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 pressures have pushed buyers to seek smaller and smaller luxury vehicles. That trend now appears to be taking hold in the U.S...
Koenigsegg's purchase of Saab had been rumored to be in trouble due to financing issues, but the Swedish government's decision to guarantee the $610 million loan sought from... October 6, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Last week Toyota issued a safety advisory on a number of Lexus and Toyota-brand vehicles for a problem with the floor mats that could potentially cause the accelerator to... October 6, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Just about a month after China's Geely Automotive officially announced its interest in buying Volvo from Ford, a new contender has thrown its hat in the ring. This time, it's... October 5, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Earlier this year, rumors began to emerge of a Jaguar XF Estate for the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. We already previewed the car last April, but development was thought to be... October 2, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Car show season and time to pick the best vehicles of the year is upon us again, and in the midst of the rush, a select handful of automotive journalists--including our own... October 1, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Thirteen months ago we brought you news that Tesla was planning more models based on the Model S sedan platform, including a crossover SUV, and today Tesla has reaffirmed... September 29, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Whether you're a fan or a foe, chances are you feel strongly about the Hummer range of vehicles. Ever since Arnold Schwarzenegger popularized the military vehicle for... September 25, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Earlier this month Geely Automobile Holdings announced its intent to purchase Volvo, which is expected to be offered for sale by current owner Ford Motor Company in the near... September 23, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Earlier today reports emerged of Daimler officials speaking with a German newspaper about Mercedes-Benz considering production of the C-Class sedan in the U.S., confirming a... September 23, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Since GM entered bankruptcy, talk of Hummer's impending sale to Chinese firm Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery (Tengzhong) has included hints that the brand... September 22, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Last year the 2009 Infiniti EX35 started at just $33,800 and this year, the 2010 model...does too. But despite the price freeze, the 2010 EX35 adds a handful of new... September 22, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
We've all been eagerly awaiting the change at Chrysler that's certain to come with Fiat taking the helm, and with a number of Alfa Romeo and Fiat models already in the... September 21, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Bob Lutz's return from retirement to the vice chairman of marketing position at General Motors was looked at by many pundits and observers as a mistake--he's a prototypical... September 16, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Way back at the beginning of July, BMW revealed full details and images of the BMW X1. People immediately began to ask, "Why?" It's not without good reason the question is... September 15, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Back in July, GMC announced the Yukon Hybrid would get the luxed-out Denali treatment, and now the professional grade Acadia is getting the executive treatment, too, with its... September 4, 2009 by Nelson Ireson