Sport utility vehicles are much safer. That is a common notion among auto aficionados. But they may not be as safe as people reckon. According to a new crash tests from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) there are wide variations in the way mid-size SUVs protect motorists in serious side crashes. The results

Erase from your memory the F-150 Lightning, SVT’s tire-smoking sports car/pickup. For 2010, SVT went the extreme opposite direction with the F-150 SVT Raptor: A mogul-jumping, off-road desert runner. Raising the number of F-150 models to nine is the Harley-Davidson F-150 edition, which features 22-inch-diameter polished, forged aluminum wheels, chrome exhaust tips and Harley-Davidson graphics

Volvo, Ford’s Swedish luxury brand has earlier introduced a new sport utility vehicle that marks the beginning of a new design concept that would be employed for future Volvo cars. Steve Mattin, Volvo Cars Design Director said that the car represent “the DNA of future Volvos”. He further stated, “We’re about to elevate Volvo’s DNA

2011 Ford Fiesta •The all-new Ford Fiesta features an expressive, vibrant design, with sharp reflexes and a global track record that will redefine U.S. small car customers’ expectations •Fiesta offers 15 class-exclusive features, adding luxury and convenience usually found in vehicles at significantly higher price points •Fiesta delivers projected best-in-class highway fuel economy of up

The BMW 135i Coupe Like Affair The new BMW 135i Coupe has all the trappings of a BMW champion. What you hear most often from BMW drivers are such feelings as passion, excitement and exhilaration. Throw in the word “performance” and the experience is unforgettable. When you place all those words together they can only

The Aston Martin is the English alternative to the Bugati and Ferrari.  The company was founded in 1913 by mechanical engineer Robert Bamford and wealthy Lionel Martin.  The two had met in 1905 as members of a cycling club and progressed during the Edwardian era to classic trials and hill climbs using the Singer sports

Ford Motor Co. said it is recalling 33,256 vehicles, including its best-selling Fusion, because front seats and head rests may collapse back during a crash. The voluntary recall affects 2010 model-year vehicles including the Ford Explorer and Mercury Milan, according to a notice today on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website. The affected seats

The 2011 Mustang. Who says the manufacturer’s horsepower wars are over? Compared to the new Camaro’s 3.6 liter DOHC (dual overhead Cam) V6 making 300 horsepower in the 2009 Camaro, a 200 horsepower 4.0 liter V6 Mustang looks like a choice for your dear old Auntie. Ford recently announced a new,  3.7 liter V6 will

2010 Honda Accord. In production for over 3 decades now, the Honda Accord has gained a reputation for quality and reliability. The 2010 Honda Accord may not be the most stylish or powerful car on the market, but it does offer what consumers truly need. Excelling in spaciousness, comfort, and performance, it is one of