May 6, 2013
- Aiming to compete with premium trim packages offered on Ford and Ram pickup trucks, Chevrolet has introduced the High Country package and Texas Edition on the 2014 Silverado. High Country offers exterior flourishes like unique colors, chrome inserts, projector headlamps...
May 3, 2013
- Strong April auto numbers should translate into extended May sales sweeteners.
April 17, 2013
- Joining automakers such as GM and Ford, whose respective infotainment systems — Chevrolet MyLink and MyFord Touch — offer drivers the ability to find the nearest station with the cheapest gas, Audi has added an app to its lineup helping...
April 15, 2013
- In terms of the auto industry, Detroit is not exactly a big town — discussions between automakers happen more often than people realize, given that everyone working at these companies lives as neighbors. But General Motors and Ford Motor Co....
- The modern automotive business is a funny thing, making bedfellows of the unlikeliest of couples. Ford and General Motors don't collaborate often, but when they do it's usually on a transmission. This tradition continues as both companies announce an agreement to co-develop new 9- and 10-speed automatic transmissions, aimed at increasing the...
March 28, 2013
- Mitsubishi has unveiled the new 2014 Mirage subcompact at this week's New York Auto Show. Rival for cars like the Ford Fiesta and Chevrolet Sonic, the new Mirage claims impressively high fuel economy figures and high equipment levels, set to make it a tempting option in the subcompact class. Unfortunately the Mirage isn't as interesting to look at...
March 27, 2013
- Competes with: Ford Mustang, Hyundai Genesis Coupe Looks like: Chevy wants to see how narrow a grille can get Drivetrain: 500-hp, 7.0-liter V-8 with six-speed manual transmission Hits dealerships: Spring 2014 for Z/28, 2013 for rest of Camaro lineup Chevy...
- Competes with: Ford Explorer, Dodge Durango and Chevrolet Traverse Looks like: A Pathfinder. Only a badge and LED taillights differentiate the hybrid version from the regular Pathfinder. Drivetrain: Supercharged 2.5-liter gasoline engine and a 15-kW electric motor paired with a...
- Competes with: Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra, Chevrolet Cruze, Toyota Corolla Looks like: A longer, lower and wider Golf Drivetrain: Choice of three four-cylinder engines in 1.8-liter turbo, 2.0-liter turbo (GTI) or 2.0-liter diesel trim; six-speed manual or dual-clutch automated manual...
March 25, 2013
- Competes with: Chrysler 300, Hyundai Azera, Toyota Avalon, Ford Taurus Looks like: The current LaCrosse, now with more LEDs! Drivetrain: 2.4-liter eAssist four-cylinder mild hybrid, 3.6-liter V-6, six-speed automatic transmission Hits dealerships: Summer 2013 Buick's largest sedan is getting a...
March 7, 2013
- Despite Cars.com reviewer Joe Wiesenfelder's affinity for the Ford Mustang Boss 302, he was pleasantly surprised by the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE when he had a chance to open it up at Roebling Road Raceway in Georgia. Wiesenfelder appreciated the...
March 3, 2013
- The 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid is the second of Ford's two hybrid models, both all-new for 2013. The Fusion Hybrid, unlike the C-Max Hybrid compact hatchback, is a four-door mid-size sedan aimed right at the heart of a high-volume market segment. Competitors for the Fusion lineup include the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Chevrolet...
February 16, 2013
- Competes with: Hyundai Genesis R-Spec, Dodge Charger SRT8, Ford Taurus SHO Looks like: A proper Pontiac G8 successor Drivetrain: 415-hp, 6.2-liter V-8; six-speed automatic transmission; rear-wheel drive Hits dealerships: Late 2013 Chevrolet has unveiled its new top-of-the-line high-performance sedan based...
January 22, 2013
- Honda's two-motor Accord Plug-In Hybrid is now on sale at select New York and Californian Honda dealers. Choice in the plug-in hybrid market is growing all the time, and the Accord offers buyers an alternative to the Ford Fusion Energi--not to mention more established plug-ins like the Chevrolet Volt and Toyota Prius Plug-In. The 115 MPGe...
January 15, 2013
- Competes with: Ford Fiesta, Mazda2, Chevrolet Sonic, Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent Looks like: Nothing like a Versa sedan Drivetrain: 109-hp, 1.6-liter four-cylinder; five-speed manual or CVT Hits dealerships: Summer Nissan redesigned the Versa as a budget-conscious sedan for 2012. Journalists...