December 17, 2014 Even though it’s dangerous, many American drivers continue to use their smartphones while behind the wheel. Compulsion — even addiction — are appropriate terms for the nearly irresistible urge to respond to a text message, even while driving, an expert said. “We compulsively check our phones because every time we…

November 10, 2014 Auto sales continue to go strong in the U.S. with Automakers reporting their strongest U.S. October sales in a decade. The results, often an early snapshot of U.S. consumer spending, continued the strong run for a sector that has outraced the broader economy since 2010. “The U.S. economy has steadily…

October 15, 2014 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…

September 12, 2014 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…

August 25, 2014 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…

July 10, 2014 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,…

June 10, 2014 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…

May 13, 2014 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…

April 15, 2014 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…