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Can an Electric Car Really Replace Central Park's Horse-Drawn Carriages? Dec 5th, 2014 "We are as famous as the gondolas in Venice. That's how iconic we are in this city." So says Ian McKeever with his Irish brogue and the hyperbole that apparently affects all the horse-drawn-carriage drivers in New York City's Central Park. "I'd say that 90 percent of the horses you see here, if they weren't […]

Performance Data Porn: How the 2015 Ford Mustang GT Stacks Up Against Camaro SS 1LE, Challenger R/T Scat Pack Dec 5th, 2014 2015 Ford Mustang GT 2015 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE 2015 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Price as Tested: $45,885 (base price: $32,925) $41,880 (base price: $34,500) $39,490 (base price: $39,490) Engine Type: DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection pushrod 16-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection pushrod 16-valve V-8, […]

Ferman Mazda of Brandon Has the 2015 Mazda CX-5 in Stock Dec 5th, 2014 The 2015 Mazda CX-5, which has the best fuel economy of any SUV, is available now at Ferman Mazda in Tampa.

Corvette Stingray and Silverado Win 2014 North American Car and Truck of the Year, Notes Ferman Chevy Dec 5th, 2014 The Chevy dealers in Tampa announce the Stingray and Silverado's recent accolades. The vehicles were granted the 2014 North American Car and Truck of the Year Awards.

2017 Honda Odyssey Spied Covered in Heavy Camouflage, Random Acura Bits Dec 4th, 2014 What It Is: A mule for the next Honda Odyssey minivan, seen roaming the streets of Los Angeles. Yes, many Acura MDX pieces are evident inside and out, but don't believe it: Our sources both inside and outside Acura say the luxury brand has no minivan plan. That, naturally, leaves only the next-generation Odyssey as […]

2016 Audi S7 First Drive: The Best Member of the A7 Family Dec 4th, 2014 Audi's lineup of hatchbacked sedans is being refreshed for 2016. Having already driven the updated A7 and RS7, it's time for us to focus on the model those cars bracket: the S7. It receives cosmetic and mechanical updates that seem minor but go a long way toward making a great car even better. READ MORE […]

High Fidelity: Lincoln and Revel Audio Systems Tie the Knot, Sign 10-Year Deal Dec 4th, 2014 Lincoln isn't shy about its upscale aspirations. The company's new Black Label program, which bundles top-of-the-line specs with a personalized presale and ownership experience, is an overt attempt to gain traction with buyers who expect a good ass-kissing with their luxury transactions. Now, Lincoln has turned its attention to improving its onboard audio—that's hi-fi for you teens—to […]

The Bandit's Empire of Dirt: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am, Go-Kart, and More Up for Grabs in Burt Reynolds Auction Dec 4th, 2014 It's a classic tale: Moderately talented Florida State University athlete ditches the humidity of the Sunshine State for the bright lights of Hollywood, lands a few movie roles, becomes the go-to man when the script calls for a southern gentleman with a '70s sensibility, grows mustache, poses nude in Cosmopolitan magazine, dates some starlets, trades […]

2014 Porsche Cayman S Long-Term Test Intro: We Managed to Restrain Ourselves Dec 4th, 2014 Over the last few years, it has become something of a Car and Driver pastime to complain about, scoff at, and, in every way, ridicule the totally absurd cost of optional equipment on Porsche vehicles. We might feel bad about this, were it not for the fact that we sometimes get Porsches in here for […]

Black Book: 2014 Used-Car Depreciation Stays Low Dec 4th, 2014 As 2014 draws to a close, Black Book expects overall 2014 depreciation for used vehicles to land at -13.5%. Depreciation was slightly less in November compared with October levels.

CFPB, DOJ Now Targeting Honda's Captive Dec 4th, 2014 Honda revealed in a regulatory filing this week that its captive finance company is facing discrimination charges by the CFPB and DOJ. The revelation comes a week after Toyota's captive said it is facing similar allegations.

Law Firm Makes Last Call for Plaintiffs in Carfax Case Dec 4th, 2014 An antitrust lawsuit against Carfax has reached nearly 900 dealer plaintiffs. The firm handling the case is looking to add another 300 in the next two months.

CNW: November's TDR Hits 16.8 Million Despite Consumer Confidence Slip Dec 4th, 2014 Consumers may have their doubts about the economy, but they're feeling pretty good about their personal economic situations. It's one of the reasons CNW's True Delivery Rate reached 16.8 million units in November.

November a Turnaround Month for Independents, CNW Reports Dec 4th, 2014 After taking it on the chin for most of the year, independent dealerships realized a slight increase in used-vehicle sales in November. They also experienced an increase in transaction prices.

