It’s not often that you hear about car fires on the news – and that’s because thousands of them occur...
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Tony Pimpo is a young automotive journalist who lives in Northern California. He believes the future of the automotive industry will depend in a large part on the recommendation of enthusiasts and Generation Y. More than ever, automakers lately have realized the power of Gen Y. Not only in regard to buying power, but in driving opinion and spreading a brand’s message through the internet and various forms of social media. His appreciation for cars formed at an early age, thanks to his dad, who has always been involved with cars in different ways over the years. Tony has contributed to various websites in his pursuits, and is on staff at GMInsideNews, where he has been writing since the age of 12.
As most of us know, sport utility vehicles were all the rage in the 1990s and early 2000s. You know,...
Ah, software updates. You’ve got to love the big ones that can take hours and require us to restart our computers (or phones, whatever the case may be). I’ve got one waiting on my phone right now for me – oh joy. We’ve all been used to software updates for...
As planned obsolescence isn’t a part of Bentley’s vocabulary, new models don’t come around very often. As such, when a...
When Saab finally went bankrupt, many thought Chief Executive Officer Victor Mueller would disappear off the automotive scene, at least...
It’s the beginning of the year, and you know what that means; manufacturer sales data for 2012 is coming in. In the past General Motors hasn’t been the company you think about when it comes to fuel-efficiency. In fact (save for the Chevrolet Volt) both Toyota and Ford have grabbed...
Another day, another electric vehicle program cancellation from Audi. This is despite the company’s recent announcement that it will invest...
The title of “green leader” is important for different types of buyers. There are environmentalists who want to save the...
The Jaguar XK has been on the market for quite some time; it was first shown off at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show. Jaguar has been through a lot since then; a sale to India’s Tata Group and a renaissance that began with the XF sedan. Since its introduction, the...
If you bought a new Saab in 2011 or 2012 (don’t all raise your hands at once now…) you would...
The North American International Auto Show has a full slate of debuts scheduled. Right now Toyota is trying to stir...
Volkswagen has taken great pains to let everybody know that the new Beetle is unlike any one that has preceded it. This was illustrated by the Black Turbo Launch Edition model that led the car’s introduction into the United States market. The Black Turbo is the meanest – and therefore...
Fisker’s financial woes have been well-documented this year. Henrik Fisker, the company’s Chief Executive Officer, finally admitted as much recently...
2012 has been a great year for Hyundai – if not in the public relations department, than in sales for...
As far as German luxury goes, BMW and Mercedes-Benz have always been king-of-the-hill. Audi, on the other hand, was the lesser-known and quirkier brand of the three. Beginning in the 2000s, Audi made a concerted effort to expand its line-up and become a top-tier global luxury brand. It has been...
The North American International Auto Show is shaping up to be a big event. Lexus is readying an all-new generation...
Every premium manufacturer is on a push for global sales volume. Most industry observers agree that a majority of future...
Everyone was skeptical at first, but MINI has proved critics wrong with continued success since its introduction in 2001. Fiat was the second to join the premium minicar segment with the 500, and it has done well for itself so far. What hasn’t met the same success is Smart. Sales...
The smell of lawsuits is in the air. Fuel economy estimates from the Environmental Protection Agency have historically been taken...
Toyota has been pummeled for years by the enthusiasts community, due to a lack of cars with an engaging driving...
When you have a product launch that is as highly anticipated as the Chevrolet Corvette C7, there are bound to be leaks. It all started when Jalopnik saw a few uncovered C7 prototypes quite some time ago. They risked General Motor’s wrath by posting a rendering depicting the new car....
As far as American supercars go, there has basically been two longest-running ones from mass market manufacturers are the Chevrolet...
The Nissan Altima has been a sleeper success in the mid-size segment. While the redesigned 2013 Toyota Camry, 2013 Ford...
Hyundai has been steadily improving its vehicles for years, but the real breakthrough arrived with the current generation of vehicles. Particularly the Sonata and Elantra surprised critics, and both vehicles became recognized as leaders in their classes. One of the big selling points of the Elantra has been fuel economy,...
Automotive outlets are always looking for clues about the next new model. Whether it be hints dropped by executives, inside...
The Chevrolet Camaro is about as American as you can get, but it isn’t built here in the United States....
Well that didn’t take long. Consumer Reports is well-known in automotive circles for having an affinity for the Japanese automakers, particularly Honda. That’s why we knew Honda was in trouble last year when CR thoroughly panned the redesigned Civic, failing to give the car its “recommended” rating. Complaints from CR,...
Last year BMW made an advertising splash when it debuted “The Fastest Christmas Card In The World” video. The new...
What do you do when you have two vert successful minivans recognized as leaders in their segments? If you’re Chrysler,...
The ink is hardly dry on Maserati’s decision to produce one crossover SUV, but Car and Driver reports that another one is coming. Maserati has toyed with the idea of making an SUV for years. Recently, Fiat committed to making a large investment into the brand, with the goal of...