Because apparently buyers asked for it, here’s the 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCrew . Four swingin’ doors and 12 more inches of wheelbase for full-size adult haulage, a standard 411-hp 6.2-liter V8 and all the dune-pounding goodies of the original. More

EPA, DOT propose new design for fuel-economy labels Earlier this week, we reported that the NHTSA and EPA are each proposing a new standard of auto grading based on fuel efficiency. The 17,000-member National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has voiced its opposition to the measures, stating that such changes would “confuse the buying public, make vehicle purchasing decisions more… Read the rest

Nissan Pathfinder Consumer Reviews Nissan Pathfinder Overview 2010 Nissan Pathfinder Photo Gallery 2010 Nissan Pathfinder Specs By Francis Cebedo The Good Legacy car with pedigree Body on frame chassis Good towing ability Good off-road ability Powerful V6 motor Seats 7 with many available configurations The Nissan Pathfinder has been around the block a few too many times. It was… Read the rest

Filed under: Car Buying , Chevrolet , Honda , Toyota 2011 Chevrolet Cruze – Click above for high-res image gallery Even with the impending launch of the Volt later in the Fall, the Chevrolet Cruze may be the biggest vehicle General Motors will launch in the U.S. this year. The reason is money. The Cruze should make some of… Read the rest

Range Rover Sport Consumer Reviews Land Rover Range Rover Sport Overview 2010 Range Rover Sport Photo Gallery 2010 Range Rover Sport Specs By Danny Chang Pros Awesome acceleration for a SUV that weighs like an elephant Intelligent cruise control basically drives the car itself High driving position provides commanding view of the road A sense of superiority comes standard… Read the rest

In today’s morning mail, the Mazda Shinari–a gorgeous four-door coupe that we can’t help but think would kick the RX-8 to the curb. Agreed? [MotorAuthority] The 2011 Buick Regal is one of the IIHS’ Top Safety Picks this year, meaning it’s earned top scores, has stability control, and meets new roof-crush standards. Three cheers for engineers!…

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Would you snap up a new Lotus Esprit rocking a Lexus LFA V-10? Well, not right now you wouldn’t, but maybe next year, you can. [Inside Line] The 2011 Hyundai Genesis is movin’ on up, with more standard equipment, more power–and more dollar signs on its price tag. [KickingTires] Kia won’t be going the “EcoBoost” route with a sub-brand… Read the rest

Every year, cars get better.  Every year, cars get more expensive.  It’s been the rule since Henry Ford put doors on the Model T in 1911. But it doesn’t always apply in a recession. The cost of the average car will almost certainly continue to climb for the foreseeable future, as the cost of everything from the metal and… Read the rest

Today I finished the second training module for the 2011 Chevrolet VOLT. Just like the first one, much of the information presented was a review of what I had already learned here on GM-Volt.com… The emphasis in this section was on the “Driving Experience” that will set a new standard in

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BMW Z4 Consumer Reviews BMW Z4 More Expert Reviews 2011 BMW Z4 Photo Gallery 2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is Specs By Danny Chang Pros Awesome acceleration in Sport+ mode Lenient traction control that allows a little cornering fun Retractable drop top cool factor No room for baby Cons Tight luggage room with top down Improved styling still lacking in some… Read the rest