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2015 Subaru WRX with CVT option blows away critics with surprising sales

Subaru Australia has announced the new 2015 Subaru WRX has record sales. But a big surprise is the number of WRX sports cars that are being sold with the optional CVT.

May 7, 2014 - 8:01AM EDT
By: Denis Flierl

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Chrysler will add two large plug-in models by 2017, but not because it wants to

Not exactly known for electric vehicles, Chrysler plans to produce not one but two plug-in hybrids as part of their five-year plan revealed yesterday. It is a move driven primarily by regulations.

May 7, 2014 - 7:34AM EDT
By: Luke Ottaway

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These 4 options make Mercedes S-Class the best luxury car on the planet

The all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has won an unprecedented four awards at the Vehicle Dynamics International Awards, 2014.

May 7, 2014 - 6:51AM EDT
By: Denis Flierl

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Hyundai Owners Most Loyal in the Industry

From the Department of Redundancy Department comes this new, calling someone a loyal Hyundai owner is now officially redundant officially according to a metric from Brand Keys, a New York-based brand, customer loyalty and engagement consultancy.

May 6, 2014 - 8:54PM EDT
By: Keith Griffin

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SRT Brand Dissolved, Refreshed Dodge Viper Coming for 2015

After existing as its own brand since 2011, the Chrysler Street and Racing Technology brand is being folded back into the Dodge brand and the mighty Viper will return to being the Dodge Viper for the 2015 model year - with a refresh for the supercar helping to kick off the return to the performance aimed Dodge brand.

May 6, 2014 - 8:04PM EDT
By: Patrick Rall

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Chrysler's Departure Will Be Kia's Gain

Chrysler's announcement that it will no longer produce the Dodge Caravan comes at an auspicious time for Kia as it gets set to roll out the 2015 Kia Sedona. One has to wonder why Chrysler is giving up on this market.