Consumer Reports survey suggests buyers don’t see differences between car companies

Vehicles today are more powerful, more efficient and safer than ever. In fact, today’s car buyer would be hard pressed to spend their money on a car really bad. But in general, these improvements may have also led consumers to believe there are real differences between the various products offered by major automobile manufacturers in the world. According to Consumer Reports’ 2012 Car Brand Perception Survey, Toyota, Ford, Honda and Chevrolet have seen their scores drop in two-digits compared to last year. Continue reading

2012 Toyota Camry: First Drive

2012 Toyota Camry front 3/4 view

You know those commercials that we never get Toyota, on the air in those distant lands such as Australia and Brazil and who are, oh, interesting? We are finally one. Toyota is returning to advertising Super Bowl after three year absence with a 30-second version of this long-form 60-second spot for the 2012 Camry, and we think it’s funny enough to be worthy of The Big Game. Continue reading

2012 Fiat 500: First Drive

2012 Fiat 500 front 3/4 view

Fiat has served a couple of curiosities about the upcoming five-door 500L expected to debut at Geneva Motor Show in March. According to Automotive News, the vehicle will feature a roof top of you the door Fiat 500, and while the two share a ledge front fascia, a larger vehicle will ride on an expanded version of the frame underlying the Fiat Punto . All in all, the Fiat 500L will be about 163.38 centimeters in length, which is about 2.36 inches longer than the current 500 Continue reading

Updated BMW X6 M previewed in videos

BMW has released two promotional videos of his magazine-for-2013 X6 M. From the looks of things, the Bavarian team has opted for a very subtle facelift, including new headlights and a slightly modified radiator grille. Otherwise, the performance seems very powerful utility as it did last year. Word that the interior will also change slightly, with the option to get some piece of skin choices and little else. Similarly, the refreshed BMW X6 M is expected to benefit this year from 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8. Continue reading

Mazda recalls over 52,000 Tribute crossovers, warns owners to park outside

Mazda is recalling issued a recall of 2001 – and 2002-model year Mazda Tribute crossover for a possible loss of brake fluid. It ‘was found that fluid leaking from the cap of the master cylinder reservoir may come into contact with the ABS wiring connector, potentially leading to corrosion and / or fire. Continue reading

First Toyota 2000GT produced goes up for sale

A design and engineering icon, the Toyota 2000GT is the granddaddy of all Japanese supercar, the ancestor to whom the Acura NSX, Nissan GT-R and Lexus LFA must pay homage. It ‘pretty rare to find a 2000GT for sale, but the example is offered by Maine Line Exotics is particularly special. Continue reading

Geneva 2010: Bugatti Grand Sport Cutaway

Geneva 2010: Bugatti Grand Sport Cutaway

The automotive industry tends to work by certain rules and patterns. For example, the time of a model is ready to be removed, we usually have a pretty good idea of ??how and when its replacement promises to appear. But Bugatti, of course, is not a typical car manufacturer. Continue reading