If you’re looking for some interesting insight into how Land Rover has been able to thrive while Hummer had to die, check out “ A tale of two brands: How Land Rover makes 14 mpg sexy ” by Rebecca Lindland, director of research for IHS Automotive. Lindland chronicles the mistakes of GM and how Land Rover’s branding has enabled the SUV maker to keep on trucking. (It’s… Continue reading
I’m not sure what the success of this particular ad campaign has been, but the Jaguar at play ads do a number of things pretty well. First, they show how sharp Jaguar’s lineup is becoming. The XK is certainly a blast to drive. It also shows how sporty Jaguar is becoming. I do still wonder… Continue reading
The all-new 2013 Porsche Boxster is set to be shown at the Geneva Motor Show in March will arrive with a new look, new underpinnings, a longer wheelbase, wider track and a lighter body, Porsche officials said last week. Better yet, they provided photos of the more sleek looking Boxster. “(T)he Boxster sprints from zero… Continue reading
Nissan has released this teaser video of the Pathfinder concept, set to be shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. It’s not much, but better than nothing. I like the front end, but that’s about all you can see with this video.
For those who can’t get enough of the Dodge Dart, this little video has made it’s way online. Naturally, it’s an R/T trim level. As you can see, this is one fine whip and something that’s is going to give all of those other compacts on the road today a run for their money. Dodge… Continue reading
It’s a little mind blowing when you think about it: Ford was able to sell a new F-Series pickup in under a minute, every minute of 2011: That’s a lot of iron. And we can split hair over whether or not the F-Series constitutes a single model or, rather, a lineup of pickups. (Of course… Continue reading
There’s always an interesting group of emails I get after a review runs. On Saturday, I made it perfectly clear that I think the Chevrolet Suburban is a fine vehicle, especially for anyone who needs to carry lots of people. Really, it’s was just a fun piece to write with a touch of Christmas spirit. Of course,… Continue reading
The Consumer Electronic Show has become another auto show considering how much attention carmakers give it. For the past few years, Ford Motor Co. has made the most of the Vegas electronic show, garnering lots of attention for its voice recognizing SYNC infotainment system. Really, it only makes sense to set up a booth or… Continue reading
Lexus has just taken the digital wraps off of the LF-LC concept 2+2 sport coupe, releasing a photo of this gorgeous car that will be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show on Jan. 9. Lexus has used the LF-A supercar as a way to prove its sportiness with little success. The car, which… Continue reading
Ah, a few more teaser pictures before Christmas. Toyota announced today that it will bring the NS4 plug-in hybrid concept to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this January. The debut will be along with the production version of the 2012 Prius c hybrid — which is the tiny hybrid out of the trio… Continue reading