Michael Vaughan reports on the restoration of his classic 1963 Porsche 356C Cabriolet.
2016 Kia Sorento: not too big, not too small, and Kia hopes that’s just right for you
Kia is hoping the 2016 Sorento fits the bill for family types for whom the five-passenger Ford Escapes and Nissan Rogues of the world are too small. They also think the Sorento will appeal to buyers who think seven-passenger rigs like the Hyundai Santa Fe XLs and Honda Pilots are too big. So the Sorento …
Mercedes-Benz the truck company delivers a very good GLC
Mercedes-Benz has turned itself into a truck brand with the sort of commitment Tom Brady has made to football excellence and Justin Bieber has made to total insolence. The latest Mercedes SUV (sport-utility vehicle), the GLC, is a perfect example. The GLC, the replacement for the former GLK, is the middle child in a lineup …
Chrysler designers lose their ‘privates’ to an impatient boss under enormous pressure
File this under “So, you wanna work for this guy? Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne, reports Automotive News, says the Chrysler 200 did not get a Consumer Reports recommendation because the designers copied Hyundai’s sharply sloping rear-seat entry shape — making ingress and egress a head-banging experience. He referred to the 200’s designers as “dummies.” …
February 2, 2016 | Commentary, First on the Grid Like Comments (0) |
The $41-a-month EV: the economics of a green automotive agenda are starting to make sense
Are you interested in a $9,500 (U.S.) electric vehicle (EV)? Spinning through the blogosphere is this contention that when Tesla Motors starts selling its Model 3 EV (sometime in 2017 or 2018), you’ll be able to buy one for $9,500 (U.S.). Seeking Alpha’s Anton Wahlman argues that this is the bedrock pitch Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) …
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