Los Angeles 2014: Porsche Panamera Exclusive Series Debuts
In the market for a new Panamera, yet fear it may be a tad pedestrian? Porsche’s got you covered.
Los Angeles 2014: BMW X5 M, X6 M Revealed
Forget DMX: BMW is giving it to you times two, with the unveiling of its M-enhanced X5 and X6 crossovers.
Mercedes Unveils New Nomenclature Scheme, Maybach Addition
Mercedes-Benz is shaking things up as far as its long-standing nomenclature system is concerned, as well as introducing a new name to the portfolio: Mercedes-Maybach.
Los Angeles 2014: Jaguar F-Type Coupe R AWD Unveiled In South Africa
Deciding two wheels weren’t enough, Jaguar unveiled its 2016 F-Type Coupe R in South Africa, which puts all four on the floor instead of just the two in the back.
Tesla: Model X Delayed Until Q3 2015, D Models In High Demand
Were you hoping to have a Tesla Model X next to your Model S sometime in the next few months? How does Q3 2015 sound?
Consumer Reports: Tesla Model S Ranked "Average" In Reliability Survey
Think your Tesla Model S is all that and a bag of Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte Doritos? That it says to the world that you’ve arrived? That you’re standing on the edge of a silver future? Consumer Reports says your car’s just “average.”
Mercedes-AMG Buys Stake, Enters Partnership With MV Agusta
Daimler AG’s Mercedes-AMG high-performance luxury brand has decided that two wheels aren’t so bad after all, putting down an undisclosed sum for 25 percent of Italian motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta S.p.A.
FCA Spinning Ferrari Off From Parent Company By 2015
By this time next year, Ferrari will no longer be a part of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, thanks to a plan announced today that will spin the exotic brand off from the rest of the Italo-American automaker.
Tesla, US Bank Team For New Model S Lease Contract
Want to own a Model S without worrying about a long-term commitment or how much it’ll hurt your bottom line? CEO Elon Musk has a deal for you.
Minnesotan Tesla Owners Offer Test Drives To Potential Customers In Iowa
Iowa may be one of the few states where Tesla itself can’t directly sell its vehicles to the public, but it doesn’t mean owners can’t at least promote the California automaker to potential customers.
Daimler Financially Divests From Tesla, BMW Could Step In
Over five years ago, Daimler AG acquired a 9.1 percent interest in Tesla, gaining 1,000 battery packs for its Smart EV in exchange for helping to put the Model S on the road to production.
Wednesday, Daimler sold its remaining 4 percent in the company, netting $780 million for the trouble.
Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce SUVs Still Waiting For Green Light
Saving away for either a Lamborghini Urus or the Rolls-Royce SUV with no name (yet)? You may end up in an Aventador or Wraith instead if neither one are green-lit.
Cadillac Dealers Prepare To Step Up, Or Leave, Sales Game Under De Nysschen
Facebook commenters and the automotive press aren’t the only ones feeling the lash from Cadillac boss Johan de Nysschen, as dealers themselves are feeling the pressure to step up their game.
Jaguar Land Rover Evaluating Locales For North American Plant
The United Auto Workers may soon need to add another transplant to convert as part of its Southern strategy: Jaguar Land Rover is considering setting up shop in the Southeastern United States as part of its global expansion plans.
Porsche 918 Hybrid Hypercar Nearly Sold Out
Saving your pennies for a Porsche 918 Spyder? You may want to go ahead and take out a loan to get the down payment on the table, for the hybrid hypercar is nearly sold out.
Los Angeles 2014: Mercedes Maybach Set To Debut
Once a name best known for providing a platform for Kanye West’s and Jay Z’s Mad Maxian fantasies, Maybach is set to return from the grave under the bright lights of the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show as a Mercedes model.
Tesla's First Battery Swap Station Opening Soon
While Tesla owners — and owners of all EVs, for that matter — may be waiting a couple of years before titanium oxide anodes bring battery charging levels down to the 3- to 5-minute fueling times found at a given gas station, CEO Elon Musk has another option for them to consider: Battery-pack swapping.
De Nysschen: Cadillac Moved To NYC, Alphanumerics To Be Global Player
Cadillac boss Johan de Nysschen has taken a lot of flak as of late for the brand’s moves to New York City, and to (albeit standardized) alphanumeric naming conventions. The first time, he took to Facebook to address his critics.
This time? De Nysschen took it to the source.
Porsche Injecting Diesel Power Into Macan For US Market
Porsche Macan enthusiasts in the United States who want diesel power will be able to order such a thing over a year from now, as Porsche is now hard at work bringing a diesel Macan to life.
