Blog Posts by: Steve Diehlman  

Kia will recall 2004 – 2007 Spectras for corrosion that may lead to the fuel tank falling from the vehicle, while Ford is recalling certain E-Series vans for faulty seat brackets. 2004 – 2007 Kia Spectra The Problem: Metal straps securing the fuel tank may corrode and ...    Read more

In recent years, we've seen Rolls-Royce revive the "EX" moniker for a number of experimental and concept vehicles (most recently the 102 EX electric Phantom, which debuted at the 2011 Geneva motor show). Interestingly, the very first EX model -- the 1926 Phantom 1 Continental 10 EX -- is headlining ...    Read more

Been away from your computer this week and missed all the automotive news? We've gathered a few of the top stories of the past week along with the weekend racing schedule for your convenience. ...    Read more

As we understood it, Ford had no intention of selling the hopped-up 5.0-liter V-8 found in the 2012 Mustang Boss 302 outside of a completed vehicle. Since then, the folks in Dearborn must have had a change of heart, seeing as the Boss-spec 5.0-liter now appears in the ...    Read more

Apple was recently found tracking the location of its iPhone users, but it doesn't appear to be the only gadget maker consumers using its devices. Navigation system maker TomTom was providing data to Dutch police forces that allowed them to enact speed traps. The introduction of consumer-grade ...    Read more

Chrysler management has previously balked at the interest payments tied to its loans from the United States and Canadian governments, but the company may be free from those hurdles by the end of summer. The automaker announced today that, if market conditions remain stable, it hopes to have ...    Read more

The sixth-generation Corvette is now entering its eighth year of production, but it appears Chevrolet isn't about to let its hallowed sports car languish entirely for the 2012 model year. A forum post by a Chevrolet dealer reveals the General has a few small upgrades in store for ...    Read more

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has tested few -- if any -- recent mainstream electric vehicles, but after the 2011 Chevrolet Volt and the 2011 Nissan Leaf passed a battery (pun intended) of tests, both models have been named as ...    Read more

How well does the 2011 Buick LaCrosse perform in a collision? Fairly well, says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In fact, the agency recently bestowed its five-star safety rating on the midsize luxury sedan. NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) was recently revised for 2011, and now incorporates increasingly stringent ...    Read more

It's no secret that Mitsubishi's i is finally making its way to the U.S. market, but what state will be the first to receive the little electric vehicles? According to the automaker, that honor is bestowed upon Hawaii. Consumers across America were able to place a ...    Read more

China has recently taken a larger role in Rolls-Royce's business, and to show its gratitude the automaker used the Shanghai motor show to reveal a pair of new products. The luxury automaker used the show to reveal its new extended wheelbase and bespoke China Edition Ghosts. We've been hearing reports that ...    Read more

Mercedes-Benz isn't expected to drop its 2012 SL until later this year at the Frankfurt motor show, but the automaker continues to test its range-topping roadster. The folks at Motor Trend recently caught a lightly-camouflaged SL out on a test run, giving us an excellent look at ...    Read more

Hyundai's Assurance program was an instant hit when it launched at the start of the recession in early 2009, giving customers the security of knowing they could return their car in certain cases without a hit on their credit scores. Two years later, the automaker is reworking its ...    Read more

Ferrari has introduced a handful of models specific to the Chinese market in the past few years, and that attention appears to be paying off as the Asian nation is expected to become one of its most important markets. A recent report suggests the automaker now predicts an ...    Read more

Following several weeks of closures at its manufacturing facility in Trollhaettan, Sweden, Saab now aims to resume production next week say company officials. Saab's go at independence has been rough to say the least. ...    Read more

Kia has been on an all-out product assault over the past two years, replacing nearly every model in its lineup while adding a few in the process. Today in Shanghai the automaker revealed its new Rio-based K2 sedan, giving us a sneak peek at the U.S.-spec model due ...    Read more

Earlier this year Chevrolet revealed its new MyLink touchscreen infotainment system, and today Buick announced its own variation of the technology. Called IntelliLink, Buick will introduce the connectivity system later this year in several of its models. Similar to MyLink, Buick's connectivity system brings a host of ...    Read more

The Nissan Versa made a splash when it went on sale in the United States in 2006. Although still resilient with consumers, the Versa has reached the end of its current lifecycle. Today Nissan unveiled its second-generation Versa to the crowd in Shanghai. We got our first glimpse of ...    Read more

It's been over a month since the March 11th earthquake and tsunami struck off the coast of Japan, but automakers continue to struggle to get back on their feet. In response to the disaster, Nissan will prioritize its limited production to focus only on its most important models. Like many Japanese ...    Read more

In 2010, Chrysler revealed its youth-oriented S-branded product line with the 300 sedan. The content-packed formula continues today with the unveiling of the 200 S sedan and convertible at the New York auto show. Following closely in the 300's footsteps, both 200 variants receive a plethora of ...    Read more

Last week Hot Wheels announced plans to recreate one of its iconic model jumps in full scale at the Indy 500 in May. Shell has answered with its own stunt, in which a Fiat 500 coupe was driven through an inverted loop. This month's Amsterdam motor show ...    Read more

Today, on the eve of the Shanghai motor show, General Motors revealed its five-year strategic plan. The highlight of the announcement comes with a goal of doubling its Chinese sales to 5 million units annually by 2015. "We've set aggressive goals with our five-year plan. We are confident that ...    Read more

Used car prices soared through the recession, but the recent Japanese earthquake may push them even higher. A new report suggests the shortage of new cars from Japan will increase demand on the used-car market, driving up prices significantly. Japanese automakers Toyota and Nissan continue to produce ...    Read more

We've been given teaser images and small slivers of information surrounding Buick's new Envision concept; now, the automaker has spilled the full details on its Chinese-only hybrid crossover concept The concept was designed and engineered specifically for the Chinese market in a joint effort by General Motors ...    Read more

Been away from your computer this week and missed all the automotive news? We've gathered a few of the top stories of the past week along with the weekend racing schedule for your viewing pleasure. 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Photo Leaks Prior to Unveiling Said to be an accident, Chevrolet leaked ...    Read more