– Like every U.S. automaker, Ford isn’t averse to wrapping itself in Old Glory when it wants to sell more product to patriotic ’Muricans. That’s why Ford F-150 advertisements feature the sort of gravelly voiceovers that make Clint Eastwood sound slightly effeminate—and usually contain more denim than the whole of… Continue reading
Please enjoy our first eMagazine issue of 2015. It includes Amelia Island Concours and Auction coverage, a look at the 1965 Chevy Impala, racing legends Tony Brooks and Richard Petty, the 2000 Sebring 12 Hours, and much more. eMagazine Edition : Audi’s Gr-r-R8 originally appeared on Conceptcarz.com on Wed, 08… Continue reading
Chevrolet adds a sophisticated monochromatic look to the Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD with new Custom Sport editions, which debuted today at the Denver Auto Show.Silverado Custom Sport HDs feature body-colored front and rear bumpers, a body-colored grille with chrome-accent bars, chrome door handles and body-side moldings, and chrome-accented… Continue reading
As the brand celebrates 50 million vehicle sales since its creation some 95 years ago, Citro?n is unveiling a surprising, creative and bold new concept car ahead of the 2015 Shanghai Motor Show. The Citroen Aircross Concept originally appeared on Conceptcarz.com on Thu, 09 Apr 2015 09:30:52 EST. Please see… Continue reading
– We recently sat down with Daimler’s R&D chief, Thomas Weber, who told us that the automaker will continue to produce V-12 engines but won’t do a three-cylinder, that it’s considering a more comprehensive update to the G-class, and that it isn’t interested in a small seven-seat people-mover. – C/D: BMW has… Continue reading
– To test the Ferrari LaFerrari, we traveled to Italy to the storied marque’s personal track, Fiorano. Ferrari’s offer was this: We could either test there—or not at all. We chose to test. READ MORE ›› – Continue reading
– When it comes to ultraluxe sedans, there is much to be said for the Mercedes-Maybach S600. The long-wheelbase, twelve-cylinder S-class for the most discriminating of sybarites is whisper-quiet, will launch you to 80 mph before you’ve even noticed, and remains fundamentally unperturbed as it mows down the proletariat—its Magic… Continue reading
In answer to the obvious question about the Infiniti QX50, yes, they still make it. Formerly known as the EX35, it was really one of the first luxury crossovers—it debuted back in 2008—but despite the soaring popularity of the category, the EX35-cum-QX50 has been all but invisible on American roads.… Continue reading
With the 6-series, BMW has a clear winner on its hands. The beautiful coupe, based on the 5-series sedan, has exceeded expectations—despite highly ambitious pricing that positions it close to the range-topping 7-series. Even though the four-door Gran Coupe, a direct competitor of the Audi A7 and the Mercedes-Benz CLS,… Continue reading
BMW, like many automakers, is moving quickly to introduce plug-in hybrids. In fact, the Bavarian outfit plans to have a plug-in version of every model they sell. We’ve already driven a prototype of the plug-in-hybrid 3-series, and now the brand has unveiled a plug-in-hybrid version of the BMW X5, the… Continue reading
Porsche’s GT division has always understood the importance of exclusivity when it comes to its road cars. Production runs have been limited to numbers far below the volumes that supercar makers like Ferrari produce on an annual basis. For example, we’re told that the total build for the new Cayman… Continue reading
Wrangler owners all know that they’ll one day wake up with the sudden urge to bolt on a couple thousand dollars’ worth of aftermarket parts. And in those precious disorienting seconds, Chrysler wants to them to default to mouthing the word, “Mopar”—hence the mission of this yellow Jeep landing in Geneva.… Continue reading
