Today's Auto News

Classic Mini is a legendary car that needs no introduction and therefore there are many fans around the world that are ready to travel to different locations. This year the International Mini Meeting is being held in the northern Italian province of Mugello. The BMW Group believes that it will be great to see the event happening back in Mugello where the event was first held in 1978 and after that the International Mini Meeting was held in different parts of the world. BMW Group also said that so far the IMM or International Mini Meeting is the world’s biggest meeting where you can find so many classic Mini vehicles coming together. BMW also said that the event grounds in Scarperia will be the place where Mini lovers can come to witness the biggest Mini meeting happening in the...

If you think that the old Buick is dead due to bankruptcy, you are mistaken. Early this year, the prominent automaker in China launched its newest model, the 2013 Buick Verano. Surprisingly enough it has become the top selling model in the United States. As a consumer you are wondering how our newest buddy gained a strong foot hold in the luxury car market so quickly. You must be curious to know what made 2013 Buick Verano rise to the top and grab the market share. Let’s not take it too long about discussing the features of the latest Buick Model that differentiate it from all of the others within the same range.. What’s New? The new Buick Verano has received a major uplift with the change in the engine. It is now able to give better performance with a turbocharged engine....

At the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, Nissan showed off their exciting new Resonance concept car.  Featuring what the company calls "V-Motion" styling, it features a grill that sweeps upwards and a windshield/ A-pillars that are steeply raked.  The impression is dramatic and portrays a car in motion.  Nissan says its designers were inspired "by the future allure of hypersonic travel."  Dimensionally, the Resonance is similar to the current Nissan Murano with proportions that imitate the mid-size crossover’s, with an oblong profile, short hood and rear wheels close to the rear deck.  High styling details include a panoramic glass roof, a tinted translucent acrylic grille, 22-inch wheels and boomerang-shaped lights. Inside the Resonance the "V-Motion" styling ethic continues.  The...

Porsche has always made sure that any model they manufacture is top notch, as well as they should, simply based on how expensive they are. Being a high luxury brand like Porsche comes with some expectations, it also requires that they be prepared for whatever twists and turns may be thrown their way. This includes being able to provide customers a feature that exceeds expectations for their all new hybrid model—the Panamera. So w hat Porsche did was create a Universal Charger (AC) that will allow owners of the new Panamera hybrid plug-in the versatility to plug in just about anywhere. With this connection they will be provided 20 different variable cables that covers just about any known source of electricity socket or plug in currency. With the computer system designed for thi...

Dodge has introduced an all new 2014 Dodge Durango. The full sized SUV Durango will use state-of-the-art new technology, which includes a customizable standard class-exclusive 7-inch digital instrument cluster, and an available 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen with Uconnect Access services. The Durango will be the first vehicle to feature Chrysler’s brand new Uconnect Access Via Mobile.  This technology is an extension of Chrysler Group’s suite of Uconnect Access services. Unlike some connectivity technologies from other brands, Uconnect offers an easy-to-learn and simple interface, along with a large 8.4-inch touchscreen. This technology will allow customers to enjoy their personal Internet radio accounts and stream audio content into the new Dodge Durango by using their own mobile d...

One of the best ways to market a new vehicle model is to place it in one of the biggest blockbusters of this summer. The renowned “Fast & Furious” series has always been known to showcase some of the greatest muscle cars and sports cars of past and present. It also has been a great source for some major vehicle brands to advertise one of their newer models. The Chrysler Group did just that with their Dodge Challenger SRT8 in the latest installment of this movie series. Chrysler and Universal Pictures inked the deal so then they can show off their vehicles on and off-screen as a dual-sided marketing promotion. The co-branding efforts are local, national, multicultural advertising campaigns which includes; gaming, media, various merchandise and even sweepstakes. This is a f...

There are quite a few opinions as to who created and sold the first workable automatic transmission. Most historians credit General Motors, however, with being first with their Hydramatic automatic transmission which appeared in select Oldsmobile models in 1939. By 1941, automatic transmissions were available on virtually all GM models. Compared to now, the early automatic transmissions were much simpler.  Most had four forward gears and reverse. The first automatic transmissions were different in other ways also.  For example, the first generation Hydramatics did not have a “park” setting.  What drivers did was shut off the engine and then switched the transmission into reverse to lock it. Although the first automatic, GM’s Hydramatic, was a 4-speed, subsequent autom...

Spring time is the best time for to conduct vehicle maintenance and keep it well in shape for those long summer months ahead. Preventive maintenance will save one lots of botherations and unnecessary expenses in the long run. With Chrysler Group dealerships, you will come across trained and skilled technicians for all maintenance needs pertaining to vehicle. Why not browse through the checklist offered by Mopar for spring vehicle maintenance? Here is what one needs to check and inspect : Tires Check air pressure, any premature wear and the entire surface of the tire.  Inspect the spare piece too. Engine Belts and Fuel Filter Prevent serious engine damage by taking good care of Engine and Fuel Filter. Go for thosequality-tested Mopar belts and hoses for great perf...