| Thread of the Day: What New Car Would You Put in a Time Capsule for 25 Years? |
Jan 18th, 2013 |
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While we have a rough idea of where the automobile is headed, it’s difficult to predict exactly what the automotive landscape will look like in 25 years. Will we all merely be passengers in our autonomous, self-driving cars? Will fossil fuels still power our vehicles? Whatever the case, chances are you won’t be able to [...]
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| MT Poll: Which 2013 Detroit Auto Show Concept is Your Favorite? |
Jan 18th, 2013 |
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The 2013 North American International Auto Show has come and gone, leaving in its wake a trail of futuristic concept cars intended to stop show-goers in their tracks. Though this year’s Detroit show had far more production-ready concept cars than years past, there were still a few boldly styled concept cars at the show, as [...]
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| Centenary Celebration: Aston Martin Airlifts Vanquish to Top of Dubai Hotel (W/Video) |
Jan 18th, 2013 |
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This week marks Aston Martin’s 100th anniversary and the beginning of a year of celebrations worldwide. While the unveiling of the Centenary Edition Vanquish at the automaker’s original home in Chelsea’s Henniker Mews kicked off the events, the automaker airlifted an Aston Martin Vanquish onto the roof of one of the most luxurious hotels in [...]
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| New Rolls-Royce Wraith Coupe Coming by End of Year |
Jan 18th, 2013 |
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The new third Rolls-Royce model coming to the lineup by the end of this year will be called the Wraith, the automaker announced today. Most likely the Ghost-based coupe model we’ve spied testing, the Rolls-Royce Wraith will make its official debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show in March, but expect to see a number [...]
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| Honda Recalling 748,000 2011-2013 Odyssey Minivans, 2009-2013 Pilot SUVs |
Jan 18th, 2013 |
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Honda has announced today that it will recall 748,000 2009-2013 Pilots and 2011-2013 Odysseys because of a potential driver-side airbag defect. The Problem: The driver-side airbag in 2011-2013 Odysseys and 2009-2013 Pilots may have been assembled without some of the rivets that hold the airbag’s plastic cover in place. With the rivets missing, the airbag [...]
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| Cold as Ice: 2013 Chrysler 300 Glacier Edition Priced at $37,840 |
Jan 18th, 2013 |
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The Chrysler 300 is unmistakable on the street, but for owners who want to stand out a bit more – and also require all-weather capability – Chrysler offers the 2013 300 Glacier edition. The special-edition 2013 Chrysler 300 has been priced at $37,840 (including destination), and the automaker has released new photos of the full-size [...]
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| Honda Gear Concept Hatchback Plays the Retro-Civic Game |
Jan 18th, 2013 |
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While we were busy ogling the Urban SUV concept in Detroit, Honda quietly rolled out another new concept car: meet the Gear, a subcompact showcar that was recently revealed at the Montreal auto show, of all places. According to Honda’s brief release, the Gear is inspired by fixed-gear bicycles, but we can’t help but see [...]
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| 10 surprises from the Detroit Auto Show |
Jan 18th, 2013 |
At first glance, there weren't many unexpected moments at the Detroit auto show this year. Sneak previews and leaks -- both planned and spontaneous -- took care of that. Besides, the favorable ...
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| US auto industry back on track but luxury cars keep richest in the fast lane |
Jan 18th, 2013 |
When the auto show opens to the public Saturday, hundreds of thousands of car enthusiasts will be treated to one of the most upbeat shows in years. US car sales are rising once more, and even trucks, ...
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| Axing auto taxes weighed by LDP |
Jan 18th, 2013 |
The idea of abolishing the automobile acquisition and weight taxes and instead using the environment tax as a revenue source for municipalities has emerged within the Liberal Democratic Party ...
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