Acura May Follow Subaru With AWD-Only Product Plan
Looking for a way to revitalize itself, Acura is considering taking a cue from Subaru by going all in on all-wheel drive.
Tesla: The "D" Stands For Dual-Motor
You’ve waited for this, now here it comes: Tesla is dropping in a second electric motor up front for more power and better weight distribution in the Model S.
Its name? D.
Aston Martin Gains Some Footing In 2013
Aston Martin saw its pretax loss fall by a third in 2013 to £25.4 million ($41 million) over the same period in 2012.
Chinese-Built Volvo S60L Bound For US Market In 2015
CEOs and senior execs going on shopping runs to Staples may soon be able to leave their MKTs at the parking garage when the Chinese-made Volvo S60L arrives next year.
Manley: Jeep Grand Wagoneer On Its Way
Town & Country PHEVs not your bag? Jeep’s Mike Manley might have a Grand Wagoneer waiting for you in late 2015 for the 2016 model year.
Tesla Preparing To Enter CPO Market By 2016
Always wanted to own a Tesla Model S, but couldn’t get past the $71,070 base price? CEO Elon Musk has a plan to make it easier to bring one home: CPO sales.
2016 Cadillac CT6 To Offer PHEV Option, Advanced Architecture
Cadillac’s upcoming flagship is living up to its status, as the CT6 is set to have a PHEV option on the checklist when it arrives for the 2016 model year.
Paris 2014: Ferrari 458 Speciale A Unveiled
Prefer your Ferrari 458 Speciale to allow the wind to rush through your hair? Then the 458 Speciale A is for you.
Paris 2014: Land Rover Discovery Sport Arrives
Soon to replace the LR2, the Land Rover Discovery Sport arrived today at the 2014 Paris Auto Show.
Paris 2014: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Concept-S Unveiled
Mitsubishi has taken its Outlander PHEV upscale with the debut of the Concept-S at the 2014 Paris Auto Show.
Paris 2014: 2015 BMW X6 Revealed
Now capable of doing burnouts, the second-gen BMW X6 arrived at the 2014 Paris Auto Show with RWD for the first time.
Cadillac Escalade Keeps Its Name, Other SUVs, CUVs Christened XT
Cadillac’s new alpha-numeric scheme has entered the crossover and SUV space, with the brand’s future offerings to be dubbed XT. However, like the Lincoln Navigator to the MKs, the Escalade will keep its name among the CTs and XTs.
Goldman Sachs: Tesla Needs $6B In Capital To Meet "Disruptive" Growth
According to the financial overlords of Goldman Sachs, Tesla would need an $6 billion in capital within the next 11 years should its products become truly disruptive to the automotive industry.
Reuss: Cadillac Move To NYC Will Elevate Brand Profile
Now that Cadillac and 50 of its B&B have packed up and moved out of Detroit for the American hustle of New York, what do those closest to the brand have to say about the move? General Motors product boss Mark Reuss has a couple of cents to spare.
Potential Second-Gen Jaguar XF Caught Testing In The Wild
Now that Jaguar bestowed the XE upon the world, the automaker’s engineers and designers are turning toward updating the XF as the first generation draws closer to the end.
Cadillac Flagship Sedan May Not Officially Bear LTS Name
What’s in a name? A lot, if you’re Cadillac. Though the brand’s green-lit flagship F-segment sedan bears the internal codename LTS, it likely won’t keep the name when the 7 Series/S-Class fighter makes its debut next year.
Tesla Appeals NJ Franchise Statute, May Win Via Legislation
Months after the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission forced Tesla to stop directly selling its vehicles to the public, the automaker’s appeal moves closer to its day in court.
Rolls-Royce Receives Largest-Ever Fleet Order For Macau Luxury Hotel
If one were so inclined to visit Macau for a bit of gambling, they could hitch a ride to their hotel through one of the many cabs running throughout the city. However, those who will stay at entrepreneur Stephen Hung’s Louis XIII hotel upon its opening in 2016 will be able to paint the town red in a red Rolls-Royce.
Mercedes Increases Production To Meet US CLA Demand
[AUTHOR’S NOTE: I erroneously reported production would be increased at MBUSI in Vance, Ala. alongside the Hungary facility. That’s what I get for reading the dateline and interpreting things as such. My apologies. — CA]
With demand still strong and supply still tight months later, Mercedes-Benz is pumping up production capacity to bring more CLAs to showrooms in the United States.
Ferrari's Annual Output To Increase Under Marchionne
With the departure of Luca Cordero di Montezemolo from Ferrari, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne will become the premium brand’s chair next month, with the first order of business being to increase output to satisfy more demand.
