Blog Posts by: Automobile Staff  

In an ever-shrinking Ford empire, which has spent much of 2010 selling off and killing brands, Lincoln has a chance to redefine itself through future products. Here's what we've heard about updates and upcoming Lincoln products. ...    Read more

Hyundai's product lineup as of late has shown how a smaller, more efficient powertrain can achieve high fuel economy figures. as exemplified by the lineup of turbocharged, hybrid, and naturally aspirated engines in the 2011 Sonata. Now, Hyundai is taking its commitment to efficiency one step further, and will reach ...    Read more

Today, we learned which vehicles make the cut for most and least stolen, according to the Highway Loss Data Institute. Though trends indicated that large, expensive trucks are at the top, the results run the gamut from pickups to hybrids. What does it mean, exactly, to drive a ...    Read more

Under the stewardship of Spyker, Saab seems to have gained a new lease on life. Having launched the all-new Saab 9-5, and armed with plans for future products, Saab has moved forward on plans to produce an electric car. ...    Read more

Is a performance-oriented, diesel-powered sport-utility vehicle viable in North America? Having already forayed into hybrid territory, Porsche may now be considering bringing its 2011 Cayenne diesel to North America. ...    Read more

High demand for the subcompact 2011 Ford Fiesta hatchback and sedan is leading to a longer than usual wait time for customers. Ford is taking a consumer-first approach to keep customers satisfied by offering an official apology. The delays are also ...    Read more

The arrival of the unibody 2011 Ford Explorer signaled an end to previous generations of body-on-frame Explorers. In doing so, Ford gave the axe to the Mercury Mountaineer SUV (with Mercury's demise around the corner) as well as its hybrid SUV/pickup, the Explorer Sport Trac. ...    Read more

Inspired by interest from the consumer aftermarket, Toyota has decided to add two new performance packages to its 2011 Tacoma compact pickup truck. The packages, based on equipment shown at the 2009 Specialty Equipment Marketing Association show, consist of performance-enhancing equipment ...    Read more

Sir Malcolm Campbell drove his aircraft-engined Blue Bird to a record speed of 301.337 mph in 1935. The wealthy British ex-Grand Prix racer and diamond merchant was the first human to experience the bright side of 300 mph. ...    Read more

Kia is setting its sights on entering the midsize sedan market as a contender with its redesigned 2011 Optima. With that in mind, prior to the Optima's upcoming launch, Kia has set up an online preview configurator to gauge interest. Kia ...    Read more

On March 28, Chinese automaker Geely officially signed an agreement to buy Swedish manufacturer Volvo from Ford. Now, four months later, the government of China has approved the sale, and Ford plans to complete the transaction by early August. Geely is ...    Read more

The latest recall from Japanese auto giant Toyota concerns Avalon sedans produced from 2000 to 2004, as well as Lexus LX470 sport utility vehicles produced from 2003 to 2007. A recall notice from the National Highway Safety Institute's Office of Defects Investigation also concerns Volvo S80 sedans produced from 2007 ...    Read more

Details may be sketchy about Toyota's planned production version of its FT-86 concept car, part of a joint collaboration on a rear-wheel-drive coupe between Toyota and Subaru. Motor Trend has obtained information and a sketch of Subaru's side of the deal. Motor Trend ...    Read more

Yesterday, we brought you our first impression of the upcoming Hyundai Equus sedan. Hyundai advertises the Equus as a competitor to such luxury cars as the BMW 7 Series and Audi A8. After comparing the Equus' pages-long sheet of standard luxury equipment with that of its Genesis 4.6 ...    Read more

Nissan's least expensive offering in its 2010 lineup is currently the sub-$10,000 Versa subcompact sedan. Around the world, however, Nissan markets even smaller and cheaper models like the (sub-)subcompact Micra. The Japanese automaker has set its sights on Mexico to expand production of the Micra, and has confirmed plans to ...    Read more