2015 Honda Fit Named Yahoo Autos Value Car of the Year
Although the Volkswagen Golf GTI took home the title of Best Car of the Year, it was the 2015 Honda Fit that had the distinction of being the Yahoo Autos Value Car of the Year. The 2015 Honda Fit has a base Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price of $15,525, but the fully-loaded Fit that the editors […]
2015 Yahoo Autos Car of the Year Award Goes to Volkswagen Golf GTI
After bestowing the title upon the Tesla Model S in 2013 and the Chevy Corvette Stingray in 2014, Yahoo has now selected the Volkswagen Golf GTI as the 2015 Yahoo Autos Car of the Year. The GTI’s victory represents a significant step down in pricing from the Stingray and Model S, as both models retailed […]
October Mercedes Sales See Highest Volume in 2014
Mercedes-Benz has been on a roll throughout 2014, but it appears that the best could be yet to come. October Mercedes sales were the highest that the automaker has seen to date this year with a total of 28,593 vehicles before even taking into account sales of 2,140 SPRINTER vans and 585 smart cars. Although […]
August Mercedes-Benz Sales Are Best in Company History
Another month, another record broken: Mercedes-Benz reported a 9.4 percent year-over-year increase with August sales totaling of 27,078 units. The number was supplemented by 1,880 Sprinter Vans and 1,334 smart cars—up 35.3 and 34.3 percent respectively—for a total of 30,292 units across the three MBUSA lines. “A record sales pace and strong customer focus has […]
Report: Mercedes-Benz Planning Midlevel AMG Models
According to Automotive News, the launch of the Mercedes-Benz C450 AMG at the Detroit Auto Show in January will be the first step in a plan to bridge Mercedes-Benz models and the high-performance/high-price AMG vehicles. By offering midlevel AMG models, Mercedes will be able to appeal to a wider market and improve sales with those […]
Have Fun With the 2015 C-Class Configurator
One of the things we love most about new car season: configuratin’. On today’s docket, we’ve got the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The good people of MB recently gave us the lowdown on C-Class pricing for this model year: $38,400 for the C300; $40,400 for the C300 4MATIC; and $48,590 for the C400 4MATIC. We know […]
Here Are the Candidates for the 2015 North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year
Last year, General Motors dominated the North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year awards, decided by 50 journalists from the U.S. and Canada. The all-new Corvette Stingray took the high honors for the Car of the Year while the redesigned Silverado was lauded as the Truck of the Year. GM will, however, have a […]
Mercedes-Benz July Sales Up 15 Percent, smart Has Best Month Ever
July was a good month for all brands under the Mercedes-Benz umbrella: the Mercedes-Benz brand itself pulled down its best July sales mark ever with 27,192 units; the Sprinter line increased sales by 15.6 percent with 2,214 units; and smart had its best month in brand history with 1,351 units. All told, Mercedes-Benz July sales […]
Who Plays the Mother & Father in the Buick Envision Commercial ‘Night Ride’?
You have to admit, most car commercials are pretty cheesy. It takes a lot these days for viewers to genuinely chuckle or smile at an ad without it feeling forced or contrived. What makes a commercial work isn’t usually its writing or directing but the charm and appeal of those performing in it. They’re the […]
Why Do People Buy Expensive Luxury Cars?
The automotive market is packed with options, but every car basically serves the same purpose: getting you from point A to point B. With so many lower-cost, suitably constructed cars available, why would anyone purposefully pay 3-4 times more for a high-end premium model that ultimately still does the same thing? What’s the value in […]
Here’s What the Future Holds for the Cadillac Lineup
The Cadillac lineup is about to experience some major changes. Over the next few years, the luxury brand is looking to double its profits and turn around years of declining sales. Part of that plan involves introducing a new model every six months or so. Here’s a look at some of the new vehicles Cadillac has […]
Study Ranks 10 Cars with the Most Recalls — and 10 with the Fewest
While recalls don’t always involve dangerous problems, fixing them with a trip to the dealership is a hassle for car owners — and it becomes even more of an annoyance when the vehicle faces repeated recalls. According to a new study by research firm iSeeCars.com, those high recall rates often go together with low reliability […]
Electron Power, Crossover Body: Meet All the New Plug-ins Available Today
Plug-in vehicles so far have generally all come in the same flavor: small passenger cars with limited electric range. However, this has been at odds with what people at large actually want to buy, which are crossovers. So, as the electric market has matured, automakers are finally, slowly introducing electron power into their ranges of crossovers. […]
BMW X5 Tops List of Most Stolen and Recovered Vehicles in the UK
BMW, Land Rover, and Mercedes-Benz models make up the list of the vehicles stolen most throughout the United Kingdom
Tracker, a United Kingdom-based vehicle tracking and recovery organization, recovered more than £11.5 million worth of vehicles last year. Therefore, the team at tracker obviously has some insight into which cars are stolen the most in the UK. According to Tracker’s findings, the BMW X5 was the vehicle that was stolen the most in the United […]
2017 Volvo S60 Overview
Even though the current Volvo S60 sedan made its debut for the 2010 model year, this car has aged well, which has been proven by its recent Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). On top on its safe and stylish design, the 2017 Volvo S60 also comes with a […]
The EV List: Every Mainstream Electric Car Available in America Right Now – Updated Once More
A while back, I read a little bit about the Chevy Volt, and thought to myself, “Wow! This electric car stuff is really awesome! I should really buy a Volt!” However, then I thought, “I wonder what other electric cars there are.” This is the result: A list of all the mainstream electric vehicles–that is, […]
J.D. Power 2017 Study: Lexus and Porsche are the Most Dependable Automotive Brands
The J.D. Power 2017 Vehicle Dependability Study found both Lexus and Porsche to be the most dependable brands in the industry, while Fiat was found to be the least dependable brand
For nearly three decades, J.D. Power has conducted its Vehicle Dependability Study in order to examine which automotive brands are the most reliable and the least reliable. Yesterday, the findings from the J.D. Power 2017 Vehicle Dependability Study were released by the organization. While several brands were found to be more dependable than in previous years, […]
2017 Acura TLX Overview
The 2017 Acura TLX is a mid-size luxury sedan that carries a starting MSRP of $31,900. With that affordable price tag, a quiet interior, and excellent handling capabilities, the new Acura TLX offers consumers the chance to own a luxury model, but at a significantly lower price than many of its European rivals. In addition, […]