sport sedan – the replacement to the G37. 

Infiniti just unveiled the 2014 QX60 Hybrid at the 2013 New York Auto Show — a family-minded hybrid that offers 26 combined mpg.

BMW is bringing a diesel-powered 3 Series to the U.S., and it made its debut today at the 2013 New York Auto Show.