In similar fashion to Audi’s S-Line package, Cadillac have announced that they will offer a $2,065+ “Touring” sport and luxury package to non V-series examples of their CTS sedan, coupe and wagon. The Touring Package, which starts at $2,065, will get you high-intensity discharge headlamps (HIDs), sports suspension, performance wheels and a spoiler. The interior [...]
A week ago, states were asked by the National Transportation Safety Board to bar phone calls from drivers using any type of portable device. While the request included hands-free devices, it excluded systems like OnStar that come installed as part of a vehicle. Recently, Ray LaHood, Transportation Secretary, stated that he is not in support [...]
David Dopp is the lucky winner of a Maverick Convenience Store contest called “Joe Schmo to Lambo” where the grand prize was a lime green convertible Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster. Unfortunately, Dopp’s luck changed in just six short hours after receiving his prize, when he crashed the 640hp supercar spinning out on black ice. Dopp now [...]
As of yesterday, all U.S. BMW Online users now have Yelp access from their vehicles, with added features for automotive use. Yelp is a popular website that allows people to search for tons of local businesses, and get reviews and ratings from local people. It is also the first app to be available with BMW’s [...]
A Saginaw, Michigan gas station is testing out a new way to help prevent gasoline theft and improve customer convenience with a new device called Post-Pay. Post-Pay is a device that unlocks gas pumps when a driver’s license is passed through it, just like a credit card machine would work. This would make it much [...]
Some Saab owners will be getting a bit of relief from General Motors as they announced that despite previous statements that new-car warranties would be suspended with the automaker’s bankruptcy, they will be covering some vehicles throughout the proceeding. “If Saab can’t cover warranties, we will provide warranty reimbursement for Saab cars built while GM [...]
A recall is being issued for close to 20,000 Cadillac SRX models by General Motors for potential problems with the crossover’s transmission. A total of 8,789 units are being recalled in the U.S., while Shanghai GM is recalling 9,862 units, and the remainder are scattered amongst 20 additional countries. Click here for more news on [...]
Following a major leak last night, Lexus today officially released a full body teaser of its LF-LC 2+2 sports coupe concept that will debut at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show next month on Jan. 9. “Crafted from a clean sheet of paper at the request of Lexus headquarters in Japan, the LF-LC blends both high [...]
BMW is exploring new advertising avenues via BMW i, the automaker’s e-mobility brand, to hit iPhone, iPod touch and iPad users by the millions through apps. A European ad campaign will be run for England, Germany and France using iAd featuring the i3 and i8 concepts, with 3D interactions of the cars. The mashable.com project [...]
LED lights are loosing their luxury segment exclusivity as automakers are finding them to be more efficient than traditional bulbs and more accessible due to price drops. Designers are also exploring the other benefit to using them, which is that they just look really good on cars. Audi is a perfect example of this, with [...]
