If you think of safety first when you think about Volvo, you can be excused. After all, they have spent many a decade cementing that image in the minds of consumers. However, if you that’s where your mind goes first, it’s clear to me that you haven’t seen the S60 Polestar or C30 Polestar concept [...]

I’ve never understood the thought process of automakers who think of the interior first when deciding where to cut costs. It does certainly make sense to cut corners there that somewhere like critical safety systems and drivetrain components, but a cheap interior can absolutely ruin an otherwise well-engineered car. Given that most of the time [...]

I don’t know where I’ve been or what I’ve been doing for the past 9 years, but apparently Mercedes-Benz has been offering music compilations for download for quite some time now. Their Mixed Tape program began in 2004, and now they’re celebrating the release of their 50th offering in the series.   How in the [...]

I’d really like for Fisker to be a successful car company. I really would. After all, what’s not to like about a company that builds hybrid cars that look good, perform well, and are finished with high-end materials?   Apparently there’s plenty not to like since sales of Fisker’s Karma have ground to a halt. [...]

I’ve been a fan of diesel engines as the powerplant of choice in economical trim models. They’re far simpler and more durable than hybrid systems, and the lower price premium over the the traditional gas offerings make them a better decision where your wallet is concerned too.   That’s why I was glad to read [...]

Last month was one of the best in terms of sales volume for the auto industry in years. Nearly every company saw increases in sales compared to March 2012. How good were sales in March? Nissan and Subaru had their best months ever, Audi had its second-best month, and General Motors had their best month [...]

The all-new Corvette Stingray has been the centerpiece of Chevrolet’s product announcements this year. It will sell in relatively low volumes, but if it’s successful it will raise the entire brand. That’s what halo cars do.   It’s with this in mind that many Chevrolet dealers can’t be thrilled right now knowing that it will [...]

Clean air is a good thing. Only a simpleton would argue otherwise. However, in a civilized world clean air isn’t free. So then the discussion becomes one of how much we’re willing to pay and how clean do we really want the air to be.   It’s with this in mind that the EPA proposed [...]

According to Automotive News, this week Volkswagen made a decision they should have made back in 2007. They’ve finally discontinued the Routan. In case you’ve never heard of it, it’s a rebadged Chrysler Town & Country that went on sale in the U.S. in 2008.   As a company that hasn’t been a strong player [...]

When the Camaro made its return in 2009, you knew that a Z/28 model would have to eventually make a return. It took 5 years, but now you can buy a Z/28 once again. Well, you can’t actually buy one now, but once they go on sale you can. You know what I mean.   [...]