Automakers have stepped up to help those affected by the devastating Oklahoma tornado that hit the city of Moore earlier this week. Some of the donations are coming directly from auto manufacturers, but individual dealerships are adding to the donations as well. Ford is donating $250,000 to the American Red Cross and will match up [...]
On May 13th, Jaguar launched its worldwide campaign for the new F-Type, which arrives this month. The worldwide marketing campaign entitled “Your Turn” will encompass every advertising venue including print, TV and social media. The U.S. efforts will lean toward television and digital media with appearances by celebrities and figures that will appeal to younger [...]
Maserati released a few precious details and full photos of the new Maserati Ghibli, a car that is set to deliver on the promise of its ancestor in grand fashion. The original Maserati Ghibli was a two-door, two-seater GT released by Maserati in 1967. The V8-powered Ghibli debuted at the 1966 Turin Motor Show. It [...]
Everything was different for the 2013 Easter Jeep Safari compared to the past several I’ve attended. Having the 2013 Easter Jeep Safari at the end of March took some getting used to as early to mid April was the norm. Jeep made changes too. Jeep brings new products and toys to measure public and journalist’s opinions. No [...]
The Chevrolet Corvette has long been one of America’s most iconic sports cars with die-hard fans spanning many generations since it was first put into production almost 60 years ago. With the current generation C6 having been released back in 2005, Chevrolet is preparing to give the model a rebirth at next month’s Detroit Auto [...]
After sharing its automotive history and heritage over the past 13 years, the Walter P. Chrysler Museum is slamming its doors to the general public on Jan 1st, 2013. Opened in 1999, the non-profit museum was built and paid by the Chrysler Group. The Walter P. Chrysler Museum has 5 full time employees and 126 volunteers [...]
The 2013 VW Polo R WRC looks ready to take on the best in the World Rally Championship. It is too bad that Sebastien Loeb, consecutive nine time WRC champion, retired at the end of this season. Well, the show must go on, and Volkswagen is sparing no expense. This racer packs a small 4-cylinder [...]
So how do journalist get cars to review? In this “Behind the Scenes” video we profile Automotive Media Solutions in Denver, Colorado to let you in on how automotive journalists get vehicles to review. Vehicles in an automotive press fleet are stored, maintained, cleaned and doled out to qualified journalists in the region. AMS [...]
The 2013 Honda Crosstour is not very good looking. There, I said it! It’s slightly less disturbing to look at than the last generation, but that’s like saying a rhino is more pleasing when you place a flower behind its ear. Fortunately, the Honda Crosstour is an extremely well made vehicle – under the skin. There [...]
What is the World’s Most Beautiful Gasoline Pump? In this video we visit the Classic Gas Museum just outside of Santa Fe, New Mexico to find out. Of course cars and gasoline go together like peanut butter and jelly…you really can’t have one without the other. But did you know that over the decades designers [...]
The American distributor of Suzuki automobiles /Suzuki cars filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy today ending the sales and distribution of Suzuki vehicles in the United States. According to the Press Release, Suzuki will continue to sell motorcycles, ATVs and the marine products in the United States. “American Suzuki Motor Corporation (“ASMC” or “the Company”), the [...]
The 2013 Honda N-One is proof that Honda can still build youth-oriented, fun, soulful cars. This baby packs a front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive as an option. The 2013 Honda N-One comes with a .66-liter (660 cc) three-cylinder that’s power is either normally aspirated or turbocharged. Power should be about 58 horsepower for the normally [...]
Subaru will officially inroduce the 2014 Subaru Forester to the world at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show at the end of November. The Fast Lane Car will be on hand covering the event. The big news is: Subaru will use the 2.0-liter, horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine used in the BRZ as an optional powerplant [...]
With the fourth quarter now well underway, the time has come to predict how October 2012 sales will pan out. Economic turmoil in Europe has severely affected American automakers GM and Ford, with continued scaling down of operations and elimination of factory jobs planned over the next few months. On the home front, the arrival [...]
