Mazda's all-out attack on excessive fuel consumption (known as SKYACTIV) via technologies and engineering efforts culminate in the 2014 Mazda6 sedan. Stand-out styling inside and out, as well as the best real-life mileage I'd achieved in a comparable sedan all year boosted my opinion of the 2013 Mazda6 GS. SKYACTIV explained It might sound like som
Sports Car Buying Intro
So, you've decided that this will be the year you get into a shiny new sports car. Good call! This will be one of the biggest investments you'll make in your lifetime, but thankfully automakers the world over have developed a comprehensive array of unique models and technologies that fit virtually any need, lifestyle, personality or budget. From af
Auto Shanghai 2013: world premiere of VW CrossBlue Coupe Concept
You may remember that Volkswagen introduced the CrossBlue Concept in Detroit this past January. This time at Auto Shanghai 2013, the German automaker unveiled a coupe variant that hints at a possible BMW X6 competitor. The five-passenger Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupe Concept offers both sporty driving dynamics and high fuel economy. It combines a 299-
Philippines March 2013: Market at record levels
Toyota Vios in Manila, Philippines April 2013 * See the Top 20 best-selling brands by clicking on the title! Many thanks to Myk * Still only brands data for now for the Philippines, hopefully I will be able to share models data again shortly for this country. And as detailed in my special Manila Auto Show Report, the Pinoy car market is on fire thi
Chevrolet Trax 1.7 VCDi
Road tests 19 Apr, 2013 We drive the new Chevrolet Trax to find out if it has what it takes to challenge the big-selling Nissan Juke
Honda reveals details of Accord Plug-in Hybrid engine
Earlier this year, Honda released the Accord Plug-in Hybrid (pictured) on limited sale: and now the company has revealed details about its engine as part of the SAE World Congress in Detroit. The vehicle, which has sold 45 units to date, boasts an all-electric range of 13miles; with combined fuel economy of 115mpge. So what
Europe March 2013: Nissan Qashqai and BMW 3 Series strike again
Nissan Qashqai * See the Top 10 best-selling models and brands by clicking on the title! * No sign of recovery for new car sales in Europe, down 10{a67b19a8e4041d6038457dec885576a947415db4780439943e8d1e22adc8777d} year-on-year both in March to 1,354,083 registrations and year-to-date at 3,107,087 units. This month while the UK resists again at +6{a
Porsche Makes Our Jaws Drop with the new 911 RSR Video
Motoring Exposurehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qENILIwcQMQ Where do we sign up to become Porsche factory drivers? Not too long ago, Porsche rang in its 50th anniversary with the new 911 RSR based on the 991-generation chassis. The new race car is looking to continue Porsche’s winning ways in racing in upcoming seasons and series around the world.
TomTom dives deeper into the GPS sport watch business
(Credit: TomTom) This may not be TomTom's first foray into the GPS sport watch business (that distinction came with the ;Nike+ SportWatch), but the announcement of the TomTom Runner and Multi-Sport are proof that the GPS hardware provider is getting serious about the fitness tech segment. The Runner and Multi-Sport are based on identical core hard
Cars.com Family Reviews the 2013 Mazda CX-9
A three-row crossover, the 2013 Mazda CX-9 successfully manages to handle seven passengers without feeling bulky or looking matronly, says Cars.com Family reviewer Courtney Messenbaugh. This crossover is agile and its 3.7-liter V-6 engine easily handles highway on-ramps. Courtney says the third row isn't the most comfortable, but anyone can sit ba
CA Air Board Head To Carmakers On ZEV Rules: Back Off, Boys
California is the largest single market for new vehicles in the United States: more than 1.5 million vehicles are sold each year. So when state officials speak, the auto industry has to listen. On Tuesday, Mary Nichols spoke. She heads the powerful California Air Resources Board, which has legal authority to set emissions regulations for vehicles.
The Mercedes-Benz Concept GLA unveiled
Don’t let the laser headlights or crazy interior bobbles distract you. The Concept GLA is a deadly-serious preview of their small-crossover segment fighter.
The BMW MZ8 Concept Takes a Look into the Future
Motoring Exposure A modern interpretation of the motorsports philosophy. Just over 40 years ago, BMW Motorsport GmbH (now BMW M GmbH) was founded with 35 employees as a subsidiary of BMW, with their first racing project being the BMW 3.0 CSL. Since then, the subsidiary has grown and plays a large part in the BMW model portfolio. To celebrate the 40