Ford Recalls 2015 Mustang EcoBoost for Potential Fuel Leaks Dec 4th, 2014 The brand-new 2015 Ford Mustang has barely hit the streets, but some of them are already being reined back into the stable: Ford announced today that it's recalling 728 EcoBoost-powered Mustangs for a fuel-system problem that could cause pressurized gasoline to leak out of the cars. Let's try to avoid an EcoBOOM, shall we? Ford says […]

Ford Is Definitely Working on a Hybrid F-150, Maybe a Diesel, Too Dec 4th, 2014 Yes, gas prices are insanely low this week, dipping below $2 a gallon in some parts of the U.S. But Ford (and every carmaker, really) is on a quest to de-thirstify its trucks, especially the aluminum 2015 F-150. And it turns out, Ford is working to stuff a hybrid drivetrain in its best-selling pickup. Oh, […]

Hyper-Limited Aston Martin DB10 Is James Bond's New Car [w/ Video] Dec 4th, 2014 Little surprise will be found in the fact that one of the world's longest-running product-placement deals is set to run a little longer. Yes folks, James Bond will drive an Aston Martin in his next movie outing. But an Aston with a difference. Because while 007's previous rides have been heavily modified versions of production […]

'Murica-on-'Murica Violence: New Mustang GT vs. Camaro 1LE, Challenger Scat Pack Dec 4th, 2014 It's hard to reconcile the 2015 Ford Mustang and its competitors with the city in which muscle cars were born. While decaying Detroit slogs through bankruptcy proceedings, still shrugging off the millstones of its past and working hard to get up and running again, the Ford is fully transformed into something sleek and modern. Meanwhile, […]

From the C/D Archives: Toyota MR2 Long-Term Road Test Dec 4th, 2014 True success stories are hard to come by. You occasionally hear of such a mundane achievement as a perfect game in baseball, or a prizefighter going undefeated, but truly inspiring tales of accomplishment are few and far between. We therefore counted ourselves fortunate when just such a story unfolded before our eyes. The focus of […]

Nissan Altima Named Best Retained Value in Midsize Sedan Segment by Edmunds.com, Notes Ferman Nissan of Tampa Dec 4th, 2014 Nissan's 2014 model is steps ahead of all other midsize sedans, according to the car-shopping website Edmunds.com.

2014 Buick Enclave was Ranked No. 2 in Affordable Midsize SUVs by the U.S News & World Report, Notes Ferman Buick GMC Dec 4th, 2014 Luxurious, spacious and comfortable, the 2014 Buick Enclave earned top honors from the U.S. News & World Report.

2015 Lincoln Navigator Tested: Steady as She Goes Dec 3rd, 2014 Ford has dropped $2 billion on developing new Lincolns in the past few years and promises to keep spending on its luxury division at the rate of $1 billion annually for the next five. But the brand's big-daddy Navigator full-size SUV won't really benefit until a full replacement—with aluminum body panels and on the new […]

Chris Harris Explains Ken Block's Insane, 845-HP "Hoonicorn" Mustang Dec 3rd, 2014 By now, you've seen gymkhana jedi Ken Block's "Hoonicorn" Mustang. You've ogled its every detail. You've witnessed it tearing up L.A. in Gymkhana 7. But you probably haven't gotten to peek under the hood and in the cockpit to see just what makes it tick. Fear not: Chris Harris is here to explain the engineering […]

The Z06s Are Coming! The Z06s Are Coming! If You Ordered a 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, It is Coming! Dec 3rd, 2014 Good news for those of you who ordered a 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. The first cars have left the factory in Bowling Green and are headed to dealers right now. That means the first customers will have theirs by the end of the week. Here's a quick run down for those of you with foggy […]

Hennessey's 2015 GMC Yukon HPE650 Accelerates Like a Mustang GT Dec 3rd, 2014 Recently, General Motors saw fit to slide the Corvette's 6.2-liter, 420-horse V-8 under the GMC Yukon Denali's hood. If that's still not enough get-up-and-go for you, now you can turn to Hennessey Performance, whose HPE650 upgrade package wrings a claimed 665 horses and 658 lb-ft of torque out of the full-size family hauler. Your kids and/or 8000-pound […]

Honda Expands Airbag Recall Nationwide, Takata Tests Show High Defect Rates Dec 3rd, 2014 With Takata denying a federal request to recall more of its driver's-side airbags, Honda has agreed to do so by expanding its regional recalls and calling all automakers to support a third-party audit that would speed up parts testing and properly identify the shrapnel-shooting airbags. As of last Wednesday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration […]

