First Look: Ferrari FF

First Look: Ferrari FF

A practical Ferrari?  If the very concept doesn’t scare you off, read on for more about the Italian automaker’s newest offering, which is making its world premiere at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. There will be plenty who view the new Ferrari FF as an oxymoron, no...
First Look: Lamborghini Aventador

First Look: Lamborghini Aventador

Lamborghini is bull-ish about its new supercar, the Aventador, and for good reason.  In keeping with tradition, the Italian maker has named its latest offering after a legendary bull that kept even the bravest of matadors at bay. If looks are any indication, the new...
First Look: Saab Phoenix Concept

First Look: Saab Phoenix Concept

It’s been just over a year since Saab rose from the dead, Lazarus-like, after an 11th hour deal saved the former General Motors division from being shut down.  It’s been a serious challenge for the Swedish automaker to get that message out to potential buyers, but it...
First Look: 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

First Look: 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen is still hoping to become a serious player in the SUV segment and follows the recent update of its big Touareg with a refreshing of the little Tiguan ute.   The new look, which debuts at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, features the brand’s distinctive...
First Look: Volkswagen Bulli Concept

First Look: Volkswagen Bulli Concept

If you remember the ‘60s, goes the old joke, you probably weren’t there during the height of sex, drugs and rock-n-roll years.  And if you fondly remember the old Volkswagen Microbus, chances are you didn’t actually own one. But there are plenty of folks who have been...
Japanese Dominate Consumer Reports Industry Score Card

Japanese Dominate Consumer Reports Industry Score Card

Influential Consumers Reports magazine takes a bite out of European carmakers hide with its 2011 “Automakers Report Card,” while Ford Motor Co. continues to close the gap with Asian rivals, posting the largest year-over-year gain in the annual survey. European cars...