Chrysler executives, employees, UAW reps and supplier partners applauded after the one-millionth Jeep Wrangler JK rolled off of the assembly line at Chrysler Group’s Toledo, Ohio Assembly Complex. The new JK is bound for a customer in Florida and represents a positive sign of economic growth. The Jeep Wrangler JK is a vehicle that appeals [...]
It seems not so long ago that the Cadillac brand was associated with white hair and slow, right-lane driving. Only ten years ago, the reliable but mundane DeVille still graced American streets, and America’s only true luxury brand seemed to be fading into oblivion. In recent years, however, the advent of the groundbreaking CTS and [...]
The Mercedes-Benz SLK Sport Package is a worthy update to, what I think is, one of the most character-filled sports cars Mercedes-Benz builds. One of the recent changes Mercedes-Benz added to all SLKs equipped with the Driver Assistance Package or the COMMAND Online system is to add a high resolution, color display amid the instrument [...]
Ford has pushed boundaries since they introduced the F-150 SVT Raptor in 2009. The 2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Special Edition is a step forward to accessorize the brute, giving the 2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Special Edition updates, more sophistication and updated rolling gear. The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor is one of the hottest selling pickup trucks in [...]
Wait, what? Another 4-cylinder Mercedes-Benz? And an AMG-tuned one at that? Mercedes-Benz made the performance version of their new A-class official today at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, drawing in more hype about downsizing the brand and making AMG more accessible. And though it may appear to be an unassuming hatchback, this A45 AMG packs [...]
Yep, you read the headline right. The United States Postal Service may stop doing Saturday delivery service, but they won’t allow letters to go without cool stamps on them any longer. You can now have your choice between several different muscle car stamps which showcase raw, American horsepower. In a recent dedication ceremony at the [...]
It’s the beginning of another month, so automotive manufacturers are releasing the sales reports for the previous month. As the numbers are released, I’ve been keeping score of how each company is doing. Of particular note, Nissan, Infiniti and Audi have some interesting stories to tell. Read on to see how they performed. With an [...]
Ram will offer a light-duty diesel in the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. Details are thin as they are finalizing numbers, but this is what I do know. It will have a 3.0-liter turbo-diesel similar to the one that will be offered in the Jeep Grand Cherokee – which makes 240 horsepower and 420 lbs-feet of torque. It [...]
The MINI that won the 2012 Dakar Rally was a turbodiesel BMW X3 racing machine under the MINI sheet-metal. Still, they are both BMW vehicles and share the automaker’s zest for winning. MINI has opted to make some special “off road” components for the MINI Countryman to celebrate their return for the 2013 Dakar Rally. Stéphane Peterhansel [...]
Jetblack is hunting for the World Land Speed record and 1,000 mph. The New Zealand led group initially considered a mixture of jets and rockets to push their vehicle up to record-setting speeds. Now, rockets built in the United States will be the sole motivator. This gives the Jetblack rocket car a design that no [...]
I love the Volkswagen CC and so do you. It’s sexy, fun to drive. economical and sexy. It’s so nice – I said it twice. I have yet to sample the newest CC, but I know how good this machine is dynamically. The pricing for the 2013 Volkswagen CC R-Line has just been announced at [...]
We at TFLCar have mixed feelings about the current Ford Explorer. It’s handsome, comfortable and a very good family car – but it’s no SUV. The mere fact it exists makes the Ford Flex superfluous – in our opinion. Also, it's WAY better looking than the Flex. One thing most of us at The Fast [...]
I like where America is going with these beefy V6s sitting in the engine bays of muscle cars. For a while, Dodge trailed Ford and Chevrolet with an anemic 6-banger. Now, there’s a lovely 305 horsepower 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 that puts out a respectable 268 lbs-feet of torque while getting 26 mpg highway. Yes – [...]
Who says Germans can’t be sexy? I never did. I think the British do. Italians are the best designers of exteriors; we can all agree on that. Still, I do see where there may be a lack of perceived German passion – their designs tend to be manly, logical and (sometimes) heavy handed. Now [...]
