DriverTV: Kick the Tires Online
Nov 25, 2008
Check out specs, get reviews and quotes, or just take a look at photos and videos of popular cars, trucks, and SUVs.
Bentley Refreshes Continental GTC and Presents New 600HP GTC Speed
3 hours ago
Even though the Continental GTC has only been around since 2006, Bentley thought that it was time to perform a light facelift to its luxury four-seater convertible. While they were at it, the Brits also...
MCR Readying Nissan 370Z for Tokyo Auto Salon
3 hours ago
At this week's 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon that runs from January 9 to 11, Japan's Matchless Crowd Racing (MCR) will reveal a fully modded Nissan 370Z packed with accessories and performance items from various...
Chrysler's Plunge 53% in December, Total 2008 Sales 30% Down
3 hours ago
They say bad things tend to come in threes, and unfortunately, that's the case with Detroit's Big Three automakers. Chrysler LLC's December sales in the U.S. were much worse than GM's 31% and Ford's 32.4%...
Suzuki Reportedly Cancels 2010 Kizashi Sedan
3 hours ago
According to a report in Japan's daily business newspaper, Nikkei, Suzuki has 'shelved plans' to introduce the production version of the Kizashi concept vehicle series. Suzuki's planned midsize sedan,...
Russians Build Volga GAZ-21 Replica Based on Porsche Cayenne SUV
3 hours ago
Even if you do not like any of Cardi's proposals, you have to admit that the crew working at the Russian design and tuning firm have more imagination than a hundred Hollywood producers combined. Aptly...
1,000 hp, twin-supercharged Dodge Challenger by RDP Motorsport
Jan 6, 2009
Click above to enlarge Excessive power is just enough, right? If you abide by that rule of thumb, perhaps you'd be interested in RDP Motorsport's latest offering, which trumps the Challenger's SRT8's...
Detroit restaurant offers cheaper eats for domestic owners
Jan 6, 2009
We'll have to make sure to rent a Mopar when we're in Detroit for the North American International Auto Show next week. Tribute Restaurant in nearby Farmington Hills is running a special promotion to honor...
Alonso escapes Kenyan plane crash unhurt
Jan 6, 2009
Perhaps Fernando Alonso should stick to the ground. After all, he's considered to be one of, if not the, best drivers in all of Formula 1, which many consider to be the pinnacle of motorsports. Sure, F1...
By The Numbers - December 2008: I Want My Mommy Edition
Jan 6, 2009
The U.S. auto industry hasn't experienced a worse year of sales in recent memory, so it's fitting that 2008 should close with December sales data that's no better than the previous disappointing months.The...
Brand new 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT on sale, just $35k!
Jan 6, 2009
Click above for a gallery of the 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT that time forgot So you're a Pontiac diehard, but you don't need the space of the G8 GT GXP and the Solstice GXP is just a bit too "me too." So what's...
Hyundai Allowing Financially Troubled to Return Cars
Jan 6, 2009
During tough financial times many people may put off large purchases like cars or homes. Hyundai is trying to sweeten the deal by agreeing to take the car back if drivers fall on hard times.
Ford's December Sales Drop 32.4%, 2008 YTD Sales Down 20.7%
Jan 6, 2009
In December, Ford Motor Company's U.S. sales that include the Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Volvo brands, totaled 139,067, down 32.4 percent compared with a year ago. Despite the decline, Ford estimates that...
Video: 2009 Skoda Octavia Facelift
Jan 6, 2009
Unveiled for the first time at the Paris auto show last October, the mildly facelifted Octavia Sedan and Estate models boast a new nose and tail that brings them in line with Czech firm's latest vehicles...
GM's U.S. December Sales Fall 31%, 2008 YTD Sales Down 23%
Jan 6, 2009
Once again, General Motors recorded a significant drop in U.S. sales in December delivering 221,983 vehicles, down 31 percent compared with a year ago. GM's December car sales of 87,506 units were off...
Porsche Panamera to be Unveiled at China's Shanghai Auto Show in April
Jan 6, 2009
China's growing importance in the global auto market is the reason behind Porsche's decision to perform the world debut of the new Panamera at the 2009 Shanghai Auto Show from that runs from April 20 -...
Mercedes Reports 32.1% Drop in U.S. December Sales, Smart Sells 24,622 ForTwos in 2008
Jan 6, 2009
December proved to be a poor month for Mercedes-Benz that reported U.S. sales of 18,507 vehicles, a 32.1 percent decrease over the same month last year. The German automaker's total 2008 volume was 225,128...
Will The Nissan GT-R Blend?
Jan 6, 2009
The widely popular and oftentime misunderstood webshow, Will It Blend?, tests the world's most powerful blender against the claimed "world's fastest production car," the Nissan GT-R. So, will it blend?...
Car-On-Car Action Video Gets Us Hot And Bothered For The Weekend
Jan 6, 2009
The cinematic qualities of most automotive videos leaves us wanting more, but Advan Tech Studio knows what we crave. The video proof after the jump gets us real hot and bothered for the weekend. We showed...
Commenter Of The Day: Wild, Wonderful Edition
Jan 6, 2009
The only state in the US to fall completely within the boundaries of Appalachia, West Virginia is a state rich in natural beauty and resources. The rugged terrain of the Appalachian Mountains has influenced...
PCH, Slot Car Handling On A Budget Edition: Turbo V6 Lotus Esprit or Fiat 124 Sport Coupe?
Jan 6, 2009
Welcome to Project Car Hell, where you choose your eternity by selecting the project that's the coolest... and the most hellish! You want an inexpensive project car that sticks to the pavement like flypaper?...
Crazy Japanese Tuners Combine 3-Series With S2000, Rocks Our World
Jan 6, 2009
Japanese chicks, E36 3-Series, cowboy hats, 9,500 RPM, 250 HP Honda S2000 engines, short skirts, race drivers. All of those things appear in this video. After watching it, we’re inexplicably happy, but...
Thousands Of Shoes Randomly Dumped On Miami Freeway
Jan 6, 2009
For no apparent reason, someone dumped thousands, and we mean thousands of shoes on Miami's Palmetto Expressway, causing massive backups during the morning rush hour. Road workers equipped with shovels,...
1967 Datsun 411 Down On The Maui Street
Jan 6, 2009
This is Down On The Street Bonus Edition, where we check out interesting street-parked cars in places other than the Island That Rust Forgot. You'd think Maui's humidity would be rough on old Japanese...
Man Released From Prison, Carjacks Vehicle In Parking Lot
Jan 6, 2009
On December 14th, Sean L. Hawkins Jr. walked out of Prince George's County Jail in Maryland on his own recognizance. He immediately carjacked a Toyota 4Runner because he "needed a ride home from jail."...