2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Review
A mere 10 years ago in 2003, Hyundai was scrambling to gain traction in the U.S. as a viable automaker. Quality control and reliability issues had plagued the brand in the ‘90s and the product lineup looked like appliances with four wheels – econoboxes that served as mundane transportation. Fast-forward to 2013 and the new [...]
read more2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Review [With Video]
The world of automotive journalism is full of jaded minds and cold, shattered hearts. We are constantly fed page after page of press releases full of promises and breakthroughs, but every promise always comes across as empty. Very few cars are able to stir the soul in today’s market. The car companies are no longer [...]
read more2013 Infiniti QX56 Review
Since the 1990’s, large SUVs have dominated the automotive marketplace up until recent years. Huge proportions and thirsty power plants are giving way to crossovers and four cylinders. Consumers seem to like the idea of spending less on gas these days. But that doesn’t mean full-size SUVs aren’t still wildly popular. Infiniti jumped on the [...]
read more2013 Buick LaCrosse Review
Buick has been going through a bit of a resurgence lately. After years of disappointing products and nearly being shuttered by GM during their bankruptcy and restructuring, Buick has been creating a full suite of competitive vehicles into the market. We decided to take the current flagship sedan, the Buick LaCrosse for a spin to [...]
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Cadillac XTS Getting 410 hp Twin-Turbo Power for 2014
What better way to improve a brand’s flagship sedan than by throwing more power under the hood? In Cadillac’s case, they have announced they’re dropping in the all-new twin-turbo 3.6-liter V-6 into the XTS sedan for 2014. The direct-injected, twin-turbocharged, V-6 sports variable valve timing and will produce 410 horsepower and 430 lb-ft. of torque [...]
Dubai Police Adds High End Luxury Cars to the Fleet
As we have seen over the last few months, Dubai police has been busy adding uber luxury cars to its fleet. The latest car was the ultimate speed machine – Bugatti Veyron! This makes Dubai Police’s garage look like the ultimate racing track – Aston Martin One 77, Bentley Continental GT, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Ferrari [...]
One-Millionth Wrangler JK Rolls Off Assembly Line
The Jeep Wrangler is about as iconic as they come and today marked a big day for the legendary Wrangler as the one-millionth JK model rolled off the assembly line. Both Chrysler and UAW employees celebrated the event as they looked back that the growth of the Chrysler and Jeep brands in post bankruptcy. Much [...]
Hyundai Extending Free Telematics Access To Three Years
Staying connected and informed is a good thing – and free is always a good thing. Luckily Hyundai is combining the two by giving customers three years of free Assurance Connected Care service on their new Blue Link-equipped Hyundai vehicles. The telematics service hosts a suite of safety and car care features keeping the driver [...]
Acura to build NSX production plant in Ohio
Acura said it has selected a new site for a new performance manufacturing center in Ohio where it will build the all-new NSX supercar. The company will invest $70 million to develop a new manufacturing facility that encompasses 184,000 square feet. The center will be housed inside Honda’s former North American Logistics facility and located [...]
Subaru recalls 5,379 Outback and Legacy due to steering loss issue
Subaru is recalling about 5,379 Outback and Legacy vehicles because “the inner and outer shafts of the steering column assembly may become disengaged from one another.” The affected 2013 model vehicles were manufactured from Feb. 15, 2012, through June 15, 2012. If the shafts become disengaged, the driver would lose the ability to steer the [...]
GM Slaps Chevy Grille on Nissan NV200 for U.S., Canada Markets
The van segment has been a quiet place at GM for many years now, with the venerable Express/Savanna full-size vans soldiering on with only the smallest of updates. That all changed Tuesday as GM announced its partnership with Nissan in producing the Chevrolet City Express – a small, economical van targeted at fleets and tradesmen. [...]
Scion Celebrates 10 Years With The 10 Series Lineup
Scion turns the big 1-0 this year. Ten years of bringing youthful, and often different-looking, cars to a youth-oriented marketplace. To commemorate this joyous occasion, Scion is offering a special edition package called the 10 Series. It’s available on each of their models and includes some optional goodies that will add distinction and rarity to each [...]
Cadillac ATS And CTS Go On Aluminum, Magnesium Diet Plan
The quest for better, faster, stronger, and lighter is a continual game in the automotive arena these days and Cadillac has worked some engineering magic into the new ATS and upcoming CTS sedans. Materials like aluminum, magnesium, high-strength steel, and structural adhesives help comprise the cars’ structures. The technology was used so extensively in the [...]
Chrysler Issues Worldwide Recall For Jeep Gearshifts
Chrysler has issued a worldwide recall on roughly 469,000 SUVs due to a circuit board sending faulty signals to the gear shifter, placing the vehicle into neutral. The recall affects 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokees and 2006-2010 Jeep Commanders. Chrysler will fix the issue by updating the vehicles’ computer software. Out of the 469,000 vehicles involved [...]


