Automotive News

Consumer Reports rated the BMW X3 best over all in tests against the Acura RXD and Mazda CX7 for its January, 2007 issue, unusual for a German entry in the popular magazine.Criteria in the ratings concentrates on a comfortable ride; well appointed interior; and quickness, agility, and responsiveness on the ...    Read more

Be prepared when you see the new Pontiac G5 for the first time. Or actually not as you experience a sense of deja vu. Why? Pontiac's entry level sedan looks like the Chevrolet Cobalt. It simply is a continuation of the GM concept of "Badge Engineering" but what others may ...    Read more

While domestic rivals Ford and General Motors are dumping the minivan, Chrysler, which invented the minivan in 1984, continues on where it will be unveiling new models in January at the North America International Auto Show in Detroit. Chrysler will be exhibiting its 2008 Town & Country and Dodge Caravan ...    Read more

Poor Mitsubishi. The troubled automaker will face another hurdle towards solvency when the new year begins. The automaker's new Lancer sedan, which goes on sale in March, will be the first to be rated under the Environmental Protection Agency's new federal fuel-economy standards. The new tests includes more stop and ...    Read more

Chief Executive Officer Takeo *** of Honda said on Tuesday, December 26, that the company is looking to add one more car to its lineup to reach the next level of growthCurrently, Honda considers its Civic and Accord sedans, the Fit hatchback (pictured), and the CR-V crossover as global models ...    Read more

Motor Trend gave a sneak peak at the upcoming Phantom Drophead Coupe, a soft-top convertible that uber-lux carmaker Rolls-Royce will unveil next month at the North America International Auto Show in Detroit.Style-wise, the designers went retro, tapping into the ‘20s and ‘30s to invoke, in their words, “…an indulgent car. ...    Read more

General Motor's Saturn Aura (pictured), the Honda Fit, and the Toyota Camry were named finalists for the 2007 North American Car of the Year award. GM's Chevrolet Silverado pickup, Ford's Edge crossover, and the Mazda CX-7 were named finalists for truck of the year. A panel of 49 U.S. and ...    Read more

Four Wheeler magazine asked GM for a Hummer to replace its 2005 Hummer H2 SUT. The General replied and the magazine staff found itself confronted by a blinding yellow, 2006 H3.The staff found the H3 surprisingly livable. Except for the lack of a sunroof, the SUV was quite spacious with ...    Read more

The audio jack is appearing more and more on vehicles from the factory. It permits audio products such as the iPod and other MP3 players to simply be plugged into the audio system of the car. Chevrolet has released a vehicle with an iPod adapter and associated dashboard display. Using ...    Read more

Consumer Reports recently compiled its picks for the best vehicles for families as the holiday season reaches its peak. Criteria for the 10 finalists included reliability, high safety, spacious, and comfortable. The winners are: ...    Read more