Record Profits for Toyota = More Pay for Directors, Executives
Toyota President Akio Toyoda When an automotive giant pulls in record profits, it creates a number of possibilities for the excess cashflow. Is that money best used in creating new…
R&B Artist Melanie Fiona Becomes Hyundai Hope on Wheels Ambassador
Melanie Fiona at Luminato in 2010 Photo: Wikimedia via CC Hyundai Motor America has announced its latest Hyundai Hope On Wheels Celebrity Hope Ambassador: GRAMMY-winning R&B artist Melanie Fiona. In…
Production-Ready Mazda Demio Racing Concept on Display in Japan
The Mazda2 might not be the hottest Mazda model being advertised in the United States (as it’s far overshadowed by the heavily-hyped 2016 MX-5), but it’s consistently been a hit in…
Prairie View A&M Wins 2015 Honda Campus All-Star Challenge
The Prairie View A&M team accept their trophy from Honda executives March Madness may be still going on, but March’s other collegiate competition has already wrapped up, with Prairie View…
Jeep Puts Six-Figure Grand Wagoneer on Hold
Are you among those who is eagerly anticipating the opportunity to drop six figures on a next-generation Jeep Grand Wagoneer? Welp, you’ll be waiting a little while longer. The Jeep…
Acura Teases Precision Concept to Debut in Detroit
Acura Precision Concept teaser photo American Honda Motor Co. made two big announcements today regarding next month’s 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, promising offerings from both its…
Nissan Has a New Best-Selling Vehicle
The Nissan Altima, a mid-sized sedan, has been the Nissan’s bestselling vehicle since 2001. The Altima might have to give its crown to a new leader soon, though: the Nissan Rogue.…
Nissan Tries to Extend Warranty on Tornado Car
Tornado damage is serious business Image: ..Russ.. After you purchase a new car, it’s not unusual to receive periodic calls and communication from the manufacturer. Usually, they want to ask…
Red Rover, Red Rover, Mazda Sells More Crossovers
Recently, we talked about how Mazda North American Operations’ CEO Jim O’Sullivan will be retiring at the end of this year, to be replaced by sales and marketing executive Masahiro…
2016 Fiat 500 Abarth Overview
The 2016 Fiat 500 Abarth is available in either hatchback or convertible configuration. The Abarth model differentiates itself from the base Fiat 500 model because of its more powerful engine…
[Photos] Yes, Virginia, You Can Buy a Watch Made from Parts of a Classic Ford Mustang
There’s that old saying that a broke-down, retired horse gets sent to the glue factory, but what exactly becomes of a broke-down, retired Ford Mustang? It appears that, in at…
This BMW M1 Is the Ultimate Barn Find
So many prototypes have been built in the course of automotive history, and they are a useful resource to see how a car’s concept began. Many of these cars are lost…
[PHOTOS] Toyota Unveils Updated TS040 Hybrid WEC Race Car
Last year, Toyota was crowned champion of the World Endurance Championship, making the brand the first-ever Japanese company to win the title. The automaker’s race car—the TS040 Hybrid—played a major…
Oops: Nissan Press Conference Hits a Snag
Well that’s not cool Auto show press conferences and their big reveals seem to all follow a code. Cars are introduced by driving up into the spotlight, where they park on…
[PHOTOS] Subaru to Unveil New 2015 WRX STI Rallycross Car, VT15x, in New York
Subaru is unveiling its 2015 WRX STI Rallycross Car, the VT15x, in New York this week The New York International Auto Show kicks off today at the Javits Center in…
