Today's Auto News

Cadillac is trying to make the best use of the Olympics event that will be the marketing ground for the all new 2013 Cadillac ATS. The company said that they will unveil the all new 2013 Cadillac ATS Vs The World film series that will be available during the Olympics Opening Ceremony. The company said that they have come up with series of dynamic films that will show how the all new Cadillac can challenge some of the toughest terrains and extreme road conditions without any problems. The company also said that these films will be of 30 seconds and 60 seconds and will be aired on television on July 27. Don Butler, VP of Cadillac Marketing said that ATS has been developed to be one of the best sedans in the world but it can also take some of the toughest vehicles that can have bett...

There is no doubt that Silverado is among the toughest cars that General Motors produce and the company has now made an announcement that they are almost ready with the next generation Silverado which will have much improved features. The company said that they are in the final phase to launch the Silverado which is stronger, better and much more efficient that the previous versions. However, they are currently doing the water test which is an important part of product validation program and will make Silverado one of the best pickup trucks in the world. The company said that once they are through with the water test they will start the production of the new 2013 Silverado. General Motors said that they are working on the Silverado in their water grounds in Yuma, Arizona where th...

Would you take a sporty little car on a camp trip? Probably not giving the extreme limitations of space as well as handling issues. Let’s face it; you simply cannot use just any car for camping. Certain vehicles have features as part of their design that help to lend themselves to be used for camping. One of these vehicles is the 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser. The Land Cruiser is a multi-purpose vehicle in that it can be used for riding around town or taken off roading which often occurs when camping. This tough all terrain vehicle can pretty much go anywhere. The 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a 5.7 liter V8 engine. This delivers a powerful 381 horsepower as well as 401 pound per foot of torque. It can easily ramble up some of the most unforgiving terrain. The Land Cruis...

Couple of years ago, BMW decided to come up with a new range of cars that would look solid and also provide superior performance and the company came up with BMW X1. Today, BMW X1 has sold more than 300,000 units globally and has also provided lot of recognition to the BMW brand. BMW said that they are really happy with the kind of performance that the vehicle has received all over the world and that they have tried their best to infuse the best technology in the BMW X models. One of the main reasons why BMW X1 has gained so much popularity is because it brings out new design, driving characteristics and superior safety levels. It has been voted as one of the best crossovers that can also perform off-road. It won the Car of the Year 2010 award, followed by Auto Trophy given by Au...

All eyes are on for the 2013 Terrain, expected to go on sale this year. After complete and final testing by the engineers, the new engine is all set to go on the roads in the real conditions, delivering 0-60 mph acceleration in just 6.7 seconds.  But there is much deeper benefits of the engine than the straight-line acceleration to 60 in just under 7 seconds. Lead development engineer for the Terrain, Essy Ipakchian believes that the owners will be impressed with the enhanced passing power with lesser downshifts, along with the powerful towing performance. Terrain’s all-wheel drive system supported by 3.6L 301-horsepower engine, certified by the SAE- and is based on technologies like direct injection and continuously variable valve timing. What the owner enjoys is power and to...

Innovation is really important for all automobile companies especially when the market competition is tougher than ever before. Ford has been spending a lot of money on new technologies and innovation that they can incorporate in their vehicles. Ford has now made an announcement that the Ford Silicon Valley Lab is officially open for business in Palo Alto, California. The company said that they have always believed that better innovation can bring out better vehicles in the market and this lab will focus on big data, open source innovation and better user experience. Ford’s Executive Chairman, Bill Ford said that computer and consumer electronics are really important to bring major changes in the automotive industry and therefore they will bring out the best technologies that c...

When you are thinking about a vehicle that can perform on the road, you need to think about a powerful engine that can really perform under the hood. Ford has always focused on having better powerful engines that can provide good performance under all conditions and also provide better fuel economy. Ford has now announced that the new Ford EcoBoost 1.0 liter engine has won the 2012 International Engine of the Year award. The award was presented by Engine Technology International magazine. Ford revealed that 1.0 liter EcoBoost engine won awards for Best New Engine and Best Engine Under 1.0 Liter. The company said that they have worked a lot on the new engine and it was incorporated in the 2012 Ford Focus. The award was provided after 76 journalists from 35 different countries vote...

Chevrolet has been working to push the limits of Chevrolet Volt and the company has now made an announcement that the upcoming 2013 Chevrolet Volt can run 38 miles on a single charge which is three miles extra than the 2012 existing models. Chevrolet said that the mile per gallon for the new 2013 Chevrolet Volt will be 98 miles and the total range including extended range operations will be 380 miles. Chevrolet said that the company engineers have made minor changes to the vehicle that has improved the performance and durability of the vehicle. The company revealed that the manganese spinel chemistry still remains the key to Chevrolet Volt’s battery system but there are some materials that they have changed that have made changes to the overall performance of the car. Bill Wall...