Extended-range-electric-luxury-sedan builder Fisker appears to have hit a speed bump on the road to success. Faced with back-to-back recalls on its Karma sedan and running short of funding, the start-up automaker was forced to lay off employees and contractors in both California and Delaware. Fisker would also like to renegotiate the terms of loans from [...]
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Fisker Lays Off Workers, Attempts To Renegotiate DoE Loans
Posted by Kurt Ernst on February 7th, 2012
Honda Gets You Ready For The New NSX: Video
Posted by Kurt Ernst on February 7th, 2012
The original Honda NSX, produced from 1990 to 2005, was a truly remarkable car. Intended as a supercar you could drive on a daily basis (a remarkable concept in 1990), the mid-engine, rear drive NSX was a near-ideal blend of horsepower and handling. While the original cars only made 270 horsepower, an all-aluminum body kept [...]
BMW Jumps Into Super Bowl XLVI Game With 6 Clever 3 Series Commercials
Posted by Darryl on February 4th, 2012
BMW has jumped into the Super Bowl Commercial Game to score big with about 6 spots advertising the new 3 Series. Many of them are focused on new features offered on the new BMW 3 Series and the idea of BMW building only one thing, The Ultimate Driving Machine. These commercials are pretty clever and [...]
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No Comments »The History Of Abarth, Expalined: Video
Posted by Kurt Ernst on February 4th, 2012
The name Abarth isn’t exactly a household name in the United States, but the brand is renown among enthusiasts in Europe. Abarth never built cars to challenge Ferrari or Maserati (or even BMW); instead, Abarth built parts to make commonly available Fiats go faster. By focusing on small cars, like the Fiat Topolino or the [...]
2012 Nissan Rogue SV FWD Review & Test Drive
Posted by Malcolm Hogan on February 3rd, 2012
For a decade, Nissan has been leading the path for crossover SUV vehicles. By expanding the crossover line with new vehicles such as the Rogue, Nissan has managed to provide consumers with a more efficient and economical alternative in a massively competitive segment. The new 2012 Nissan Rogue, continuing its versatile platform based off of [...]
Ferrari F1 Stars Alonso And Massa Drive Jeeps?
Posted by Kurt Ernst on February 3rd, 2012
Formula One drivers aren’t like you and I. They live in nicer houses, have bigger bank accounts and sometimes have garages filled with lustworthy cars. Jenson Button, for example, used to own a Bugatti Veyron, and the McLaren Mercedes driver recently sold his classic Ferrari 512 BB. It’s not uncommon for automakers partnered with F1 [...]
And In Super Bowl Ads, It’s Kia For The Win
Posted by Kurt Ernst on February 3rd, 2012
We knew that Kia would have a hard time topping last year’s Super Bowl epic, which featured everything from a fake motorcycle cop through Optima-worshipping Mayans. We weren’t sure where they were going when we first saw the brief video of Adriana Lima waving the checkered flag, and then we were pretty sure Kia had [...]
Honda Loses Civic Hybrid Lawsuit
Posted by Kurt Ernst on February 2nd, 2012
If you side with plaintiff and 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid owner Heather Peters, the automaker misled buyers in its claims that the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid could return up to 50 mpg fuel economy. If you side with Honda, the automaker claims that actual fuel economy delivered (by any car) is largely determined by driving [...]
Report: Lamborghini Crossover SUV Rumored
Posted by Malcolm Hogan on February 2nd, 2012
In a perfect world you could build an automobile for the masses, no matter how daring or bold the design was, and the majority of auto enthusiasts would naturally be attracted to your new creation. The same thing can be said for many new crossover SUVs, especially in the luxury market. Here in America we have taken a [...]
Top Gear USA Is Back For Season 3: Are You Watching?
Posted by Kurt Ernst on February 2nd, 2012
The American version of Top Gear is back for its third season, beginning on Tuesday, February 14 at 9:00. All three hosts return, so expect to see more drifting from Tanner Foust, more jokes from Adam Ferrara and more flannel from Rutledge Wood. If the clips we’ve seen so far are any indication, it looks [...]
