Despite a slew of pure electric cars on the horizon from a variety of mainstream manufacturers, analysts are projecting sales will not increase as much as many had hoped. A big reason is the very-present issue of range anxiety that many consumers have. For most, electric vehicles are completely ruled out as a first car [...]
The Chicago Auto Show is just around the corner; the media days take place on February 8th and 9th. Volkswagen isn’t waiting until then to introduce the latest engine variant of the Beetle, the TDI model. VW has probably championed the diesel engine in the U.S more than any other company in recent times. For [...]
The Fiat-Chrysler partnership has opened up all kinds of interesting possibilities. Chrysler and Lancia are now paired together, Dodge and Alfa Romeo are sharing platforms and Fiats are making their way to the United States. For those not attuned to the automotive industry it can be confusing. Unthinkable a few years ago would have been [...]
BMW was the largest premium manufacturer in the world last year, with Audi at number two and Mercedes-Benz taking third place. Audi’s goal is to be the largest company in the world 2018, and while it is well on its way to that, the competition isn’t going to just stand still. Mercedes aims to take [...]
We’ve been hearing a lot about the Fiat 500L lately. It just got that name a few weeks ago, and we’ve been hearing it is a product geared toward the United States. With Fiat dealers here only having the 500 and the Abarth model to sell, new product is clearly needed. Now Americans traditionally have [...]
Depending on person talking, the relaunch of the Fiat automobile brand in the United States late last year can be categorized anywhere from a complete success to a disappointment. So far, over 20,000 examples of the trendy subcompact Fiat 500 have been sold through distinct dealership for the US marketplace. Performing below the lofty expectations [...]
The most expensive Audi ever has landed. Say hello to the Audi R8 GT Spyder. The GT Spyder is the latest iteration of Audi’s hit R8. Since its introduction in 2006, Audi has steadily cranked up the heat – and the price tag – on the R8. First there was the 5.2 FSI V-10 model, [...]
The Volkswagen Group’s luxury and exotic brands are looking to add new models across the board. Bentley has been said to have green lighted a new SUV and Bugatti is moving forward with the 16C Galibier super sedan. At Lamborghini, we’ve heard a back and forth over whether or not the company will produce the [...]