There's a video on the internet getting a lot of attention. It's about a guy who took a vacation in the UK where he rented a Volkswagen with a diesel that got 52 miles per gallon. Find out if John McElroy thinks this guy is on to something or if it's just another example of a know-nothing blabbermouth spouting urban legends on the internet.
Nissan is going to run its North American assembly plants on three shifts to give the Altima the capacity to become the best selling car in the U.S. Porsche revealed the prototype version of its 918 Spyder. Kia may be considering bringing a diesel to the U.S. market. All that and more, plus John answers your questions and comments in "You Said It!"
The woman that took Honda to small-claims court over the fuel economy of her Civic Hybrid is in the news again. The difference between official EU fuel-economy numbers and what drivers get in the real world is growing. A company called Bracketron has developed a clever way of mounting smartphones and tablets in a vehicle. All that and more, plus John McElroy test drives the Mercedes-Benz CL-550.
Cadillac announced pricing for its new BMW 3 Series competitor, the ATS. An Indian company just introduced a new low-cost hybrid system that can be paired with all kinds of different batteries and engines. The electrified version of Toyota's RAV4 seems pricier than it should. All that and more, plus John McElroy chooses a winner in the Race to Replace GM CEO Dan Akerson.
Remember, JAC's blatant F-150 rip off? Turns out that Ford does a bang-up job protecting intellectual property. Delphi's aluminum wiring solution can save a ton of weight over the copper alternative ? find out how much. BMW's first-quarter results are very impressive and we'll have the breakdown. All that and more, plus Craig Cole has Autoline's first look at the Scion FR-S!
It looks like GM is still the world's biggest automaker, but VW is nipping at its heels with massively more revenue to show for it. Volvo's hybrid semi-truck sets a world speed record. Renault-Nissan will take a majority stake in AvtoVAZ in order to polish up the Lada brand. All that and more, plus John McElroy responds to your questions and comments in this week's edition of You Said It!
After what seems like an eternity, Ford is taking orders for the hotly anticipated Focus ST, but at what price? The Aptera we thought was dead in the ground is being "zapped" back to life by a Chinese company. German scientists are developing smart tires that can change their tread to match driving conditions. All that and more, plus a full report on April car sales.
The Mercedes-Benz CL-550 is in a league of its own, literally and figuratively. The car really doesn't have any direct competition from BMW or Audi and it's a total dream to drive. Here are a few of John McElroy's brief thoughts on it.
Automakers and other organizations are fighting a battle that's reminiscent of the clash between Westinghouse and Edison. There's lots of labor strife going on in the automotive world today. GM is laying off a huge number of workers at its tech center in Warren, Michigan. All that and more, plus a test drive of the 2012 Toyota Yaris.
Global car sales hit a world record in March with nearly 8.25 million units sold. General Motors will start selling the Chevrolet Corvette in South Korea next month. And speaking of GM, reports out of Japan say the company will take a 10 percent stake in Isuzu, to jointly develop, produce and sell pickup trucks and commercial vehicles. All that and more, plus a look at the all-new Dodge Dart.
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