Nrburgring Management Bans Manufacturers From Attempting, Publishing 'Ring Times
Depending on one’s point of view, this is either the best or the worst thing to happen: The ‘Ring time is no more on the Nürburgring.
Subaru Launches Impreza Sport Hybrid In Japan
Consumers in Japan will soon be able to purchase a new hybrid from Subaru, in the form of the Impreza Sport Hybrid.
Koreans Best Japan In 2015 JD Power Initial Quality Study
Once one of the bests among the rests, Japanese automakers fell below average in the 2015 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study as the Koreans rise in quality.
Republican Hopeful Donald Trump Threatens Ford With Tariffs Over Mexico
Republican presidential hopeful and billionaire Donald Trump wants to bring the pain via punitive tariffs to Ford for manufacturing vehicles in Mexico.
New Top Gear Presenter Reveals Talent Search For Co-Presenters
BBC Radio 2’s Chris Evans is the new lead presenter for “Top Gear,” but now he needs at least one other at his side, and it could be you.
General Motors, FCA Recruit Advisors Amid Merger Standoff
The Lifetime movie starring FCA has reached the “dangerous stalker” phase, as the automaker and General Motors recruit advisors amid a merger standoff.
Nakamura: Next-Gen Nissan Z May Take Inspiration From 240Z
Nissan design chief Shiro Nakamura revealed the next-generation Nissan Z could take its inspiration from the Datsun 240Z.
BBC Radio 2 Presenter Chris Evans New Presenter Of Top Gear
It’s official: BBC Radio 2 presenter Chris Evans will now be the new presenter of “Top Gear,” an appointment supported by Clarkson, Hammond and May.
Hyundai Hires Luc Donckerwolke To Be New Design Boss
Not too long ago, designer Luc Donckerwolke abruptly quit Bentley for reasons still unknown. Now, he’ll be designing for Hyundai.
Mexico, Southeastern US Besting Canada, Detroit In Auto Manufacturing
Despite being unified on the trading front, Mexico and the Southeastern United States are besting Canada and Detroit in the automotive industry game.
DeLorean Owned By Mrs. DeLorean Goes On The Auction Block
Should you happen to be in Berlin next Friday, you could have a shot at the DeLorean once owned by none other than the former Mrs. DeLorean herself.
Straubel: Tesla Model 3 Hitting Showrooms In Sedan, Crossover Variants
Tesla dropped a bombshell at a conference in Washington Monday, when Chief Technical Officer J.B. Straubel said the Model 3 would be two separate models.
2016 Nissan Altima, Sentra Receiving Extensive Mid-Cycle Refreshes
The 2016 Nissan Maxima won’t be the only one to receive an extensive update to its style, as the automaker plans to do the same for the Altima and Sentra.
Survival Of Canadian Auto Industry Hinging On FCA Brampton Reinvestment
The fate of Canada’s auto industry is linked to whether or not the nation’s leaders can convince FCA to reinvest into its Brampton, Ontario facility.
Citroen's Famed Hydraulic Suspension Rides Comfortably Into The Sunset
The suspension setup known for helping to save the life of late French president Charles de Gaulle will soon join him in the pages of time.
Volkswagen Forges New Auto Union Through Reorganization
Volkswagen Group is reorganizing itself into a decentralized organization with four holding companies to better handle high production costs.
General Motors Returning To Medium-Duty Truck Market Via Isuzu
General Motors exited the medium-duty commercial truck market when it left bankruptcy in 2009. Now, the automaker plans to return with the help of Isuzu.
Volvo Markets Simplified Identity Against Teutonic Complexities
Whereas the Teutonic Trinity of Audi, BMW and Mercedes go for complexity in their offerings, Volvo aims to attract luxury consumers through simplicity.
Lincoln MKS Axed, Continental To Be Assembled Elsewhere
The 2016 Lincoln MKS will be the last of its kind, as the brand will cease production when the calendar rolls over.
