2012 proved to be a mixed bag for automakers, with strong sales in North America and some emerging markets, but record losses and low sales in Europe. Unfortunately for Ford, the losses and issues in Europe kept the company from meeting its performance goals for the year. Ford CEO Alan Mulally’s 2012 compensation, while still [...]
The E.P.A. fuel economy and emissions numbers for 2012 are preliminary, and based on sales estimates provided to the agency by automakers.
If John Deere made cars, we’re confident they’d be as trustworthy and straightforward as our long-term 2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i hatchback was during its year in our care. We’re not saying that driving the Impreza was akin to plowing the back forty—far from it—but the deliberate nature of its handling and performance and the directness with which road, wind, and engine noise were transmitted into the cabin took us back to a simpler time. READ MORE ››
If John Deere made cars, we’re confident they’d be as trustworthy and straightforward as our long-term 2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i hatchback was during its year in our care. We’re not saying that driving the Impreza was akin to plowing the back forty—far from it—but the deliberate nature of its handling and performance and the directness with which road, wind, and engine noise were transmitted into the cabin took us back to a simpler time. READ MORE ››
Until the research arm of TTAC gets more funding, we’ll have to rely on data from third-parties like J.D. Power. The venerable outfit recently compiled a list of the Top 10 cars with the highest percentage of Gen Y buyers. The results aren’t entirely surprising.
J.D. Power’s definition of Generation Y consists of buyers aged 16-35. Rather than the penniless youngsters mostly covered in this series, their study also takes into account older members of this cohort who are earning much m…
Despite still hurting in Europe, GM turned a decent profit in 2012.
If you are looking for a hybrid car you might as well go with a model that is sporty and refined. Lexus launched the all-new CT200 Hybrid in 2011 and brought a new level of luxury to the segment. The Lexus CT 200h is a five-door hatchback that features a hybrid gas-electric powertrain taken from the Toyota Prius. This week we’ll be testing the 2012 CT200h F Sport that comes with sport suspension tuning for a more planted ride in the corners. The CT 200h gives hybrid buyers the Lexus luxury and also …
If you are looking for a hybrid car you might as well go with a model that is sporty and refined. Lexus launched the all-new CT200 Hybrid in 2011 and brought a new level of luxury to the segment. The Lexus CT 200h is a five-door hatchback that features a hybrid gas-electric powertrain taken from the Toyota Prius. This week we’ll be testing the 2012 CT200h F Sport that comes with sport suspension tuning for a more planted ride in the corners. The CT 200h gives hybrid buyers the Lexus luxury and also …
Almost 9.4 million of the 16.2 million recalled vehicles resulted from the safety agency initiating an investigation, often on the basis of complaints filed by consumers.
Much like Bentley, from the moment the Germans stepped in to take over Rolls Royce's automobile division in 1998 (completing the complicated, as it turned out, purchase in 2003), the world's most famous luxury car brand has reaped success. On Thursday, Rolls Royce Motors announced that in 2012, it achieved the best sales result in its 108-year history with 3,575 cars (+1 percent over 2011) and the third consecutive record. Read more »