| 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban First Drive |
Feb 28th, 2014 |
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From rugged to refined--the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Suburban.
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| 2015 Lexus RC F Sport’s a Little Bit RC, a Little Bit F, and a Whole Lotta Sporty [2014 Geneva Auto Show] |
Feb 28th, 2014 |
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Lexus’s RC coupe hasn’t even gone on sale yet, but already the automaker is declaring the lineup complete with the debut of the RC350 F Sport. The sporty-but-not-too-sporty stepping stone between the regular RC coupe and the BMW M4–fighting RC F, the F Sport is the Goldilocks just-right middle ground, and, fittingly, it’s being revealed [...]
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| 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe First Drive: Still Makin’ It Rain |
Feb 28th, 2014 |
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The Tahoe is one of Chevrolet’s primary rainmakers, a truck packed with greenbacks that still rules a segment competitors have let languish. The Tahoe and its larger Suburban sibling alone account for nearly 50 percent of full-size SUV sales; mix in the numbers generated by the GMC Yukon models and the market dominance becomes a [...]
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| Alfa Romeo’s Sports Models Go Automatic For 2014 |
Feb 28th, 2014 |
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Woefully short on new product, Alfa Romeo is re-launching the top-of-the-line versions of its existing lineup. The MiTo supermini, launched in 2008, and the Giulietta, first shown in late 2009, will be available in uplevel Quadrifoglio Verde trim again. The name refers to the cloverleaf symbol from Alfa’s rich racing history. The diminutive MiTo had [...]
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| OBD-No-Way: Automatic Is the Do-It-All Connected Diagnostic Device of the Future |
Feb 28th, 2014 |
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It was only a matter of time before someone thought of something productive to do with cars’ OBD-II diagnostics ports, and Automatic has a pretty worthwhile new piece of hardware and a corresponding app. While similar to Delphi’s connected diagnostics dongle, Automatic’s piece takes things a step further with a slick user interface and a [...]
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| 2014 Opel Astra OPC Extreme: A 300-horse Hyperhatch [Geneva Auto Show] |
Feb 28th, 2014 |
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GM’s German subsidiary Opel is alive and kicking. That’s the message sent by the Astra OPC Extreme (or EXTREME, as Opel insists), which will be launched at the Geneva auto show. Powered by a 2.0-liter, direct-injected four-cylinder turbo that makes more than 300 horsepower, it is one of the sportiest cars ever to be offered [...]
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| 2014 Ram ProMaster 1500 Tested: Unlovely, But Frightfully Useful |
Feb 28th, 2014 |
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Black is not a good hue for the Ram ProMaster 1500. It’s not because black doesn’t look snappy, but a dark-colored commercial vehicle driven by un-commercial guys like us isn’t a good idea. The Ram is intended for contractors, plumbers, and other handy people who might otherwise buy a pickup, but appreciate the security and [...]
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| Hyundai Intrado Concept Debuts: Borrowing Some of Kia’s Design Magic [2014 Geneva Auto Show] |
Feb 28th, 2014 |
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Hyundai apparently wants to play in every segment, and its Intrado crossover concept, designed in Europe and debuting at the 2014 Geneva motor show, seems to suggest a forthcoming subcompact crossover. This is the same “style first, practicality second” segment currently served by the popular Nissan Juke, the refreshed version of which is also debuting [...]
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| Georgia’s “Slow-Poke” Bill Goes After Left-Lane Sitters |
Feb 28th, 2014 |
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One week after approving a new confederate license plate, the state of Georgia has responded with something all drivers can unite behind: a real effort to fine people sitting in the left lane. According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Georgia House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a bill that would modify the state’s current highway [...]
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| 10 Things You Need To Know About the 2014 Lamborghini Huracán |
Feb 28th, 2014 |
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A new Lamborghini is always a big deal, but it’s particularly significant when it’s the replacement for the Italian marque’s bestselling model of all time, the Gallardo, more than 14,000 of which have been produced since 2003. Formally debuting at next week’s Geneva motor show, the 2014 Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4 is a wedge-shaped vision [...]
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