Following my expression of patriotism in my fourth of July editorial, there shouldn’t be any surprise to the current success and rise of the American automobile industry. But to further support their efforts, AutoNation, the largest automotive retailer in the US of A, announced that it has high expectations for the Detroit Three’s gain in [...]
Lotus’s future as been constantly in the drawing board as the small British make concocted several radical plans to help them expand their markets. And while all of this news about Lotus may come across as confusing, here’s one bit of news that has at least been solidified. The current Lotus Evora has been given [...]
Lincoln just made their top of the line EcoBoost MKT a little easier on the wallet. With a $3,000 price drop Lincoln hopes to attract more buyers to the crossover. Considering it’s great reviews, the Lincoln isn’t getting the attention it deserves. For $46,295 the 2012 EcoBoost MKT comes equipped with a twin-turbo V-6 that [...]
The first Range Rover Evoque has driven off the company’s Liverpool production line. The model was a Fuji White Range Rover Coupe and will be headed to the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust for preservation. Land Rover says that it has already received over 18,000 orders for the Range Rover, which is available in 5-door [...]
Over the past few weeks, Saab and Swedish Automobile (formerly known as Spyker Cars) have been able to raise about 61 million euros ($87 million USD) in additional funding. Saab announced yesterday that it aims to restart production at its Trollhaetten plant on Aug. 9. The good news comes after Swedish Automobile was given the [...]
Toyota fans are pretty excited for the later part of 2011 as the redesigned 2012 Toyota Carmy will arrive in showrooms with better looks and better fuel-efficiency. But when is that new good looking 2012 Toyota Yaris going to come here for subcompact lovers? According to a single sentence dropped during the company’s monthly sales [...]
The new Bentley Continental GT has become a pretty successful model for the premium brand. The new 2011 Continental GT is more powerful, lighter and a little bit more fuel-efficienct than the outgoing model. However, those still looking for some fun in the sun are still waiting for the next Bentley Continental GTC Convertible to [...]
FoMoCo said that it is now taking applications at its Louisville, Kentucky plant to add a second shift that will make the new 2012 Ford Escape. The number of new hires is still being decided as Ford may transfer some employees from other plants, said spokeswoman Marcey Evans. Evans said that Ford needs 1,800 workers to [...]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced yesterday that it is taking the first step toward proposing regulations that will protect “unsuspecting” pedestrians and the visually-impaired from accidents involving quiet hybrid and electric vehicles. “America’s streets must be safe for everyone who uses them,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “As we improve the [...]
Aston Martin today officially confirmed the production of the new V12 Zagato. Only 150 units will be made when production starts in the second half of 2012 with prices starting at a whopping $525,000. “After winning the award for Design in the Concepts and Prototypes class at the prestigious Villa D’ Este Concours and then [...]
