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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

"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

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

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

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has been redesigned, and now we've got pricing for the entire range. The 2014 E350 Sedan starts at $52,825 after delivery, signaling a $920 price increase over last year's model. Available in September, customers will also ...    Read more

Crossovers and SUVs are on the rise among many car buyers today, and with the way prices are continually climbing, many are leaning toward a used vehicle. However, this may end up being just as costly as purchasing a new vehicle. Whether it’s the depreciation value, the cost of maintenance ...    Read more

Earlier today, Chrysler Group LLC announced that it had settled its differences with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and has agreed to recall 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. Chrysler will conduct ...    Read more

When it first appeared at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, the Audi Quattro Coupe concept was to be a celebration of the automaker's famous all-wheel-drive coupe, a modern interpretation alluding to a rich racing heritage, melding newer styling with classic cues. The result was a much lauded success. But the ...    Read more

General Motors is issuing a recall for 193,652 SUVs from the 2006-2007 model years, for a potential water leak issue on the driver's side door that could affect electrical components. Recalled models include the Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Saab 9-7X, Buick Rainier, and Isuzu Ascender. Owners are advised to park ...    Read more

When it was unveiled in January at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, we thought the 2014 Fiat 500L was dumb. It looked like a taller, wider, longer version of a hacked 500 coupe. The truth is something similar to that, which is why it's important to revisit auto show hoopla ...    Read more

It should come as little surprise after last month's global reveal of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, that the top-level high-performance variant AMG model would soon follow. What is surprising, is how it was revealed, in a factory video showing production at ...    Read more

It's Saturday! Other than sleeping in and watching the Stanley Cup finals tonight--or stocking up for tomorrow night's NBA Finals game--you can spend a little time finally taking a step back, relaxing, and reading what went on this week in the auto industry. That's why we write up our Week ...    Read more

The little Volkswagen Golf is the best-selling car in the automaker's lineup, which you may not be aware of since that honor goes to the VW Jetta here in the U.S. Overseas, the model has been on sale since 1974, and after just under 40 years, it has reach the ...    Read more

4 Series? What's a BMW 4 Series? Never heard of it. BMW has been keeping its sedans, wagons, and utilities at odd numbers while moving its coupes and coupe-like things to even numbers. Because it's a lot easier to tell someone he or she should pay more for a higher number. ...    Read more

BMW's marketing guru Ian Robertson is confident in the prospect of his company's 2014 BMW i3 electric city car doing well in the market. Why? Because he says there are about 100,000 people worldwide who have reservations to drive the all-new, revolutionary carbon fiber compact. That's a good sign. The BMW ...    Read more

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

While we don't doubt that you may loathe your HR director at work--unless you are the HR director--we have to admit those people have some tough jobs to do. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has a whole bunch of rules that hiring managers have to remember regarding age, race, gender, and more. Sometimes, ...    Read more

There are plenty of recalls afoot this week for car and truck owners, so here's a quick rundown of all of them in one spot. 2013 Ram 1500 Pickup Truck Ram 1500 trucks made from June 25, 2012, to December 12, 2012, are being recalled for a sticky coolant ...    Read more

Here's what we know: Toyota is collaborating with BMW to develop a bunch of new technologies. One of the fun pieces of the two automakers' pact is that they'll be codeveloping a sports car, likely with ...    Read more

I like German cars, and I like hatchbacks, and needless to say, the world's highest-performing four-cylinder engine has its own allure. What am I talking about? The new Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG, of course. But swap that engine in to a larger enticing sedan frame, and you have the already confirmed, ...    Read more

The Mopar 2013 Dodge Dart arrives this summer, but we've got all the details now. Featuring a Pitch Black exterior and offset Mopar blue racing stripe that runs the length of the car from nose to tail, the Mopar Dart easily distinguishes itself. The driver's seat is ...    Read more

Hands-free technology might make it easier to text, talk on the phone, or look up directions while driving, but the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows that mental distractions exist even if drivers keep their hands and eyes on the road. As the most comprehensive study of its kind, AAA appeals ...    Read more

The Electronics Entertainment Expo is the largest convention of its kind, with more than 80,000 people in the video game and movie industries converging upon Downtown Los Angeles to see what's what among the latest technology. Unlike the Consumer Electronics Show we attend in Las Vegas, E3, as it's known ...    Read more

When the Fiat 500 Gucci Edition was first introduced, it was touted as a pairing of two Italian icons of style. The limited edition 500s were scooped up, and in an effort to satisfy customer demand--and boost sales--the 2013 Fiat 500 Gucci ...    Read more

Yesterday, it appeared Ford was smug in its confidence that it would remain numero uno in full-size truck sales. Sure, it may be, but Buick is quick to react with a proclamation of its own, ...    Read more