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The German brand will use the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to unveil a world premiere. Contrary to what you may think, the unveiling isn’t of a new model of vehicle, quite the contrary. In recent years, more and more car manufacturers are participating in this large-scale event to …

Dan Akerson, the outgoing president of GM, confirmed GM’s interest in releasing a compact electric vehicle during an interview he gave to Business Week magazine. Mr. Ackerson will soon hand the reins over to Mary Barra, the first woman to lead an automotive manufacturer. He indicated that the new model …

After the announcement of the 2014 North American Car and Truck of the Year 2014 finalists, European journalists have also presented their list of seven contenders for the title of 2014 European Car of the Year. Initially, there were thirty competing models. To be eligible, a vehicle must be sold …

Acura has issued recalls on its MDX SUV and RLX luxury sedan for the 2014 model year. For the MDX, the recall involves driveshaft bolts that may have been insufficiently tightened during assembly and could become loose over time. For the RLX, the issue is similar with bolts that may …

Last week, it was announced that the Porsche Macan would be offered with four-cylinder engines, which will join the 340 horsepower 3.0-litre V6 biturbo and 400 horsepower 3.6-litre biturbo powerplants. According to a report in the magazine Car and Driver, North Americans will also have the opportunity to purchase a …

According to the website Truth About Cars, the launch of the 2015 Ford F-150 will be delayed by three months. In an effort to offer a lighter, more economical truck, Ford engineers had planned to integrate aluminum body panels. Unfortunately the flexibility of the panels has given some at Ford …

A new study in the U.K. will have German car fans up in arms. According Warranty Direct, a leading supplier of direct warranties with over 50,000 policies, engine failure is much more prevalent in Audis, BMWs and Volkswagens compared to popular Japanese and North American brands. Among the most reliable …

GM will end production of Holden vehicles in Australia, the company said in a press release. It was the last action by outgoing CEO Dan Akerson who is being replaced by Mary Barra. Holden was founded in 1856 as a manufacturer of saddles. In 1908 it started making automobiles and …

The fabulous electric-powered Audi R8 which was first presented in 2009 at the Frankfurt International Motor Show, was originally scheduled to be produced starting in 2012. Unfortunately the plug was pulled on the project due to range issues. Today, we’ve learn that Audi is again interested in producing its R8 …

The Italian automaker recently announced production of the last Gallardo at its plant in Sant'Agata Bolognese. It was an LP 570-4 Spyder in the color Rosso Mars. Meanwhile, many camouflaged prototypes have been spotted testing for what is no doubt the successor to the Gallardo. So far, we’ve been calling …