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Posted August 12 2009 10:13 AM by Todd Lassa
WARREN, MICHIGAN - GMC, one of the four surviving divisions of the New General Motors, had two news items at the automaker's design and technology preview for journalists and analysts Tuesday. One was that the division is...
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Insurance Institute Tests Small SUVs for Roof Crush Safety
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Posted March 24 2009 11:17 AM by Edward A. Sanchez
In the midst of uncertainty about fuel prices, the compact SUV segment has been a rapidly-growing one, with many families trading down from full and mid-size SUVs, and finding the more compact counterparts suiting their...
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Posted October 6 2008 03:06 PM by Nate_Martinez
It's no surprise that like many other automakers, the Blue Oval is struggling dearly. But what is surprising to many industry analysts, is the lack of consumer interest in Ford's latest, edgier designed model, the...
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Posted August 15 2008 10:57 AM by Matt Stone
Several of my teammates have discussed various aspects of the Chevrolet Fuel Cell electric-powered Equinox so far; its importance as a research tool, how it performs, how to refuel it. We've enjoyed having it in our midst...
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Posted May 20 2008 08:53 AM by Mark Williams
With all the attention Toyota and Chevy got last year with their new full-size pickups, and all the recent noise Ford and Dodge made at the 2008 Detroit International Auto Show (and let's not forget about Nissan's plan to...
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Posted April 21 2008 11:35 AM by Angus MacKenzie
Acutally, it's what the world wants, says Audi worldwide product planning manager Frank Herrman, here in dusty, smoggy Beijing for the global reveal of the all-new Q5 soft-roader. "Consumers still want SUVs," he says....
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Posted April 18 2008 06:15 PM by TT Editors
The 2009 Honda Pilot may improve on the functional attributes of the first-generation model, but the Pilot's styling has proven controversial. In a blog called "The trouble with Honda design," Motor Trend editor in chief...
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Posted March 10 2008 04:13 PM by Frank Markus
I've been on a bizarre diesel kick of late, sampling Audi's latest offerings last week and now this Grand Cherokee powered by a turbodiesel V-6. I'm generally a diesel booster. The inherent economy of these lean-running...
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Posted February 27 2008 01:19 PM by TT Editors
Infiniti is gearing up for its European launch and the latest move made by Nissan's luxury arm is an extra 0.2-liters of displacement added to the European-market Infiniti EX crossover and Infiniti G sedan. Both will be...
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Posted February 19 2008 04:21 PM by Melissa
Mazda announced today it will be offering a Dockable Entertainment System that features the Gameboy Advance in the CX-9, which allows customers with moonroof-equipped vehicles the ability to have a rear-seat DVD...
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Posted January 4 2008 06:58 PM by Mark Williams
There are some hidden jewels out there—you just have to know where to look. And when you find it, you may be surprised how much help (meaning cash on the hood) you can get. Especially on some of the fullsize SUVs (some of...
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Posted December 7 2007 12:41 PM by Melissa
Through our history, hot cars and hot woman have gone hand to hand in the adult and automotive industries. With little surprise, Playboy announced today its list for the Hottest Cars of 2008. Hot on that list for Best SUV...
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Posted December 7 2007 11:50 AM by Melissa
The Limited Edition Led Zeppelin Jeep Patriot made its debut today. This Jeep Patriot is a tribute to one of the most influential rock bands of the 1970s with custom exterior graphics and two VIP tickets to see Led...
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Posted November 30 2007 07:17 PM by Melissa
Toyota announced mid-year price adjustments to manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2008 model RAV4.
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Posted November 20 2007 06:47 PM by Melissa
The Mitsubishi Endeavor is a crossover-type mid-size sport-utility vehicle that combines car-like driving dynamics with impressive comfort, safety, room and versatility. Endeavor is available with front-wheel drive or...
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