Lincoln, which is in the procedure of reinventing itself, stated that more than 50% of its dealers in the top 130 U.S. markets have expressed their commitment to upgrade their dealerships. Lincoln considers this to be a main step considering that many dealers were undecided since they had been doubtful that Ford Motor Co. would [...]
Filed under: Minivan/Van, Perform, Mercedes-Benz, Design/Style Though the Ford Transit Connect could be a niche player in the North American marketplace, the little van industry is huge business in Europe. According to Mercedes-Benz, it accounts for some 700,000 units annually, and that is a pie of which Daimler wouldn’t mind finding a bigger slice. And [...]
  Ask most longtime motorsports fans what they think of corporate sponsorship in racing, and odds are favorable that they&rsquoll tell you one thing along the lines of it&rsquos a cancer on the sport, turning drivers into G-rated, emotionally castrated spokesbots and has priced the journeymen and shadetree mechanics out of all but the lowest [...]
  As supercars go, the new McLaren MP4-12C is a spectacular performer, even if it isn't the most primal or angry exotic on the marketplace. Its turbocharged 3.8L V8 and carbon fiber monocoque construction make it powerful and light, and a rather significant thorn in the side of the likes of the 458 Italia and [...]
Right after a great start of Season 18 with three great mid-engined supercars, three amazing best speeds at Nardo, three impressive times around Imola, and three very pleased Leading Gear presenters, we are looking forward to the second episode. Jeremy and James travel to Beijing to cast their eyes over the quickly expanding Chinese motor [...]
The 2012 Nissan Leaf electric vehicle. Image: Nissan Motors Just when you thought that legislators in the Golden State had come to their senses, some thing happens to reaffirm our opinion that California may be the least-auto-enthusiast-friendly state in the country. Immediately after showing some degree of sanity by agreeing to adopt the proposed EPA [...]
  Ahh yes… Super Bowl XLVI is lastly here and the long awaited extravaganza of high-budget tv advertisements is sure to wow, shock, repulse or delight. This is about the only time that  folks in fact look forward to the commercials. There is always a smorgasbord of funny, weird, attractive and quirky 30, 45 and 60 seconds spots. [...]
Filed below: Motorsports, Safety, Technology, Videos It really is widespread for folks to take into account the head and neck safety device, or HANS device, a millennial item, one thing developed ten years ago or so. But it was really conceived following an accident in 1981 and the 1st prototype was donned in 1986. It [...]
Filed beneath: Coupe, Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Porsche If we could summarize the Porsche 911 with just one word, it would be “evolution.” For decades, Porsche has methodically enhanced its rear-engined sports vehicle. The style changes are subtle, and power has risen steadily. To illustrate this, Porsche made a video that plays off the 911′s wealthy history. [...]
In 1 of the smallest recalls we have ever heard, BMW will be calling in six owners of the 2012 X5 xDrive35i SUV to address a issue with the automatic transmission. In a letter to the National Highway Targeted traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Bavarian automaker says that due to a manufacturing error, the automatic [...]
On Wednesday night, we brought you the lowdown on the refreshed for the 2013 model year X6 crossover along with the new X6 M50d with 381-ponies, courtesy of its tri-turbocharged diesel engine. Now, we also have the first official photographs of the high-performance 2013 X6 M, which gains the exact same cosmetic touches as the [...]
  &lsquoGame more than&rsquo is not an expression typically employed in the automotive realm. And though we&rsquore hesitant to use it in this case, we really feel justified when referring to the likes of the new 2012 Audi A7. We&rsquove driven almost everything from electric roadsters to $ 100,000+ sports vehicles (which oddly enough often [...]
Filed beneath: The List The List is about fulfilling your wildest wheeled fantasies, and often those wheels are bound and held in spot by tank treads. Our most recent episode takes Jessi and Patrick to Vikings nation in the heart of Minnesota. It is Patrick’s turn to indulge a single of his childhood dreams, which [...]
Bentley has recently announced that the refreshed Continental GTC convertible and the Mulsanne sedan will be presented to the public at the 2012 Qatar Motor Show. Even if the retouched Bentley Continental GTC convertible or the Mulsanne sedan aren’t that new, the automaker is preparing to bring the two models to … > Read complete [...]
  Even though there are many (some, like us, might argue far too several) Americans who are obsessed with celebrities and each infinitesimal factor they do, we doubt there are numerous folks who wonder &ldquoWhat do celebrities do with their automobiles when they&rsquore done with them?&rdquo The answer, of course, is that they normally sell [...]
With just months to go prior to the Olympic Games get beneath way in the capital city of the brand’s home country, MINI introduces two new unique-edition models to spread modern London style around the world. The latest takes on the … Continue reading MotorShout – Newest News — — —
China is booming and the country is currently the biggest automobile industry in the planet. It is estimated that China’s vehicle industry will develop tenfold between 2005 and 2030. Now Morgan Motor Business has announced it will open its initial Chinese dealership named Malvern Morgan Automobiles in the capital Beijing. The 1st automobile of the [...]
Filed under: Efficiency, Marketing and advertising/Advertising, Hatchback, Fiat Fiat USA put a video showcasing the 500 Abarth on the Web final November that tested the bounds of what is doable on network Tv. That’s a single of the huge factors it hasn’t been put on Tv but. You’ll see what we mean when you view [...]
Filed below: Automobile Buying, Etc., Earnings/Financials Americans are driving their vehicles longer, as the average age of vehicles has almost hit 11 years, according to a new study by Polk. Blame a wretched economy and far more dependable modern day automobiles, but automobiles and trucks continue to stay on the road a lot longer than [...]