You may never have heard of a "short squeeze," but Tesla is benefiting greatly from it right now. The stock of the Silicon Valley startup electric-car maker has soared in recent days after Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] announced its first-ever profitable quarter and plans to build and sell 21,000 Model...
The Lexus IS F currently sits atop the Japanese luxury brand’s performance offerings, giving buyers an alternative to the likes of the BMW M3 and the Mercedes C63 AMG... March 11, 2013 by Kurt Ernst
When it comes to compact, affordable all-wheel drive performance sedans, buyers in the United States are stuck with a choice between Subaru and Mitsubishi. Both offer AWD... March 11, 2013 by Kurt Ernst
It’s no secret that BMW is working on a new M3 sedan, as well as a new M4 coupe and convertible. We’ve shown you spy shots and spy video of various cars in... February 25, 2013 by Kurt Ernst
Audi has earned its performance reputation on the strength of its quattro all-wheel drive, and Mercedes-Benz is now building its 2014 E63 AMG with standard 4Matic all-wheel... February 19, 2013 by Kurt Ernst
Volvos have a long-standing reputation as safe, practical and somewhat boring cars, with the possible exception of the old Volvo Turbo wagons. Sure, the S60 T6 R-Design sedan... January 21, 2013 by Kurt Ernst
Volkswagen has big plans in store for next week's Detroit Auto Show, where media preview days begin Monday. One of several cars it will show is the Volkswagen Passat... January 11, 2013 by John Voelcker
Aside from their higher purchase prices, the biggest reason consumers shy away for electric vehicles as primary transportation seems to be their limited range. That begs a... December 7, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
Lexus will officially unveil its all-new 2014 IS sedan at next month’s Detroit Auto Show, but the automaker has allowed a few high-profile media outlets to sample its... December 7, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
We’ll admit to being fans of the Volvo S60 T6 R-Design sedan, as it’s a near-ideal blend of performance and comfort. As much as we like the car, however... November 30, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
Last week we told you that Tesla would be announcing a price increase on its 2013 Model S sedan, for all orders taken on or after January 1, 2013. At the time, the electric... November 29, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
Though the 2014 Maserati Quattroporte won’t make its official public debut until January’s Detroit Auto Show, the Italian automaker revealed pictures of the... November 16, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
For Tesla Motors fans, owners and investors, this morning’s third-quarter earnings call was a mixture of bad news and good news. First, the bad news: the start-up... November 5, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
Now that Tesla has successfully launched its Model S sedan in the United States to near-universal praise from buyers and the automotive press, the electric automaker is... November 2, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
The Tesla Model S sedan could be a game-changer for electric cars. It’s stylish, more affordable than a Tesla Roadster (or Fisker Karma, for that matter), and can be... September 26, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
If you want a fast, full size German sedan, there is no shortage of models available on the market. Audi has its S8, Mercedes-Benz has its AMG-tuned S-Class and BMW offers... September 25, 2012 by Kurt Ernst