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Toyota ramps up production big time on 2012 cars and trucks

Toyota’s production of 2012 cars and trucks for sale in the United States and Canada is at 100% and recovery from the March 11 quake in Japan has exceeded expectations, an executive for the Japanese car company told reporters in Los Angeles today.
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By: Hawke Fracassa

Mercedes-Benz premieres at Frankfurt Auto Show with F125 research concept car

Mercedes-Benz, marking their 125 years of automotive history, will offer several world and European debuts a the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show today, notably including the F125 research concept car, which takes a visionary look at future technical developments in the luxury market.
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By: Don Bain

Production of the Fisker Sunset Convertible confirmed in Frankfurt

Many expected that the new Fisker Surf shooting brake would be the big Frankfurt Motor Show news from the US-based automaker but we have also learned that when the Surf hits the streets in 2013, it will be joined by the Fisker Sunset – a convertible based on the architecture of the Fisker Karma sedan currently amidst production.
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By: Patrick Rall

LeaseTrader.com says parents favor one-year leases for high school seniors

Imagine no down payment and extreme short-term fuel surge for parents of high school seniors in their final year before they go off to college.
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By: Frank Sherosky

Bentley Continental GTC: Frankfurt Auto Show 2011's most luxurious

Wolfgang Durheimer, Chairman and Chief Executive of Bentley Motors is ready to welcome the new Bentley Continental GTC convertible to the world. The new Bentley will debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.
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By: KC Kelly

Volkswagen recalls 2011-2012 Jetta sedans for excessively long tailpipes

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of select 2011 and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta models over a concern about the tailpipe extension being too long – increasing the risk of burns to passers-by when the car is parked after being driven.
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By: Patrick Rall

The Jeep-based Maserati Kubang drops at Frankfurt 2011

We have known for some time now that Maserati was planning to unveil a new luxury sport utility vehicle at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show and as the huge German event has begun, the new Jeep Grand Cherokee based Maserati Kubang has met the world with a look that is very distinctly all-Maserati.
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By: Patrick Rall

Ford strike possible: Contract extension with UAW likely

Ford Motor Company and the United Auto Workers Union have an expiration date of September 14, 2011 for their labor contract. However, the collaborative effort may have to be extended beyond that date.
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By: KC Kelly

Volvo Concept You designers share behind the scenes of their craftsmanship

Learning about the amazing craftsmanship that goes on behind the scenes of manufacturing the beautiful Volvo brand car can be extremely interesting. The following is a look inside the making of the Volvo Concept You.
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By: KC Kelly

Volvo unveils Concept You four-door coupe at the Frankfurt Auto Show

Volvo has taken the wraps off the Concept You, a four-door coupe design exercise that showcases the Swedish automaker's interest in smart technology integration and a new family of four-cylinder engines.
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By: Gordon Block