In 79th Recall This Year, GM Cites 300K Vehicles For Faulty Headlights Dec 3rd, 2014 General Motors is recalling 316,357 older SUVs and sedans with headlights that may intermittently shut off or go completely dark, according to a statement emailed to Automotive News. Included are the 2006–2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy, and Buick Rainier; 2006 TrailBlazer EXT and Envoy XL; 2006–2008 Saab 9-7X and Isuzu Ascender; and the 2006–2009 Buick […]

Can You BeLeaf It: Nissan Promises 240-Plus-Mile Range for Next Leaf Dec 3rd, 2014 Every Nissan Leaf driver knew it was bad math to buy the first-generation model, yet they did so anyway. Its 73 EPA-rated miles of range (84 for current models) is pretty limited, and in reality, it's much lower. Nissan's dramatic price cuts in 2013 slashed residual values. Now comes news of a Leaf with a double-size battery pack capable […]

Jeremy Clarkson Retweets Guy, Guy Now Selling His BMW for Charity Dec 3rd, 2014 Monday was World AIDS Day, a time to raise awareness about the global AIDS crisis. One Twitter user decided to start things off by telling Jeremy Clarkson that if the Top Gear star retweeted him, he'd sell his BMW and donate the proceeds to help fund AIDS research. READ MORE: The Top Gear Argentina fiasco […]

Beast of Turin: Watch a 100-Year-Old Land-Speed Record–Chasing Fiat's 28.5-liter Engine Explode to Life Dec 3rd, 2014 What a lovely video. What a delicate and sentimental homage to an elder statesmen of the land speed wars. What a beautiful, pastoral day, perfect for rolling out a… What uh…. What are they doing with the…. DEAR LORD. IT RUNS. This thundering thing, of course, is the Beast of Turin. The Fiat S76 land […]

Production Honda NSX Still Nowhere to Be Found, but Already It Is Sold Out in the U.K. Dec 3rd, 2014 How bad to buyers in the UK want the Honda NSX? Bad enough to completely buy out the first year's supply without ever seeing the production car in person. Top Gear reports that more than 100 people have ponied up the coin necessary to place an order for the car, enough preorders to claim the […]

2015 Porsche Macan Turbo Tested: 400 hp for the Starbucks Drive-Thru Dec 3rd, 2014 The world will forever remember the tragedy of September 25, 2002. Porsche unveiled the Cayenne on that day, shocking the Paris auto-show crowd with a five-door SUV so horrid to behold that, after gazing upon it, no fewer than 17 members of the media were turned to stone. Nine others were then crushed when the […]

Ferman Mazda of Brandon Honored with 2014 Gold Cup-Certified Dealership Recognition Dec 3rd, 2014 Ferman Mazda of Brandon received the Gold Cup Certification from Mazda North America.

Jeep Performance Parts Mark the Spot with New Custom Hood Decals, Notes Ferman Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Dec 3rd, 2014 Together, Mopar and Jeep reach a whole new level of customization.

Ferman Chrysler Jeep Dodge New Port Richey Discusses the New 2015 Challenger Model Lineup Dec 3rd, 2014 Ferman Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of New Port Richey talks about Dodge's latest Challenger series lineup. Old-school American muscle is back and better than ever!

Range Rover Evoque Convertible Spied, Apparently Happening Dec 2nd, 2014 Land Rover's idea for a droptop Range Rover Evoque has had a long gestation period. First shown in Geneva in 2012 as a concept that looked suspiciously road-ready, the project was apparently given the green-light in the summer of 2013, though we haven't heard anything about it since. Now, Autocar seems to have snapped a spy photo […]

The Continental: VW Group Designer Lays Out New Model Wish List, CEO Keeps a Hawkish Eye on Quality Dec 2nd, 2014 Each week, our German correspondent slices and dices the latest rumblings, news, and quick-hit driving impressions from the other side of the pond. His byline may say Jens Meiners, but we simply call him . . . the Continental. Curious about where Volkswagen Group's design portfolio is headed? Or what to expect from it, quality-wise? […]

Keep Calm and Deploy 1341 Horsepower: Koenigsegg Puts Nürburgring Production-Car Lap Record in Its Crosshairs Dec 2nd, 2014 These days, automakers' marketing departments are even more fascinated by the infamous Nürburgring Nordschleife than their colleagues in engineering. For a while it seemed as if the Porsche 918's heavily publicized 6:57 lap, set last year, might have settled the issue of how fast a road car could go around what Jackie Stewart once described as the […]

