Obama fails on promise
President Barack Obama missed the key ingredient needed to make electric cars mainstream President Barack Obama promised to put a million more hybrid and electric cars on the road during … Read More
Category: Automotive
Synthetic diesel fuel made from CO2 is a huge success
INGOLSTADT, Germany — Audi has taken another big step in the development of new, CO2-neutral fuels: A pilot plant in Dresden has started production of the synthetic fuel Audi e-diesel. … Read More
The McLaren 540c Coupe Is Unveiled In Shanghai
McLaren 540C McLaren will launch its second model in the new Sports Series, the McLaren 540C Coupe, at the Shanghai Motor Show, 20-29 April 2015. The most attainable McLaren yet, … Read More
Cadillac CT6 to Offer Plug-In Hybrid Electric Technology
Cadillac CT6 Cadillac announced today at the Shanghai Auto Show that it will add an available Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) propulsion system to its upcoming range-topping CT6 sedan. The new … Read More
Caterham announces record exports
British sportscar maker, Caterham Cars, has announced the most successful export year in its 42-year history. In 2014, Caterham sold 345 vehicles to customers outside of the UK, an increase … Read More
Cadillac lowers price, ups performance of ELR
Cadillac lowers price, ups performance of the ELR Revised electric drive system increases power and torque by more than 25 percent Enhanced handling, steering and braking OnStar with 4G LTE … Read More
Ford selling Richard Petty limited-edition Mustang
Richard Petty and his special edition Mustang When Ford launches a new Mustang, expect it to take over the SEMA show. Last year's edition of the aftermarket bacchanal in Vegas … Read More
Fiat-Chrysler Sued Over Incorrect Axle Ratio in Ram 1500
It appears Ram Trucks may have delivered a few bum steers. According to a report in Automotive News, South Carolina resident and 2014 Ram 1500 Big Horn owner Robert Besley … Read More
Ford Patents 11-Speed Automatic
In a world where eight-speed automatics are common, nine-speeds are available, and 10-speed transmissions are in the works, Ford's application for a patent on an 11-speed automatic transmission has an … Read More
Fiat Chrysler woos potential buyers
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles chief executive Sergio Marchionne has reportedly become more aggressive in searching for a buyout or merger partner. The outspoken executive last month appeared to flirt with rivals … Read More
Mercedes sales rise 16% in March to monthly record
The C-Class is selling well Sales at Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz brand rose 16 percent in March to 183,467, the highest-ever level recorded for any month in the automaker's history. The double-digit … Read More
Ferrari planning six-cylinder Dino revival?
The Ferrari family has a range-topper in the LaFerrari, and now the lineup is about to grow in the opposite direction. Senior features editor Jonny Lieberman recently learned from a … Read More
Tesla announces the All-Wheel Drive Model S 70D
Tesla Model S 70D Today, Tesla introduced the Model S 70D, an all-wheel drive electric car with a 0-60 time of 5.2 seconds and a 250 mile range at 65 … Read More
Best Year for Lotus Cars’ Sales Since FY 2008/09
Lotus Evora 400 Today, Lotus is pleased to announce a 55% rise in its global sports car sales at the conclusion of the 2014/15 financial year. For the full year, … Read More
Ferrari Rules Out Turbo V12 Engines But Will Use KERS Boost
2015 LaFerrari XX With the demand for higher fuel economy standards without sacrificing power, many companies are dabbling with different solutions. Some are toying with the hybrid route while many … Read More
Tesla hires Red Bull Racing’s former chief mechanic
Kenny Handkammer Tesla made a big new hire today, signing former Red Bull Racing head mechanic Kenny Handkammer to become the California carmaker's new Global Director of Service Training. Naturally, … Read More
Tesla Brings Home Record Q1 Sales, Waiting For a Profit
Elon Musk's Tesla sales picking up, but the company is still bleeding money Tesla's record first quarter comes with sales numbering 10,030 and a celebratory sales ban from West Virginia. … Read More
McLaren 570S: A New Benchmark Sports Car
McLaren 570S Coupe The all-new McLaren Sports Series brings McLaren race-derived technologies and supercar driving exhilaration to the sports car market for the first time. Launching with two power outputs, … Read More
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Named 2016 World Car of the Year
Mercedes C-Class The Mercedes-Benz C-Class was officially named the 2016 World Car of the Year today during the New York Auto Show. It edged past the Ford Mustang and the … Read More
The FXX-K is “Best of the Best”
FXX-K Three Ferraris have won the prestigious Red Dot Award, the world’s leading product design competition which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The recent FXX-K has been named Red … Read More
Malibu Hybrid Estimated to Reach 48 MPG in City Driving
New Malibu cutaway The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, which uses technology from the Chevrolet Volt, will offer a General Motors-estimated 48 mpg city, 45 mpg highway – and 47 mpg … Read More
We drive the Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6
2015 Hyundai Genesis The Hyundai Genesis was a significant car when it was introduced in 2009. It brought luxury to the masses by providing an alternative to the German brands … Read More
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Derives Technology from Volt
Malibu drivetrain Chevrolet’s recent production announcement of its all-electric vehicle based on the Bolt EV concept, as well as the introduction of the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, will be joined by … Read More
Virgin to also take on Tesla
Richard Branson has slapped his Virgin brand on trains, planes, spacecraft, and (soon) cruise ships. Are cars next? Branson is a publicity-loving billionaire who loves fast things. This week he … Read More
Porsche 918 Spyder is faster than the McLaren P1
Porsche 918 Spyder The Porsche 918 Spyder has turned out to be even faster than one of its main rivals, the McLaren P1, during a recent test. The fastest road … Read More