ridelust — It feels as though it’s been far too long since we’ve seen Jerry Seinfeld being funny. In fact, ever since “Seinfeld” ended back in 1998, it seems as though America’s favorite comedian has seemingly vanished. Now however it seems Mr. Jerry is back shilling for Acura and their upcoming NSX...
autoblog — Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Videos, Acura, Honda, Luxury Let's take a moment to praise the original Acura NSX, a previously unimaginable coupe from an equally unimaginable source that, as Lexus did with luxury, put every supercar maker on notice. Only the NSX went further than anything Lexus ever did; after all,...
autoblog — Filed under: Concept Cars, Geneva Motor Show, Hatchback, Suzuki, Design/Style The Suzuki Regina concept shown at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Show was an unusual little car. We don't want to get our hopes up about production (especially since we'd probably never get it in America anyway), but the Regina will return...
jalopnik — Depending on your perspective cars of the 1980s might seem like they were new yesterday or built sometime before the beginning of time. Regardless of your perspective, the newest vehicle to come out of the decade is now 23 years old. More »
autoblog — Filed under: Videos, Humor The beige blurs in the still above are sheep, and they're apparently very excited about something in that little blue car. Supposedly, a farmer in the Caucasus was just trying to get through a lane, and this, dubbed the "sheep cyclone," is what developed. Follow the jump for...
thetruthaboutcars — There are so many things I miss these days. I miss having a presidential candidate that is as ruthless and cunning as Richard Nixon. I miss stuffing my mouth with sweets and having a body that can absorb endless hours of athletic abuse. I even miss a lot of the comedians from days...
autoblog — Filed under: Sedan, China, BMW, Luxury In China, it's common for managers in various levels of the corporate hierarchy to have personal drivers, hence the proliferation of long-wheelbase sedan variants that we don't see in North America. Audi sells the A4L and A6L there, and now BMW is following up the...
motorauthority — If you’ve driven a Nissan Leaf, you’ll agree that while the near-instantaneous torque provided by its electric motor system from standstill can be intoxicating in itself at first, the Leaf is SO not a performance car. With soft, Prius-like dynamics and Prius-like looks, the Leaf appeals to the green crowd,...
jalopnik — We're not sure many vehicles have ever left the factory that are less suited for low 11 second 1/4 miles and serious wheelies than the International Scout 80. That is exactly why the fact this 1963 International Scout is somehow capable of both of these impressive feats is so cool. More »
carscoop.blogspot — Brand loyalty is a priority for any car manufacturer. It ensures that they have a healthy core of buyers who will remain loyal when the time comes to change their car for a new one. Luring customers away from a rival, or “conquest” sales, as it is commonly known in...
autoblog — Filed under: Motorsports, Hybrid, Diesel, Racing The diesel era at Le Mans may not be over yet, but already we're seeing the emergence of a new propulsion trend: hybrids. Toyota recently announced the TS030 Hybrid LMP1, Peugeot was working on a hybrid version of its 908 prototype before it killed the...
jalopnik — It's no secret they take their burnouts pretty seriously down under and the results are usually pretty amazing to watch. Luckily for us this burnout is no exception—it has all the smoke and supercharger whine you could hope for, plus the unexpected but welcome addition of fire. More »
autoblog — Filed under: Budget, Sedan, Marketing/Advertising, Toyota Toyota is looking to meld the smartphones with the television in a new ad campaign. The automaker is giving fans a chance to win two Camrys in new promotion that uses the Shazam mobile app in conjunction with a TV spot. When the commercial airs,...
carscoop.blogspot — We've seen this play before and before that and before that, but it never gets old: Chinese automakers replicating vehicles from western automakers. One brand that keeps popping up on our cloning radar is Jianghuai Automobile, more commonly known as JAC Motors. It's latest accomplishment is the JAC 4R3...
jalopnik — Although there's no good time to wreck a rented Lamborghini Gallardo, we'd have to say crashing into a fence when you're already running late for your own wedding is easily one of the worst times for it to occur. More »
thetruthaboutcars — Click for Larger Image Since this was published, I’ve had the chance to meet Alex Roy, read his book, and watch as he has made the move into traditional motorsports, including a grueling stint in the Baja 1000. I rather like the fellow now, but I’m leaving the original text of...
autoblog — Filed under: Spy Photos, Geneva Motor Show, Videos, Hatchback, Mercedes-Benz, Luxury We've gotten various peeks at the Mercedes-Benz A-Class for a few months now, from the patent drawings to spy shots to QR-coded teasers. Then, of all things in all places, a cyclist with a handlebar-mounted camera gets a full-on shot...
jalopnik — Oldsmobile thought their 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 was tough but they didn't want you to take their word for it. Instead they got a tough talking spokesman dressed up as a construction worker to explain it to you. More »
blog.hemmings — We’ve had a number of discussions recently about when to keep a car in as-found condition versus when to restore it, and this 1950 Chevrolet Styleline DeLuxe for sale on Hemmings.com illustrates a sort of in-between approach of leaving the major aspects of the car – paint, upholstery, the engine...
autoblog — Filed under: Budget, Europe, Videos, Hatchback, Hyundai, UK Based on the can't-make-enough status of the Hyundai Elantra, the public hasn't gotten tired of Hyundai's "fluidic sculpture" design theme. Based on this commercial for the Hyundai i30, we admit that we haven't either. The five-door sold in Europe and based on the...
motorauthority — BMW Motorsport is excited about the three teams and its drivers for the company's assault on the revitalized DTM this year. BMW Team Schnitzer has Bruno Spengler and Dirk Werner as its drivers, while Andy Priauix and Augusto Farfus represent BMW Team RBM. The reigning DTM champion, who recently joined...
thecarconnection — According to Automotive News Europe, the SUV planned to replace both the Jeep Compass and Patriot, has been delayed until 2014. Originally intended to go into production in 2013, the code-named B-SUV has been delayed so that Fiat can expedite engineering on its European products, like the Sedici compact. The...
wot.motortrend — Though careful not to show photos of 2013 Dodge Dart trims that may fall below $20,000, it’s hard not to look at the compact sedan and think the brand is headed for a serious sales spike. When placed next to a 2012 Caliber in our photo gallery below, it seems...
jalopnik — I'm a big fan of the cutaway drawing and, simultaneously, the old Saab 900 Turbos. I saw one while I was out jogging yesterday and couldn't help but feel like it made perfect sense to me. I'm not planning on owning a FWD vehicle next, but if I did it...
wot.motortrend — For better or worse (usually the latter), its human nature to stereotype others by their choice of clothing, music, and yes, even by their choice of what car to drive. People also have a tendency to apply human characteristics to the cars they drive too – for example, Chevy Camaros...