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Infiniti NAIAS Display: The Cars in White
Infiniti’s cars have never particularly wowed me, and the recent change of names (to Q-something or another) did not elevate the brand’s luxury in my mind but just made for one editing nightmare. That...
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Consumer Reports Worst New Cars of 2014 List Tallies Least of the Least
If there’s ever a tool that is of particular use to a new car shopper, it’s the multitude of annual “Best X” lists that some of the world’s foremost automotive experts serve up for the car-buying...
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Smart Unveils Four-Row Smart SUV, Says “To Hell with Trees”
In a stunning twist, the Smart brand, known for its incredibly tiny cars that have become the laughing stock of roadways everywhere, revealed today that it will be adding a four-row SUV to their...
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Ford, Honda Market Share Gains Expected by 2017
According to a recent report out of Forbes, it’s very likely that we will see both Ford and Honda market share gains in the U.S. by 2017, due to the renewal of models each year that account for more...
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Mercedes-Benz July Sales Up 15 Percent, smart Has Best Month Ever
July was a good month for all brands under the Mercedes-Benz umbrella: the Mercedes-Benz brand itself pulled down its best July sales mark ever with 27,192 units; the Sprinter line increased sales by...
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October Mercedes Sales See Highest Volume in 2014
Mercedes-Benz has been on a roll throughout 2014, but it appears that the best could be yet to come. October Mercedes sales were the highest that the automaker has seen to date this year with a total...
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FIFA Officials Arrested on Charges of Corruption, Taken Away in...
Oh, you know you’ve screwed up when you merit a press release from the US Department of Justice. Nine FIFA Officials and five corporate executives were arrested this morning and were indicted on 47...
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Behind the Badge: Yes, There’s Meaning Behind the smart Car Emblem & Name
A couple months ago, I encountered a cross-country caravan of smart cars parked outside an automobile museum. After marveling at the various decorative styles adorning each different car, I also began...
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The EV List: Every Mainstream Electric Car Available in America Right Now
A while back, I read a little bit about the Chevy Volt, and thought to myself, “Wow! This electric car stuff is really awesome! I should really buy a Volt!” However, then I thought, “I wonder what...
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What Does Dieselgate Mean for Electric Vehicles?
Among concerns that have come up as a result of Volkswagen’s emissions-test-cheating software—what will happen to VW? Will there be charges? What will happen with the cars already sold?—one additional...
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C-Class, E-Class, GLE Models Lead Mercedes-Benz October Sales
Mercedes-Benz is reporting a 3.7% year-over-year sales increase for October 2015. In total, the luxury automaker sold 32,472 units here in the United States, compared to 31,318 in October of 2014....
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Auto Execs Agree Infrastructure Is Key to Electric Vehicle Success, Still...
In this week’s episode of “Stating the Obvious,” executives from two different car manufacturers made statements that revealed the astounding fact that one of the problems with electric vehicles is...
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Here’s What It Takes to Do Burnouts and Donuts in the Market’s Smallest EV
Behold, the smart ForTwo Electric, the smallest and cheapest of the mainstream market’s electric vehicles. When it rolls out of the factory, this 9-foot city car is propelled around by a 55 kW motor...
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Mercedes-Benz Sales Increase 3.9% During the First Quarter of 2017
BMW used to be the undisputed leader of luxury in the North American automotive scene. However, Mercedes-Benz has quickly caught up to its fellow German automaker. Now, at the end of March, Mercedes...
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Modern Vehicles with the Best and Worst Visibility
In driving school, students are taught to take a look over their shoulder in order to check for any blind spots before changing lanes or backing up. In modern vehicles, this is a task that is not so...
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Infographic: The 8 Most Affordable Eco-Friendly Vehicles
One of the major advantages of purchasing a hybrid or electric vehicle is the amount of money you’ll save thanks to its impressive fuel economy. However, with how expensive many of these eco-friendly...
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