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There was a time when Acura released special editions of their most sought-after cars, and visually, they were distinguished by the letter R. Back then, Acura designers took a functional approach to bettering the car, and improvements included massive weight reduction, sometimes a modest bump in power, and most always, ...    Read more

Earlier this month, we posted how Australian husband-and-wife team John and Helen Taylor set out from Los Angeles, California, hit every state in the union (excluding Hawaii and Alaska), then finally arrive in Las Vegas, Nevada in the most fuel efficient manner possible. The Taylors' ...    Read more

When it comes to electric and hybrid cars versus their cheaper, gas-powered equivalents, a longstanding debate has remained for some time: Given the extra cost, does it make sense to go green? The answer to that question is an emphatic “maybe.” Studying the trend of car costs over a five-year ownership ...    Read more

Toyota has been involved in NASCAR racing series since 2000 with its (now discontinued) Celica winning the Goody's Dash series in 2001. In 2006, naysayers cried foul when the automaker announced it would compete in the 2007 Nextel Cup and Busch series, saying only American cars could participate in NASCAR. Toyota ...    Read more

For a cool $63,660, a 2012 Cadillac CTS-V can be all yours. But what if you could get one for free? Now's your chance, as Cadillac is holding a contest dubbed "The Cadillac Performance Drive," with the winner driving away with a brand new CTS-V of his or her choice. ...    Read more

We told you about what to expect in the redesigned 2012 Toyota Camry yesterday. Toyota revamped the Camry in nearly every possible way for 2012, addressing the car's shortcomings with a new exterior design, higher quality interior, and more fuel efficient engines. Up close, the 2012 Toyota Camry looks as ...    Read more

This could have been the year that the Toyota Camry took a chance. Competition in the midsize segment is tougher than ever, and since it went on sale in 2007, the current Camry has taken its lumps thanks to recalls, supply problems due to earthquakes, and widespread criticism of its ...    Read more

If you thought BMW’s electric car division would be stopping with the i3 city car and i8 sports car, think again. Word has it that BMW is planning to introduce two additional cars. Reportedly called the i4 and i5, the ...    Read more

The year 2012 might mean the end of the world for the Mayan calendar or for people who take John Cusack movies seriously. But it only means a few subtle changes to the Fit hatchback and Accord sedan and coupe for the Honda Motor ...    Read more

With plenty of speculation surrounding it, Kia took the wraps off a large sports sedan concept it plans on displaying at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Though few details are known, we know the four-seat vehicle will have a rear-wheel-drive layout and will probably slot above anything the Korean automaker has ...    Read more

After more than three decades of making high-revving, gas-powered performance cars, word has it that BMW’s M division is moving in a completely new direction with a diesel version of its upcoming M5 super sedan. Tentatively called the 550dXM, ...    Read more

Nissan recently released two commercials positioning itself as a forward-moving brand, ready to take on all comers with lots full of cars from which to choose. “Unlike some companies,” the narration of one commercial goes as a truck full of new Nissan vehicles drives by a Honda dealership, “Nissan is running ...    Read more

Now the oldest BMW in the lineup, the current 3 Series has soldiered on since 2005 with little change outside of a midlife refresh. In the meantime, BMW has managed to keep the next-generation car under wraps with little information leaking out. Until now. Managing to snap pictures of the car ...    Read more

Earlier this year, General Motors announced it would offer a Chevy Cruze Diesel sedan as a 2013 model. Car fans cheered: we love modern oil burners with their high fuel economy and powerful engines. Our enthusiasm crashed and burned when we shared the news with our non-car enthusiast friends, ...    Read more

Driving a vehicle past the 100,000 mile mark has become more common, with the erratic economy convincing many to hang onto their current rides longer than ever before.  If that describes you, and you want to go another 100,000 miles, keeping up with your regularly scheduled maintenance is key. Here ...    Read more

Nissan is recalling 2012 Altima midsize sedans and 2012 Nissan NV full-size vans for faulty airbag modules that were installed incorrectly during vehicle production. The recall affects 54 vehicles, including 2012 Nissan Altima sedans manufactured from June 15, 2011 to June 21, 2011 and 2012 NVs manufactured from ...    Read more

“How many bodies can you fit in there?” That’s not a question you’re likely to hear at a new car dealership, but trunk space continues to be crucial for midsize sedan buyers everywhere. Whether you’re delivering groceries for a family of 10 or preparing for a cross-country roadtrip, trunk capacity—as well ...    Read more

If you haven’t heard yet, a small number of police officer-only 2012 Chevrolet Caprice full-size sedans managed to escape from the line of duty and end up with civilian ownership. In early July as dealerships were starting ...    Read more

General Motors has issued a recall on its 2012 Chevrolet Impala. According to the automaker and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, part of the Impala's power steering hose routes incorrectly near—or even on—the engine's catalytic converter. Heat from the converter can then melt the power steering hose, causing a ...    Read more

If you’re in the market for a pre-owned luxury car, it might actually be cheaper to buy a new one right now. With limited supplies of used luxury cars trading hands, prices have actually gone up to a point where a new BMW or Chevrolet Corvette is actually cheaper to ...    Read more

John and Helen Taylor, owners of 88 fuel consumption world records, are at it again. They are setting out from Los Angeles on a national fuel efficiency tour passing through all 48 contiguous states ending in Las Vegas later this month. With the help of Shell Gasoline, the Taylors will ...    Read more

BMW has jumped on the “gamification” bandwagon with a new smartphone app called “The Ultimate Drive,” which uses Google Maps technology to find the best driving roads nearby. But could it be more of a danger to drivers than a fun gimmick to those taking to the open road? Developed by ...    Read more

If you were impressed with the idea of the upcoming 2012 Ford Focus Electric, then the news of Ford adding a roof-installed solar charging station option for the new model ought to make you absolutely green with envy. Partnering with SunPower, Ford will give customers the opportunity to add the ...    Read more

With just a few weeks left before the official introduction of the 2012 Toyota Camry, the Canadian blog Driving leaked images of the car, prompting us to wonder: Is this car an evolution of the current model, a revolution, ...    Read more

Over the next three years Jeep's lineup will see the addition of a subcompact and the return of the Grand Wagoneer after a 20-year absence. The Patriot will be phased out when an all-new Jeep Compass, based on the same underpinnings as the Alfa's Giulia, debuts. The Liberty will ...    Read more