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GM won't buy Super Bowl ads in 2013
May 19, 2012 7:46 am
In continued efforts to consolidate and improve its marketing efforts, General Motors will not advertise during next year's Super Bowl, a top executive has announced. [more]
GM says Volt owners saved 2.1 million gallons of gas
May 19, 2012 7:23 am
Makers of alternative-fuel cars and the government love to create colorful images for how much gasoline the vehicles save and General Motors has come up with one: It says Chevy Volt owners collectively have saved a supertanker's worth of gas since the extended-range plug-in went on sale. [more]
Economy in U.S. buoyed with autos spurring glass-to-steel growth
May 19, 2012 7:01 am
Car sales that are running at the fastest pace in four years are poised to reverberate through the world's largest economy as a spillover into production, profits and jobs for Americans may be starting. [more]
NHTSA probes fire in garage containing plug-in Fisker Karma
May 19, 2012 7:00 am
U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating a Texas garage fire that destroyed a Fisker Automotive Inc. Karma, a $103,000 plug-in electric vehicle. [more]
GM spikes its ads for Super Bowl 2013
May 19, 2012 7:00 am
General Motors Co., one of the biggest spenders in Super Bowl advertising, will not plug its cars and trucks during next year's game. [more]
Comfortable, sporty Lexus GS350 can leave a Mustang in the dust
May 19, 2012 7:00 am
Sneak attack! My Lexus GS350 F Sport sedan is nose to nose with a Mustang GT at a stoplight. The road before us scrolls up a mountain pass. The Ford driver guns it. [more]
Amid poor sales, Toyota unplugs Lexus HS hybrid
May 19, 2012 7:00 am
Toyota Motor Corp. has pulled the plug on the Lexus HS 250h hybrid sedan, which never came close to hitting the sales targets set at its launch in 2009. [more]
This Man Shot Two People On A Mississippi Highway [Car Crime]
May 19, 2012 6:39 am
When police arrested James D. Willie, 28, for allegedly trying to rape a woman, they found that the gun he fired during that altercation was linked to two highway murders in northwest Mississippi . [more]
2012 GMC Sierra 1500
May 19, 2012 3:17 am
The GMC Sierra 1500 is virtually identical to the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and yet there's something that keeps a certain kind of shopper coming back for the GMC version of this full-size pickup. Whether it's the allure of the GMC badge, the working-man imagery at GMC's roots, or its subtle trim... [more]
Video: Watch spectators rush to save lives of rally drivers trapped in capsized Renault
May 19, 2012 2:45 am
Filed under: Etc., Safety, Videos, Renault, Racing
We don't need to tell you why rally racing - though awesome - is incredibly dangerous. As much as we love to watch turbocharged, all-wheel-drive Euro hatches being flung around on dirt, gravel, snow and tarmac, the fact that many of these races... [more]
Bail set for 'Whale Wars' star in extradition fight
May 19, 2012 2:20 am
The German justice system will entertain a Costa Rican request to extradite controversial Sea Shepherd conservationist and "Whale Wars" star Paul Watson, but he can post bail while the matter is considered, a Frankfurt court ruled Friday. [more]
Report: Chinese demand could prompt Aston Martin to press on with Lagonda revival
May 19, 2012 2:01 am
Filed under: China, Crossover, Aston Martin, Luxury
Automakers are usually pretty decisive. They either build a car or they don't. But Aston Martin has embarked down a bumpier road with Lagonda.
