Crossover

When Fiat acquired Chrysler back in 2009, CEO Sergio Marchionne promised vehicles would be shared between all the brands under the company's umbrella. This couldn't be more obvious than in the upcoming 2014 Chrysler 100, which was caught wearing a camouflaged front-end by our spy photographer . This early 100 test ...    Read more

More details from Toyota and BMW's green car joint-venture have been made public, and there's some serious swapping happening. The deal, which was originally announced in November of last year and ...    Read more

Leaking power steering fluid is the source of a new BMW recall, which affects 2,642 vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, power steering fluid may leak onto the engine through the steering gear surface. The fluid may ignite on the hot engine and possibly lead to an engine ...    Read more

There aren't many things worse than a Sadie Hawkins dance, and while they've gone pretty much gone by the wayside, that's exactly what Volvo is finding itself in at the moment. The Swedish automaker, which was acquired by Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group from Ford back in 2010 for ...    Read more

Starting today, you can purchase former rental vehicles used in Avis Budget Group's fleet through a new program named the "Ultimate Test Drive." In partnership with AutoNation, Inc., Avis Budget Group vehicles are now available for the public to test out for two hours free of charge. Perspective owners can ...    Read more

One would think 2008's economic meltdown followed by subsequent gas spikes would have sent car shoppers straight to dealerships to trade in their big trucks and SUVs for the smaller rides European drivers choose. And to some degree, that assumption would be correct. But not in 2012. In 2008, Americans saw gas ...    Read more

According to a report released today from National Automobile Dealers Association, a temperate seasonal demand will drive used car prices down over the next few months. The report, which outlined a short-term sales forecast, shows a smaller decrease in used car prices in June and a slightly bigger drop-off next ...    Read more

Contrary to popular belief, safety restraints might not help everyone. According to a study conducted by the Center for Pet Safety, pet safety restraints used in vehicles may be unsafe. In the event of an accident, even if your pet is strapped in with the necessary safety harness, it may ...    Read more

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class got a thorough refresh, and like its C-Class cousin, the numerous small upgrades combine into a noteworthy revision. While there's little that's all-new about the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class, virtually everything about the small crossover has been enhanced, massaged or improved. The engine gets a bit more power. ...    Read more

Now is as good of a time as any to purchase a luxury vehicle if you live in the United States thanks to an assortment of discounts. Lexus, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi are working feverishly to move current product in an attempt to be the top-selling luxury automaker here. In ...    Read more

Since becoming the automaker's best-selling vehicle after launching in early 2010, the Kia Sorento midsize crossover has been vital for the Korean automaker as it grows its share of sales in the U.S. and around the world. The crossover debuted in most of the world as a 2009 model, though, meaning ...    Read more

"If you're not going to the party, we'll bring the party to you." That's probably something you've not heard since your college days, but it's a sentiment that has undoubtedly driven Nissan to create its latest FrankenJuke: the Juke Box. Collaborating with the Ministry of Sound, a brand specializing in dance ...    Read more

For the 2013 model year, the Audi A8 is dropping its much-loved standard 4.2-liter V-8 engine that makes 372 horsepower in favor of a supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 capable of making 333 horsepower. That's not really bad news, though. As a result of a smaller, less-powerful engine, Audi is planning to chop ...    Read more

Out of the four major car rental companies here in the United States, only one has agreed to a pledge to not rent or sell broken or recalled vehicles. Avis Budget Group, Enterprise Holdings Inc., Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc., and Hertz Global Holdings Inc. make up 92 percent of ...    Read more

According to a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, vehicles are safer than a decade ago. As a result, fewer people are dying in car accidents. The NHTSA collected data from police reports, attributing safer vehicle designs as the reason why people are surviving more and more accidents. Data ...    Read more

Imagine having a personal assistant at your disposal while you're driving. Sound interesting? Well Honda, Toyota, and General Motors think so, as each respective automaker will begin integrating Siri, Apple's version of a personal assistant now featured on the iPhone 4S, into select 2013 model year vehicles. Siri can already be ...    Read more

As is the case with everything these days, there's an app for that. In this case, parents who have children that ride in car seats can monitor their every move with the help from iAlert. This new app, designed to work with TOMY's First Years Convertible Car Seat, will alert ...    Read more

After showing off its blinged up and decked out 2013 GMC Terrain Denali in New York in March, the truck maker has finally decided to attach a price to it: $35,350, including $825 destination and handling. For that price of ...    Read more

By the looks of it, Infiniti has been hard at work implementing some changes to its 2013 model year lineup. Some of these changes have been expected for a long time now while others are a pleasant surprise. The G, FX and EX receive the most drastic changes, while other ...    Read more

Finally. After countless months of rumors and speculation, Fiat has nailed when it will officially show off the production version of the all-new Alfa Romeo 4C. For those desperately waiting for Alfa Romeo's return to the United States, it gets better too. The official production 4C will be shown off ...    Read more

Though not too dramatic a difference, a keen-eyed photographer managed to spot an almost completely exposed 2014 Kia Sorento driving around South Korea. Most would likely miss the differences if not for the large piece of black vinyl covering its sides. But there's plenty enough to differentiate the 2014 Sorento ...    Read more

Toyota is recalling select RAV-4 crossovers produced for the 2006 to 2008 model years thanks to several complaints filed by consumers with the Office of Defects Investigation. While it's not known the exact number of RAV-4 vehicles affected by the recall, the part being called into question is the rear ...    Read more

Today you may be hearing some news about a kerfuffle in the Badger State. Some people are mad at Wisconsin governor Scott Walker, and some people aren't, and in true democratic American fashion they're voting on it as we speak. We won't sum it up for you—basically ...    Read more

Where have we seen this before? In an attempt to bolster sales figures and close the gap with Mercedes-Benz, BMW will be adding around 3,000 "genius" employees to its showroom staff around the world. Just like the employees with the same profession over at Apple, BMW's genius employees will be armed ...    Read more

Could we finally be getting new Alfa Romeo vehicles here in the United States again in the near future? Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne seems to think so as he recently sat down with sister publication Automobile to discuss the Detroit-based automaker's future product plans. Since filing for bankruptcy back in ...    Read more