If someone were to ask us what’s going on with GM’s marketing and advertising these days, our honest answer would have to be, “we have no idea.” A few years back the automaker played musical chairs with its ad agencies for Chevrolet,... 

‘ADDING THRILLS TO ITS SAFETY HERITAGE’ When you think of Volvo you think of its great safety record-solid and strong. With the new Volvo C30 T5 R-Design ‘Polestar’ edition you can add a thrilling and exciting ride with great sport coupe aggressive... 

The 2012 Lexus HS 250h. Image: Lexus Lexus launched the HS 250h hybrid in the U.S. in the summer of 2009, as a 2010 model. Meant as a fuel-efficient bookend to Lexus’ other entry-level offering, the rear-drive IS sedan, the HS 250h never really took... 

Nowhere is it written that muscle cars must be ancient relics, stuffed full of carburetor-fed, hydrocarbon-belching V-8 engine and fitted with the kind of primitive suspensions usually found on farm wagons. There are plenty of muscle cars available from... 

Even in base form, the Nissan GT-R is almost unbelievably quick, and blessed with the kind of handling limits that few owners will test, even on track days. While we get the “Black Edition” in the United States, with extras like lighter Rays Wheels... 

Filed under: Budget , Sedan , Mazda , New Car Reviews Ably Carrying The Banner For Internal Combustion Forget the Mazda CX-5 . The Mazda3 still carries the sales gravitas that the CX-5 aspires to, but for now, the C-segment sedan and hatchback that has... 

The new 2012 Infiniti G37 Hardtop Convertible continues to offer exceptional value in a package consisting of advanced technology, performance and luxury. The new 2012 Infiniti G37 Convertible, virtually unchanged from the 2011 model year, remains to... 

Let’s say you’re lucky enough to own a collection of classic and exotic Porsches. When it’s time for an engine rebuild on a 356 or 911SC, that task can be farmed out to any number of shops specializing in Porsche, since parts are available and... 

We’ll admit to having a bad infatuation with the new BMW M135i. We like it’s lines far better than the 1 Series M coupe’s, and it’s hatchback practicality appeals to us, too. It’s “off-limits” nature, at least in the United States, only... 

This much is established as fact: Kyle Best, 19 years old at the time of the accident, struck an unnamed couple on a motorcycle behind the wheel of his pickup truck. The impact was severe enough that both rider and passenger lost their left legs, but... 

If you are old enough, then you remember a time when your imaginary expressions reached as far as a piece of paper and pencil. Now days, thanks photoshop and other applications from the latest Adobe software suite, someone’s imagination takes on a... 

The 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games in London are sure to be another stunning showcase of athletes from all over the world representing the abilities and essence of human competition in a variety of sports. BMW knows a little something about competing... 

Filed under: Sedan , Chevrolet , GM , New Car Reviews Mild-Hybrid Malibu Proves Only Mildly Interesting Don’t judge a book by its cover. The sentiment certainly applies to cars as well, but doubly so. Years of driving and photographing new vehicles... 

We’ll warn you in advance: if you’re squeamish, you probably don’t want to watch the video below, especially right after lunch. If the thought of car-on-frog violence doesn’t disturb you, the video below (found on Autoblog ) is a well-played... 

Although we have yet to get our hands on the new 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, the abundance of Mustang vs. Camaro hype circulating over the internet tends to give us a virtual measuring stick without having to strap in the driver’s seat. The latest ‘virtual’... 

BMW shows off its latest M Performance accessories. Image: BMW If you’re passionate about your ride, chances are good it isn’t stock. The most afflicted among you have probably spent as much on aftermarket performance as the car cost to buy, while... 

It is interesting to know we live in a world where there are still people fortunate enough to have an over-abundance of time on their hands. They have so much of it they tend do something completely out of the ordinary. In the case of the folks who brought... 

A Lingenfelter-tuned 1993 Corvette ZR1 When we grow up, we want to be Ken Lingenfelter. Not only does he own Lingenfelter Performance Engineering (which was founded by a cousin, John Lingenfelter), but he also has one of the most impressive car collections... 

The Mercedes-Benz E350 Cabriolet. Image: Mercedes-Benz The idea of luring new customers to a bank via prizes is nothing new. Over the years, we’ve racked up toasters, flashlights and other swag, and even remember a bank in Boulder, Colorado offering... 

First introduced in 2001, the Toyota Prius has been a tremendous success in the hybrid world with segment leading sales figures of more than 2-million units sold.  For 2012, Toyota is upping the ante by introducing 3-new models.  The Prius C is smaller,...