When we took possession of the 2013 Volvo S60 T5 AWD after observing its CPO inspection, Volvo told us it had recently changed its first scheduled maintenance from 7,500 miles to 10,000 miles. This was an across-the-board international change, not just for our sake since we were quickly approaching that ... Read more
Used EV Prices Will Drop 30 Percent in 2013
According to a recent survey by the National Automobile Dealers Association's Used Car Guide, the average value for a used plug-in electric vehicle is expected to drop 30 percent this year. Values for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, with a price of $40,000 have dropped 49 percent to around $21,235, while ... Read more
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander to be Pikes Peak Official Safety Vehicle
The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is the second oldest race in America--second only to the Indianapolis 500--and the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander will serve as its official safety vehicle at this year's race. The 12.2 mile race features 156 corners and begins at an altitude of almost 10,000 ... Read more
GM Tops J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey for First Time
J.D. Power released its Initial Quality Survey (IQS) today, finding that the majority of problems customers faced were not on account of defects of faulty manufacturing. The IQS indicated that the issues customers experienced within the first 90 days of ownership had to do with the design of certain features, ... Read more
Video: Head 2 Head Episode 35
For this episode of Motor Trend's Head 2 Head, Johnny Lieberman gets behind the wheel of a BMW 750Li and a Jaguar XJL Supercharged to see which one deserves its $100,000 plus price tag. First up are the numbers tests and Lieberman takes both vehicles to the track. Next, both ... Read more
Behind the Wheel: 2013 Subaru BRZ
The 2013 Subaru BRZ--and its twin, the Scion FR-S--is everywhere. At least in Southern California, that is. Maybe you've heard of it? It was the most hyped car of the last 7 years, with every single minor update and Nurburgring spy photo the talk for weeks on internet chat forums. It's ... Read more
Tesla Recalls Select Model S Vehicles
Earlier today, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors, announced a recall that will involve select Model S vehicles with a manufacturing date between May 10, 2013 and June 8, 2013. These vehicles may have a faulty mounting bracket for the left hand latch on the second row seat. The automaker ... Read more
Students Design StudioTorino Mercedes-Benz SL Concept
"Shooting brake" is one of the most preposterous names used in the auto industry, but the idea of an elongated-roof coupe/wagon is rather alluring, at least to some. Recently, StudioTorino, an Italian one-off sports car and coach builder supervised a group of six students in cooperation with ... Read more
Playful Summer of Audi Ads
Audi has a lot to celebrate these days. Record sales the past couple of years, and a dramatic expansion of the Audi range--with newer models like the Audi A7, and ... Read more
EPA Certifies Best-In-Class Fuel Economy For GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado V-6, Sorta
General Motors has been bragging big about its redesigned full-sized trucks, the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. Now, the numbers are starting to back up the boasts. The new 4.3-liter EcoTec3 V-6 engine will be the most capable standard V-6 engine in any full-size pickup truck, and will lead ... Read more
Photo of the Day: HashtagAcomVolvo Reality Review
Would you believe that this 2013 Volvo S60 T5 AWD is responsible for all those burnouts and tire marks? You wouldn't? OK, you're right. The #AcomVolvo didn't do that. That's not how we roll. But the S60, despite its solid, hefty steering response, is pretty ... Read more
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