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Volkswagen debuts CrossGolf at Geneva Auto Show

Volkswagen has unveiled the CrossGolf, the sixth vehicle in the Golf family, at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The latest addition joins the standard Golf, longer wheelbase Golf Plus, Golf Variant wagon, Golf GTI and new Golf R.

Alfa Romeo, Fiat back in full force (almost) in US in late 2012

Fiat and Alfa Romeo enthusiasts will have to wait about three years for the Italian manufacturers to again have a full or nearly full lineup of cars available in the United States.

Stuck accelerator problems include Honda, Volkswagen, Volvo

Toyota Motor Co., has had the most publicized problems with unintended acceleration in several brands. But the problem appears to be a industry-wide concern, according to an investigation and analysis of National Public Radio (NPR).

Saab story: 500 new cars left in US, but Spyker purchase adds promise

Saab has used several slogans through the years, “The Most Intelligent Cars Ever Built” in the 1980s to “Born From Jets” for three years ending in 2009.

Ford has dramatic sales increase, Toyota tumbles again

Ford Motor Co., the only U.S. carmaker to avoid bankruptcy in 2009, posted a 43 percent surge in its February U.S. sales and simultaneously set a higher second-quarter production plan for North America.

GM recall: 1.3 million Pontiac and Chevy models with power steering issues (video)

Recalls

As the buzz continues for one of the most anticipated auto gatherings of of the year, General Motors isn’t experiencing what it thought it would at the Geneva Auto Show. Usually, the industry’s annual gathering in Switzerland is when more manufacturers debut cars arguably than at any other show. But this year, it’s the just announced the need to repair 1.3 million Chevrolet and Pontiac vehicles for from 2005 to 2010 models with potential power steering problems that’s got the attention of the industry at large. The recall covers the 2005-2010 model year Chevrolet Cobalt and 2007-2010 Pontiac G5 in

Gas mileage by the numbers: 15 most fuel-efficient 2010 cars

Gas mileage efficiency is an important consideration for many new car buyers. It’s likely more important for someone buying a Toyota Yaris than it is for the purchaser of a Cadillac Escalade.

GM joins recall frenzy: 1.3 million Chevrolet and Pontiac models

General Motors Co. will recall 1.3 million Chevrolet and Pontiac compact cars dating from 2005 to 2010 and sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico to fix power steering motors that can fail.

Toyota troubles again: Potential oil leak in more than 900,000 cars, Avalon to Camry

Toyota has more issues, and this time it’s with 933,800 Camry, Avalon, Rav4 and Lexus models with a potential oil leak that could damage the engine if untreated. On some of the above-mentioned models equipped with V6 engines, the rubber portion of the engine oil hose may develop a small hole, potentially causing oil leakage and engine failure.

Toyota incentive plan: lure back customers with five-year, zero percent financing on recalled models

Toyota, whose president and CEO came to the United States last week to begin the carmaker’s desire to reclaim customers in the wake of massive recalls, will continue its recovery plan with the debut a zero-percent financing for five years and a two-year free maintenance plan, according to Reuters.

Ferrari hybrid images leaked, but few other details before Geneva Auto Show

The Geneva Auto Show is known for a lot in the automotive world, most notably its status as the auto show where more cars debut than at any other car show. One of the most anticipated debuts this year is the Ferrari 599 Hybrid.

Ford Mustang to Dodge Charger: America's top-10 muscle cars

The Weekly Driver never grows tired of car lists, even when it’s a list of cars not in our favorite segment of the automotive world — muscle cars. But muscle cars are iconic and popular, the Chevy Camaro to Pontiac GTO, Ford Mustang to Dodge Challenger.

Toyota recall: How fair was Congress to Akio Toyoda?

The appearance of Akio Toyoda at the Congressional Hearing to investigate the Toyota Motor Co., recall of 8.5 million cars attracted vast array of opinions. Some media outlets thought the questions were too soft, others thought the grandson of the founder of Toyota was interrogated too harshly.

Toyota offering nationwide free rentals for recall clients

Toyota has initiated a nationwide “silver lining” in its recall fiasco. The carmaker has announced it will offer free home pick-up as well as rental cars at no cost to customers who have cars on the recall list.

Tesla Roadster price slashed to $1,658 (per monthly lease payment)

The Tesla Roadster, the fastest, most expensive and most discussed electric sports car just got a little less expensive — sort of. The super-quick plug-in is now available via a three-year lease.

Rare 1937 BMW roadster set for London auction

A one-of-a-kind 1937 BMW 328 Mille Miglia, among the world’s most significant pre-war sports racing cars, will make its consignment debut at RM Auctions inaugural Sporting Classics of Monaco sale May 1 at the Grimaldi Forum in London.