Infiniti QX Sport Inspiration Unveiled in China
Infiniti is on a roll, and it’s showing no signs of flowing down anytime soon. The automaker unveiled the Infiniti QX30 (originally called the Infiniti Q30) late last year in Frankfurt, which evolved into a trio of compact crossovers that will be hitting American shores soon. Most automakers would just kick back and wait for […]
Audi’s New Concept Car Is Seriously Cool
When an automaker debuts a new concept, the dramatic shapes and new features of the vehicle amaze us, and inspire prayers that this vehicle will enter production and look as awesome as the concept. At the Beijing Auto Show this month, Audi unveiled the Audi connected mobility concept, which is actually is a pretty toned-town […]
VW Takes Global Sales Lead From Toyota (Again)
It’s no secret that the past few months have been pretty rough for Volkswagen, with the Dieselgate scandal rocking the company. While the press focuses on the fallout from that incident, the automaker has been making sales gains around the world. Today it was announced that VW has taken the crown of world’s largest automaker […]
Catch a Sneak Peek of Infiniti’s New Concept
The car market is booming in China, and every car brand is trying to make sure that they grab a slice of the pie. At the end of this month, the Beijing Auto Show will open to the press, and Infiniti will be ready and waiting with a new concept model. The automaker has revealed […]
Hyundai iX25 SUV Receives Name & Release Schedule
Back in November 2014, Hyundai unveiled a ready-for-production B-segment CUV called the iX25 at the Guangzhou Auto Show. Based on a concept launched a year ago at the Beijing Auto Show, this compact SUV was strategically developed for China and similar Asian markets. After heavy testing in the Indian markets, Hyundai is preparing to release […]
Majority of Car Owners in China Want German Cars
There were already signs that China’s auto industry was struggling to attract native car buyers looking for a cheap, local car. Back in April, we saw drastic changes surrounding the Beijing Auto Show, as brands began closing models to refocus on other Now, those signs are becoming even more apparent as a new study is shared with […]
ML-Coupe to Be Built at Daimler’s Vance, AL Plant
Daimler has announced that it intends to expand the annual output at its Vance, Alabama production plant by 60,000 to accommodate needs for the new Mercedes-Benz ML-Coupe (or MLC), which is scheduled to join the luxury brand’s lineup sometime next year. The move is the latest aspect of a five-year, $2.4 billion expansion plan, which […]
2.0-Liter Turbocharged I4 EcoTec Engine Powers Envision
While the all-new Buick Envision model will first be hitting the Chinese market, Americans can expect to get their hands on this baby for the 2016 model year. Even more exciting—a 2.0-liter turbocharged I4 EcoTec engine will power the Envision, at least as a range-topping option. This powerplant will even feature GM’s stop-start technology, which […]
Ford Chinese April Sales Surge by 29 Percent
The Ford Motor Company is reporting a strong April sales performance in China, with sales up 29 percent for that month and 41 percent year-to-date. Its strongest performance compared to last year came from imported Ford vehicles, including American classics like the Ford Explorer, Ford Edge, Ford Focus ST, and Ford Fiesta ST. Their combined […]
[VIDEO] Seb Tests Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge Prototype
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The concept, which was first revealed at NAIAS, is now officially an engineering feasibility study and one step closer to production.
There was already plenty enough reason to be excited about the Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge concept when we got our first look at it during the 2014 North American International Auto Show, and then again when we heard that engine roaring for the first time at Geneva. The only thing left to do was to […]
2014 Volvo China Sales Likely to Hit 80,000
For over a year now, the United States and China have been competing for Volvo’s attention. Repeatedly, the two countries have been neck-and-neck with sales, with the U.S. barely winning out as the brand’s largest market. According to Volvo sales predictions, though, this might not be the case in 2014. This year, Volvo predicts sales […]
Volvo In-Car Air Quality – A Breath of Fresh Air
Volvo is known for their focus on safety, but doesn’t stop at child safety, airbags, seatbelts, or crash tests. Volvo Cars has dedicated two decades to the research and technological invention of clean and healthy in-car air quality. In the spirit of demonstrating their commitment to clean air, Volvo has partnered with the Swedish clean […]
2014 BMW Horse Edition Celebrates Chinese New Year
In celebration of the Chinese New Year, BMW is offering a 7-Series edition that has a lot more horse—and we’re not talking about power. The 2014 BMW Horse Edition will make its debut at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show this week as part of the carmaker’s ode to the Chinese Year of the Horse. Related: Vision […]
Ford China March Sales Demonstrate Blue Oval Domination
China is the world’s largest automotive market, so achieving success there is key to any global automaker’s strategy. The Blue Oval is no stranger to that success in China, and Ford China March sales are a testament to that. In fact, the automaker crossed the 100,000 mark for the first time ever in March, selling […]
Porsche’s First Quarter Sales in U.S. Hit Record High After Strong March
Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) is reporting March sales of 3,808 units, which brings Porsche’s first quarter sales to an all-time high of 10,136. At the conclusion of Q1 2013, Porsche’s year-to-date sales totaled 9,649 on the strength of 3,486 vehicles sold in March 2013. The marked improvement is a portent of good things to […]
Jeep Offers 2014 Wrangler Dragon Edition to U.S. Fantasy Enthusiasts
Dragons are all the rage these days. Yeah, we said it. Hear us out: the newly-announced Guinness World Record holder for the world’s largest robot is a fifty-foot fire-breathing behemoth, the mythical beasts are central facets of one of television’s hottest shows, and some of the most anticipated games of the next console generation feature […]
Ford and Starbucks Launched a Pop-Up in China
Ford Motor Company is just trying to get its hands into everything these days, from mobility solutions to *checks notes* soundproofed dog kennels and ugly Christmas sweaters. And they ain’t stopping there. Ford’s apparently looking to work on its grounds game, teaming up with Starbucks on a pop-up complete with piping hot cups of coffee. […]
Jeep Debuts Three Plug-in Hybrid Options, New Connectivity Tech at CES 2020
Jeep is combining its legendary capability know-how with advanced eco-friendly technologies in three new plug-in hybrid options of the Jeep Wrangler, Compass, and Renegade. Revealed at CES 2020 in Las Vegas, the three plug-in hybrid vehicles will be distinct in the lineup thanks to the “Jeep 4xe” badge. The three plug-in hybrid vehicles represent the […]