Does 576 HP Vauxhall VXR8 GTS Hint at More Powerful Chevy SS?
When we presented you with the UK-exclusive Vauxhall VXR8 GTS, we made sure to highlight the disparity between its output and that of the similarly-equipped Chevrolet SS. Seeing that the U.S. market is…
We Defend the New Jeep Cherokee’s Design
Chrysler design boss Ralph Gilles was likely ecstatic when the all-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee was revealed to the public. However, with public outcry over its styling reaching such a feverish pitch, he couldn’t…
How Much Will the Chevrolet SS Sedan Cost? We Think $35K
The Chevrolet SS is not your everyday car. In fact, it’s not even your everyday performance sedan. Given its array of “premium gear” — a 6.2 liters LS3 V8, for instance — we…
GM Envisions a World of Just Cadillacs and BMWs
Imagine a world of just Cadillacs and BMWs. No, not BMWs and Mercedes-Benzes or BMWs and Audis — BMWs and Cadillacs! Impossible, some — no, most — would say, especially when considering the…
Chrysler and Fiat Alliance Not Enough
With Chrysler recently announcing yet another profitable quarter, the future might look more promising for the “struggling” American automaker. But it’s time I sprinkled some gloom on that optimism. I have had a…
The State of Global Economy and the Automotive Industry
The 2008 credit crisis was a big wake-up call for everyone, and although the North American automotive industry has been on an upward trajectory, sales are still below pre-crises levels. The global automotive…
The Truth about Electric Cars
It seems like oil prices are getting higher with each passing day. Sure there’s a lull here and there, but in the future, prices will never go down. In addition to the increasing…
The Lexus LFA is a Failure
As a super car, the goal of the Lexus LFA was to be fast and highly maneuverable. With a 0 to 62 mph time of 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 202…
Mitsubishi has no Future
I have always wondered how Mitsubishi has been able to stay afloat in the North American market, despite having dismal sales year-after-year and a weak brand presence. Just recently, the company’s CEO, Osamu…
GMC’s Next Logical Step, Target Jeep
To many enthusiasts, GM jumped the gun when it decided to keep GMC rather than Pontiac, and for good reason. After all, the only vehicles GMC had to offer were blatantly re-badged Chevrolet…