Signs Point to Yes: Return of Buick Grand National and GNX Imminent? Dec 2nd, 2014 Rumors that the Buick Grand National and its higher-performance GNX derivative are making a modern-day comeback have been swirling for years, and now we have a little more grist for the mill. According to GM Authority, Liberty Buick GMC in North Carolina has created a waiting list for both models in response to the high amount of […]

2014 Mini Cooper Hardtop Manual Tested: Hanky-Panky Prohibited Dec 2nd, 2014 Under BMW's stewardship, the Mini Cooper has been a rambunctious ball of hanky-panky, all stiff ride, manic responses, and general churlishness. Alas, the blouses are being rebuttoned and the flies re-zipped, for—like a parent interrupting a teen groping session—BMW is tossing some cold water on its spry British hatchback. READ MORE ››

Watch Drift King Ken Box Tear It Up In the World's Tiniest "Rally Car" Dec 2nd, 2014 Ken Box rose to internet fame last year with a lurid, edge-of-madness drifting video that set the bar for vehicular insanity. Now he's back, and he's pitching his car through even crazier stunts. What's that you say? I must be thinking of Ken Block? No, no. Ken Block drives full-size vehicles. Ken Box drives a Razor Crazy […]

A1 Software Announces Mobile Focused CRM Dec 2nd, 2014 A1 Software Group launched a new CRM called Selly, a mobile-focused system designed for small- to medium-sized dealerships.

VehicleXchange, Experian to Collaborate on Equity Tools Suite Dec 2nd, 2014 VehicleXchange will now incorporate Experian data into its new suite of auto-loan equity tools. Officials also announced plans to develop a new generation of services that range from data mining to dynamic appraisal and digital auto retailing.

Flick Fusion Acquires Video Marketing Company Dec 2nd, 2014 Flick Fusion has acquired Dealer Fusion, a video marketing provider. The company will integrate features and applications from Dealer Fusion's video platform and make them available to customers of both services.

Ga. Supreme Court Gives Go-Ahead in Fraud Suit Against Dealer Dec 2nd, 2014 The Georgia Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a customer of Payless Auto Deals could proceed with his fraud claim against the dealership and one of its salespeople for selling him a damaged vehicle.

Loan Amounts Reach Record Highs in Q3 Dec 2nd, 2014 Experian Automotive reported this week that average dollar amount for both new and used vehicle loans reached all-time highs in the third quarter, climbing to $27,799 and $18,576, respectively.

Manheim Places Experienced Executive on Leadership Team Dec 2nd, 2014 Manheim selected Shane O'Dell to be the senior vice president of wholesale service, a new role within the company. O'Dell has worked in the vehicle finance industry since 1995.

KBB: New-Car Transaction Prices Up in November Dec 2nd, 2014 New-car prices have increased by $165 from November last year, while rising $568 from a month prior. Domestic automakers have been the main beneficiaries of this trend, according to Kelley Blue Book.

NHTSA: GM Finally Has Enough Ignition Switches for Every Recalled Vehicle Dec 2nd, 2014 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced today that General Motors has—finally—stockpiled enough replacement ignition switches to fix the more than 2 million vehicles affected by its ongoing recalls. The agency says nearly 1 million recalled vehicles remain unrepaired. NHTSA urges owners of 2003–2007 Saturn Ions, 2005–2010 Chevy Cobalts, 2006–2011 Chevy HHRs, 2007–2010 Pontiac G5s, 2006–2010 […]

BMW Says Musk's Collaboration Talk is PR Hogwash Dec 2nd, 2014 Last week, Elon Musk got the ol' rumor wheel a-spinnin' when he hinted that Tesla and BMW were having informal talks about a collaboration on battery and lightweight-composite technologies. With both companies betting big on electric vehicles, a joining of forces didn't seem unfathomable. But BMW said nein: Officials told the German business magazine Wirtschafts […]

2015 BMW M3 Manual Long-Term Intro: Entering the 40K-Mile Octagon Dec 2nd, 2014 We'd like to publicly thank Kim Kardashian for attempting to break the internet in advance of us announcing our 2015 10Best Cars list. Prior to her Lexus-like stress test, we had concerns about what might happen when we dropped the BMW 3-series from our roster. Thankfully, it appears that the internet cannot be broken so […]

4 Chevrolets Earn 2014 AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Award, Notes Ferman Chevrolet of Tampa Dec 2nd, 2014 The Chevy dealer in Tampa, Ferman Chevy, notes that four of the make's vehicles were awarded the AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Award.

