New York Auto Show Coverage

Like many of the world’s top automakers, BMW is seemingly breaking its legs to scramble on the electric vehicle bandwagon, and is pushing hard to bring its all-electric i3 city car and i8 performance hybrid to market by 2013. But there’s one BMW exec, U.S. ...    Read more

Volvo used the New York auto show to quietly unveil a performance upgrade for the 2012 S60 R-Design and 2012 XC60 R-Design. That’s a new addition, considering Volvo’s R-Design packages have traditionally offered only modified cosmetics and chassis tuning. Both R-Design models are powered by Volvo’s T6 engine -- ...    Read more

At times, it has seemed the only cheerleaders for wagons in the U.S. have been automotive journalists, which have waxed poetic about this breed’s combination of practicality and driving dynamics, unmatched by bulkier and heavier crossovers and SUVs. But it appears wagons may also have some fans in GM’s boardroom, ...    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. The New York auto show was the big news this week, but there was plenty going ...    Read more

Starting this month, all BMWs will be available with a new piece to the iDrive infotainment system: BMW Apps. It is an add-on to the BMW ConnectedDrive system that includes BMW Assist roadside assistance and adds full mobile device functionality through iDrive. BMW Apps fully integrates an iPhone into the car. ...    Read more

Now less than two years from production, more information is coming forward on BMW’s upcoming megacity car, the i3. Due out in 2013, the i3 will be powered by the electric powertrain that will be available this fall in the 2012 BMW ActiveE and will use an aluminum sandwich ...    Read more

Yes, Virginia, the 2011 Jeep Wrangler Mojave is yet another paint-and-tape dress-up package for the existing Wrangler Unlimited. No matter -- according to Jeep brand CEO Michael Manley, Jeep fans tend to enjoy them. In fact, the three special-edition Wranglers launched last year (Islander, Mountain, and ...    Read more

Though going through some financial troubles, Saab is determined to plow through, and come out a stronger company at the end of the hardships. During his speech at the New York auto show today, CEO Victor Mueller spoke about how the company is working on receiving liquid capital and continuing ...    Read more

Nearly fifty years ago, Carroll Shelby proudly displayed his first sports car project -- the 260 Cobra -- at the 1962 New York auto show. Today, the company that bears his name rolled out two new twists on the 2012 Ford Mustang, each designed for completely different customers. ...    Read more

Fiat already has cute epitomized with its 2012 500 hatchback and to expand the amount of cuteness available, it has introduced a convertible version just in time for summer: the 500c. The 500c keeps the framed doors and roof rails, creating an open-air experience with a cloth top running ...    Read more

The Mitsubishi i electric vehicle will be priced at $27,990, for the base ES, and $29,990 for the SE. Deliveries will start in January, but the company is happy to take your order—and $299 (refundable) deposit—starting tomorrow, for those dedicated environmentalists who want to celebrate Earth Day by pre-ordering an ...    Read more

Mercedes-Benz had two surprises for us here at the 2011 New York auto show. One of them was an updated version of its E63 AMG super sedan, and the other was a specially-painted SLS AMG coupe. Although the name stays the same, the E63 AMG loses its 6.2-liter V-8 engine in ...    Read more

Technically, the 2012 Kia Rio did make its first appearance at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year -- but the U.S.-spec five-door Rio5, along with an all-new new four-door Rio sedan, officially made their public premiere earlier this morning at the New York auto show. The advent of ...    Read more

We have seen the 2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show, but this is the first time the car has been seen on U.S. soil. Little visually differentiates the Hybrid from the gasoline-only Panamera S. However, under the hood lies the same 333-horsepower, ...    Read more

Kia's funky little Soul hatchback continues to resonate with small car buyers in America (in fact, last month's sales actually eclipsed the 10,000-unit mark). That said, the car is edging close to its third birthday, and as such, Kia's blessed the 2012 Soul with a number of mid-cycle updates. The unusual, ...    Read more

At the New York Auto Show, Mini announced a partnership with rock band KISS, in which KISS-inspired graphic wraps will be sold for Minis, with proceeds from the sales donated to UNICEF. Additionally, four Minis, each painted with a design taken from one of the band members’ faces and signed ...    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

To herald the all-new 2012 Chrysler 300 going on sale, the Michigan-based automaker revealed a trio of editions for its range-topping sedan. The SRT8 and 300S models fall on the sportier side of the spectrum, while the 300C Executive is made for those buyers looking for more luxury. Most important to ...    Read more

The full-sized truck offerings from General Motors are due for a redesign, but there’s a possibility that the current Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra may stick around for a bit longer. GM CEO Dan Akerson stated today that it doesn’t make sense to accelerate the rollout of new trucks in ...    Read more

By the numbers, Audi's smaller models, including the A4 and the Q5 crossover, are its biggest sellers. That's fine and dandy, but the automaker hopes to ultimately shift a larger size of its customer base to its larger C- and D-segment offerings, including the new 2012 A6, ...    Read more

New York City, more so than anywhere else in America, is the place where one is more likely to be driven than to drive. Thus, it's probably the ideal place for the U.S. debut of the Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate, an ultra-luxe Range Rover that particularly caters to rear-seat riders. Perched ...    Read more

Subaru's Impreza has long been a competent player in the compact car segment, but in recent years, it's lagged behind competitors in terms of both fuel economy and interior decor. The 2012 Impreza, which debuted this morning at the 2011 New York auto show, appears to resolve both issues. First, ...    Read more

Although we already know the skinny on the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe and have driven the 2012 SLK350, it never hurts to see them in the buff again. And buff they are. Dressed in clean white paint with carbon fiber and piano black accents, the C63 AMG Coupe ...    Read more

With the unveiling of the 2011 Concept A-Class, Mercedes-Benz is introducing a new front-wheel drive platform to underpin its lineup of small cars. The platform -- named the Mercedes Front Architecture -- will be the basis for four new models from the German automaker. The models will begin with the ...    Read more

The redesigned, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu lineup will include a high-mpg ECO model that pairs a 180-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder with an electric motor-generator and a lithium-ion battery pack. The electrically assisted Malibu is expected to achieve city/highway fuel economy ratings of 26/38 mpg. Chevrolet is not calling the gas/electric powertrain a hybrid, ...    Read more