Cars
Here are the five must-read, must-watch auto news stories, recalls and videos for Wednesday, October 14, 2015.
INSIDE THE AUTO INDUSTRY
Yesterday we talked about the reveal of a new performance version of the Ferrari F12, by all accounts one of the planet’s ultimate front-engine sports cars. But if the F12 TdF was a little too dear for your pocketbook, BMW’s reveal last night may be more closely aligned with your budget. The M235i was the highest-performing 2-Series, but now there’s a genuine M version of the 2er, the BMW M2. The 3.0L twin-turbo generates 365 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 369 lb-ft of torque at 1400 rpm. The car weighs around 3300 pounds, should be priced from around USD $50,000, looks the business, and is really the true successor for the M3s of yore.
FUTURE
With so much of Volvo’s business stemming from its high riders, the XC60 and XC90, Volvo will add to the SUV/crossover lineup with a compact crossover in a couple years. The XC40 will take on the Audi Q3, BMW X1, and Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class. Volvo already sells 40-Series cars, but not in North America.
TTAC
There’s an awful lot of information about September 2015’s amazing U.S. auto sales month that you need to know but may not already know. This compilation of a large number of info bites will get you started, from the overwhelming percentage of Golf hatchbacks sold without even an available diesel engine to the rarity of Jaguars and the closeness in America’s premium brand race.
REVIEW
The first Audi TT was not a sports car. The second Audi TT had sporting intentions. Car & Driver says the new TT is, “no Boxster, and that’s okay.â€
WATCH
This is BMW’s official launch film for the hugely exciting BMW M2, the performance car for people who have $80,000 to spend but know that this is probably better than many high-end sports cars; the performance car for people who think spending more than $35,000 on a car is silly but realize that, in this case, splurging will be more than worth it.
- Auto News For Friday, September 18, 2015 - Volvo Xc90 Aces Iihs Small Overlap Crash Test
Here are the five must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews and videos for Friday, September 18, 2015. INSIDE THE MEXICAN AUTO INDUSTRY With a new agreement between the United Auto Workers Union and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, production of the...
- Auto News For September 14, 2015 - John Krafcik Leaves Truecar, Joins Google
Here are the six must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews and videos for Monday, September 14, 2015. FUTURE Although the next Audi A4 Avant, like the outgoing car, is not likely to be sold in North America, an Allroad version of this 2016 Audi...
- Auto News For Tuesday, June 9, 2015 - Fca Desires Gm Merger
Here are the six must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews, and videos for Tuesday, June 9, 2015. INSIDE THE AUTO INDUSTRY The Wall Street Journal reports that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ CEO is trying even harder to merge with GM. Sergio...
- Auto News For Wednesday, April 8, 2015 - Jeep Setting U.s. Sales Records
Here are six must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews, and videos for Wednesday, April 8, 2015. FUTURE Jalopnik’s Patrick George, who wrote an Audi S3 review worth reading, reports on the 2016 Audi RS3’s arrival in North America....
- Auto News For Tuesday, March 17, 2015 - Nissan Outsold Honda In Canada
Here are six must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews, and videos for Tuesday, March 17, 2015. INSIDE THE AUTO BUSINESS Globally, Nissan is part of the vast Renault Nissan Alliance, the fourth-largest automaker in the world. But in...
Cars
Auto News For October 14, 2015 - Not An M235i, BMW M2 Is Finally Here
INSIDE THE AUTO INDUSTRY
Yesterday we talked about the reveal of a new performance version of the Ferrari F12, by all accounts one of the planet’s ultimate front-engine sports cars. But if the F12 TdF was a little too dear for your pocketbook, BMW’s reveal last night may be more closely aligned with your budget. The M235i was the highest-performing 2-Series, but now there’s a genuine M version of the 2er, the BMW M2. The 3.0L twin-turbo generates 365 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 369 lb-ft of torque at 1400 rpm. The car weighs around 3300 pounds, should be priced from around USD $50,000, looks the business, and is really the true successor for the M3s of yore.
FUTURE
With so much of Volvo’s business stemming from its high riders, the XC60 and XC90, Volvo will add to the SUV/crossover lineup with a compact crossover in a couple years. The XC40 will take on the Audi Q3, BMW X1, and Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class. Volvo already sells 40-Series cars, but not in North America.
TTAC
There’s an awful lot of information about September 2015’s amazing U.S. auto sales month that you need to know but may not already know. This compilation of a large number of info bites will get you started, from the overwhelming percentage of Golf hatchbacks sold without even an available diesel engine to the rarity of Jaguars and the closeness in America’s premium brand race.
REVIEW
The first Audi TT was not a sports car. The second Audi TT had sporting intentions. Car & Driver says the new TT is, “no Boxster, and that’s okay.â€
WATCH
This is BMW’s official launch film for the hugely exciting BMW M2, the performance car for people who have $80,000 to spend but know that this is probably better than many high-end sports cars; the performance car for people who think spending more than $35,000 on a car is silly but realize that, in this case, splurging will be more than worth it.
- Auto News For Friday, September 18, 2015 - Volvo Xc90 Aces Iihs Small Overlap Crash Test
Here are the five must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews and videos for Friday, September 18, 2015. INSIDE THE MEXICAN AUTO INDUSTRY With a new agreement between the United Auto Workers Union and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, production of the...
- Auto News For September 14, 2015 - John Krafcik Leaves Truecar, Joins Google
Here are the six must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews and videos for Monday, September 14, 2015. FUTURE Although the next Audi A4 Avant, like the outgoing car, is not likely to be sold in North America, an Allroad version of this 2016 Audi...
- Auto News For Tuesday, June 9, 2015 - Fca Desires Gm Merger
Here are the six must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews, and videos for Tuesday, June 9, 2015. INSIDE THE AUTO INDUSTRY The Wall Street Journal reports that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ CEO is trying even harder to merge with GM. Sergio...
- Auto News For Wednesday, April 8, 2015 - Jeep Setting U.s. Sales Records
Here are six must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews, and videos for Wednesday, April 8, 2015. FUTURE Jalopnik’s Patrick George, who wrote an Audi S3 review worth reading, reports on the 2016 Audi RS3’s arrival in North America....
- Auto News For Tuesday, March 17, 2015 - Nissan Outsold Honda In Canada
Here are six must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews, and videos for Tuesday, March 17, 2015. INSIDE THE AUTO BUSINESS Globally, Nissan is part of the vast Renault Nissan Alliance, the fourth-largest automaker in the world. But in...