Month: August 2015
5 Models at Death’s Door
Updated to clarify that the sales numbers are “year-to-date.” Automobile manufacturers work diligently to ensure that every conceived product has…
Cadillac CTS Vsport: Twin Turbo Performance
Automotive analysts drive me nuts! Well, not all — after all, I am an analyst myself. What infuriates me is…
Return of the Ford Ranger?
Updated Aug. 27, 2015, to reflect information about a second model, the Ford Bronco. Ford may build the Bronco (concept…
Making a Case For a Jeep Pickup Truck
Secretive FCA Meetings Reveal New Jeep, Dodge, Ram & Chrysler Products See Also — Not US Bound: Ram 700 Pickup…
Labor Bargaining Chip: The Made in China Buick Envision
GM and the UAW are at the negotiation table with both parties seeking the upper hand with the next labor…
On the Road With the All-New 2016 Hyundai Tucson
After several years of strong year-over-year sales, the Hyundai engine has transitioned from a raucous roar to a subdued purr….
Looking Ahead: 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe
At the Frankfurt International Motor Show next month, count on a number of eye-catching new models making global debuts. One…
Sporty Crossover: 2015 Nissan Murano
There are no lack of SUVs on the market and Nissan itself is well represented. From its diminutive Juke to…
Apple’s Project Titan Autonomous Car
From the rumor files. Computer and consumer electronics authority Apple Inc. has its eyes intently focused on the automotive industry….
Tesla Owners Gripe Over Supercharger Abuse Warning
Tesla owners are a unique lot as they have the privilege of driving an extended-range electric vehicle in addition to…
Revealed: 2016 Toyota Tacoma
The next generation Toyota Tacoma pickup truck rolls out with available crawl control and a GoPro mount among its changes….
Scion FR-S: Attainable Fun!
The Scion FR-S may be the most anonymous of all sporty cars built. This 2+2 rear-wheel drive sport coupe is…
Rip-off Report: $6,391 in New Car Warranties
Buying a new car is a hassle, with more than half of all buyers surveyed indicating that they consider car…
8 Reasons to Avoid a Particular Used Car
You are in the market for a car and a used one at that. Shop around carefully and you just…
Smaller, More Potent Turbo Engine Powers Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen continues to find ways to squeeze more power out of its engines, gasoline and diesel alike. For 2016, the…
Mazda Has the Zoom-Zoom in its Product Line
We need to give the Mazda North American Operations team a lot of credit. Not too long ago Mazda’s position…
Blacked Out: GMC Sierra Double Cab
This blacked-out Sierra “Elevation Edition” makes for a stylish truck. America’s love affair with pickup trucks is a strong one….
Sneak Peek: 2016 Toyota Tacoma
See Also — Revealed: 2016 Toyota Tacoma Earlier this week, Toyota hosted yours truly at an automotive event by which…
How to Avoid an Unsafe Rental Car
Millions upon millions of cars are recalled every month, a staggering number that should give consumers reason for concern. What…
Manual Transmissions and How to Drive Stick Shift
Most cars include automatic transmissions, with the gears shifting systematically. Other vehicles have a manual transmission, requiring drivers to control…