As fuel prices continue on their upward trajectory, more and more evidence is coming to light that American drivers are making adjustments. Sales of mid-sized SUVs have completely tanked in the last few years, and now J.D. Power and Associates has…
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Chicago Preview: Dodge facelifts the Dakota for 2008
The Dodge Dakota used to be a strong-seller in the mid-size pickup truck segment. It could even be argued that the first generation Dakota invented the mid-sized truck segment when it was introduced in the mid-'80s, being significantly larger than…
Editorial: Absent analyst misundertands what Bill Ford said about batteries
Ford Focus EV – Click above for high-res image gallery
Here at ABG, we're not fond of sniping with other sites. However, when someone call us out, we feel the need to respond. Such is the case with self-proclaimed analyst Jack Lifton. This past…
Nissan sketches out next-gen Micra… but will it come to the States?
New Nissan Global Compact – click above for high-res image gallery
Nissan has just sent out the first sketch of its next-generation B-segment compact. The new car will be available globally starting next March in Thailand and then spreading to over…
Audi adds dual clutch S-Tronic to Euro A4 and A5
Audi has just added a new transmission option to European-market versions of the A4 and A5. The company's 7-speed S-Tronic dual clutch gearbox is now available with the 2.0L TFSI four cylinder. The A5 picks up 0.3 seconds in the 0-60 run and cuts…
Geneva '08 Preview: SsangYong to show off diesel-hybrid SUV
Click image for a gallery of the SsangYong Actyon
SsangYong is a Chinese-owned Korean vehicle manufacturer, primarily of trucks and SUVs that are best known for their ability to make people look away in horror. In recent years, they have managed to…
Report: Gordon Murray's T27 nearing production in UK
Gordon Murray's latest project, the T27, is reportedly getting much closer to production. Construction of a factory to produce the three-seat electric car could begin by the end of the year. The T27 is the battery-powered variant of the T25, both of…
Volkswagen selects driver lineup for Jetta TDI Cup
This past weekend, Volkswagen held their driver selection event for the inaugural Jetta TDI cup series out at Firebird raceway in Phoenix, AZ. Volkswagen evaluated 54 potential participants based on their driving skills, but other factors were taken…
Review: 2009 Audi A6 3.0T suits high-speed cruising to a “T” – or is that an “S”?
2009 Audi A6 3.0T – Click above for high-res image gallery
In 1982, Audi introduced its redesigned 5000 to the world and unwittingly influenced the shape of sedans to come. The 5000's smooth flanks, disk wheels and flush-mounted side glass were…
Report: Mercedes-Benz will build 500 A-Class E-Cells using Tesla batteries
The New York Times is reporting that Daimler has decided to proceed with production of a fleet of 500 Mercedes-Benz A-Class E-Cell vehicles early in 2011. Like the Smart ED, the battery packs and power electronics for the electric A-Class will be…