Tesla Earnings Report Says RAV4 EV is Dead
According to reports, Tesla’s deal with Toyota to provide batteries and motors for the latter’s RAV4 EV will end this year. Tesla said in their quarterly earnings filing that Toyota intends to end production of the RAV4 EV sometime in 2014, though there is enough evidence to suggest that Toyota and Tesla’ relationship is not […]
AMG V8 Twin Turbo to Power Aston Martin DB9
The next-generation Aston Martin DB9 is adopting a bit of German flavor. On the outside it’ll still be the same luxury car: classy good looks well-suited for a future James Bond flick. On the inside, however, the DB9 is ditching the outdated VH architecture in favor of a new platform powered by twin-turbocharged V8 engines […]
SLS AMG GT FINAL EDITION: Going Out with a Bang
When taken at face value, the word “final” doesn’t hold much meaning: three films have passed since Freddy Krueger’s Final Nightmare, there have been no less than 40 games in the Final Fantasy franchise, and there have been untold countdowns subsequent to 1986’s “Final Countdown.” None of this is stopping Mercedes from proclaiming that the […]
Hyundai, Ford Tie for First in Brand Keys 2014 Customer Loyalty Engagement Index
Hyundai and Ford just tied for first place in the automotive category in the Brand Keys 2014 Customer Loyalty Engagement Index. Brand Keys is a leading customer loyalty and engagement consultancy based out of the Big Apple and puts out this index on a yearly basis. This year, Brand Keys looked into 555 different brands […]
Make Way for the Tesla-Powered B-Class Electric Drive from MB
For as small and insignificant as some other luxury and green car brands might want us to think Tesla is, the name keeps popping up all over the news, and even when it’s about Tesla’s losses in the courtroom, most of the American public seems to side with Tesla. Hell, even a naked man dancing […]
On Sexism in Car Commercials: Still Going Strong
The Mustang has changed a lot over fifty years. Sexism in advertising? Well, not so much.
This past week, we came together as a country to celebrate one of the most significant events in not only our collected history, but in the history of mankind (emphasis on the man): the 50th anniversary of the Ford Mustang. Look, let’s get one thing straight right off the not-at-all-phallic bat: the Mustang is the […]
Diesel Car of the Year Goes to Chevy Cruze
Last week at the New York International Auto Show, the Chevrolet Cruze Diesel was named the Diesel Car of the Year by The Diesel Driver. But the accolades didn’t stop there; Chevy was also named the top diesel manufacturer of 2014. “The Chevrolet Cruze Diesel, with a market-leading 46 mpg highway (5.11 L/ 100 km) […]
Audi A3 Is 2014 World Car of the Year
Today marks the second press day of the New York International Auto Show in New York City, and we kicked it off right with the 2014 World Car of the Year Awards. The all-new 2015 Audi A3 took top honors this year, beating out the Mazda3 and the BMW 4 Series. The A3, which boasts features […]
BMW Expands Spartanburg Plant for X7 Production
It was announced last week that BMW will expand its operations at their Spartanburg, South Carolina, assembly plant in order to accommodate production of the long-time-coming X7 full-size sedan. The expansion will be funded by a $1 billion investment from BMW, and more than 800 jobs will be added in order to increase plant production […]
Audi’s Global Sales Closing the Gap on BMW’s Lead
2014 is almost already one quarter of the way in the books, and if things continue at the rate they’ve gone through the year’s first two months, 2014 will see a new champion in the luxury vehicle segment. Through February, Audi has sold 242,400 vehicles, which is particularly notable in that it is 383 units […]
BMW 6 Series History
Introduction The BMW 6 Series is a line of luxury grand tourer cars, produced from 1976 to 1989, and then again beginning in 2003 through present day. The 6 Series is available as a coupe or a convertible. Early History The first 6 Series was the E24, launched in 1976. It was originally derived from […]
2014 Geneva Motor Show Lineup: World and European Debuts
A rundown of what's hot at this year's auto show in Geneva: concepts, new models, and familiar faces (oh my).
The 2014 Geneva Motor Show is upon us, and automakers from the world over are trotting out their best and boldest for auto enthusiasts around the globe to see. Here’s a look at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show lineup for world and European debuts from some of the most prominent brands: Alfa Romeo 4C Targa […]
Audi A7 Sedan History
Introduction The Audi A7 Sedan is a true beauty among five-door hatchback sedans. The A7 is built from the A6 sedan, adding a distinctive coupe-style roof. It features a steeply raked rear window, integrated trunk lid, and frameless doors, and as such, is referred to as a “Sportback.” Audi maintains its reputation for quality design, […]
Volvo S60 History
Introduction The Volvo S60 was first introduced to the market in 2000, bringing everything Volvo is known for—safety, classy styling, and sleek appeal— to the table in a compact body. Even now, the S60 continues to dress to impress, increasing its United States sales during a time when Volvo is struggling to reach its retail […]
The Tesla Model S is America’s Most Loved Vehicle
According to StrategicVision’s “Most Loved Vehicles in America” study, America’s sweetheart is not a pickup truck, nor is it a powerful muscle car, nor is it even a zippy little performance car. Nope, not a chance. The choice seems to indicate that Ol’ Lady America has tossed aside those old bingo hall relics for a […]
Caddy’s Ellinghaus: Focus on What Cadillac Does Differently from BMW
As part of its effort to become the fastest-growing luxury brand on the planet, Cadillac has consistently compared itself to cars with a German luxury name, occasionally even calling out competitors such as BMW in its advertisements. According to Uwe Ellinghaus, a former BMW marketing executive who is now Cadillac’s global marketing chief, it’s time […]
Cadillac ATS Sedan History
Introduction The Cadillac ATS sedan is still considered a baby in the car industry, first introduced to the market in 2012 after Cadillac decided it needed to market a smaller vehicle in order to compete with other luxury brands, such as Mercedes-Benz and Audi. Since its introduction, the ATS has quickly become one of Cadillac’s […]
2014 Chicago Auto Show: Production Cars on Display
Get the full list of production models on display at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show
The Chicago Auto Show offers us the most square feet of any major auto show in the United States. With all of that volume, you’ve got a lot of cars to look at, buddy. Here is your definitive list of which production cars will be on the Chicago show room floor. (Looking for reveals and […]