US House Resolution Would Allow Factory-Direct Turnkey Replica Vehicles
Has the thought of assembling a replica vehicle put you off of buying one? Thanks to Congress, you may soon be able to buy a factory-direct turnkey model.
2017 Ford GT Entering 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans
Nearly 50 years ago, Ford threw down against Ferrari at Le Mans, sweeping the podium in so doing. Come 2016, Ford aims to do the same with the 2017 Ford GT.
Attractive Leases Mean Lower Mileage Caps In Exchange For Low Payments
Leases are red-hot these days, but those signing up for temporary ownership of their rides will be facing lower mileage caps in exchange for low payments.
Fatal Accident In Louisiana Could Be Seventh Linked To Takata Airbag Recall
A fatal accident in Louisiana involving a Takata-equipped Honda may be the seventh fatality linked to the supplier’s ongoing airbag crisis.
General Motors Announcing Entry Into Stationary Energy Storage Next Week
Forging a different path than rival Tesla, General Motors will announce its entry into the stationary energy storage market next Tuesday.
Tesla Model X Coming In 3-4 Months… Allegedly
X may finally give it to consumers: The Tesla Model X is set to hit showrooms within three to four months, per CEO Elon Musk.
Musk: No Interest In Tesla Battery Swap Facility From Consumers
How many Tesla owners have paid a visit to the automaker’s sole battery-swap station in the world? Not enough to keep the experiment going.
Renault Testing Canadian Waters With Limited Kangoo EV Sales
Renault is testing the waters for a full return to the Canadian market via the limited introduction of its Kangoo Z.E. EV.
US Attorney's Office Consider Charging General Motors With Criminal Wire Fraud
Federal prosecutors in New York are considering criminal wire fraud charges against General Motors over its role in the February 2014 ignition recall.
Marchionne Planning Shotgun Wedding For FCA With General Motors
How desperate has FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne become about marrying off his company? He’s asking activist investors to prod General Motors to the chapel.
BMW Rumored To Be Working On US-Built Tesla Model X Rival
Should rumors of BMW’s latest plans be true, there will soon be another electric SUV rival to the Tesla Model X on the market.
Loing: 2016 Nissan Maxima Aimed At Younger Consumers
Who is the intended audience for the 2016 Nissan Maxima? If you ask the automaker, they’re aiming for younger consumers.
Google Wades Carefully Into Connected-Vehicle Waters With Android Auto
Though Google’s Android OS may be awash with numerous apps, Android Auto goes for a more limited approach in the name of traffic safety.
Nissan Leaf Sales Expected To Fall Steeply This Summer
Like the leaves in autumn, sales of the Nissan Leaf are falling amid a flurry of changes coming to the EV this summer.
NHTSA Facing The Music Over Role In 2014 GM Ignition Recall Crisis
A year after General Motors went under the gun for its part of the February 2014 ignition recall crisis, the NHTSA is now facing the music for the rest.
Takata, NHTSA Face Uncertainty Over Safety Of Replacement Airbags
Neither Takata nor the NHTSA can say for certain how many of the 34 million vehicles now under recall for defective airbags need theirs replaced.
Donckerwolke Out, Sielaff In As Bentley's Chief Designer
Bentley design boss Luc Donckerwolke parted ways with the automaker Thursday, with VW Group interior designer boss Stefan Sielaff taking the helm.
Jalopnik, Other Gawker Media Writers To Unionize
It’s official: Writers for Gawker Media’s online publications, including our friends at Jalopnik, have voted to unionize.
Google's Autonomous Cars See 12th Accident, Virginia Opens Highways For Testing
Google acknowledges the 12th accident involving its autonomous cars, while Virginia opens 70 miles of highway to Google and others for testing.
2016 BMW X1 Hitting US Showrooms This Fall
Coming to showrooms this fall, the 2016 BMW X1 aims to build upon the success of the outgoing first-gen crossover.
US Spending On New-Car Purchases Hit All-Time High In May 2015
As loan terms continue to stretch further into the future, spending on new-car purchases hit a new all-time high in May 2015.
