Aside from its notoriety of being bought by pop musician Justin Bieber, and the many well-documented issues with its quality, reliability and workmanship, the Fisker Karma was noted for its sleek, dramatic, low-slung styling penned by its eponymous designer Henrik Fisker, of Aston Martin and BMW fame. But star power ... Read more
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Fiat Says Headquarters Move from Italy to U.S. Not “Order of the Day”
Fiat is only a few steps away from having complete ownership in Chrysler, and CEO Sergio Marchionne has repeatedly said it's been his intention to fully merge operations since the Italian automaker took control of the company in 2009. Comments made by Marchionne made it seem like a move of ... Read more
Ford Reportedly Moving Next-Gen Fiesta Production from Mexico To Thailand
Since CEO Alan Mulally took the helm in 2006, Ford Motor Company morphed from a multinational enterprise characterized by regional fiefdoms, to a truly global operation building cars on common platforms worldwide. Although names and some specifications may vary from market-to-market, this global commonality has allowed the company to shift ... Read more
Toyota Starts U.S.-Bound Yaris Production In France
The Toyota Yaris has little in common with the BMW 3 Series, Bugatti Veyron, Mercedes-Benz S-Class or other rarefied hardware hailing from the Continent. But soon, buyers of Toyota's entry-level model in the U.S. will be able to legitimately claim ... Read more
Rumors Video Roundup: Off-Roading on the Cheap, Spock vs. Spock, Jaguar F-Type
This week's Rumors video roundup brings everything from the pristine and posh to the low-buck down and dirty. We start off with a first drive of Jaguar's new F-Type roadster, Leonard Nimoy and Zachary Quinto have a battle of Vulcan wits courtesy of Audi, and Jonny Lieberman pits two icons ... Read more
1967 Toyota 2000GT Fetches $1.15 Million at Auction
Among those in the know, the Toyota 2000GT is appreciated for its style, craftsmanship and performance. But for decades, it has been overshadowed in the collector world for more prestigious and recognized European marques. But Toyota's classic is finally ... Read more
Lamborghini Egoista Concept Revealed at 50th Anniversary Celebration
Among the world's most exclusive automotive brands, Lamborghini ranks near the topwith its flamboyant, expressive styling and high performance. The brand's latest concept, the Egoista, revealed at its 50th Anniversary gala celebration in Sant'Agata Bolognese, takes the idea of exclusivity to a new level. The Italian word for "selfish," the ... Read more
Complaints of Steering Loss on 2008 Ford Super Duty Reported to NHTSA
Drivers count on brakes and steering functioning in their vehicles. When either or both fail, it can make for some harrowing experiences behind the wheel. The 2008 Ford F-250 and F-350 ... Read more
Garage-Built GM LS-based V-12 Built for Airplane, Suburban, Next Bound for 280 Z
Few have accused the GM LS-series third and fourth-generation small-block V-8s of being underpowered or not big enough. The engine's near-universal ubiquity as the engine swap of choice for just about anything on four wheels (and some on two) is a testament to the engine's popularity as a relatively compact ... Read more
Recall Central: 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Commander SUVs for Transmission Software
Chrysler is recalling more than 400,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Commander models for a transmission circuit board issue that could allow inadvertent shifting into neutral. The vehicles were primarily sold in the United States, Mexico and Canada, but more than 140,000 were sold outside North America. Chrysler will notify owners ... Read more
Young Apprentices Build 328 HP Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabrio Concept
What do you get when you let loose a team of 13 young gearheads on an otherwise benign, run-of-the-mill Volkswagen Golf Cabrio? You get a sweet, attitude-packed ride. That's just what a two-country team debuted at Volkswagen's Wörthersee festival ... Read more
Rumors Video Roundup: Subaru Rallycross Behind-the-Scenes, McLaren P1, BRZ Track Day
This week, we bring you two Subarus, the McLaren P1 shaped by the wind, and the new Jaguar F-Type. Also, Nobuhiro "Monster" Tajima gives us a sneak preview of the car he's bringing to this year's Pikes Peak hillclimb, and an in-depth look at the new Mercedes-Benz CLA. Without further ... Read more
Dan Akerson’s 2012 Compensation Totals $11 Million, Up From 2011
Rallying from a near-death experience that forced the company into bankruptcy in 2009, General Motors has rallied strongly, with a steadily-increasing cadence of new products that has raised its profile in the automotive world, and in the minds of consumers. But today, almost five years after its bankruptcy, GM is ... Read more
Nissan Hopes Practical, Pocketbook Approach on Leaf Attracts Buyers
The Nissan Leaf is one of the boldest, bet-the-farm electric vehicles from a mainstream manufacturer. While many companies have a few token hybrid models, and even a few plug-ins, Nissan went all-in on its pure EV play with the Leaf. Since bullish initial predictions and forecasts, the Leaf has not ... Read more
Hennessey Turns Up the Heat on the Ford Taurus SHO
When we typically think of Hennessey, Vipers, CTS-Vs and Raptors come to mind, and of course, the epic Venom GT. But those aren't the only options the company offers. And if you don't have a five-to-six figure tuning budget, Hennessey still offers a reasonably wallet-friendly option to get your kicks. ... Read more
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