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Consumers have had a hot and cold relationship with Hyundai over the past few years. While some people recognize Hyundai’s potential worth, others chalk this car manufacturer up to mediocre quality at a low price. Still, the recent unveiling of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata at the LA Auto Show has a lot of car enthusiasts Continue reading →
How will a generation of drivers raised on cell phones, social media and web cams connect to the automobile in 20 years? That’s what Design Los Angeles asked six forward-looking car makers in a contest to design the most innovative vision of the future of automobiles. These changes aren’t about engines, but they sure are Continue reading →
Does all the hype about the new Chevy Volt and other plug-in hybrids on the horizon have you feeling a little bit down about your old hat hybrid? Are gas engines a thing of the past? Don’t despair – there are now aftermarket conversion kits that let you change your hybrid vehicle into a plug-in. Continue reading →
The LA Auto Show is often a showcase for high-end concept cars that may or may not see the light of day in any way shape or form. While flashy and highly entertaining, such concept cars often do little to predict the way we’ll be driving in the near future. This year’s LA Auto Show Continue reading →
2010 will be the year of the plug-in, with the 2011 Chevy Volt hitting California markets for the first time early next year. Say good-bye to gasoline Chevy engines, the future is coming! To pave the way for the new plug-in electric hybrid, GM is teaming up with California utilities to build 500 charging stations for Continue reading →
The LA Auto Show kicked off this week and Ford chose this opportune time to unveil its 2011 Ford Fiesta. This zippy little hatchback has been making a big splash in India and other markets, but has yet to break in the U.S. But Ford’s new marketing campaign – including a Web 2.0 promotion where Continue reading →
The Cash for Clunkers program was, in many ways, a resounding success. The program was fully utilized almost as soon as it was implemented and thousands of Americans traded in their cars for more fuel efficient vehicles, effectively giving dealerships a much needed shot in the arm. However, one caveat of the program has proved Continue reading →
The upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show will feature the announcement of the fifth Green Car of the Year award, which honors the automobile that is consumer ready and shows the best environmental leadership. Here’s a quick overview of the finalists: AUDI A3 TDI This sporty compact hatchback is based on the VW Golf and is Continue reading →
The Ford Mustang hit the market in 1964 and since 1978, the Mustang has outsold the Chevy Camaro, which first went on sale in 1966. In fact, Chevy eventually halted production of the Camaro in 2002 after 35 years of making the car. But as American drivers become increasingly conscious over fuel consumption, those tables Continue reading →
Chevy recently unveiled the U.S. version of the Cruze, which has long been popular in Europe and China but has yet to hit the North American market. But once it does, Motor Trend says that it’ll rival the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic for the top spot for most popular compact car. Margaret Brooks, Chevrolet’s Continue reading →