Beleaguered airbag maker Takata Corp. is facing fresh claims of collusion in its cover-up scandal, with lawyers alleging certain automakers knew the parts were dangerous but continued to use them. Court documents filed in United States federal court in Miami claim five automakers were aware of...
A former Ferrari salesman has turned into a whistleblower with a big claim: Ferrari is knowingly rolling back the odometers on its cars so they can be re-sold for more money. The claim surfaced out of a wrongful dismissal lawsuit brought by Robert “Bud” Root against New Country...
Mitsubishi has revealed the new Eclipse Cross, a compact SUV that will sit between the Outlander Sport (called the RVR in Canada) and standard Outlander. Its distinct styling, with that sharply raked rear roofline, is the biggest difference between the Eclipse Cross and its other SUV...
When Volvo reveals the new XC60 next week at the Geneva Motor Show, a new set of safety features will be among the revisions, allowing the SUV to steer itself in order to avoid crashes. The City Safety system has three new features, all of which are designed to help mitigate crashes by using...
It appears the Hyundai Sonata is getting an aggressive facelift. The Korean automaker posted two teaser images on its Facebook page in the form of sketches, giving us a hint about how the facelifted Sonata will look. Considering the new Sonata was introduced as a 2015 model, a refresh is...
Last year, millennials purchased 4.1-million vehicles in the U.S. Making up the fastest growing segment among vehicle buyers, millennials are estimated to represent about 40 percent of new vehicle sales in the U.S. by 2020. Currently the segment accounts for 29 percent of the market, according...
callPlayer(xml_url,"nRlmnPuFB8g","galleryPlayer_1","640","390","0"); Welcome to s weekly news roundup, where you’ll get a quick rundown of the week’s five biggest automotive news stories. Well, there are only four stories in this week’s roundup. It’s been a slow week, but blame...
When Volkswagen revealed the updated Golf in early November, there was one glaring omission: the Golf R. Now, details for the new European R have finally been revealed and it’s getting 10 more PS (9.8 hp). With about 305 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque — that’s 14 lb-ft more — the...
Volvo announced it will introduce Microsoft’s Skype for Business smartphone app to its new 2017 90 Series vehicles. Accessible through the large center touchscreen, drivers of the Volvo XC90, S90, or V90 can view a list of scheduled meetings, their contact lists and with a simple tap, “Join...
If you’re shopping for a car, minivan or truck, the list will help you find the safest vehicle you can buy in 2017. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has announced its Top Safety Pick+ award winners for 2017, and new for this year, each vehicle must earn a good (the highest...
The Infiniti QX50 Concept will have its global debut at the Detroit Auto show next month and previews a new entry into the popular midsized luxury crossover segment. The Infiniti QX50 Concept is an evolution of the QX Sport Inspiration Concept that the Japanese brand has shown before, so...
Nissan will add the overseas Qashqai crossover to its U.S. lineup, with the model debuting at next month’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit, multiple sources tell . Pressed into domestic service to satisfy a crossover-hungry marketplace, the compact Qashqai will slot just below...
Scrolling through car auction sites is a sacred past time for many automotive enthusiasts. With the new year coming up, auctioneers are getting ready for a whole new year of dockets. Here are 10 of the most interesting (a mix of really awesome and really awful) cars up for auction at the...
Shopping for a car and don’t know what to get? Each year, reviews all the new cars available in the market, making us some of the luckiest people on Earth. But really, we work so hard at our jobs to help make your purchasing decision more informed, not because we love getting behind the...
Drivers have been asking for a Subaru BRZ STI since the little rear-drive sports coupe came into existence, but Subaru is toying with their emotions again. Instead of giving enthusiasts what they want, the Japanese automaker will debut a Subaru BRZ STI Sport Concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon in...