Aston bought the Lagonda marque way back in 1947, but after operating it as a separate brand for a... [more]
NHTSA launching probe of recent Fisker Karma garage fire
May 19, 2012 1:20 am
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a formal field inquiry into the garage fire involving a Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid. [more]
Report: Car Wars report predicts Hyundai, Kia will lose market share
May 19, 2012 1:14 am
Filed under: Car Buying, Ford, GM, Hyundai, Kia, Toyota, Earnings/Financials
The annual "Car Wars" report by Merrill Lynch analyst John Murphy predicts that, despite their seizing of U.S. market share over the last few tumultuous years, Korean brands Hyundai and Kia will give it all back and... [more]
Mini JCW Lineup to Adopt Revised 1.6-Liter Four and Available Six-Speed Automatic
May 19, 2012 1:02 am
The entire line of John Cooper Works Minis—Countryman, hatchback, Clubman, Convertible, Coupe, and Roadster—will be equipped with a slightly revised version of the 1.6-liter powerplant found in the previous generation of JCW models. Those revisions result in an output of 208 hp and 207 lb-ft... [more]
Tech Dept.: The Latest on the Airless Tire-and-Wheel Combo
May 19, 2012 12:50 am
When Robert Thomson invented the pneumatic tire a century and a half ago, a rubber doughnut inflated with air was only one of several ideas the Scotsman proposed for softening the ride and reducing the power required to propel the carriages of his day. Thomson also suggested filling what he... [more]
We Interview IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard: Revolutionizing the Sport Won’t Be Easy in the Wake of Dan Wheldon Tragedy
May 19, 2012 12:38 am
C/D: Your first official appearance as CEO of IndyCar was at the Chicago auto show in 2010. You seemed so cheerful and innocent then. RB: “Naïve” might be a better word. C/D: You had never been to an IndyCar race then and had zero experience in motorsports when you took over a troubled... [more]
Official: Forza Horizon coming this fall with hot Viper action on the open road
May 19, 2012 12:30 am
Filed under: Toys/Games
There are driving simulators and there are racing simulators. They tend to cross over, but what divides them are the types of cars and the types of roads used in the game. Drive racing cars on digitally recreated racing circuits and you're looking at a racing sim. Street... [more]
Toyota ceases output of low-selling Lexus HS hybrid
May 19, 2012 12:22 am
Toyota Motor Corp. has pulled the plug on the Lexus HS 250h hybrid sedan, which never came close to hitting the sales targets set at its launch in 2009. [more]
2013 SRT Viper GTS: In-Depth with the Men Who Made It Happen
May 19, 2012 12:21 am
Russ Ruedisueli, 53, is sitting in his office at Chrysler’s Technology Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan, although he’s the kind of guy who doesn’t sit so much as crouch, muscles tensed and twitching, as if he’s attached to a pair of unseen jumper cables beneath his desk. You’d figure... [more]
July 13 named “Collector Car Appreciation Day”
May 19, 2012 12:10 am
Car collectors have an official holiday this year.
[more]
Report: Next Subaru WRX previewed by Advanced Tourer concept
May 18, 2012 11:45 pm
Filed under: Sedan, Performance, Tokyo Motor Show, Hatchback, Subaru
There was nary a peep of discontent about the looks of the Subaru Advanced Tourer concept revealed at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. But when everyone was clamoring for Scooby to transfer the Advanced Tourer's looks to a production... [more]
Six-Month Road Test Hyundai Veloster: The Break-In Period
May 18, 2012 11:45 pm
We've had our six-month road test 2012 Hyundai Veloster for almost two months at this point, and we are just past the 1,500-mile mark. It's time to take a look and see how our experience with the trend-setting hatchback has changed since we received it. The first thing we'll note is the attention... [more]
EBay exotic: 1968 Fiat Abarth 595 SS
May 18, 2012 11:44 pm
If you're craving a dose of subcompact Italian performance but the upcoming [more]
2013 Subaru BRZ Tested, Tackles France’s Route Napoléon
May 18, 2012 11:43 pm
This is a story of unlikely scenarios. The first concerns the Subaru BRZ, a rear-wheel-drive sports car from the company famous for making all-wheel-drive station wagons pretending to be SUVs. It’s equally unlikely that this Japanese car finds itself on southern France’s Route Napoléon, one... [more]
Porsche 917 Surfaces at Mecum's Indianapolis Sale
May 18, 2012 11:40 pm
Walking into the main auction arena at Mecum's Indianapolis Auction, the first thing you'll see is the 1968 Lotus Type 56. [more]
Vorsteiner dresses, tunes up the BMW 1M
May 18, 2012 11:31 pm
Vorsteiner debuted its GTX-V 1M Program for the BMW 1M coupe. It features a front spoiler, rear diffuser, trunklid, exhaust and forged wheels. [more]
Dad hails daughter's courage over flesh-eating bug
May 18, 2012 11:20 pm
The rare, aggressive bacteria that have infected a University of West Georgia graduate student have taken a further toll: Doctors have amputated both hands and the remaining foot of 24-year-old Aimee Copeland, according to a blog on the school's website. [more]
Man sentenced in kidnapping, attack of ex-girlfriend
May 18, 2012 11:20 pm
A 19-year-old has been sentenced to 25 to 50 years in prison in connection with kidnapping and trying to kill his ex-girlfriend. Kwame Barnes beat and choked the 15-year-old girl at her home in Swatara Township, Dauphin County, until she was unconscious in December 2010, police said. [more]
GM scraps plans to advertise during 2013 Super Bowl
May 18, 2012 11:13 pm
GM won't be advertising during the 2013 Super Bowl.
