As the Paris Motor Show approaches, more info about the cars debuting there is being released. The latest are shots of the redesigned Mercedes-Benz CLS four-door coupe in the wild. And by wild, we mean speeding along an exotic coastline, posing in front of oddly geometric buildings and an angle from above with all four [...]
Archive for September, 2010
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS: More Photos
September 17th, 2010
Today’s News From the Cars.com Family
September 17th, 2010
On Ask.cars.com, find out what we recommend for someone who owns a Mazda RX-8 but wants more torque. At PickupTrucks.com, read about a rare, expensive microtruck that survived 2,500 miles on Route 66. Finally, check out MotherProof.com and read its review of the 2010 Dodge Caliber. MotherProof.com Reviews the 2010 Dodge Caliber (MotherProof.com) What’s a Suitable [...]
Toyota Will Have Six New Hybrids by 2012
September 17th, 2010
Toyota plans to launch six all-new hybrid models globally by 2012, according to the New York Times. This doesn’t include the plug-in Prius, but that will go on sale by 2012 as well. The new hybrids will include a mix of dedicated hybrids and hybrid trims of existing gasoline-powered models. It’s important to note that [...]
Chevy Volt Displays Shown in Depth
September 17th, 2010
We knew the Chevy Volt would have a center-mounted digital screen for onboard information and a digital speedometer instead of a traditional gauge cluster. But now we have images of both displays and their optional screens. The most intriguing thing is the digital Driver Information Center, which replaces the gauge cluster. It is a very [...]
New Dodge Viper Expected in 2012
September 17th, 2010
If you're still absorbing Chrysler’s announcements this week about the 2011 Chrysler 200, Jeep Patriot and Town & Country, we've got another one for you: Expect a brand-new Dodge Viper in 2012. Chrysler’s earlier product announcements were part of an even bigger unveiling at the company’s annual dealer convention, which was closed to the public [...]
2010 Infiniti G37 Video
September 17th, 2010
Little has changed on the 2010 Infiniti G37 compared with last year’s model, and that’s actually a good thing, according to Cars.com editor Kesley Mays. The G37 has long been a favorite among the Cars.com editors, and the model still meets expectations even after being on the market for four years in more or less [...]
A Closed-Door Look at the 2011 BMW X3
September 17th, 2010
BMW showed off its 2011 lineup to the paying public last week at the BMW Championship at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club in suburban Chicago. But if you were a BMW owner, you got a few added perks. After you parked your BMW — any vintage — in a special lot near the entrance, [...]
Reader Review of the Week: 2011 Toyota Camry
September 17th, 2010
“Empty Nester” from the San Francisco Bay area is a couple who have ditched their old family hauler (a Chrysler Town & Country) and downsized to a more manageable 2011 Toyota Camry XLE, which came in a “beautiful” blue exterior color. Check out the full review below, and you can write your own car review [...]
2011 Scion tC Video
September 17th, 2010
The Scion tC has been completely redesigned for 2011 and is now wider, faster and has better fuel economy. Unfortunately, there are downsides, such as a cabin that can feel cheap at times, according to Cars.com editor Kelsey Mays. The car is sportier, but that has compromised ride comfort, giving the tC a somewhat choppy [...]
Today’s News From the Cars.com Family
September 17th, 2010
On Ask.cars.com, find out what is the best car for short trips that’s both reliable and fuel efficient for a couple ditching their 10-year-old Ford Escort. On PickupTrucks.com, learn about the changes coming to the 2011 Dakota. Finally, Motherproof.com tests how well child-safety seats fit in the 2010 Volkswagen Golf in the latest Car Seat [...]