Honda N-Box Slash: Retro Looks, Puzzling Name, Never Coming to America Dec 1st, 2014 Check out this boxy little flivver. It's the Honda N/, which you're meant to pronounce "N-Box Slash." It's an efficient little runabout that packs 10 pounds of retro style in a five-pound bag. And it's never, ever coming to the U.S. market. Sorry. The N-Box Slash is the fifth model in Honda's N-Series of kei […]

2016 Volkswagen Golf R Manual Driven: The GTI, the S3, and the R Make Three? Dec 1st, 2014 Fanboy types are always clamoring for somebody to build a Subaru that Subaru doesn't build. And we get it. Fuji Heavy Industries is not known for its styling prowess or for its finely crafted interiors. And while Mercedes-Benz—of all companies—makes a credible WRX STI hatchback substitute in the form of the loopy-loon GLA45 AMG, you'll […]

BMW Will Make Plug-In-Hybrid Versions of Every Major Model Dec 1st, 2014 In the race to find a suitable high-efficiency, low-emission drivetrain, BMW has gone all-in: The company announced today that it will spread the plug-in-hybrid tech from its future-powered i8 spaceship-mobile across all of its models. And the 3-series is the first in line, built on the plug-in drivetrain shown above. BMW vows that, going forward, […]

17 Reasons the 2016 Mustang GT350's Chassis and Bodywork Are Incredible Dec 1st, 2014 A deep dive into what makes the new GT350 special.

Mitsubishi Confirms No Lancer Evo Replacement Planned—But the Model Will Go Out In Style Dec 1st, 2014 The turbocharged, all-wheel-drive Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution may not have much life left in it, but at least it is getting a nice send-off. At least, that's the conclusion we reached after Don Swearingen, Executive Vice President for sales at Mitsubishi in North America, answered several inquiries from Jalopnik readers with tasty nuggets of future-product information. Swearingen says that […]

Dodge Announces 2015 Viper Pricing: Cash Money on the (Very Long) Hood Dec 1st, 2014 Being the Dodge Viper has gotta be a bit like life as a fading actor. Younger, hungrier (though less thirsty) whippersnappers are willing to do the same work for less. You cut your asking rate, but the young ones keep coming. Witness the monstrous Corvette Z06, which just posted the highest lateral grip number and […]

Lexus RC F May Go Racing in Australian V8 Supercars Dec 1st, 2014 Lexus is reveling in its darker side. Toyota's luxury brand had more unassuming beginnings, of course, as the first LS was the ultimate in luxury at its time and the RX was among the first premium crossovers. Then hybridization took over. But the Japanese company is through being thought of solely as the perfect brand for green-minded soccer moms. […]

Start Snitching: Senate Whistleblower Bill Would Reward Automaker Employee Tips on Safety Violations Dec 1st, 2014 According to several bills floating in the U.S. Senate, auto employees soon may have two options when regulators prove they've hidden safety defects: Jail time in Federal prison, or a big, fat Federal payout for whistle-blowing. The choice seems rather obvious to Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Bill Nelson (D-FL), who recently co-authored a bill that […]

Ford Bringing Focus RS, GT350R to Detroit—and Maybe the Next Raptor, Too Dec 1st, 2014 We're counting down the days until next month's Detroit auto show, and apparently so is Ford: We're hearing from multiple sources that the company will bring a plethora of performance models to its hometown show—and that they might all be housed under a new performance sub-brand. Here's what we know about the hot-rodded vehicles that could grace the Ford booth […]

Name That Shifter, No. 207 Dec 1st, 2014 It's Monday, and that means it's time to present this week's shifter. You'll have until midday Wednesday to identify the make and model of the vehicle whence this shifter came. The first person to respond correctly in the Backfires section below will win a Save the Manuals button, magnet, and sticker.* Good luck! (* Offer […]

Our Night as an Uber Driver—Using a $500,000 Rolls-Royce Dec 1st, 2014 Want a Silicon Valley tech job? Hop on the ride-sharing bandwagon that's giving fits to gentlemen with "India Out of Khalistan" bumper stickers and try life as an Uber driver. While the service's users are accustomed to riding in Civics and Priuses, our disdain for the ordinary is somewhat legendary. Which is how I found […]

Toyota's Captive Faces CFPB, DOJ Enforcement Action Dec 1st, 2014 Late last week, Toyota Motor Credit Corporation revealed in a regulatory filing that both the CFPB and DOJ are alleging that its practices in the auto finance sector have resulted in the discriminatory pricing of auto loans.