[more]
Autoweek in review: What you might have missed
May 18, 2012 11:01 pm
The week started off well for BMW fans with the release of the redesigned 3-series wagon. The fifth-generation wagon is expected to reach the States in 2013. [more]
GM passes on running TV ads during 2013 Super Bowl
May 18, 2012 10:58 pm
GM will not advertise in next year's Super Bowl because it is too expensive, the top marketing executive for the U.S. automaker said three days after the company said it was dropping paid ads on Facebook. [more]
Report: Rebadged Dodge, Chrysler model sales a mixed bag in Europe
May 18, 2012 10:58 pm
Filed under: Minivan/Van, Sedan, Europe, Crossover, Chrysler, Dodge, Lancia, Fiat
Fiat, in an attempt to make its purchase of Chrysler more profitable, has been marketing rebadged Dodge and Chrysler models in Europe with mixed results.
Europeans apparently love the Fiat Freemont, known as a... [more]
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Priced From $25,995
May 18, 2012 10:55 pm
Calling it America’s most affordable, fuel-efficient hybrid vehicle, and taking a square aim at Toyota’s Prius V wagon, Ford is beginning to promote the 2013 C-Max Hybrid compact minivan hatchback. The $25,995 starting price for the base level C-Max Hybrid certainly fits the bill and,... [more]
Mitsubishi builds wild i-MiEV Evolution for Pikes Peak
May 18, 2012 10:53 pm
Mitsubishi is attacking this year's Pikes Peak hill climb with a heavily modified i EV.
[more]
U.S. regulators discuss safety of electric vehicles, batteries
May 18, 2012 10:30 pm
Government and industry leaders today gathered in Washington, D.C. for a technical workshop hosted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to discuss a wide breadth of safety and regulatory issues pertaining to electrical vehicles. [more]
Steve Jobs wanted to create an “iCar” [Video]
May 18, 2012 10:17 pm
Apple CEO Steve Jobs had his sights set on revolutionizing the car industry.
[more]
Video: Watch this Artega GT blast around an unfinished track filmed with a quadrocopter
May 18, 2012 10:15 pm
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Europe, Videos, MISC
You don't hear too much about the Henrik Fisker-designed Artega GT, but its occasional appearances are always welcome. In this episode of Where's Artega Now?, the folks at eGarage worked with Germany's Christopher Kippenberger, who make a... [more]
Toyota, riding U.S. sales recovery, to expand V6 production
May 18, 2012 10:14 pm
Toyota, continuing to flex its post-earthquake manufacturing muscle this year, plans to invest about $80 million to expand its Huntsville, Ala., engine plant to build more V-6 engines for the United States. [more]
NHTSA now involved in Fisker Karma fire investigation
May 18, 2012 9:57 pm
The NHTSA has announced it is now investigating a Texas garage fire involving a Fisker Karma.
[more]
Audi introduces e-bike Wörthersee at Wörthersee
May 18, 2012 9:47 pm
Referring to Austria's Wörthersee as "Lake Wörthersee" is akin to calling the massive collection of saline water in the middle of Utah "Lake Great Salt Lake," "see" being German for "lake." [more]
GM Punts Super Bowl Advertising
May 18, 2012 9:45 pm
Just days after creating an uproar on the Internet after announcing it would be pulling $10 million from Facebook ads, General Motors has announced it will no longer be advertising during the Super Bowl. The reason? It's too expensive. The Wall Street Journal reports the move as part of GM's... [more]
GM won't advertise on next Super Bowl, report says
May 18, 2012 9:34 pm
General Motors does not plan to run ads on the next Super Bowl as it revamps its global marketing operations to cut about $2 billion from s budget. [more]
2013 SRT Viper to require dealer certification; hardcore model planned? [w/video]
May 18, 2012 9:30 pm
Filed under: Car Buying, Coupe, Performance, Chrysler, Dodge
On Thursday night's Autoline After Hours, SRT boss Ralph Gilles sat down with show hosts John McElroy and Peter DeLorenzo, along with Autoblog and AOL Autos staffers to talk all things Viper. Among the interesting tidbits disclosed... [more]
GM chooses not to advertise in 2013 Super Bowl, citing 'significant increase in price'
May 18, 2012 9:24 pm
GM has had a “fairly strong presence” in the Super Bowl for many years, with the exception of 2009 and 2010 when it was going through its financial crisis. [more]
