The Driverless Car is a Stupid Idea and I Hate It
Audi driverless car test mule California has passed a new law allowing “autonomous cars" on the roadways and Audi says it can have an automated car ready for sale by … Read More
Category: Automotive
GM and Ford to Jointly Develop Advanced Automatic Transmissions
For the third time in the past decade, General Motors and Ford are collaborating on transmissions. GM's 6T70 6-speed automatic, front-wheel-drive transmission shown above was developed out of one such … Read More
Dubai police get Lamborghinis
The city that boasts the world's tallest building is equipping its police with $400,000 Lamborghini sports cars that Dubai's deputy police chief says are in keeping with the Gulf capital's … Read More
Japanese automakers recall 3.4 million vehicles with faulty airbag
Japanese automakers including Toyota, Nissan and Honda are recalling about 3.4 million vehicles worldwide due to defective airbags supplied by Takata Corp. Toyota is recalling about 1.73 million vehicles produced … Read More
Mercedes announces long-term deal with Schumacher
Mercedes-Benz and Michael Schumacher today announced a long-term partnership which will extend far beyond motorsport and Formula 1. Michael Schumacher will mainly be involved with topics relating to the future, … Read More
Cyclone: ‘Nothing compared to that car’
A reader writes, Dear AR1.com, regarding your article on Mercury Cyclones, I had a 1970 with a 4 speed Hurst shifter, but my engine a Boss 429. I don't know … Read More
Fisker going bankrupt?
UPDATE Fisker Automotive could file for bankruptcy protection as soon as this week as the U.S. Department of Energy pressures the green-car startup to pay back nearly $200 million in … Read More
CLASSIC CARS: Mercury Cyclone for Dummies
1970 Cyclone Spoiler 1970 Cyclone GT 1969 Cyclone CJ 1969 Cyclone Spoiler As under-appreciated muscle cars go, the enigmatic Mercury Cyclone is about as obscure as they come. But I … Read More
Hendrick makes another big purchase at Barrett-Jackson
Rick Hendrick Rick Hendrick has done it again. The famed NASCAR team owner, who bought the rights to the very first 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray coupe at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale in … Read More
Tesla and Wells Fargo offer great Model S financing
Tesla Motors announced today that, in partnership with Wells Fargo and US Bank, it has created a revolutionary automotive financing product that provides the best elements of ownership and leasing … Read More
Volt owners going 7,000 miles between fill-ups
Paul Friday of San Jose, Calif. is one of many Volt owners showing the benefits of driving electric. He gets approximately 7,000 miles between fill ups. Chevrolet Volt owners are … Read More
A123 now B456
Last year, lithium-ion battery manufacturer A123 filed for bankruptcy after receiving $133 million of a $249 million taxpayer-funded Obama administration free gift. Further cementing its rock-solid reputation, it was then … Read More
Vettel signs as Infiniti’s Director of Performance
Sebastian Vettel Three-Time Formula One World Champion Vettel to play an increased role in developing new Infiniti models. New York – March 27th, 2013: On the opening day of the … Read More
2014 Cadillac CTS Elevates to Challenge World’s Best
Cadillac today introduced the all-new 2014 CTS sedan at the NY Auto Show, which ascends into the heart of the midsize luxury market with expanded performance, elevated luxury and sophisticated … Read More
The Drakers goes into production
The Drakers" is a new animated series inspired by the world of Ferrari. The project is the fruit of a partnership between the Maranello marque and Mondo TV, one of … Read More
U.S. upgrades probe of fuel leaks in 250,000 Mercedes E-Class models
U.S. safety officials have upgraded an investigation into an estimated 250,000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedans for a possible leak from the fuel tank. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration upgraded its … Read More
Group Lotus plc NOT facing liquidation, or so they say
UPDATE #2 Autocar reports: This matter may be over for now but Lotus' poor sales don't look to have improved in recent months. Lotus sold 329 cars in 2011. In … Read More
Mark Webber hits the track in Australia’s first all-new Renault Clio RS 200
Australian motor racing star Mark Webber has swapped his Formula 1 car for the latest vehicle from Renault ahead of this weekend's Grand Prix in Melbourne. Webber given the opportunity … Read More
BMW regains world luxury car lead from Audi as Mercedes falls back
(Bloomberg) — BMW regained the top spot in global luxury auto sales from Audi last month on demand for the 3 series and X1 SUV, while the Mercedes-Benz brand fell … Read More
ECOtality, ChargePoint streamline EV charging systems with Collaboratev
One bill, charge anywhere Two of the largest US makers of plug-in vehicle charging systems are embarking on a cooperative effort that certainly fits the stereotypical "peace and love" vibe … Read More
Ferrari outfits super car with iPad Mini
UPDATE Unveiled today at the GeneÂva Motor Show, FerÂrari's new US$1.3 milÂlion LaFerÂrari hybrid feaÂtures a touch of Apple in the form of two iPad minis mountÂed in the backs … Read More
Ferrari unveils their most exciting car ever
LaFerrari The wraps are finally off the LaFerrari. The Prancing Horse’s eagerly-anticipated limited-series special, of which just 499 will be built, made its world debut today at the Geneva International … Read More