May 17, 2013
- A host of 2014 vehicles have earned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's five-star rating in crash tests, perhaps most notably the redesigned-for-2014 Cadillac CTS. Both the rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive versions of the CTS got an overall score of five...
May 16, 2013
- Most significant changes: All-new twin-turbo V-6, automatic parking assist and Intellibeam automatic high-beam control system Price change: TBA On sale: Summer 2013 Which should you buy, 2013 or 2014? Price will weigh heavily, but the twin-turbo engine is tempting When...
- California is by far the leading state for adoption of plug-in electric cars, with one-third or more of all sales sited in the Golden State. But how's everyone else doing? A study of six Southwestern states released yesterday gives a look at how friendly a state's legislation and infrastructure is for the adoption of electric cars so far. The...
- I've been leasing a 2011 Chevrolet Volt for almost two years now. And about three months ago, I took delivery of a 2013 Tesla Model S, the 60-kWh version. So I've gotten an extended first-hand look at arguably the two most technically advanced production cars in the U.S.--and the two best-selling plug-ins so far in 2013. Although not precisely...
May 15, 2013
- Luxury cars have moved past the days of the ignition-challenged Jaguars in AMC's "Mad Men," but many still have faults. The Mercedes-Benz M-Class and Buick LaCrosse rate below average in Consumer Reports' reliability surveys; the Lincoln MKX, BMW X3, BMW...
May 14, 2013
- Nissan's NV200 van will wear a new brand badge in 2014. General Motors and Nissan announced today that the NV200-based Chevrolet City Express will go on sale in the fall of 2014. Nissan will manufacture the small cargo van, and...
- This morning, Chevrolet announced that in the fall of 2014, it will start selling a small commercial van called the Cargo Express in the U.S. and Canada. That van will be provided by Nissan, which already sells it as the NV200, with the substitution of a Chevrolet grille and badges. All-electric Chevy van? Here's our question: Since it's well...
- Not all hybrids are created equal. In fact, several different types are sold throughout the automotive industry, all offering varying economical benefits and priced at varying levels. Technology and innovation firm Johnson Controls Inc. suggests there's room for even more, and the next big thing in hybrids could be 'micro hybrids', according to M...
May 13, 2013
- The Enclave's combination of good looks outside and roomy comfort inside won over Cars.com reviewer Joe Bruzek. Buick's three-row crossover was redesigned for 2013 with flashier exterior styling and upgraded cabin materials. While it's not the most luxurious crossover in...
May 11, 2013
- Chevy's Cruze diesel is one of the more significant cars arriving this year. It's not just economical by Chevy's own standards, but at 46 mpg highway it comfortably takes the fight to the class-leading Volkswagen Jetta TDI too, With a 15.6 gallon gas tank, that 46 mpg should be enough to get you over 700 miles at highway speeds--717, to be...
May 10, 2013
- 2013 is an exciting time for diesel fans, with three particularly significant models all arriving this year. The Chevrolet Cruze Diesel, Mazda Mazda6 Sky-D and Jeep Grand Cherokee Ecodiesel will all be on the radar of customers looking to mix performance with economy, and all will aim to replicate the success Volkswagen has had with its own diesel...
May 9, 2013
- The Silverado 1500 got a more sculpted looking exterior and upgraded interior materials for 2014; three new powertrains round out the big updates to Chevy's pickup truck. Our friends at PickupTrucks.com recently drove the new model and while they admit...
May 8, 2013
- If you covet both the family friendliness of a minivan and the luxury of an SUV, Cars.com reviewer Joe Bruzek says the closest you'll come in a crossover may be the 2013 Buick Enclave. Redesigned for the first time since...
- Most Canadians will remember last month for the introduction of the country's new $5 and $10 bills, which arrived just in time for the playoff-hockey betting season. Canadian electric vehicle enthusiasts may remember April 2013, on the other hand, as the month the Toyota Prius Plug-in fell into fourth place among the country's plug-ins. But before...
- First fibreglass-bodied sports car beat the now iconic Chevy to market, but couldn’t gain any traction.