December 2011
12/30/2011 - A look back at the Chevrolet Volt
The Chevrolet Volt is one of the most-hyped vehicles in recent memory - so much so that Motor Trend named it their Car of the Year for 2010 before it was even widely available. read more »
12/30/2011 - Highly-anticipated cars for 2012
With 2011 in the books, the industry's attention will be turning to the brand new models slated to be released next year, with many new compact cars leading the way. read more »
12/29/2011 - Chrysler 300 to get Luxury Edition
The Chrysler 300 has been a hit in the sedan segment for the American automaker, and now the vehicle will be taking on high-end vehicles with its new Luxury Edition trim level. read more »
12/27/2011 - Government in a bind over General Motors
The Obama administration and the U.S. Treasury is in a tough position regarding the future of General Motors (GM), as they still own stock in the company but can't sell it without taking a massive loss, reports Bloomberg. read more »
12/24/2011 - Prepping the car for holiday travel
The national motor club AAA recently reported that approximately 800,000 drivers will require roadside assistance this holiday season, as millions of drivers hit the road to visit friends and family. read more »
12/24/2011 - KBB looks back on 2011
Kelley Blue Book (KBB) recently looked over some of the trends and statistics that played a major role in auto sales over the past year, putting the more relevant events into a timeline that showed how the industry fared over 2011, reports Autoblog. read more »
12/24/2011 - LaHood says hands-free calling devices should not be banned
It's not often that the government disagrees with itself when it comes to vehicle safety, but that's exactly what's happened with the controversy over the National Transportation Safety Board's (NTSB) recent recommendation to ban the usage of cell phones and hands-free devices in all states. read more »
12/21/2011 - Edmunds: Expect more car sales in 2012
It appears that 2011 was a relatively good year for auto sales, as early estimates indicate that automakers will surpass the total set in 2010, although the numbers are not quite back up to pre-recession levels just yet. read more »
12/20/2011 - IIHS: Cell phone ban won't help
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) made waves last week when it suggested that all states ban the use of cell phones and hands-free devices in cars. read more »
12/20/2011 - JFK's hearse up for auction
Last year, the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company put up a 1963 Pontiac Bonneville ambulance for sale, which was reportedly the vehicle used to transport the late John F. Kennedy to the hospital after his assassination. read more »
12/19/2011 - CarGurus: Prices dip for used cars
Many may not be able to swing an expensive car purchase at this time of the year, with holiday shopping eating up much of their budget, but the automotive research website CarGurus recently revealed that there are currently some great savings to be had on used cars. read more »
12/13/2011 - Cruze production suspended due to parts issue
General Motors has announced that it is suspending production on the Chevrolet Cruze for the time being, as the manufacturer is having difficulty getting enough parts from one of their suppliers to make the vehicle. read more »
12/12/2011 - NHTSA reveals latest safety ratings
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently revealed the results of its latest batch of safety tests, which included several high-profile models. read more »
12/12/2011 - NHTSA wants standard push-button start
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed a new rule that would make all manufacturers' push-button start systems work the same way, reports Bloomberg. read more »
12/8/2011 - Car and Driver highlights "10Best" of 2011
Being named to Car and Driver's annual "10Best" list is one of the more prestigious awards in the industry, as this honor usually makes its way into just about every piece of advertising for a model if the car was good enough to obtain it. read more »
12/5/2011 - Volt fires exacerbate larger issue - sales woes
The Chevrolet Volt has been in the news recently due to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's revelation that one of the crash-tested Volts caught fire while sitting in a storage facility weeks after a collision. read more »
12/2/2011 - GM may buy back fire-prone Volts
General Motors has already offered loaner cars to drivers who are worried about the potential of their Chevrolet Volt catching on fire after a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration investigation found that the model's battery could combust in post-crash situations. read more »
12/1/2011 - Subaru recalls several models for braking issue
Subaru of America has issued a recall and a stop sell order for certain 2012 Impreza, Outback and Legacy models that were built within the past month after receiving numerous complaints from drivers about the brakes not responding correctly. read more »