BMW Group Sales in July Up 7.4 Percent,
BMW Group sales in July for the United States were up 7.4 percent with 32,220 vehicles sold. 26,409 of those vehicles belonged to the BMW brand, which was up 9.8 percent year-over-year in what was its best July ever. MINI was down 2.3 percent from its July 2013 sales figures with 5,811 units sold. […]
Elon Musk to Bankrupt Mr. Burns on ‘The Simpsons’
It’s something of a rite of passage for celebrities to appear in the city of Springfield in a yellow-skinned, four-fingered form. Whether they’re playing themselves, as did Sir Paul McCartney or Johnny Carson, or portraying memorable characters like Leon Kompowsky or a talking coyote guiding Homer through a vision quest, anybody who’s anybody has had […]
More Supra Rumors: Toyota Sports Car will be All-Wheel Drive Plug-In Hybrid
Since the Toyota Supra’s demise back in 2002, avid fans of the sports car have been clamoring for Toyota to begin remaking the iconic car. And in the last couple of years, ever since Toyota and BMW signed an agreement to work on a joint sports car, the rumors have been flying. Now, more Supra […]
Prius Plug-In Hits 581 MPGe in Germany
You probably already know that the Toyota Prius Plug-In packs more miles per gallon than its gasoline, or even regular hybrid buddies. In fact, the EPA estimates that the Prius Plug-In gets a whopping 95 MPGe combined, thanks to the driver’s ability to plug the vehicle into his or her electricity socket overnight (or whenever) […]
2013 Honda Insight Overview
2013 Honda Insight Exterior The 2013 Honda Insight boasts a strong visual profile, with its wedge-like shape and fastback roofline and a stylish split-glass window to wrap up the rear. At the front, the grille and headlight feature cool blue lighting carried over from last year’s model. The 2013 model, however, includes bumper, headlight, and […]
2015 Lexus RX Overview
2015 Lexus RX Exterior The 2015 Lexus RX has an edgier look than some competitors thanks to the familiar Lexus “spindle” grille and LED daytime running lights. In the back, it is defined by its steeply-sloped rear window line, which extends to a nicely-angled rear; however, this styling decision does more than just attract eyes […]
Nissan Shows Off its Self-Cleaning LEAF, Wants to Put Gas Stations Out of Business
Back in April, we first learned about Nissan’s self-cleaning car prototype, which utilizes nano-paint technology to ward off dirt and water in order to keep the vehicle’s exterior spotless. With this week’s release of the 2015 LEAF, Nissan took the opportunity to remind us about this interesting technology as it so happens to adorn the […]
2013 Ford Fusion Energi Overview
What’s New for the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi? The 2013 Ford Fusion Energi is redesigned with more dramatic styling, better fuel economy, and MyFord Touch technology. 2013 Ford Fusion Energi Exterior The 2013 Ford Fusion Energi took styling to another level for the 2nd generation of the model. The elegant poise, curvaceous sheet metal, and […]
“Nissan LEAF: Beyond Zero Emissions” Looks at Sustainability in Production
The on-road effects of the Nissan LEAF are clear enough from the statistics: the world’s best-selling electric car has driven a cumulative 913,000,000 kilometers in its four years on the market and has contributed to saving more than 151,000 tons of CO2 emissions. But, as LEAF Chief Vehicle Engineer Hidetoshi Kadota points out in “Nissan […]
2015 Volvo XC90 T8 Plug-in Hybrid is Going to Be Amazing
Finally, we have something new about the 2015 Volvo XC90 to fawn over. Granted, it’s not the comprehensive exterior shots that many of us have been hoping for, but it’s arguably as exciting to discover that the XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid will boast a Twin Engine drivetrain that will generate 400 horsepower and 472 lb-ft […]
2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid Overview
What’s New for the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid? The 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid is redesigned with more dramatic styling, better fuel economy, and MyFord Touch technology. 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid Exterior The 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid took styling to another level for the 2nd generation of the model. The elegant poise, curvaceous sheet metal, and […]
June Mercedes-Benz Sales in US Up 8.2 Percent
June Mercedes-Benz sales in the United States were the best in company history with volume of 29,380 units. The Mercedes-Benz brand accounted for 26,506 of those sales, which in itself was an 8.6 year-over-year increase. Further, Mercedes-Benz’s half-year sales figure sits at 151,624 units, and cumulative sales of the Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter, and smart brands bring […]
Infiniti Q50 Hybrid Among 10 Most Fuel-Efficient Luxury Cars
The Infiniti Q50 Hybrid has been announced as part of Kelley Blue Book’s Ten Most Fuel-Efficient Luxury Cars for 2014 list. The Q50 Hybrid is a balanced fusion of performance and efficiency, generating 360 horsepower while returning an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 29 mpg city and 36 mpg highway. “With its V6 engine and electric […]
Patriots, Nets Stars Attend BMW Ultimate Driving Experience in Boston
The maker of the Ultimate Driving Machine launched their Ultimate Driving Experience in Boston late last month. The Ultimate Driving Experience offers dynamic behind-the-wheel BMW driving programs through eight events in seven markets for a total of 74 event days. The first Ultimate Driving Experience event kicked off June 14-22 at the Gillette Stadium in […]
2015 Suburban Is Perfect for Summer Vacations
If you’ve got a big family and you’re thinking about taking a summer road trip this season, either to beat the heat or to soak up the sun, then the 2015 Suburban might be exactly what you need. The all-new Chevy Suburban can tote around up to nine passengers—and since seven of those are more […]
World Cup of Cars: Germany vs. Ghana
Today, the World Cup pits Germany vs. Ghana, and we’ll be doing the same in our own challenge, the World Cup of Cars. But rather than playing the match with soccer players, the competing countries will be battling it out with their most popular models. Who will come out victorious? Let’s see! Representing Germany is […]
World Cup of Cars: Italy vs. Costa Rica
Entering their second of three matches in the group stages of the 2014 World Cup, both Italy and Costa Rica are coming off some impressive wins. We bet both teams feel pretty good about their chances when they walk onto the pitch at Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil later on today. Just a few days […]
Pimped Out Toyota Cargo Van Comes With Factory Icemaker
New owner will be one cool cat.
Portland readers, stop what you’re doing. Actually, wherever you’re from, this is much more important that whatever had your attention previously. Some guy is selling a 1986 Toyota cargo van on Craigslist for just $7,900. “So what?” you might ask. Well, this is no ordinary van. This Toyota Van comes with numerous sweet modifications, plus […]