- Friday, April 3, 2015 from BBC News - Global Car IndustryA US jury has awarded $150m (£101m) to the family of a four-year-old boy that died in a crash involving a Jeep Grand Cherokee in 2012.
- Friday, April 3, 2015 from Automotive News Breaking News FeedA jury in Georgia, after a two-week trial, awarded $150 million to a family that sued Fiat Chrysler for the 2012 death of their 4-year-old in a fiery crash involving a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a rear fuel tank.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Automotive News Breaking News FeedCalifornia's incentives to purchase EVs are under attack as data shows most of the money goes to consumers who earn twice the national average yet collect cash rebates on Tesla's luxury models.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Automotive News Breaking News FeedNissan CEO Carlos Ghosn says global partner Daimler AG has plenty of options for sourcing the Mercedes-Benz pickup it is planning to introduce by 2020. And they may or may not include a Nissan factory.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Automotive News Breaking News FeedAutoNation today said its new-vehicle retail sales rose 5 percent in March from a year earlier to 30,107 units. On a same-store basis, new retail sales rose 3 percent.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Automotive News Breaking News FeedCarMax said will open 13 to 16 new used-only stores each of the next three fiscal years, starting with the one that began March 1. That is up from the 10 to 15 stores a year it has opened since the recession.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Automotive industry | The GuardianEnergy and transport groups are among those lining up to take advantage of change to trading relations The preliminary deal on Iran’s nuclear programme will fire a starting pistol on a stampede of western business interests into a potent...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Automotive News Breaking News FeedCalifornia's new mandatory water-use restrictions will further strain auto dealers, who have already been impacted by a four-year drought. Governor Jerry Brown issued the restrictions in an executive order on Wednesday.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Automotive News Breaking News FeedAfter the 4C Spider arrives stateside this summer, Alfa Romeo will begin to flesh out its U.S. lineup with a new sedan and SUV arriving by the first quarter of 2017.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from autoevolution news
Are you one of those people who are always looking for new accessories to gift their kids with, hoping they will one day become as big of an auto enthusiasts as their parents? Or maybe you simply want to become the greatest father in the... - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from autoevolution news
The infamous Year of The Recalls may be over, but its effects are still lingering. On this occasion, we won’t talk about the GM ignition switch saga, but a similarly large-scale recall that involves Takata airbags. In April 2013, t... - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from autoevolution news
Toyota sells a lot of Prius hybrid in the US, while its RAV4 compact SUV is also in high demand. Finally, the two have been joined in one car that's sure to be a hit, the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Unveiled today at the New York Auto Show,... - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from TheMotorReport -Jaguar's brand director Steven de Ploey has confirmed that the F-Pace luxury SUV will make its first public appearance at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show in September, before going on sale later in the 2015 or at the start of 20...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Automotive News Breaking News FeedUndaunted by low gasoline prices, Toyota unveiled a new 2016 RAV4 hybrid, the eighth model in its lineup sporting a gas-electric powertrain.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from autoevolution news
Instead of having their Ferrari 599 GTO nicely waiting for them in front of the hotel, an unfortunate Dutch couple visiting Rome ended up getting it totaled by the garage attendant. The accident happened a couple of days ago, and it appe... - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from autoevolution news
In continuous production since 2012, the third-generation Mitsubishi Outlander is currently enjoying its second summer of love. Of course, we’re referring to the NY debut of the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. Slated to arrive in the EU... - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from autoevolution news
Now that the McLaren 570S has landed in New York, the 570S Spider is waiting to make summer cruel for Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet drivers, right? Err... no. As it turns out, Surrey isn’t rushing to throw the open-top on the market ... - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from autoevolution news
The term "dragster" gets tossed around like a bad joke. It's not about Nissan GT-Rs with an engine map, it's about bespoke speed machines running on racing fuel. 16-year old Taylor Hanus definitely gets it, as she's the youngest person w... - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from autoevolution news
The glitz and the fashion of the notorious Monaco Grand Prix will be reignited once again, but without powerful engines roaring the Principality's streets as Formula E is coming to town. The Monaco ePrix will take celebrations to the str... - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Automotive News Breaking News FeedToday at the New York International Auto Show, Mitsubishi unveiled a heavily reworked 2016 Outlander with a racy black-and-chrome grille, plus a skid plate effect in the rear, and metallic body cladding beneath the door sills.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from autoevolution news
Truth be told, it's hard to write a piece that must accompany a video of a lap around the Snaefell Mountain in the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy. Some people say that these riders are completely insane and show off their death wish... but t... - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from autoevolution news
What if I told you there’s a German tuner out there that will sell you an Abarth 500 with a whopping 331 HP (327 bhp / 244 kW) under its hood? As crazy as that may sound, the outfit known as Pogea Racing does just that. Compared to... - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from autoevolution news
After successfully collaborating two years ago to create a full-suspension carbon-fiber mountain bike, Mercedes-AMG and Rotwild have once again partnered up. This time, they were inspired by the new Mercedes-AMG GT, as the MTB bicycle co... - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from autoevolution news
BMW is present at the New York Auto Show this year as well, and it brought out the big guns. As expected, the guys took proper racing cars with them to the show and are now celebrating 40 years since one of their rides first raced in the... - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from autoevolution news
The 2015 Seoul Motor Show is becoming more and more interesting as we start to find out more about the concepts presented there. The latest surprise: Ssangyong's XAV electric concept. South-Korean carmakers are getting the best of their ... - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from TheMotorReport -GM’s New York show continues today with the unveiling of the new Spark hatch, debuting on the heels of yesterday’s new Malibu. Importantly, today’s unveiling also brings confirmation that this new model will launch in A...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from autoevolution news
The New York Auto Show is running at the same time as the lesser known, but equally important Seoul Auto Show, held in the capital of Korea. Everybody knows that Korean cars are better than ever, and some Chevrolets or even Renaults are ... - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from autoevolution news
We’ve always said Koenigsegg has one of the most complicated vehicle ranges on the market. Sure, it might not seem so, but the Swedish producer’s deep customer customization means you can never really be sure about what lies ... - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Top Gear Car NewsBentley designer Donckerwolke accuses vast American concept of mimicking his Flying Spur. Fight!
