#2013

Last year AutoGuide crowned the Scion FR-S with our inaugural Car of the Year award. In the coming weeks we will be announcing our 2014 Car of the Year winner, but in the meantime it is time to introduce a new award; the AutoGuide.com Utility Vehicle of the Year.

What happens when too much isn’t enough? You end up with a concept car like the Audi Sport Quattro, a bright yellow, 700-horsepower denunciation of beige Toyota Camrys everywhere.

There will be at least nine global debuts in late November at this year’s L.A. Auto Show.

Driving is expensive, and it’s getting worse according to a new study released today by AAA suggesting annual cost of ownership increased two percent this year. 

This week’s Five-Point Inspection focuses on a large crossover from General Motors, the Chevrolet Traverse. 

Consumer Reports announced its automotive Top Picks for 2013 today, a list that excluded all domestic automakers. 

Inspired by its GT4 race car,  Aston Martin has announced a special edition of the V8 Vantage S, which gains a stick shift for the first time.

The Lexus LFA production has ended, but the rumors of a convertible variant remain strong.

Ditching the V8 this year for a supercharged six, Audi’s S5 sport coupe still delivers thrills, albeit in a slightly different way than before.

EPA estimates for the 2013 Audi Q5 small crossover are available, but return rather disappointing results. 

Newly introduced in the 2013 RAM 1500 pickup and SRT Viper, Chrysler will offer customers an OnStar-like service through its partnership with wireless company Sprint.

For 2013 the  Toyota Avalon gets a full redesign including a first-ever hybrid option that remained under speculation until a company spokesman confirmed it with us today.

Having flip-flopped the idea for years, Porsche continues to gauge consumer sentiment as it once again places a sub-Boxster, entry-level Porsche sports car back on the table.

Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat– Chrysler, is looking forward to 2013 for being a big year for the Italian-American brand. Marchionne is looking ahead to a collection of new Chrysler products, the reintroduction of Alfa Romeo back to America and have a chance to fully combine Fiat and Chrysler into one company.

Just as BMW has begun drumming up attention with the release of their new 3-series, Audi quickly answered back with their A4 update for the 2013 model year.