Ferrari will debut the 812 Superfast, its most powerful series production car to date, at the Geneva auto show next month. The mid-front-engine sports car is an updated version of the F12 Berlinetta fitted with a larger version of that car’s naturally aspirated V-12 engine. The new 6.5-liter V-12 makes 789hp and pushes the car […]
Feb 16 2017 | Posted in
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The redesigned 2018 Hyundai Accent is to make its world debut Thursday at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. The show released teaser photos of the redesigned subcompact sedan, and Hyundai Canada posted a 10-second video providing a preview of the car. The teaser photos are dimly lit but it’s clear that the Accent […]
Feb 15 2017 | Posted in
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Daimler AG will stop selling gasoline-powered Smart cars in the U.S. and Canada later this year, converting the microcar brand to an electric vehicle-only endeavor. The move reflects falling sales for the two-seat Smart ForTwo as low gasoline prices have fueled demand for SUVs and crossovers. Officials from Mercedes-Benz USA, which oversees Smart’s sales, told […]
Feb 14 2017 | Posted in
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Ford Motor Co.’s Expedition, its largest SUV, has languished for two decades without a full redesign. The full-size family hauler was freshened in 2003, but was relegated to the fringes of the automaker’s product development plans later in the decade as Ford focused on building small, fuel-efficient sedans. Revealed recently, the redesigned 2018 Expedition could […]
Feb 13 2017 | Posted in
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Is FCA thinking about adding the Fiat Toro (a small pickup on sale in Latin America) to the Fiat lineup in the USA? Well it depends on the time of day you read read Twitter. Ralph Gilles, global head of design for FCA, got the rumor mill flying today by tweeting an image of the truck with […]
Ford will have almost two-minute Super Bowl spot that will air before the kickoff . Ford’s spot won’t follow the traditional Super Bowl model of pushing a new vehicle model. Instead, it’s about how the company’s mobility solutions can make your life easier. The ad features scenes of people getting stuck in various ways. “No […]
Kia has given its new hybrid crossover a price tag. The 2017 Niro will start at $23,785, which includes a $895 shipping charge, for the base FE trim. Standard features on the FE trim include keyless entry, a 7-inch touch-screen display and a rearview camera. Other trim options on the Niro include the LX, which […]
Jan 26 2017 | Posted in
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BMW 3 Series Sedan The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has named the 2017 BMW 2 Series Coupe and 2017 BMW 3 Series Sedan a “Top Safety Pick+.” In order to earn a 2017 Top Safety Pick +, a vehicle must earn good ratings in the five IIHS crashworthiness tests — small overlap front, moderate […]
Jan 25 2017 | Posted in
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Ford’s auto loan unit, Ford Motor Credit Co. said Monday that it would use software developed by AutoFi Inc. to let car buyers shop for a Ford or Lincoln car and secure a loan online through its dealers’ websites. As part of the new deal, Ford Motor Credit also announced an equity investment in AutoFi, […]
Jan 23 2017 | Posted in
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At an event in New York City Tuesday, Ford Motor unveiled the all-new 2018 Ford Mustang, a sleeker, curvier design of the iconic muscle car that the automaker promises has better performance than previous models. The 2018 Mustang has new front-end styling and is lower to the ground. The all-body design refresh, especially the new […]
Jan 17 2017 | Posted in
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