Tesla Model X Has 20,000 Reservations, More To Come
Despite attempts to discourage would-be owners from reserving a copy of the upcoming Model X, Tesla has some 20,000 customers on its waiting list for the gullwinged SUEV.
Paris 2014: BMW 2 Series Convertible Entering Showrooms Early 2015
Set to make its global debut at the 2014 Paris Auto Show in October, the 2015 BMW 2 Series Convertible will enter showrooms in early 2015.
2018 Lamborghini Urus Will Share $240k Price Tag With Huracn
Lamborghini’s newest foray into the premium truck/SUV market may still be for the production stop light to go green, but when it does, it will likely be priced in line with the Huracán.
Paris 2014: Infiniti Teases Q80 Inspiration Concept
Another day, another teaser. This time, Infiniti released a couple of vague images ahead of the 2014 Paris Auto Show, previewing the Q80 Inspiration concept.
Bartsch: Infiniti On Track Despite Key Departures
Though the departures of Johan de Nysschen and Andy Palmer from Infiniti and Nissan respectively may be setbacks in the premium brand’s overall trek toward becoming a proper player in the luxury game, Infiniti Americas VP Michael Bartsch believes the brand will stay the course in the end.
2016 Infiniti Q50S To Receive G35's Hydraulic Steering
If you test-drove an Infiniti Q50S recently and came away with disappointment because its steering was lacking, you’ll be happy to know the sedan will receive an upgrade, courtesy of the G37.
Qi: New Spare Parts For Fisker Karma Owners Coming Soon
If you’re Justin Bieber, Carlos Santana or Bob Lutz — and even if you’re not — you’ll be happy to know that your Fisker Karma will be more fixable in the event of a fender-bender or two, all thanks to parent company Wanxiang.
2015 Infiniti ESQ Official Photos Unveiled Ahead Of Global Debut
Official photos of the Infiniti ESQ, the crossover formerly known as the Nissan Juke Nismo, have been unveiled ahead of its global debut at this weekend’s 2014 Chengdu Auto Show.
2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport Debuts In Die-Cast Form Before Official Unveiling
When shopping for your child (inner or otherwise) in the toy aisle to add a new vehicle to their collection, you might just stumble upon the new Land Rover Discovery Sport in 1:43 scale only a few days before its official global debut.
Cadillac Announces ATS-V Sedan Debut At 2014 LA Auto Show
As if flagship land yachts weren’t enough, Cadillac has gone and announced that the ATS-V sedan will make its world debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Chinese-Market Chevrolet Cruze Makes Showroom Debut
As of Monday, the Chinese-market 2015 Chevrolet Cruze has gone on sale.
Cadillac ELR May Not Be Long For This World
Within the next few months, the 2016 Chevrolet Volt will enter showrooms on a new platform, cutting ties to the Delta II platform underpinning both the first-gen Volt and the Cadillac ELR. The move won’t matter ultimately, as the premium PHEV may not be long for this world as it is.
Cadillac Considers Shifting Some Operations To NYC
As part of brand boss Johan de Nysschen’s overall plan to boost its image outside of the United States, Cadillac is considering moving some of its functions to New York City.
Reuss: Cadillac F-Segment Flagship Is A Go
General Motors global product development chief Mark Reuss revealed Tuesday that Cadillac will press ahead with an F-segment sedan built upon a new platform.
US-Spec Jaguar F-Type Project 7 Unveiled At Pebble Beach
Unveiled at this weekend’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the U.S.-spec Jaguar F-Type Project 7 will make its home in a few garages beginning next spring.
Cadillac Aiming For RWD Flagship, New SRX In 2015
Trailing behind premium powerhouses BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Lexus in annual U.S. sales thus far in 2014, Cadillac is planning a two-pronged counterattack for 2015.
Aston Martin Could Leave US Without Federal Crash Exemption Approval
Should you desire an Aston Martin in the near future, you may need to make your purchase sooner than later if the automaker fails to live up to the federal government’s newest expectations.
Consumer Reports' Long-Term Tesla Develops Reliability Blemishes
Though the Tesla Model S is one of Consumer Reports’ recommended darlings, the premium EV garnered its share of reliability blemishes during long-term testing.
Jaguar Lightweight E-Type Prototype To Bow At 2014 Pebble Beach Concours
Should you find yourself at Pebble Beach this weekend for the golf course’s famed Concours d’Elegance, you’ll be able to gaze upon the prototype for Jaguar’s newest skunk works project, the Lightweight E-Type.
Aston-Daimler Partnership Deepens With Component Agreement, Increased Holdings
Daimler’s partnership with Aston Martin is growing, as the former will supply electric and electronic components to the latter for a 1 percent increase in holdings.
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