It's that time of year again: too much food, too little time, and on the roadways, too little grip. But Mercedes-Benz, like many other carmakers, has a tool to help you get to that holiday party on time and unhurt: the 4Matic all-wheel-drive system. Or at least it would if it were scheduled to get...
The Lexus GX mid-size luxury SUV has been on sale since 2003 and has enjoyed some success during that time, managing to rack up to 35,420 sales in 2004--its best year on... November 22, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Unlike the mainstream market where hybrid technology is used to maximize fuel efficiency, luxury automakers have employed hybrid systems as a way to maintain or improve... November 18, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Two months ago we brought you an early report that GM had approved the Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon for production, and today a new report has Bob Lutz stating outright that it... November 16, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
We've been covering the development of a new family of hybrids under the Prius umbrella at Toyota for several years now, and while it's still not official, a new report out... November 13, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Toyota's involvement in motorsports has been a hot topic this week with their withdrawal from F1, and today's news is sure to draw some attention as well: the company plans... November 6, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Slowly but surely the indicators are beginning to swing back up from the industry's trough of 2008 and early 2009. Ford appears to be leading the way in North America with... November 2, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
It's only been a few months since GM first announced it might get rid of Saab along with Pontiac and Saturn as part of lightening its load post-bankruptcy, and the ink on the... October 30, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
With the U.S. sales debut of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid just behind it, Mercedes is now looking to the future of its American alternative powertrain vehicles, and one... October 28, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Back in August we brought you news that Acura was considering a TSX wagon for the U.S., and today, Acura has confirmed that it will indeed be bringing the car Stateside by... October 28, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Soon families will be able to hit the road and stay connected to the 'net in GM vehicles. Other carmakers, including BMW, Chrysler and VW, have already released similar... October 27, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Some things are too ridiculous, too horrendous or just too stupid to bear full explanation with words alone. The case of one North Toronto BMW X5 driver is a bit of all... October 27, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
MINI fans have been waiting with a mixed sense of dread and anticipation ever since the 2008 Paris Auto Show where the MINI crossover concept was introduced, but it looks... October 26, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Few, if any, automotive icons have as wide and as immediate a recognition factor as the Land Rover Defender. Spanning the globe and over six decades of production, the... October 22, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
If one thing is certain, these are uncertain times, especially when it comes to the sale of former GM brands. While the HUMMER-Tengzhong deal doesn't look to be headed to the... October 16, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
The United States has long been a bastion of the large luxury car. Even in Europe, where many of the world's top luxury carmakers make their home, economic and government... October 14, 2009 by Nelson Ireson