May 15, 2013
- Strategic Vision has released its annual Total Quality awards, and some of the winners may come as a surprise. To quote Alexander Edwards, President of Strategic Vision, "For the first time in over a decade our comprehensive and complete study of Quality resulted in more domestic winners than imports." That's not to say import brands performed poorly. Volkswagen was voted the best overall corporation in Total Quality for the eighth-straight year, and Audi tied with Lexus for the best...
May 11, 2013
- The BMW X1 is a compact luxury crossover, and it's BMW's entry-level model if you're looking for something larger than a sedan or coupe. For now, its closest competitors are the Buick Encore and the MINI Countryman, though the Audi Q3 will be here soon enough. For more details on the X1, including prices, options, and specifications, see our full...
May 10, 2013
- With two global reveals and a trio of European premieres, there's plenty to see at the Barcelona motor show 2013 The Barcelona motor show may not be on the A-list of global motor shows, but even with the nation's economy ravaged and car sales plummeting, global car manufacturers flock to the show floor.In part, that's because the show is approaching 100 years old. Founded in 1919, it carries a historical significance which resonates with car makers and car fans alike.This year it played...
- Pros and Cons* Pros When it comes to functionality, the Mercedes-Benz 2013 E-Class Coupe won't be ceding its place at the top of the toybox any time soon. We especially like its passenger cabin, full range equipment, power-adjustable seating as well as its individually-adjustable sport seating in the back. Future buyers will also enjoy the chassis balance as well as access to the latest technology. Cons The car, however, lacks perky sportiness when it comes to road handling and, when options...
May 9, 2013
- When the Chevrolet Code 130R concept appeared at the Detroit International Auto Show in 2012, enthusiasts the world over where engaged by its baby muscle car styling and its rear-wheel drive chassis. A compact, rear-wheel drive sports car was something that General Motors hadn't built in ages - outside of …
May 7, 2013
- We'll admit we had to read the quote from General Motors President of North America Mark Reuss a few times just to make sure we weren't missing something obvious. But it is correct - Reuss told Automotive News he'd like "A really nice, light, rear-drive car that's inexpensive..." to join the Chevrolet line-up. Which means, if we've read this correctly, that Reuss wants the same thing that enthusiasts have been caterwauling about, like rutting cats and babies with colic, to join the Mazda Miata...
- GM North America president Mark Reuss says he would like to see a sporty, inexpensive rear-wheel-drive coupe offered in Chevy’s portfolio.
May 6, 2013
- Mark Reuss, head of GM’s North American operations, recently told Automotive News that he feels there’s plenty of room in the Chevrolet lineup for a rear-wheel-drive coupe. “A really nice, light, rear-drive car that’s inexpensive; that’d be a huge win for us if we had that.&#...
- When the Chevrolet Code 130R concept appeared at the Detroit International Auto Show in 2012, enthusiasts the world over where engaged by its baby muscle car styling and its rear-wheel drive chassis. A compact, rear-wheel drive sports car was something that General Motors hadn't built in ages - outside of …
- After the Kappa-based Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky died with their respective brands during GM's dark days of bankruptcy, the company was left without a compact sports car--the first step into rear-drive coupe territory is now the Corvette. While the 2014 Corvette Stingray starts at a reasonable $51,990, that's about double the price of the...
- Car and Driver asked the head of BMW M, Friedrich Nitschke, a few questions about what the go-fast division had in mind for the future, and was rewarded with some enlightening answers. The best news to purist ears is that Nitschke said customers don't want all-wheel drive on their M cars, so it's the rear wheels alone that will propel new product into the future. If you want both an M badge and four driven wheels, it's the X5 M, X6 M and M Performance models you're looking for in the catalog...
May 4, 2013
- Although it won't be arriving in dealer showrooms until fall, the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe will see its first on-track action later this month when it serves as the official pace car for the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500.
May 3, 2013
- We rang in the week with good news as we found out that the Cadillac ATS will bring a coupe version when the new model arrives next year.
May 2, 2013
- At the press launch of the M6 Gran Coupe in Munich, we had the chance to sit down with the head of M GmbH, Friedrich Nitschke. In an unusually open interview, he answered questions about a number of items both worrying and exciting: electromechanical power steering, all-wheel drive, and perhaps even...
- With the 97th Indianapolis 500 just weeks away, race organizers have selected a special vehicle to serve pace car duties: the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. The new ‘Vette doesn’t officially go on sale until this fall, but you’ll be able to see it in action on May 26 at the track. The special Corvette has [...]