Filed under: Spy Photos, Coupes, Sedans/Saloons, Pontiac
Click above for high-res gallery of refreshed Pontiac G6 spy shots
The Pontiac G6 is one of those alright-looking cars that isn’t begging for a total redesign, so General Motors is planning a mid-cycle refreshening of the car’s nose instead. The updated design was recently photographed by spies, actual spies, […]
Filed under: Spy Photos, Sedans/Saloons, Ford
Click above for high-res gallery for redesigned Ford Fusion spy shots
We’ve known for some time that the Ford Fusion was due for a mid-cycle refreshening soon, but new spy shots from KGP Photography reveal that more might be in store for Ford’s successful mid-size family sedan. Previous spy shots have […]
Filed under: Coupes, Sports/GTs, Plants/Manufacturing, Dodge
Click above for more shots of new Challengers awaiting the crusher
Tons of used-up vehicles are sent to the great junkyard in the sky every day courtesy of huge hydraulic crushers. We collectively shed a tear whenever a desirable old classic meets its maker before some enterprising soul is able to […]
Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green, Hyundai, Toyota
Toyota pretty much has the hybrid market cornered right now with its Prius sedan, and the automaker is reaping the benefits of the model’s fuel efficiency in the form of record sales. This fact also makes Toyota the envy of various other automakers, considering that their hybrid sales make up […]
Filed under: SUVs, Etc., Safety, Cadillac
Photo by Mike Erickson, San Clemente Marine Safety
Memorial Day has passed and beach season is upon us. With the long summer days and cool ocean breezes, it may be tempting to take your new SUV out for a spin on the sand. If you are dumping that much money into […]
Filed under: Euro, Commercial Trucks, Porsche, Volkswagen
Click above for a gallery of the VW Caddy Carrera Cup Edition 2.0 TDI R.
The link between Volkswagen and Porsche is about to get stronger, but VW’s Swedish contingent has already created a special edition to honor the alliance. The VW Caddy has lived a staid life as a […]
Filed under: Minivans/MPVs, Japan, Honda
Click above for high-res gallery of the Honda Freed
Honda revealed its new compact minivan today in Japan called the Freed. On sale today as well, the Freed can carry up to eight passengers within its diminutive dimensions thanks to a low, completely flat floor and some clever packaging. Opt for captains […]
Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green, Plants/Manufacturing, Toyota
Reports are emerging today that Toyota is considering producing its hybrid Prius in California at the joint-venture production facility it shares with General Motors. Called New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. or NUMMI for short, the facility currently produces the Toyota Corolla, Tacoma, Matrix and Pontiac Vibe. If Toyota decided to […]
Filed under: Gadgets, Safety, Tech, Toyota
Click above for more shots of Toyota’s Night View
We’ve questioned why some automakers in the past have gone to the trouble of replicating the look of traditional gauges when normal ones would do the trick. In the case of the new Toyota Crown Hybrid, though, there is a good reason […]
Filed under: Garage, Sedans/Saloons, Sports/GTs, Audi
click above for high-res gallery of the 2008 Audi RS4
My buddy Chris was beaming as his body pressed into the two-tone Recaro on the passenger side. “This thing is completely unbelievable,” he said, his voice a blend of awe and disbelief. Around us, the scenery flicked by as the crisp […]