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from autoevolution news
In honor of the 75th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Why We Ride Films intends to make a new movie called I Am Sturgis. I Am Sturgis will be an epic documentary about the social institution the Sturgis rally has become and an exceptional miles... - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Top Gear Car NewsEngine from the GT300 racer, rear wing from hell: Subaru springs a surprise at New York show
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Automotive News Breaking News FeedAn additional Hyundai assembly plant in North America is among the options under review as the company nears a decision on where to add crossover production capacity around the globe, Hyundai's top US executive said.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from autoevolution news
We have to admit, the new Nissan Maxima looked good ever since the first leaked photo reached the internet. Now, the Japanese manufacturer decided to launch it properly, in all its glory, on the New York Auto Show floor. Even though they... - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from autoevolution news
If we were to choose our three favorite cars from the New York International Auto Show, the list would look like this: McLaren 570S, Lincoln Continental Concept and the 2016 Cadillac CT6 luxobarge. - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from TheMotorReport -Hyundai has reinforced its commitment to a hydrogen-powered future, hosting a media unveiling for its ix35 Fuel Cell in Sydney this week. The car actually arrived at the end of last year, making it the first hydrogen-powered vehicle...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from TheMotorReport -Hyundai has revealed its new HND-12 Enduro crossover concept in Seoul today, offering what could be our first look at the carmaker’s anticipated compact SUV. The Korean giant-slayer already offers the small ix25 SUV in Ch...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Top Gear Car NewsBenz VP tells TG of plans for further hyper-lux Maybach models, including a 4x4
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Automotive News Breaking News FeedNissan is embracing racier styling, a Navy jet-inspired cockpit and high-end interior detail to ignite new interest in the redesigned 2016 Maxima sedan.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from TheMotorReport -If you've ever been critical of the Subaru BRZ's relatively low power and torque outputs, pay attention. Making its debut at the New York Motor Show today, the Subaru BRZ STI Performance Concept addresses that concern (plus a few...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from TheMotorReport -Mercedes-Benz has handed down a stylised teaser sketch of its coming new GLC Coupe SUV, ahead of a Shanghai Auto Show debut later this month. Like the larger GLE Coupe and its coming battle with BMW’s big X6, the new GLC Coupe will...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from autoevolution news
Carl Bachhuber, an avid RC enthusiast, decided to go big or go home with a model plane he built over a number of years. It's modeled after a lesser known bomber called the Convair B-36 B Peacemaker and is larger than pretty much any car ... - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from autoevolution news
James May is looking forward to seeing his 1974 Yamaha FS1-E "Fizzie" going under the hammer in an auction organized by Bonhams. Back in the day, the Fizzie earned a cult status, as this moped used to be the fastest 49cc two-wheeler ride... - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from autoevolution news
It’s rather interesting how the industry changes. No more than 10 or 15 years ago we couldn’t imagine buying our cars in any other way than visiting a dealership. If someone said, ‘I just bought a car’ the immedia... - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from autoevolution news
We rarely have the occasion to see a Dodge Charger from the Golden Age that’s running outside US borders and this is exactly what we’re here to talk about. This a story about a Charger that appears to be the ’70 model a... - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from autoevolution news
Hyundai is playing on two fronts on different continents. While the new Tucson made its debut on American soil, the Hyundai Enduro concept was making an appearance in Seoul. The 2016 Hyundai Tucson arrived at the 2015 New York Auto Show ... - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from autoevolution news
BAC Mono one-seater? Checked. Customized Jeep Wrangler? Checked. Porsche 911 Carrera S? Checked. And we could go on like this for another two or three rounds, but you get the picture. Yep, the world’s million dollar hybrid hypercar... - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from autoevolution news
Just imagine the possibilities: “Tonight on Clarkson, Hammond and May Live: James powerslides a V12-powered wheelchair on sheet ice, Richard jumps through a ring of fire in a MINI and a fat bloke explains the etymology of fracas.&l... - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from TheMotorReport -Honda may have only just torn the camouflage from its new Civic Type R hot hatch, but it’s quickly becoming time for an all-new range to swing into view. The Japanese carmaker has used this week’s New York Auto Show to surpri...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from autoevolution news
If you are riding a 2014-2015 KTM LC4 machine, you might want to read this. KTM announced a worldwide recall for these bikes, better known as the 690 series. The affected motorcycles belong to the 690 Enduro R and the 690 SMC R family. T... - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from autoevolution news
Even though everyone is looking at the new kid on the block right now, the F80 M3, the older E92 M3 is better in a lot of people’s eyes. The most important advantage is also it’s biggest disadvantage: the engine. The E9x mode...