VW rolls out new Golf, Polo concepts: Autoweek TV
May 18, 2012 9:23 pm
Also in this episode: Ford takes aim at the Toyota Prius v wagon with the C-Max hybrid, a [more]
Now That's a Wide-Body Kit: Mitsubishi i-MiEV Evolution Pikes Peak Racer Unveiled
May 18, 2012 9:20 pm
Mitsubishi has revealed its entry into this year's Pikes Peak hill climb , the i-MiEV Evolution. [more]
General Motors won't buy ad spots for next year's Super Bowl
May 18, 2012 9:15 pm
General Motors will not advertise during next year's Super Bowl, a top executive has announced. [more]
GM won't advertise in 2013 Super Bowl
May 18, 2012 9:07 pm
General Motors Co. confirmed Friday that it won't be advertising in the 2013 Super Bowl. [more]
2012 Chrysler 300C Update One: Miles, Smiles, and Some Minor Confusion With the Dials
May 18, 2012 9:06 pm
As we spent January and February preparing for a winter that never quite did arrive, our 300C continued to consume miles at a steady pace. In the seven months since the sparkly gray Chrysler arrived on our doorstep, we’ve managed to push the odometer a few ticks beyond the 20,000-mile mark,... [more]
Feed Summary
- GM won't buy Super Bowl ads in 2013
- GM says Volt owners saved 2.1 million gallons of gas
- Economy in U.S. buoyed with autos spurring glass-to-steel growth
- NHTSA probes fire in garage containing plug-in Fisker Karma
- GM spikes its ads for Super Bowl 2013
- Comfortable, sporty Lexus GS350 can leave a Mustang in the dust
- Amid poor sales, Toyota unplugs Lexus HS hybrid
- This Man Shot Two People On A Mississippi Highway [Car Crime]
- 2012 GMC Sierra 1500
- Video: Watch spectators rush to save lives of rally drivers trapped in capsized Renault
- Bail set for 'Whale Wars' star in extradition fight
- Report: Chinese demand could prompt Aston Martin to press on with Lagonda revival
- NHTSA launching probe of recent Fisker Karma garage fire
- Report: Car Wars report predicts Hyundai, Kia will lose market share
- Mini JCW Lineup to Adopt Revised 1.6-Liter Four and Available Six-Speed Automatic
- Tech Dept.: The Latest on the Airless Tire-and-Wheel Combo
- We Interview IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard: Revolutionizing the Sport Won’t Be Easy in the Wake of Dan Wheldon Tragedy
- Official: Forza Horizon coming this fall with hot Viper action on the open road
- Toyota ceases output of low-selling Lexus HS hybrid
- 2013 SRT Viper GTS: In-Depth with the Men Who Made It Happen
- July 13 named “Collector Car Appreciation Day”
- Report: Next Subaru WRX previewed by Advanced Tourer concept
- Six-Month Road Test Hyundai Veloster: The Break-In Period
- EBay exotic: 1968 Fiat Abarth 595 SS
- 2013 Subaru BRZ Tested, Tackles France’s Route Napoléon
- Porsche 917 Surfaces at Mecum's Indianapolis Sale
- Vorsteiner dresses, tunes up the BMW 1M
- Dad hails daughter's courage over flesh-eating bug
- Man sentenced in kidnapping, attack of ex-girlfriend
- GM scraps plans to advertise during 2013 Super Bowl
- Autoweek in review: What you might have missed
- GM passes on running TV ads during 2013 Super Bowl
- Report: Rebadged Dodge, Chrysler model sales a mixed bag in Europe
- 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Priced From $25,995
- Mitsubishi builds wild i-MiEV Evolution for Pikes Peak
- U.S. regulators discuss safety of electric vehicles, batteries
- Steve Jobs wanted to create an “iCar” [Video]
- Video: Watch this Artega GT blast around an unfinished track filmed with a quadrocopter
- Toyota, riding U.S. sales recovery, to expand V6 production
- NHTSA now involved in Fisker Karma fire investigation
- Audi introduces e-bike Wörthersee at Wörthersee
- GM Punts Super Bowl Advertising
- GM won't advertise on next Super Bowl, report says
- 2013 SRT Viper to require dealer certification; hardcore model planned? [w/video]
- GM chooses not to advertise in 2013 Super Bowl, citing 'significant increase in price'
- VW rolls out new Golf, Polo concepts: Autoweek TV
- Now That's a Wide-Body Kit: Mitsubishi i-MiEV Evolution Pikes Peak Racer Unveiled
- General Motors won't buy ad spots for next year's Super Bowl
- GM won't advertise in 2013 Super Bowl
- 2012 Chrysler 300C Update One: Miles, Smiles, and Some Minor Confusion With the Dials