If you haven’t been inside a Chrysler recently, we recommend you go to your local dealer and check out the huge improvement in interior quality the automaker has worked so hard to get right. Previously known for their “cheap plastic interior,” Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles now feature interiors with soft touch and solid materials. [...]
We recently went up to Monticello New York to test drive the BMW 1-Series M Coupe (we’ll publish our first impression early next week) and were very impressed with the latest M model. So far, the car has been selling pretty well and BMW M’s brand manager in the United States tells that ‘enthusiasts are [...]
Want your vehicle’s infotainment system to tell you information about your health? Ford is working with some healthcare experts to bring that very feature to your next purchase from the Dearborn company. Ford is researching a range of possible in-car health and wellness connectivity services and apps aimed at helping drivers with chronic illnesses or [...]
Every time we hear the tagline ‘Imported from Detroit’ we’re left wondering who was the man/woman that actually came up with the phrase for Chrysler since it’s done wonders for the Auburn Hills automaker. Either way, the automaker has now received preliminary approvals from a federal patent examiner in its bid to trademark the tag [...]
Get ready for a really big Renault marketing campaign – well, at least if you live in Europe. The French automaker will be launching its biggest marketing campaign in over 20 years for the launch of the Zoe electric-cars and the Clio subcompact. The campaign, headed by Renault’s global marketing chief Stephen Norman, will highlight [...]
Less is more was definitely the theme around the 2011 International Engine of the Year Awards. According to a jury of 76 international motoring journalists, Fiat’s 875cc 2-cylinder TwinAir is the greatest automotive engine available today. The engine, which can be found in the Fiat 500, was praised for its extremely low emissions, high fuel economy and “impressive power” [...]
Insider senior sources at Kia have just confirmed with AutoCar that they will be producing a hot hatch version of their Pro_Cee’d model that will compete with the likes of the industry leading Golf GTi and the SEAT Leon Cupra – something we’ve previously heard before. It will feature a new direct-injected 1.6L four banger [...]
General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant will close for four weeks starting in June – for a pretty good reason. GM plans on preparing the plant for a significant increase in the rate of the Chevrolet Volt production along with the assembly of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu sedan. The Volt, which is already in tight supply, [...]
Nissan has just announced that it will be releasing a special edition of the 370Z to commemorate their global success in GT racing and 40 years of the Z in the United Kingdom. “The 370Z is an iconic sports car and the GT Edition underlines its appeal to enthusiasts everywhere,” said Pierre Loing, Vice President [...]
BMW announced a new driver aid that will assist drivers in making left turns and merges. Debuting in the new 2012 BMW 5-Series, the left-turn assist uses an array of sensors on the car in conjunction with the vehicle positioning system through the GPS. Paired up with a mono camera versus the standard camera in [...]