Rumor: 2016 Mustang Shelby GT350 Starts at $53,000, Even Sportier Model Coming Soon Dec 1st, 2014 When Ford pulled the sheet off the new 2016 Mustang Shelby GT350 in L.A., it promised a razor-sharp track beast that wouldn't break the bank. Ford still won't talk specific numbers on power or price, but the website Horsepower Kings claims to have insider knowledge that the newest Shelby Stang will sticker at $52,995—and they […]

Track Clinic: Everything You Need to Know to Master Lime Rock Park Dec 1st, 2014 We're lucky enough to have some 80 road-racing circuits in America, scattered across more than 30 states. Each is unique in its layout, elevation changes, surfaces, sightlines, and runoff areas, so each requires dedication and instruction to master. That's where we come in. In this second installment of our Track Clinic series, we've turned our […]

2015 Ford Mustang Galpin Rocket: A 725-hp, Fisker-Designed Showstopper Dec 1st, 2014 Henrik Fisker has accomplished enough in his automotive career to fill a few lifetimes. A graduate of the now-defunct Art Center College of Design the Swiss town of Vevey, he started his professional life at a special BMW design unit, where he helped create the Z07 concept car that would eventually morph into the production […]

These Are the 15 Greatest Toyotas Ever Built Nov 28th, 2014 Our list of the best Toyota vehicles ever to put rubber to road.

4×4 Version of Mercedes G63 AMG 6×6 Confirmed, Will Be Way Cooler than You Even Think Nov 28th, 2014 Australian car site caradvice.com.au is reporting that the 4×4 version of the six-wheeled G63 6×6 is a go for production. If you think a 4×4 variant of the G63 6×6 would simply be, well, a typical G63 AMG, peep out the spy photos of this particular G-wagen. It's a whole new bag. Indeed, while the G63 AMG you or anyone else who's […]

2015 Lexus RC F Tested: Looks Like Gundam, Moves Like Rerun Nov 28th, 2014 Typically, when full-line car companies set out to develop a coupe, they start with a sedan from the current lineup, trim two doors, and rewrap the package in a sleeker body. A shorter wheelbase is optional. Lexus rolled up that memo and burned it before going to work on the RC. Instead, to form its […]

2015 Toyota Yaris SE Auto and Manual Tested: Stick or Antique Autobox? Nov 28th, 2014 The midcycle refresh is aimed at keeping a vehicle line on shopping lists until the next major makeover. It's often confined to cosmetics, but there are times when the investment would be more effective upgrading elements of the car that are invisible but tangible. READ MORE ››

Collaboration, LLC: Tesla May Tap BMW For Carbon Fiber, Exchange Battery Tech Nov 27th, 2014 Through cynical eyes, BMW's i division is a hyper-costly experiment that hedges against strict emission laws, all so Munich can keep building cars that actually make a profit. While this is true, there are many tangible benefits to BMW's advanced carbon fiber manufacturing—such as driving down the material's cost and getting ahead of competitors—and now […]

2015 Volkswagen Passat Euro-Spec Driven: Yep, the Gorgeous One We Don't Get Nov 27th, 2014 When Volkswagen decided it needed to drastically increase sales in the U.S. market, a different Passat was born. Engineered for and built in America, that Passat arrived for the 2012 model year larger than ever before and at a drastically reduced price—but also on a less sophisticated architecture and with fewer available luxury and tech […]

These 10 Automotive Platforms Will Carry 200 Vehicles by 2020 Nov 27th, 2014 From the December 2014 issue of Car and Driver Platform sharing used to be simple. You slathered a Toyota in leather and fake wood, filled every crevice with sound deadening, swapped out a few body panels, and stuck a Lexus badge on the trunk. Or, if you were GM, you might have skipped a few […]

AMG Sport Models Confirmed and Previewed, Will Sit Below Full-Bore AMGs Nov 27th, 2014 Mercedes-AMG is cutting back on power to charge forward in terms of overall sales. With today's announcement of the new AMG Sport models, the Affalterbach-based manufacturer aims to more than double its output. This year, AMG will move more than 40,000 units; by 2017, that number is estimated to stand at around 75,000. And more is possible. […]

Black Friday Deals You'll Actually Care About: Tools, Racing School, and More Nov 26th, 2014 Scarf down a turkey sandwich and go after these post-Thanksgiving bargains. Black Friday Week at Skip Barber Racing School Skip Barber's rolling out a week of Black Friday deals, starting with a whopping 25 percent off a one-day racing school. There's no better way to learn to go faster. Harbor Freight 13-Drawer Cabinet Harbor Freight […]

2016 Toyota Mirai Fuel-Cell Sedan First Drive: Hydrogen Done Homely Nov 26th, 2014 Yes, it's ugly—spectacularly ugly. There is no single angle from which it looks anything but ugly. But there's also no single angle from which the 2016 Toyota Mirai looks like anything else. READ MORE ››

