2013 Ford Taurus equipped 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine rated at 26 mpg city-highway

DETROIT -- The 2013 Ford Taurus, powered by Ford Motor Co.'s 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine, has received an EPA certification of 32 mpg in highway driving and 22 mpg in city driving, for a combined city-highway rating of 26 mpg.

Scheduled release Grand Cherokee's 2013 model will be short

 DETROIT -- The Jeep Grand Cherokee will have a shortened 2013 model year so that in January Chrysler Group can introduce a diesel engine and eight-speed automatic transmission for the 2014 model, internal Chrysler sources say.

Porsche: Boxster is the cheapest model in the future

MONTE CARLO -- Porsche has no plans to sell a car costing less than the Boxster, according to the automaker's head of sales and marketing.

"To build a Porsche for 30,000 euros currently doesn't fit our brand," Bernhard Maier told the Automotive News Europe Congress in Monaco today. "The extraordinary purchase experience is not for free and the entry price is currently covered with the Boxster and in the future by the Macan."

New technologies will enable Honda to maintain leadership in fuel economy

UTSUNOMIYA, Japan -- Honda Motor Co., fighting to restore its reputation for innovation, is poised to open a "toy box" of new technologies and products that will make it the industry leader in fuel efficiency, the company's top car engineer says.

R & I initiative from EUCAR

The European Council for Automotive R&D (EUCAR) has called for a number of priority automotive research and innovation (R&I) initiatives by 2020 to support competitive and sustainable road transport.

Design makeover in GM will revive Cadillac

DETROIT -- Clay Dean, the General Motors designer who oversaw the reboot of the Cadillac brand in recent years, is taking on a more expansive role as GM restructures global design to strengthen its global brands.

Rebirth Electra badge the company GM!

General Motors has applied to register Electra as a trademark, according to the database of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

The company had two previous Electra trademarks associated with the Buick division that expired. The first trademark dates from 1967 and the second was issued in 1989.

The next stage development of Honda: 2013 Accord

Honda watchers counting on a restyled 2013 Accord to reignite the Japanese automaker's sales spark in the United States may be disappointed by the first spy images emerging of the sedan.

Return of IndyCar on the Michigan International Speedway

The Izod IndyCar Series is looking for a date, and Michigan International Speedway is ready to renew its relationship with open-wheel racing.

IndyCar earlier this week announced that it had canceled its race scheduled for Aug. 19 in China and that it is looking to replace the event on the schedule this fall. Several tracks were rumored to be among those considered to replace China, including Texas Motor Speedway, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Watkins Glen International and Phoenix International Raceway.

Сheap auto insurance, as in this to make sure that you get the best!

You must have car insurance if you drive a car. Car insurance not only helps pay for damages, but for liability for injury to yourself and others. Since you must carry it, you should know how to make sure that you are getting the best rates possible. Rather than go with the cheapest policy, you should look on how to get discounts on the policies you want.

Eye Apple's Siri voice command technology for manufacturers GM, Honda, Toyota and Audi

Toyota, Honda, and General Motors have confirmed they plan to integrate Siri, Apple Inc.'s voice control technology used on the iPhone, into connectivity systems of upcoming vehicles.

The beauty and power of Buick Verano Turbo

Buick is adding a turbo variant this fall as the premium model for the Verano lineup.

While it's meant to be sporty, the idea behind the sedan is to offer buyers a reasonably powerful option that allows for more amusing commutes, but admittedly, it isn't a dedicated performance model.

Pikes Peck in anticipation Toyota Motorsport!

Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) will demonstrate its high-performance electric powertrain technology on one of North America’s most demanding motorsport events; the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado on July 8.

BMW Zagato style and accuracy!

The striking BMW Zagato coupe unveiled at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on the shores of Lake Como in Italy may be more than just a design exercise.

Ex-F1 has become more accessible!

Ex-Formula One designer Gordon Murray says he's devised a way to build small cars profitably again.

The British-based engineer is touting a new production system that he claims can make a city car in two primary steps instead of the standard five.

New diesel engine from Mazda GRAND-AM GX Series

As the self-described “only Asian auto maker committed to bringing modern clean-diesel technology to the United States,” Mazda is offering its 2.2-liter SKYACTIV-D four-cylinder diesel for sale to race teams to compete in the newly announced GX class for GRAND-AM racing.

Coca-Cola UK purchased 13 Iveco Stralis 6x2 rigid trutsks working on Biomethane!

Coca-Cola’s UK division, known as Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd. (CCE), has taken delivery this month of 13 additional biomethane gas-powered Iveco Stralis 6x2 rigid trucks.

Chrysler vehicles will be sculpted by the wind, Gilles says

Chrysler Group designers are spending more time in the wind tunnel to make more aerodynamic vehicles, aiding fuel economy, design chief Ralph Gilles said today.

Speaking at the annual Mackinac Policy Conference, a gathering of Michigan political and business leaders at this resort island in northern Michigan, Gilles said aerodynamics are becoming an increasingly important design aspect at Chrysler and throughout the industry.