Electric cars are hitting the market with increasing frequency. While we all know the general benefits and drawbacks, there are some under-the-radar issues to consider before buying one of these gasoline sippers. While cars like the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt claim a quick charge time, they tell only half-truths. Plugging these cars into a [...]
While General Motors’ executives are dropping like flies, two former Chrysler executives are getting back in the automotive game. According to Automotive News, Tom LaSorda and Steven Landry have both joined the board of ALTe, a startup supplier for hybrid vehicle powertrains. “When I reviewed the business plan and conducted the due diligence personally, it [...]
The United States Treasury today announced pay rules for lower-ranking GM and GMAC execs, though Chrysler Group and Chrysler Financial were exempt ftom the new rules because they fell below the half a million dollar threshold. Limits on the top 25 execs at each company had long been set. The new rules apply to the [...]
A couple days before BMW officially unveiled the X5 M, tuner G-Power revealed its 525-hp V8 G-Power Typhoon based on the standard X5. Well, G-Power has now unveiled a new modification package for the X5 M and the X6 M. The G-Power Widebody-kit Typhoon clears the way for the X5 M and X6 M’s 4.4L V8 [...]
Yesterday, for our Question of the Day post, we asked you what your first car was and whether or not you missed it. To keep the momentum going, today we’re asking if you prefer a manual transmission or an automatic. Personally, I prefer manual in any car since it makes the overall driving experience a [...]
According to the predictions of the Friends of the National Automotive History Collection (NAHC), the new Ford Flex will become the most desired vehicle by future car collectors. “We are delighted that the Ford Flex has been recognized by the NAHC as having a design that will become a collectible of the future,” said Kate [...]
The Nardo test-track in Southern Italy should be renamed as AC Schnitzer’s Nardo Track. After setting two records, one in 2006 with the TENSION and one in 2007 with the GP3.10, AC Schnitzer recently broke another record with its new ACS3 3.5d Coupe. AC Schnitzer says that the ACS3 3.5d posted a top speed of 179.4 [...]
Earlier this week, Volkswagen and Suzuki confirmed that they have reached an “understanding to establish a close long-term strategic partnership.” As a part of the partnership, Volkswagen will take a 19.9 percent stake in Suzuki. Both companies said that as a result of their collaboration, the two are going to take a joint approach to target demand [...]
It seems like Nissan is feeling left out with all the hype surrounding Toyota’s FT-86 and Honda’s CR-Z. According to Inside Line, Nissan is now thinking of striking back with a new version of its 240SX sports car. Sources say that the next-generation model will feature styling inspired by the Foria concept that made its [...]
To prove that its Tesla Roadster Sport is tough and can handle any road conditions or road trips, 16 Tesla employees will set out on a 2,700+ mile journey from Los Angeles to Detroit. The group will embark on their long road-trip on Dec. 17. “We”re driving Roadster #750 from Los Angeles to Detroit for [...]
