The perfect blend
The Ford Fusion has earned the right to roll in to any party and announce itself to the crowd, so when a brand new model debuts, the automotive world takes notice. You should too.
Trying to keep up, Kia and Hyundai fib about fuel economy
American Car Buying at a Fuel Efficient High
The University of Michigan puts out a monthly Eco-Driving Index as part of an initiative to promote sustainable worldwide transportation. The Index calculates the average sales-weighted fuel economy of all new vehicles purchased in the U.S. by tallying all new cars bought in a month, and then utilizes the combined city/highway fuel-economy ratings published in the EPA Fuel Economy Guide to determine the average MPG of these new purchases.
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The Aftermath: Sandy’s Effects on the Automotive Industry
Once everyone up and down the East Coast is finally able to exhale, we can assess a bit of what Hurricane Sandy has inhaled in terms of auto sales destruction. The storm left many dealers and automakers collectively holding their breath last week in hopes that the damage reports would not be too detrimental.
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A car made specifically for babes
Honda Gambles in Japan, Eliminates Automobile Gender Neutrality
Oh sure, there are plenty of cars that are considered feminine; the Volkswagen Bug and the Ford Aspire come to mind. Depending on the crowd you run with, some may deem Fiats and other teeny tiny cars “girly”. Even minivans can get labeled as babe-only, what with the soccer mom reputation they carry.
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Five Cars that Will Survive the End of the World
When the apocalypse hits, what do you want to be driving?
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2013 Volvo S60 T5
Always practice safe style
You’re in the mood for a European performance sedan but you also walk a different line than most. You like to live fast but always safe, and have an appreciation the finer things in life. Sound about right? Then the 2013 Volvo S60 may be your perfect match. Take a look at the T5 lineup here.
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Audi A7, Love at first drive
Audi’s A7 is the type of sleek, stylish sedan that you spot on the road and can’t help but to want to get closer to. So, without further ado, we have the 2013 Audi A7. Snuggle up.
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Expect An Uptick in New Car Sales Along the Eastern Seaboard
Though it is far too early to tell what kind of lasting economic damage will be inflicted from Sandy sweeping through a massive swath of states, the auto industry can look forward to increased activity in the upcoming weeks and months.
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October Sales Robust Stateside; European Outlook Poor for Ford
October automobile sales for the U.S. light-vehicle segment will likely increase 11% from October 2011, J.D. Power and Associates said last week. This continues the healthy growth seen in September, and for most of this year.
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What Would James Bond Drive if He Were an Everyday Person?
“My car broke down. Do you expect me to walk?”
“No, Mr. Bond; I expect you to take the bus!”
There is no accounting for taste. Some have it, others do not. James Bond has taste. And I’m almost certain that he’d still have it even if he weren’t a world class government agent who could seduce any woman while expertly driving the most decadent Aston Martins that money can’t buy.
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GM experiments with chemistry to provoke weight loss
Time for a chemistry refresher! Magnesium (Mg), the most recent metal GM is using to try and reduce the weight of its cars, has the following properties and characteristics:
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