2013 Nissan GT-R Premium Road Test

2013 Nissan GT-R Premium Road Test

More Improvements, Same Results By Mike Monticello, Road Test Editor Published: 01/27/2012  Sometimes change is good. Other times change is for the worse. And then there are those rare occasions when change amounts to, well, squat. That’s the story with the 2013 Nissan... 

Video: Rémi Gaillard lends speed cameras a human element

Video: Rémi Gaillard lends speed cameras a human element

Filed under: Videos, Humor Do you love to hate speed cameras? We feel your pain. After all, no technology is foolproof, and we prefer our citations to come straight from a fellow human being. But what if the speed camera had a mind of its own? As in, a real brain inside its head? Not sure where we’re... 

Breaking: California breaks rank again, demands over 15% of cars sold be non-polluting by 2025

Breaking: California breaks rank again, demands over 15% of cars sold be non-polluting by 2025

Filed under: Hybrid, Government/Legal, Electric Less than a year after everyone with any sort of say in the matter seemed to agree that 54.5 miles per gallon by the year 2025 was a properly attainable goal, the California Air Resources Board has decided to change things up a bit. In addition to CAFE... 

A sneak peek at Chevrolet’s plan for the Super Bowl

A sneak peek at Chevrolet’s plan for the Super Bowl

Filed under: Marketing/Advertising, Chevrolet Chevrolet has purchased seven spots. It’s the two-minute warning in terms of Super Bowl advertising and Chevrolet still has some ground to cover. General Motors‘ largest brand is still mulling its advertising lineup with less than two weeks... 

Confirmed: Bugatti orders two more years worth of transmissions… but where are they going?

Confirmed: Bugatti orders two more years worth of transmissions… but where are they going?

Filed under: Performance, Bugatti The automotive industry tends to work by certain norms and patterns. For example, by the time one model is ready to be phased out, we usually have a pretty good idea of how its replacement is shaping up and when it will appear. But Bugatti, of course, is no typical... 

2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

What’s New for 2011 The special-edition N420 is added to the V8 Vantage line for 2011, but is more of a trim package than a performance upgrade. The new V12-powered Vantage is reviewed separately. Introduction There’s... 

2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage

2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage

What’s New for 2011 The 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is an all-new model.   Introduction Aston Martin is not afraid of trumping its most expensive, famous and fanciest car. You’d... 

2010 Audi Q5

2010 Audi Q5

The 2010 Audi Q5 is one of the best bets for consumers in search of a fun-to-drive yet practical compact luxury crossover. Pros Premium interior, roomy backseat, sporty handling, firm but... 

2010 Toyota Prius

2010 Toyota Prius

Pros: The best fuel economy of any mass-produced passenger vehicle Futuristic inside and out; “Plasmacluster ionizer,” anyone? Passenger and cargo room Reliability and resale... 

2010 Mazda MAZDA5

2010 Mazda MAZDA5

What’s New for 2010 The 2010 Mazda 5 gains stability and traction control as standard equipment. Introduction Throughout 2009, families across America re-evaluated their automotive... 

2011 BMW 3 Series Diesel

2011 BMW 3 Series Diesel

What’s New for 2011 The 3 Series coupe and convertible have been slightly restyled for 2011, and have been given an additional model in the form of the more sport-oriented 335is. All 335i models... 

2011 Chevrolet Equinox

2011 Chevrolet Equinox

What’s New for 2011 For 2011, the Chevrolet Equinox’s optional V6 now has E85 capability. Enhancements include heated cloth seats on 2LT models and a compass on LS models. A USB port, a leather-wrapped... 

2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab

2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab

What’s New for 2011 The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 receives the latest OnStar 9.0 system with improved audio quality and speech recognition. Introduction Since the current generation... 

2011 Audi A6 Wagon

2011 Audi A6 Wagon

The understated yet luxurious 2011 Audi A6 is a solid all-around effort, particularly in 3.0T configuration with its supercharged V6. It deserves consideration alongside its capable European and Japanese...