June 2011
6/17/2011 - Pickup sales slowed in May
Pickup trucks routinely top the best-selling models list every month, but as of late the sales have been a little soft. Not soft enough to knock models like the Ford F-150 or Chevrolet Silverado off their perch - but soft enough that automakers have certainly taken notice. read more »
6/16/2011 - Study finds major loopholes in recall laws
A new study has revealed that many cars miss out on necessary recall repairs, because the used car market typically isn't included in automaker notices for recalled vehicles, the Associated Press reports. read more »
6/14/2011 - Audi wins rainy Le Mans
Audi has won the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans race for the tenth time, extending their dominance of last decade's race into the new one. read more »
6/10/2011 - New Volt will be slightly cheaper
Chevrolet is expanding the availability of its Volt electric vehicle for the 2012 model year, and is also addressing some consumer complaints about a high price tag. read more »
6/10/2011 - Leaf-Volt gap is just 17 cars
The battle for electric car supremacy is heating up, and for the first time it seems like the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf are really going head to head. read more »
6/8/2011 - The cars of "Transformers"
"Transformers: Dark of the Moon," the third entry in the series, is set to hit theaters on June 29th. So what types of cars can film fans expect when they go see it? read more »
6/8/2011 - The rides of the Miami Heat
The Miami Heat are currently embroiled in a tough NBA Finals match-up against the Dallas Mavericks - but that doesn't stop them from tearing things up in some sick cars. read more »
6/3/2011 - Camaro beats Mustang in May sales
The Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang have always had an interesting rivalry, but as of late it hasn't been much of a competition - the Camaro has been ahead by miles. read more »
6/2/2011 - "Gatsby" cars tend to be expensive
F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" is often referred to as "The Great American Novel," but when Hollywood was putting together the film adaptation of the book in 1974, they ultimately went with a British brand - Rolls-Royce - as the main ride. read more »
6/2/2011 - "Gatsby" cars tend to be expensive
F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" is often referred to as "The Great American Novel," but when Hollywood was putting together the film adaptation of the book in 1974, they ultimately went with a British brand - Rolls-Royce - as the main ride. read more »
6/1/2011 - Justin Timberlake wins Indy 500... sorta
It seems like Justin Timberlake is everywhere these days, whether it's popping up in hit films like "The Social Network" or dropping by Saturday Night Live for a hilarious guest host appearance. read more »