According to Kelley Blue Book, Subaru vehicles hold the best resale value. Subaru beat out Lexus, Toyota, and Honda. The company predicts a retention rate of 39% of sticker price after five years for 2011 model year Subaru vehicles. Eric Ibara, Kelley”s director of residual consulting said that while both Toyota and Lexus had a [...]
We love matte paint – the look and the touch is brilliant – so it’s nice to see Mercedes-Benz debut the 2012 CLS 63 AMG in matter gray at the 2010 LA Auto Show. The 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG is powered by the new M157 5.5L twin-turbocharged V8 making 550-hp with a maximum torque of [...]
Mazda confirmed today that it has received notification from FoMoCo that it will transfer transfer part of its shares in Mazda to several of Mazda’s business partners. “Ford’s current stake in Mazda is 11 percent,” Mazda said in a statement. “After completion of the share transfer, Ford will continue to be one of Mazda’s largest [...]
According to the EPA, fuel economy among U.S. vehicles is at a record high. The agency puts “˜real-world” consumption for 2009 models at 22.4 mpg; slightly higher than the previous record set back in “07. The news is only expected to get better however, as it is projected that the same figure for 2010 will [...]
General Motors Chief Executive Officer Dan Akerson and other members of the company visited the New York Stock Exchange earlier today to celebrate the launch of its much-anticipated public offering, in which it raised an estimated $20.1 billion, making it not only the largest U.S. IPO of 2010, but one of the largest in history. [...]
The manner in which customers are treated by a dealership, is actually more important to overall new-vehicle buyer satisfaction than actual transaction price, according to the J.D. power and Associates 2010 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index. The study is a comprehensive analysis of the new-vehicle purchase experience. 52% of new-vehicle buyers cite dealer treatment as a [...]
The 2011 Acura TSX sedan and TSX Sport Wagon are the main stars of the brand’s 2010 LA Auto Show display. For the 2011 model year, the Acura TSX gets a refreshed exterior, which sort of gets rid of the milk-mustache grille for a more contemporary look. Powertrain choices for the 2011 Acura TSX still [...]
The Boss has come to Los Angeles so we did what many people would do – drool and take pictures. Click here for our original post on the 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302. Refresher: The 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 uses the same 5.0L V8 from the 2011 GT but to achieve the high-rpm horsepower [...]
Following all the press photos, the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible dropped its topped in Los Angeles yesterday at the 2010 LA Auto Show. The 2011 Chevrolet Camaro LT Convertible is powered by a 3.6L direct-injection V6 engine that produces 312-hp and 278 lb-ft of torque. The Camaro Convertible SS models is offered with two 6.2L [...]
Earlier this morning we brought you live shots of the BMW Concept 6-Series Coupe from the 2010 LA Auto Show. What we would’ve rather done is bring you live pictures of the new 2012 BMW 650i Convertible, which the German automaker just unveiled with a bunch of details and press pictures. Power for the 2012 [...]