Ford Drops 526 HP, 5.2L V8 Into Shelby GT350, GT350R Mustangs
Future Shelby GT350 and GT350R Mustang owners will have plenty of firepower for the strip and track, thanks to Ford’s new 5.2-liter naturally aspirated V8.
Ssangyong Planning Jeep Wrangler Rival For US Market Debut
Mahindra & Mahindra’s Ssangyong is looking to enter the U.S. market, with a planned rival to the Jeep Wrangler leading the charge.
Ford Fiesta, Escape First With Sync 3 System Starting This Summer
Coming to the Ford Fiesta and Escape this summer is the automaker’s Sync 3 connected-vehicle system, where it will be listed as an option on the order form.
FCA Delaying Dozen Model Introductions, Redesigns Across Product Range
Suppliers close to FCA and its plans say production for a dozen new and redesigned models have been delayed, including key Jeep and Ram offerings.
2016 BMW 7 Series Teased Ahead Of June 10 Debut
Next week, the 2016 BMW 7 Series will make its debut. For now, however, fans will need to make do with a teaser.
Renault Twizzy Arriving In Canada Pending Approval
Canadian B&B, get ready: The Renault Twizzy EV is coming to your shores at last.
Shell Introduces New Nitro+ Premium Fuel Nationwide
Starting Monday, your local Shell station will be offering a new grade of fuel said to increase engine life and boost efficiency, but at a price.
2003 Ltima Edicin Volkswagen Beetle Up For Sale For €1M
Original Volkswagen Beetles can be had for a couple of thousand at minimum these days, so why pay €1 million for one? Because it came from Mexico.
Automakers Rage Against UK's Possible 'Brexit' From EU
A handful of European automakers are lashing out against the prospect of the United Kingdom’s “Brexit” from the European Union via referendum in 2017.
2016 Chevrolet Volt On Sale In California, Google, Apple Systems Coming This Summer
California consumers will be the first to buy the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, which will have Google’s and Apple’s infotainment systems beginning this summer.
FCA US Reducing Powertrain Warranty To 60K Miles For 2016 Models
Those shopping for a new Charger, 300, Wrangler or 1500 because of the powertrain warranty may need to pull the trigger soon due to an upcoming mileage cut.
Jeep Grand Cherokee To Receive Hellcat Power As Trackhawk
Looking for a Jeep Grand Cherokee with more altitude than the Altitude? How does a Hellcat Cherokee sound?
Buick Introduces Regal, Verano 1SV Base Models For Entry-Level Luxury Market
In the market for a new Buick Regal or Verano? The brand introduced a new pair of base models aimed at the entry-level luxury market for consideration.
Tokyo 2015: Toyota Three-Seater Concept Set For Debut
Coming to the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota is set to bring a three-seater open-wheel concept based on the Lotus Seven which could see production.
General Motors Receives Patent To Sell 'Geoboxed' Radio Presets At Auction
General Motors recently received a patent allowing the automaker to sell your radio’s presets to the highest bidder at auction.
Lamborghini Officially Enters High-End SUV Game
It’s official: Lamborghini is entering the high-end luxury SUV game with a model set to hit showrooms by 2018.
Ford Otosan Ceases Production In Nn Amid Ongoing Industrial Action
Remember when we said all was well for Ford Otosan regarding recent industrial actions? It’s no longer the case, as one plant ceases production once more.
2015 Hyundai Sonata First To Offer Android Auto Direct From Showroom
A year ago, Google introduced Android Auto to the world. Now, the 2015 Hyundai Sonata is the first to offer the system directly from the showroom floor.
US Shale Oil Production Rising Amid Strengthening Dollar
Despite OPEC’s desire to keep its stranglehold on the market, U.S. shale oil production looks to rise again amid a strengthening dollar.
Jeep Returns To Tokyo Motor Show After Eight-Year Absence
The last time the Detroit Three turned up at the Tokyo Motor Show was in 2007. One recession later, Jeep returns to Tokyo to represent the Motor City.
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