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Which Boring Compact Sedan is Your Best Bet; 2014 Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla?

Posted: 24 Jun 2014 06:20 PM PDT

As the two archrivals from the compact sedan class have been getting incrementally better, the decision to buy either one has been made harder and harder. Read more »

Baby German Models Beg the Question; What is Luxury?

Posted: 24 Jun 2014 05:45 PM PDT

Germany's Big Three (Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz) have had sales explosions recently. They each proclaimed their aspirations of becoming the world's highest-selling luxury automaker. In that pursuit, they resemble the American Big Three, which has always chased proliferation and platform sharing. Quality didn't take a backseat to quantity at these firms; quality was placed in the third row of a Chevy Suburban. Read more »

Next Generation Subaru Impreza to Get Styling Cues from WRX Concept

Posted: 24 Jun 2014 05:15 PM PDT

Many Subaru fans were disappointed when the all-new WRX and WRX STI debuted because their styling did not have too much in common with the spectacular Subaru WRX Concept (pictured). Read more »

Volvo Starts Building S60 and V60 Polestar Performance Models in Sweden

Posted: 24 Jun 2014 04:49 PM PDT

Volvo has produced the first S60 and V60 Polestar performance cars at its Torslanda plant in Sweden, with the Polestar models marking the first ever-independent partner to be introduced to the production process. Read more »

Which Will Win Standing-Mile Drag Race? Porsche Cayman vs Subaru Impreza WRX STI

Posted: 24 Jun 2014 04:14 PM PDT

The Subaru Impreza WRX STI and Porsche Cayman are two very different cars, yet both have the basic characteristic of going fast intrinsically linked to their character. They achieve and maintain speed quite differently and both can be thought of as weapons in certain road conditions. Read more »

2015 Ford Edge Gets Better Looks and More Tech for its Journey Around the World [w/Video]

Posted: 24 Jun 2014 03:38 PM PDT

Here we have the 2015 Ford Edge – a crossover which first appeared in 2006 to challenge the Nissan Murano. This second generation is based on the Ford Global Midsize Platform – which underpins the Fusion/Mondeo. Its exterior borrows heavily from the recent Ford Edge Concept, while the interior is close to current corporate cabins. Read more »

Opel Confirms 2014 Launch for New Corsa, Gets 115PS 1.0-Liter 3-Cylinder Turbo

Posted: 24 Jun 2014 02:32 PM PDT

Opel has confirmed that the fifth-generation Corsa subcompact will be introduced before the end of this year. The car is currently in the last development stage, with final validation drives taking place to test fine-tuning of all components. Read more »

Another Pair of Thumbs Go Up for New BMW M4

Posted: 24 Jun 2014 01:45 PM PDT

And yet they don't do so with any kind of enthusiasm – it really sounds like more of a chore from the XCar reviewer's side. He competently points out all that there is to like about the BMW M4, including the looks, interior, the power, the efficiency and badge, yet the words don't seem to be fueled by passion or enthusiasm. Read more »

Second-Generation 2015 Chevrolet Cruze Reveals its New Interior in China

Posted: 24 Jun 2014 12:58 PM PDT

As you probably know, the Chevrolet Cruze has already received a second-generation model in China, where it is built locally by the Shanghai GM joint venture. Following the car's debut at the Beijing Auto Show in April, where only the exterior was showcased, GM has now released the first interior photos. Read more »

Mystery Toyota GT 86 Prototype with Carbon Fiber Hood, Roof and Boot Spied on the 'Ring

Posted: 24 Jun 2014 12:15 PM PDT

We'll cut straight to the chase here. A new Toyota GT 86 prototype covered in carbon fiber begs the question whether the Japanese firm is working on a track-focused, lightweight edition of the coupe without any changes under the hood or a true high-performance version for the road. Read more »

Hyundai Tucson "The Walking Dead" Edition Hits US Dealers

Posted: 24 Jun 2014 11:31 AM PDT

If the idea of owning a regular, standard Tucson (also known as the ix35 in Europe) doesn't fully satisfy you, then Hyundai is offering a special edition that's been created to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the launch of The Walking Dead graphic novel series. Read more »

All-New Toyota Aygo Gets Mixed Review

Posted: 24 Jun 2014 11:02 AM PDT

Compared to its predecessor, the second-generation Toyota Aygo certainly looks more original and modern, and I would dare say that it looks better than its platform siblings as well, the Peugeot 108 and Citroën C1. Read more »

380HP Audi RS 5 TDI Concept Could Preview RS' First Diesel Car

Posted: 24 Jun 2014 10:25 AM PDT

Audi's RS division has yet to build a diesel-powered production car, but the RS 5 TDI Concept proves that diesel RS cars aren't too far away. The technology study is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 TDI biturbo engine boosted by an electrically driven turbocharger to 380hp (385PS) and 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) of torque. Read more »

Mercedes G-Class 6x6 Makes its Way into GTA5

Posted: 24 Jun 2014 09:48 AM PDT

The developers of Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 5 are clearly looking at what's popular on the internet these days, because they've created their interpretation of the Mercedes G-Class 6x6 which they've introduced to the game. Read more »

Toyota May Greenlight Supra Convertible, Cancel Toyobaru Droptop

Posted: 24 Jun 2014 09:06 AM PDT

When the Toyota news rains, it pours. Yesterday, we shared a story on the prospect of Toyota stopping Subaru cooperation, and perhaps co-developing the next GT86/FR-S with BMW. Today, Australia's Drive reports that the next Supra (the sports car rumored to be at the center of the Toyota/BMW partnership) is more likely to receive a convertible variant than the GT86/FR-S. Read more »

2015 Ford Mustang Gets New Passenger Knee Airbag in the Glove Box [w/Video]

Posted: 24 Jun 2014 08:41 AM PDT

With the 2015 Mustang, Ford is introducing an all-new inflatable airbag restraint design that provides knee airbag protection for the front seat passenger. The design has the advantage of significantly reducing system size and weight while enabling a roomier interior. Read more »

Old C2 Corvette is the Antidote to Modern Cars’ Precision and Safety

Posted: 24 Jun 2014 08:14 AM PDT

If you have only driven modern cars and not once tried your hand with something old, imprecise and without a synchromesh gearbox, then you know what you have to do next. Find yourself say a Chevy Corvette C2 from around 1965, get in and enjoy the experience – the older the better… Read more »

New Opel Corsa Spotted Fully Uncovered During Paris Photo Shoot

Posted: 24 Jun 2014 07:15 AM PDT

The look of the upcoming (and recently-teased) all-new Opel/Vauxhall Corsa is no longer a secret. Looking quite different to the speculative rendering we posted not long ago, Opel's answer to the Renault Clio and VW Polo is, like the smaller Adam, a mix of all current brand styling cues. Read more »

Revised Ford Focus ST Announced for Goodwood Debut [w/Video]

Posted: 24 Jun 2014 05:41 AM PDT

June 27 is the date set for the reveal of the revised Focus ST; the facelifted Ford hot hatch will make its debut up the hill at Goodwood in both real and digital form, as it will be available for driving on location in Sony's Gran Turismo 6 game. Read more »

First BMW M4 Wedges Itself Between Two Trees in Native Bavaria

Posted: 24 Jun 2014 04:54 AM PDT

Strong acceleration, followed by heavy tire squeal was what witnesses say they heard just before this brand new BMW M4, finished in white, was driven head-on into a tree, taking its shape and wedging itself in-between it and another… Read more »