A Car in a Barn is Money in the Bank (Or: Don't Miss Out on the Best Worst Car Ever!) Nov 26th, 2014 Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the 34th annual Cruste & Spackle Collector Car Auction and Buffet here in sunny Palm Ocean Desert. As your auctioneer, I look forward to stoking the excitement as more than 4000 cars cross the block over the next 72 hours. At the end of this thing you can call me […]

Nissan Celebrates 45 Years of GT-R With 45 Japan-Only Anniversary GT-Rs Nov 26th, 2014 Aside from questionably-imported grey-market models, Nissan's legendary GT-R has only been in the U.S. market since 2008. In its homeland, however, the GT-R nameplate has a history reaching all the way back to 1969. Nissan's celebrating that rich lineage with a special 45th Anniversary edition of the brutal coupe, but don't hold your breath: They're […]

2016 Kia Sorento: Bigger, Stiffer, and Turbocharged for Your Pleasure Nov 26th, 2014 Kia's keeping the pressure on in the three-row-crossover segment. Just two years after it last refreshed the Sorento, Kia has delivered a comprehensive re-do of its mid-sizer. The 2014 makeover was reasonably thorough—new bumpers and lighting, new suspension bits, and the usual interior and tech updates—but it didn't change the Sorento's body panels, glass, or […]

NHTSA Demands Nationwide Recall on Takata Airbags Nov 26th, 2014 The Detroit News reports that NHTSA has formally demanded that Takata Corporation declare millions of U.S. vehicles defective. It's the first step in requiring a nationwide recall of cars equipped with Takata driver's-side airbags, after a long and ongoing issue where the auto supplier's airbags have been found to deploy with excessive force and shoot […]

19 Minutes with AMG's Tobias Moers: Possible C63 Wagon for U.S., AMG GT Black Series Confirmed, and More Nov 26th, 2014 Pleased with the early reaction to the 2015 Mercedes-AMG GT S, the car he considers the pinnacle of his two-decade career at AMG thus far, chairman Tobias Moers doesn't have much time to rest on those laurels. Nor is he content to. Following the GT S out of the pipe is the new C63, the car […]

Chevrolet Shows (Part of) the 2016 Volt Ahead of Debut, Reveals Charging Enhancements Nov 26th, 2014 Electrics may not have caught on at the pace envisioned by their bullish proponents, but the vehicles are establishing a small but sustained niche in the marketplace. One of our favorite vehicles in this segment, the Chevrolet Volt (which, technically, is a plug-in hybrid) is due for a redesign next year—and now after learning more about the […]

Hooray! 2016 VW Golf R to Offer Manual at a Discount Nov 26th, 2014 The 2015 Golf R drops into dealer lots this spring, featuring Volkswagen's well-known Direct Shift Gearbox as its only transmission offering. As we reported last week, that dual-clutch-automatic car will retail for $37,415. However, if you prefer to row your own and are willing to wait a bit, you'll save some cash. R'med and Ready: 2015 […]

BMW M4 Does Donuts Around a Mini on Two Wheels for Guinness World Record Nov 26th, 2014 Wanna get in the Guinness Book of World Records? All you've gotta do is beat these guys, who took a BMW M4 and blasted 10 donuts around a Mini in one minute. Oh, but the Mini was balancing on two wheels the entire time. Maybe this one isn't quite as easy as we thought. Drivers […]

2015 Chevrolet Suburban LTZ Quick Drive Nov 25th, 2014 The Chevrolet Suburban sports a new design for the 2015 model year.

Saleen In Financial Trouble, Has $7261 to Its Name (Oh, It Also Renamed the Tesla-Based FourSixteen) Nov 25th, 2014 It's a sad day when a business can't afford to even buy the very product it sells. So it is for Mustang tuner Saleen, which filed a grim third-quarter filing earlier this month noting that it only had $7261 in cash and more than eight times as much debt as total assets. Fun things first, […]

2015 Jaguar XF 3.0 AWD Tested: A Stylish Alternative to the Teutonic Trio Nov 25th, 2014 All-wheel-drive sports sedans are a prerequisite for any manufacturer serious about racking up sales in markets where the weather can get frightful. Jaguar learned this the hard way in places like the American Northeast, where BMW's xDrive, Mercedes-Benz's 4MATIC, and Audi's Quattro AWD systems rendered the British brand's products all but invisible. READ MORE ››

