Tesla Model S scores NHTSA’s 5-star safety rating across the board

The Tesla Model S has achieved a new NHTSA safety record with 5-star ratings in every sub-category across the board. Other models that harbor the same title are small in number, representing about 1-percent of every car the agency tested. Furthermore, the overall score indicates another boasting point for Tesla – the Model S scored […]

Chevrolet Cruze recall hits 293,000 due to braking issue

General Motors has revealed that it will recall of 293,000 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles due to issues with braking, something that has resulted in more than two dozen crashes, thankfully all without injury. This follows a previous GM recall earlier this summer for nearly 200,000 SUVs over a fire risk, and another back in May of […]

2K Drive iOS racing game coming from creators of Project Gotham

It’s time for the folks that brought you the powerhouse real-car racing game Project Gotham to make 2K Drive to the mobile universe. This title was announced this week by the team at 2K Games, responsible for the sports lineup of titles acting as subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive, responsible also for top-tier first-person action games […]

The coolest and most exotic cars in the world all in one place

The coolest and most exotic cars in the world all in one place

Every year, the most luxurious, exotic and expensive cars in the world get together at Monterrey Car Week, commonly known as Pebble Beach among fans of all things on wheels. From unique classics to the unveiling of the latest models, these are the awesome cars you’ll never have. Here are the highlights so far.

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This Deceptively Pretty Map Shows Every Traffic Death on Earth

This Deceptively Pretty Map Shows Every Traffic Death on Earth

Death by car is random and sudden—which, unfortunately, means it tends to fall into the category of "accidental," and hence, unpreventable. But with traffic deaths set to outpace AIDS/HIV and malaria in the developing world, the UN is trying to change that perception—and this shocking interactive map ought to help.

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Cadillac Elmiraj Concept wants to give BMW sleepless nights

Cadillac has taken the wraps off of the Elmiraj Concept, the company’s latest design study, a luxury four-seater grand coupé borrowing design cues from the monstrous Ciel Concept. Over 5.2 meters long, with the sort of menacing styling Darth Vader might approve of, the Elmiraj Concept runs a 4.5-liter twin-turbocharged V8 good for around 500HP, […]

Against Your Better Judgment, Mercedes Is Integrating Google Glass

Against Your Better Judgment, Mercedes Is Integrating Google Glass

People have said that Google Glass would be distracting since day one, not just for people looking at the Glassholes but also for the Glassholes themselves who have that tiny screen always blinking in front of their faces. We certainly don’t want to put them behind the wheel. Right?! Mercedes Benz begs to differ.

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Ford C-Max hybrid owners to receive refund over inflated mileage rating

Owners of the Ford C-Max hybrid will be receiving a “special” payment from Ford, something it calls a goodwill payment following criticism that its hybrid vehicle didn’t live up to mileage claims. In addition to the payments, Ford has also readjusted the C-Max’s mileage rating, making it more accurate and answering to claims that it […]

Audi TTS Competition special edition ushers in production milestone

Audi has achieved a new milestone – 500,000 Audi TT vehicles have been produced, something it is celebrating with the announcement of a limited-production Audi TTS 200kW special edition model. The Audi TTS Competition 272 horsepower model will start surfacing this upcoming October, with the total number produced being limited to 500 units. The new […]

Mercedes-Benz GLA Class crossover SUV takes on BMW X1 in 2014

Mercedes-Benz has taken the covers off of its latest model, the GLA Class compact SUV, aiming to take on BMW’s X1 crossover both on the road and in the rough stuff. The first in the German car company’s range to be available with Mercedes’ new permanent all-wheel 4MATIC drive system, offering fully-variable torque distribution, the […]