Cutting through marketing hype, the Acura RDX is one of relatively few crossover vehicles that actually do feel like agile sport sedans–especially if you’d like to keep the price well under $40k. That is, provided you’re one of those people who won’t consider wagons like the BMW 328i Sport Wagon, Cadillac CTS Wagon, or upcoming […]
In what could be one of General Motors’ smartest moves in recent years, the company has announced plans to roll out its popular OnStar system in China. This marks the first time OnStar will be offered outside North America. The service will be available as of December 6 — first in Cadillacs, then Buicks, and […]
The Treasury Department made headlines last week when it announced that bigwigs at bailed-out companies would be taking some sizable pay cuts. From banks to auto companies, many of those affected by the plan have remained silent, but General Motors’ Fritz Henderson has now admitted that it’s the right thing to do: “tough”, but ultimately […]
Mitsubishi confirmed more than a year ago that its Concept-cX crossover that starred at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show would eventually enter production and today we have the first official preview sketch of the upcoming vehicle.Built off Mitsubishi’s new mid-size global platform, the compact crossover will further support the ..
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What is it: A new gullwing supercar that effectively replaces the Mercedes-Benz SLR Key facts: 6.2-liter V-8 with 571 horsepower; 7-speed dual-clutch transmission; rear-wheel drive On sale: April 2010 Price: $250,000 (est.)It’s been unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt auto show, and in a few days, High Gear Media heads to ..
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Arnold Schwarzenegger has led a charmed life: he’s been a world-class bodybuilder, a Hollywood star, and apparently, an amateur cryptologist. He’s also an auto enthusiast, so it’s only natural that he’s given a big thumbs-up to Vision Industries’ new hydrogen fuel-cell big rig called the Tyrano. The name’s a little strange — with echoes of […]
Chrysler announced today that it will be the first automaker to offer in-car mobile TV with a full channel lineup. The new service, FLO TV Auto Entertainment, will bring up to 20 channels for a monthly fee that’s low in comparison to existing satellite services.For a couple of years now, Chrysler has offered the Sirius […]
The Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) was proposed as a necessary and cost-effective way of stimulating the economy and the car industry when it was being debated this summer. Once it went into action, it proved hugely popular, needing emergency funding expansion to meet the demand. But what was the ultimate cost?Turns out it was […]
Many police departments around the U.S. impound the cars of drivers caught behind the wheel without a license.But starting Sunday, San Francisco plans to abolish that policy, calling it unfair to illegal immigrants.Mayor Gavin Newsom, police chief George Gascón, and supervisor David Campos (himself a former illegal immigrant) all agree that ..
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This year’s SEMA Auto Show is nearly upon us and in the lead up to the annual event more details of some of the exciting customized vehicles set to debut have been revealed. The latest comes from Chrysler, which will be presenting the new Moparized Dodge Challenger. [Motor Authority]The results from the latest Consumer Reports’ […]