This 2015 Ford Mustang Is the First to Break into the Nines [VIDEO] Nov 25th, 2014 The 2015 Ford Mustang GT has barely hit the streets, but the folks at Bama Performance have already created a drag-strip dominator from one. What did they wring out of the new S550-chassis Mustang? Oh, just a 9.91-second quarter at 135 mph, no turbos or superchargers required: The naturally aspirated build is an example of what can happen […]

2015 Smart Forfour First Drive: Why Isn't the Five-Door Smart Coming Here? Nov 25th, 2014 The Smart Fortwo is a known quantity. It's the expensive novelty you often see strewn haphazardly on snippets of unclaimed urban streetscape, especially in Europe. It survives because of Daimler stubbornness—after 16 years, the automaker has yet to boast of a Smart profit—and burbles along at about 100,000 global sales per year, partly because it's […]

Honda Hid Nearly 1,800 Injuries and Deaths From NHTSA For More Than a Decade Nov 25th, 2014 Honda Motor Company disclosed this week that it failed to report 1,729 injuries or deaths to the NHTSA as required by law. The unreported incidents, which occurred between 2003 and 2014, vastly outweigh the approximately 900 injuries or deaths the company did report during that time. The New York Times reports that this week's revelation comes after […]

AutoShop Express Publishes Winter Survival Tips for Auto Dealers & Repair Shops Nov 25th, 2014 Purchasing and customizing the right auto dealership supplies is important year-round.

Name That Shifter, No. 206 Nov 24th, 2014 It's Monday, and that means it's time to present this week's shifter. You'll have until midday Wednesday to identify the make and model of the vehicle whence this shifter came. Because we're feeling rather thankful this week, the first person to respond correctly in the Backfires section below will win a Save the Manuals prize […]

Ferrari Fires F1 Team Principal After One Season, Hires Marlboro Exec Nov 24th, 2014 Tough times at Ferrari's Formula 1 team: After a disastrous season that found Scuderia Ferrari nearly 500 points behind number-one constructor Mercedes, heads continue to roll. The team just announced that F1 boss Marco Mattiacci is out, replaced by Marlboro senior executive Maurizio Arrivabene. Arrivabene comes to Ferrari after 17 years at Philip Morris, where […]

The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake Is the CLA as Nature Intended Nov 24th, 2014 The fifth—and by far our favorite—iteration of Mercedes' latest front-wheel-drive platform, the CLA Shooting Brake arrives with the ability to haul more stuff and melt plenty of hearts. (The others: A-class hatch, B-class hatch, CLA-class sedan, and GLA-class crossover.) No, this little brother to the CLS Shooting Brake won't come here, but we can at least dig on the […]

Scion Exec Says FR-S Convertible and Turbo Models Won't Happen Nov 24th, 2014 After years of reports indicating one thing, then the other, before swinging back to the first thing, neither a convertible nor a turbocharged variant of Scion's FR-S sports car will see the light of day. In an interview with WardsAuto, Scion senior vice president Doug Murtha states unequivocally that the FR-S will remain a coupe with […]

Homicide Conviction Overturned in Accident Traced to GM Ignition Switch Nov 24th, 2014 Ten years, one week, and two days ago, Gene Mikale Erickson died in a car accident, a passenger in his girlfriend's Saturn Ion. The driver, Candice Anderson, survived and was charged with criminally negligent homicide based on what appears to have been sloppy police work. Today, seven years after her conviction, a Texas judge has cleared Anderson's […]

Gearing Up: Next-Gen Jeep Wrangler To Get Eight-Speed Automatic Nov 24th, 2014 Among the rumors and speculation that surrounds the next-generation Jeep Wrangler, one thing is certain: Its fuel economy must be improved from the current model's less than stellar 17-mpg city and 21-mpg highway numbers. A recent report in Automotive News points to a major change that will help in that mission. AN reports that a recent Fiat-Chrysler filing with […]

Look Out, Subaru: VW Golf SportWagen Confirmed to Offer AWD in U.S. Nov 24th, 2014 Volkswagen's new Golf SportWagen—yes, it's happening, even if VW only is calling it a "concept" (pictured above) for now—is everything we dig in a compact: It's attractive, should come with a choice of turbocharged gas and diesel engines, and it's a wagon. Now we have even more to look forward to when the Golf SportWagen […]

UM, HOLY CRAP: 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 FIRST TEST! Nov 24th, 2014 A few years ago, during the darkest hours of the GM bankruptcy, Corvette chief engineer Tadge Juechter found himself on a conference call with company execs and government overseers. A conversation on the bolts and screws of bailing out GM suddenly halted when one of the federales, a Corvette fan, wanted to know the plan […]

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