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Jun
28th

The Ford Taurus hits 32 mpg: Autoweek TV

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Also in this episode: BMW and General Motors won't share fuel-cell technology, Big Brother is watching your driving and a video about keeping drifting fun.
Jun
28th

Nissan to add Sentra output in Mississippi

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Nissan, constrained by production capacity in Mexico and setting ambitious sales targets for the next-generation Sentra, said today it will build the 2013 Sentra at a second North American site, in Canton, Miss.
Jun
28th

Ford RS200 takes to the streets in a pair

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The Ford RS200 is a mid-engine, all-wheel-drive rally car built by Ford to compete in Group B rally back in the 1980s.
Jun
28th

More views of Doug Peterson’s SCCA crash

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Last week we showed you the on-board camera footage of Doug Peterson's crash
Jun
28th

Reliant "Rugged Robin" is ready for battle

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The Reliant Robin has a loyal cult following that is characterized mainly by racing and funky paint jobs, but one man in England has taken the task of defending the Robin's honor to a whole new level.
Jun
28th

First Drive: 2013 Ford Taurus 2.0L EcoBoost

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First Drive: 2013 Ford Taurus 2.0L EcoBoost
First Drive: 2013 Ford Taurus 2.0L EcoBoost - Automobile Magazine
The 2013 Taurus is the first Ford sedan to receive the new 2.0-liter I-4, after the 2013 Explorer, Edge, and Escape SUVs.

Ford has been on a fuel economy mission the past few years. It has led the pack in downsizing and turbocharging engines across its line to achieve better mileage without sacrificing performance. In this vein, Ford has added a third powertrain option to the Taurus for 2013: a 2.0-liter turbocharged EcoBoost four-cylinder.


Photo Gallery: First Drive: 2013 Ford Taurus 2.0L EcoBoost - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: First Drive: 2013 Ford Taurus 2.0L EcoBoost - Automobile Magazine


Jun
28th

Project Car Hell, Off-Brand Brits Edition: Sunbeam Alpine or TVR Vixen?

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Last week's
Jun
28th

PRODUCT EYE: Audi A6 allroad quattro

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Can a crossover ever be considered a supercar? No? What if it sprints to 62mph in 5.6 seconds, hits a limiter at 155mph and sends so much torque to all four wheels that it will chirp its tyres off the mark? And then there's this: what if it's a diesel?
Jun
28th

Supreme Court upholds Obama health care law; auto industry prepares for coverage mandates

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The Supreme Court today largely upheld President Obama's 2010 health care law, a decision that will require dealerships, auto suppliers and other businesses with 50 or more employees to offer basic health insurance and coverage starting in 2014.
Jun
28th

2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 to appear at Goodwood

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On Wednesday we told you about the Mazda MX-5 GT concept that will be featured at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. On Thursday, Ford announced that its new
Jun
28th

Lotus reveals details of Goodwood Festival of Speed appearance

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If you're an auto enthusiast living within easy traveling distance of West Sussex, England, we suspect you know about the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Jun
28th

Chrysler sees June U.S. vehicle sales in line with May’s

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Chrysler Group sees auto sales in June running at about the pace of May in the United States, the industry's slowest month of 2012, a top Chrysler executive said today.
Jun
28th

NETHERLANDS: Deputy PM in talks with BMW over NedCar plant

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Maxime Verhagen, the Netherlands' minister for Economic Affairs, has told the local media that he is in talks with BMW Group over the future of Mitsubishi Motors' NedCar plant.
Jun
28th

2013 Shelby GT350 tops out at 624 hp

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Shelby American released the details of its 2013 Shelby GT350 on Thursday. The limited-edition upgrades for the new model year include a load of new color combinations, a glass-roof option, Recaro seats and a modified custom rear valance.
Jun
28th

Choosing the right collector car

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Would-be classic-car drivers seem to have no trouble talking themselves out of living the vintage motoring dream, and it is not entirely without reason: Vehicles of a certain age can present owners a daunting set of challenges.
Jun
28th

Chinese automaker SAIC opens N.A. office in Michigan

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SAIC, China's largest automaker and a key local joint venture partner of General Motors, opened a North American office in Michigan on June 12 as it deepens its roots in the United States.
Jun
28th

GERMANY: Opel Supervisory Board approves restructuring plan

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The Supervisory Board of Adam Opel AG has approved a new business plan which is supposed to return the GM subsidiary to sustainable profitability.
Jun
28th

Nanny Dearest: Active safety measures help curb accidents

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We complain a lot about electronic nannies here at Autoweek. They seem to step in to protect us just when things are getting interesting.
Jun
28th

Opel supervisory board approves turnaround plan

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Opel said its supervisory board today voted in favor of a midterm business plan aiming at bringing the unit back to sustainable profitability.
Jun
28th

Opel supervisory board approves turnaround plan

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Opel said its supervisory board today voted in favor of a midterm business plan aiming at bringing the unit back to sustainable profitability.
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