The next generation of Hyundai’s Equus, Genesis Sedan and Genesis Coupe will get all-wheel drive according to CEO John Krafcik, revealed at today’s Equus drive event. The move is no doubt intended to put Hyundai on equal footing with its luxury rivals like BMW, Cadillac, and Audi, all of which offer all-wheel drive versions of their most popular…
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Next Monday, August 30, Chrysler will bring 600 dealers to the Detroit Institute of Arts, where CEO Sergio Marchionne will share his vision for the U.S. rollout of the Fiat brand, and subsequently, Alfa Romeo. He will have a lot of ‘splainin’ to do. According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, many dealers are nervous about the… Read the rest
We all knew the 2011 Dodge Charger would be restyled. Now Chrysler has issued the first factory photo of the new model, decked out in full police pursuit gear. The new styling–the press release actually calls it “sinister”–should neatly toughen up the Dodge Charger’s credentials as one of the few remaining rear-wheel-drive V-8 engined full-size…
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The 2010 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in beautiful Carmel, CA started its festivities under gray skies and a cool breeze from the ocean. The sun shone for a few brief moments before retreating behind overcast skies, but the full onslaught of old and new exotic cars took over the streets of the Monterey bay area along with the garage… Read the rest
It’s not often that a manufacturer has the courage to turn dozens of auto journalists loose on a racetrack with pricey copies of its new, 556-horsepower performance coupe. So we were eager to get behind the wheel of the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe and find out whether it was as much fun as the CTS-V sedan that’s been on… Read the rest
And so it’s come to an end — this week-long look at automakers and their YouTube channels. We’ve been amused, intrigued, and sometimes bitterly disappointed by what we’ve seen. Now it’s time to announce the best (and worst) in show. But first, a couple of notes. First, we were surprised by the varied quality of YouTube channels we reviewed.… Read the rest
Anyone in the market for the new 2010 Cadillac SRX can rest assure they are buying one of the safest crossovers available as the vehicle has just earned the highest safety rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Joining other safe crossovers like the 2009 Toyota Venza and 2010 Lexus RX, the Cadillac SRX receives the…
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Filed under: Marketing/Advertising , Chevrolet , GM Due to the whole bankruptcy/bailout saga, it’s been awhile since we’ve seen General Motors advertise during the Super Bowl. That may change next year, though. According to Automotive News, the company seeks a return to pre-bankruptcy ad-spending levels by upping this year’s budget three to five percent. That includes running a Chevrolet… Read the rest
Have you ever wondered if you’ve over-modified your car, crossed some boundary of good taste? Thank goodness, this ain’t your car. Yesterday the gang at SportsCarMonitor showed you a homemade Batpod spotted rolling the mean streets of, uh, Palo Alto. Today, also from the streets of San Francisco (sort of), we bring you this abomination, which we…
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If you plan to purchase a Cadillac Escalade, Ford F-250 Crew Cab, Infiniti G37, or Dodge Charger Hemi, you might want to check in with your insurance agent first. Why? Because these vehicles have the highest theft rates (from inside, or of the vehicle itself) of any models one to three years old. According to the Highway Loss Data… Read the rest