American Car Buyers Offset Automakers’ Troubles Abroad
American consumers are buying new vehicles at a strong pace, which is offsetting the troubles that automakers are having outside of North America and leading to big profits for the biggest U.S. automaker. Overall U.S. sales rose 9% last month compared with the same period in 2013 to a nearly…
Used Cars Expected to Become More Affordable
Many consumers are opting to buy used cars versus new ones. For those who are strapped for cash or need to add an additional vehicle to their family fleet, buying used is a decision made out of necessity due to the hefty price tags on many new cars today. The…
40 Million for a Ferrari, Sounds Crazy Right?
Well apparently, it’s not. A red 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Berlinetta, which was once involved in a fatal accident, has set the world record for a car sold at auction, going for $38.1 million at a sale in California, auction house Bonhams said. The price offered on Thursday by a…
Nissan Will Build New Infiniti in England
When you think Nissan, you think superior car made in Japan, however Nissan has become a large competitor and is now building their new Infiniti in England. The Infiniti QX30 compact SUV will be built for global markets — including the U.S. and China — at Nissan’s factory in England,…
Ford Vehicles Losing Weight
Ford Fusion Lightweight Concept weighs 25% less, on par with a Fiesta. A lighter Ford Fusion, like any lighter car, is something enthusiasts have been championing for years, and now it is becoming a reality. The Ford Lightweight Concept is built on a 2013 Fusion, a car whose curb weight…
Ford Surpasses Employment Goal, Thanks to New Van
After announcing plans to hire 12,000 people by the end of 2015, Ford President, Joe Hinrichs states that there is a high probability they will surpass that number. Hinrichs is at Ford’s retooled Kansas City plant, at Claycomo, Mo., today where almost 5,000 employees have started assembly of the 2015…
Bentley Introduces Hybrid Technology to the Luxury Market
As the first luxury brand to present a plug-in hybrid, Bentley wants to lead the way in bringing a new choice to the luxury automotive sector. Debuting at the 2014 Beijing auto show, the Bentley Hybrid Concept demonstrates the fuel-saving powertrain that will feature in the company’s first-ever SUV by 2017. The…
Taking a Ride with the Rare Rover SD1
Awesome looking car, way ahead of its time! When it arrived on the automotive scene in 1976, the Rover SD1 caused nothing short of a sensation. Combining hints of Ferrari Daytona styling with a range capable engines and a spacious interior that offered more space than British cars costing many…
A Look at the Mercedes-Benz G550 for 2013
It looks like (and is built like) a freak’in tank! In many ways, this machine is a massive middle finger to automotive evolution. There have only been three iterations of the G-Class since Daimler first began building the machines for the Shah of Iran in 1979, and the latest of…