EXECUTIVE EDITOR--AUTOWEEK.COM BOB GRITZINGER: As much as there’s nothing like a big, honkin’ pickup when you need to do some serious hauling, when you need to do some serious haulin’, there’s really no match for the Cadillac CTS-V wagon. The V wagon is a beast, packing 556 hp in a 4,390-pound package, giving it enough punch to flash to 60 mph in 4.0 seconds flat....
Two things stand out about the 2011 Jeep Compass: The sticker price is $4,000 higher than the 2010 model's, and the crossover was restyled in what might be considered record time. The Compass, which now draws on the luxury styling cues found on the Grand Cherokee, went “from sketch to...
“Aw, come on, man! Go! Go! Hit it!” Lance Armstrong is shouting over the wind, engine and tire noise of the Nissan 370Z convertible that he is piloting around the twisty durability track at Nissan's proving ground in Stanfield, Ariz. You don't win seven Tour de France events without ...
Five-time overall Rolex 24 at Daytona winner Hurley Haywood will race once more, after all. Haywood said that the 2010 Grand-Am endurance classic at Daytona was his last, but as many suspected, he could not stay away. The 62-year-old sports-car racing legend has confirmed that he will come...
The 2011 North American International Auto show is expected to feature 30 to 40 worldwide vehicle debuts, show organizers said today.The Detroit show will include the introduction of the Audi A6, Chrysler 300, Ford Escape concept, Honda Civic concept and the Toyota Prius MPV.Porsche AG is returning ...
BMW is lightly updating the 1-series coupe and convertible for 2012 with several sporty modifications. The 128i and the 135i get air curtains for the front fascia to counter aerodynamic drag. Other refinements include accents for the headlights and taillights and light finishings for the interior....
Maserati unveiled its new series of books known as Maserati Classiche on Wednesday. The new series is comprised of books dedicated to specific Maserati models. Each book includes the original parts catalog, owner's manual and a 1:43 scale model of the car. Books will be released in various editions....
Oriol Servia and James Hinchcliffe made bids for full-time rides in the 2011 Izod IndyCar Series season during a test session with Newman/Haas Racing at Sebring International Raceway, Dec. 13-14.The two-day test was the first time Servia drove an IndyCar since he finished fourth at Twin Ring Motegi ...
A retired airline pilot today became the first customer to take delivery of a pre-orderedChevrolet Volt.Jeffrey Kaffee returned early from a vacation to pick up the keys for the plug-in hybrid at Gearhart Chevrolet in Denville, N.J. He traded in a Toyota Prius, according to a statement from GM....
Lexus Division said today it will price its entry-luxury CT 200h hybrid hatchback at $29,995, including destination charges, when it goes on sale in March.The CT 200h uses a version of the powertrain used in the Toyota Prius, and rides on the same platform as the more expensive Lexus HS 250h sedan. ...
Volkswagen is selling three 2011 Jettas through Gilt Groupe for $5,995--slashing the “1” from the usual $15,995 starting price. One car will be sold at noon Eastern time for three days starting on Dec. 15 in the flash sale. The sale will only be accessible on the first day through Gilt...
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