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The List: 6 Models That Deserve Greater Sales Success

Robert Farago — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:01:00 +0000

It must be a bummer, being underappreciated. You shine and excel, and still you remain hidden in the shadows. Just ask any of the six models listed after the jump. It’s a story they know all too well. …

Ford Confirms Manual Transmission for Ford Focus Titanium

Robert Farago — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:54:55 +0000

Perhaps there is hope for car culture after all. Citing consumer demand (and not just internet bickering), Ford will be offering a five-speed manual transmission option for the 2012 Ford Focus Titanium. "Buyers migrating from higher-priced import brands frequently…

Video: Week in Review Feb. 3, 2012

Sam Abuelsamid — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:00:48 +0000

We decided to switch things up this week and present Week in Review as stop motion animation featuring a Jean-Luc Picard action figure. I mean, works for Robot Chicken, right?…

How Long Does it Take to Parallel Park a Smart?

Scott Mosher — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:33:47 +0000

If you’re this new driver, approximately 4:44. In her defense, the spot is ENORMOUS, it must be difficult deciding exactly where, and at what angle, to park that tiny car. (*video contains grown-up language. Headphones or mute*)…

2012 Geneva Motor Show: Infiniti Teases Range-Extended EMERG-E

Glenn Swanson — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:40:48 +0000

At this year’s Geneva Motor Show, Infiniti will be showing off an all-new range-extended sports car concept they’ve now titled EMERG-E. The press release is thin with information saying only, "The INFINITI EMERG-E will be the first car from…

BMW Gets in on the 2012 Super Bowl Ad Action

Chris Tutor — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:47:53 +0000

BMW is a big player in the automotive industry, and to establish it, they’re spending a ton of money on Super Bowl ads. BMW is also a company that is highly profitable, so they’re not spending as much money…

Frosty 2012 Sales Start For Some Interesting Cars

Alex Dykes — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:44:01 +0000

When Jan auto income were tallied early this week, income for the broad industry were up 11 percent and analysts and industry watchers were encouraged by what appears to be steadily improving health for the U.S. auto business. But…

Ferrari FF Flogged by Markku Alen on Ice Track

Justin Gardiner — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:36:52 +0000

Ferrari went all sorts of crazy in 2011 releasing an all-wheel-drive hatchback bearing the Pracing Horse. They called it the FF and love it or hate it, a Ferrari capable of driving in the dirt and snow has given…

Chevy Goes Post-Apocalyptic With 2012 Silverado Super Bowl Ad. Needs Zombie Follow-Up ASAP.

Alex Dykes — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:54:01 +0000

I’m going to spoil the 2012 Chevy Silverado Super Bowl ad for you: Zombies do not swarm at the end only to be turned to goo by a fleet of trucks picking them off like it was Grand Theft…

First Two Jeep Cherokee SRT8s Delivered to Europe Go to Massa, Alonso

Drew Phillips — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:53:58 +0000

Ferrari F1 drivers Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso are the latest victims benefactors of the unholy profitable union of the Fiat and Chrysler empires. The Ferrari ambassadors were gifted the first two 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8s in Europe…