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Mazda MX-5, 2010: The Weekly Driver Car Review

Now close to becoming a teenager, the Mazda MX-5 (still called the Miata by purists) is in its third edition as the best-selling sports car in history.

Honda, Toyota dominate Kelley Blue Book car searches in 2009

The Kelley Blue Book has a long tradition in the automotive industry and its web site in recent years has become the standard for new car research. Kelley Blue Book research numbers for 2009 reveal the car buyers prevailing interests in Japanese cars.

Honda Fit to Lexus GS450h, The Weekly Driver's Cars of the Year, 2009

Friends sometimes ask why The Weekly Driver (that’s me) doesn’t just review Ferrari or Lamborghini or Maserati. The answer: They’re all fine automobiles, but not too many people buy them. The Weekly Driver is all about “The Every Driver.”

Lexus GS 350, 2010: Roman Mica's Rambling Review (Video)

Is the Lexus GS 350 a sports sedan or a luxury sedan? Was Lexus able to combine oil and water or (in automotive terms) sports and luxury? Traditionally all the characteristics that make for a great sports car make for a lousy luxury car, and of course all of the characteristics that make a great luxury car make for a poor sports car. So is the Lexus GS 350 sporty or posh?

Yaris, Touareg, Probe among Cars.com worst named cars

Automotive web sites are big on lists. Cars of the year, best bargains, most efficient, biggest gas guzzlers, best resale, etc. Cars.com has new fun list — worst car names. Editors make certain to mention the list doesn’t reflect a vehicles’ the merit or lack of merit. Rather, it’s a top-10 list citing the absurdity of some car names.

Bugatti in spotlight for 2010 Monterey Historic Automobile Races

The Bugatti Grand Prix will be one of the featured races, the centerpiece for the American Bugatti Club’s 50th anniversary and a highlight of the 2010 Monterey Historic Automobile Races at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California.

Ford Escape Hybrid, 2010: The Weekly Driver Car Review

A hybrid sport utility vehicle? About six years ago, the idea still seemed outrageous. But then the Ford Escape hybrid debuted. Skeptics sneered. But now SUV hybrids are plentiful from several manufacturers. In other words, there’s competition for the Ford Escape, even if some of the competition remains from Ford via the very similar Mercury Mariner and Mazda Tribute.

Kia Soul, 2010: The Weekly Driver car review

Designed in California and made in South Korea for a global market, the Kia Soul joins the expanding, economical box-style segment manufacturers call mini MPVs (multi passenger vehicles). Competitors are the Scion xB and Nissan Cube.

Think Global will soon begin U.S. production of new electric car, The City

The widening palette of electric vehicles entering the United States marketplace will expand again soon when Think Global AS announces the location of the U.S. production plant for its model, The City. Think Global AS, which exited bankruptcy protection in August, has already started production of the battery-powered vehicle in Uusikaupunki, Finland.

Audi debuts super sports car, 2010 R8

Audi has forged its engineering through grueling competition at the world’s most demanding motorsports venue – Le Mans. With five Le Mans victories and multiple podium finishes, the company understands performance.

Honda electric concept car: The Native

Honda has come a long way since its original eco-friendly car, the first generation Insight. Its latest effort is the concept car, the Honda Native. It can change colors. Designed by Tudoran Liviu, the Honda Native concept comprises an electric engine powered by a heavy-duty lithium-ion battery pack and can house three passengers including the driver.

Tata Motors may soon produce world's cheapest hybrid

Tata Motors has garnered global attention via the Nano, the world's cheapest car. It could be awhile, but Tata could surpass its current high plateau of notoriety if it follows up on a recent announcement the Indian manufacturer will produced the world's cheapest hybrid vehicle.

Honda showcases concept P-NUT, personal neo-urban transport vehicle

Among all the flashing lights and flamboyant unveilings of new cars, no vehicle attracted any greater curiosity at the recent Los Angeles Auto Show than the Honda P-NUT. The acronym stands for Personal-Neo Urban Transport (P-NUT). It’s a vehicle design Honda touts as: “A futuristic concept for an ultra-compact and sophisticated city coupe.”

Ford Fusion selected Motor Trend's Car of the Year

The 2010 Ford Fusion has been named MOTOR TREND’s 2010 Car of the Year, the 60th anniversary selection for the automotive industry publication’s award. Despite the economic turmoil, the industry still delivered a large field of 23 new or significantly improved vehicles launched in the U.S., all of which were evaluated by MOTOR TREND editors.

New Ferrari (Red) Super Facility Theme Park, Retail Store in Abu Dhabi, Dubai

Ferrari may have outdone itself. Not with a new car, but with a spectacular new facility in Abu Dhabi to house all things Ferrari. The Italian automotive manufacturer in collaboration with real estate developer Aldar Properties plan on rivaling Disneyland with their new Ferrari themed amusement park. Its estimated cost is $624 million.

Lexus GS450h, 2009: The Weekly Driver Car Review

Now entering its third year as a rare luxury sport sedan hybrid, the 2009 Lexus GS 450h is a desirable automobile that just happens to be a hybrid. There’s little, if any, consolation to its “green status” in any area of the car — acceleration to braking, handling to design. It’s a hybrid alright, with its small hybrid nameplate is so subtly positioned, how would anyone really know?