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Fiat to return to US market

American automaker Chrysler plans to sell 50,000 Fiat 500 minicars in the United States in 2011, a source told AFP on Monday, as the Italian brand returns to the US market. Fiat, Italy's biggest car maker which controls 20 percent of Chrysler, aims at unveiling the minicar at the Los Angeles auto show in November, the source said ...

Toyota Avalon A Comforting Cruiser

Big and soft, Toyota's flagship sedan also features high tech features

Toyota Avalon A Comforting Cruiser

By Jim Bray
TechnoFile.com

Remember the Oldsmobile commercials from years ago that said the models current then were "Not your father's Oldsmobile?" Well I've found a car that is: the Toyota Avalon.

Toyota's flagship sedan is a big, family-friendly ...

Pawlenty says Ford Motor Co.'s plan to close St. Paul plant unchanged despite his latest plea

Despite pleas from Gov. Tim Pawlenty and other state and local leaders, Ford Motor Co.'s plan to close its St. Paul plant next year remains unchanged, the governor and Ford said Wednesday. Pawlenty and the other leaders met with Ford Americans President ...

2011 Jetta sedan has more legroom, upscale styling, lower price

Remember the old saying, "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em"? Officials at German automaker Volkswagen may be taking it to heart at long last. Perhaps more than any previous VW Jetta, the redesigned-for-2011 five-passenger sedan is built for American tastes. It's a bigger car with a bigger ...

CR-Z reminiscent of CRX of days gone by

Honda's Hot New Hybrid a Blast from the Past

By Jim Bray
TechnoFile.com

Anyone who remembers the Honda CRX fondly will probably find a soft spot in his or her heart for the new CR-Z sport hybrid.

Honda bills the CR-Z as "the world’s first sport hybrid" but, first ...

Golf GTI a little Rocket

VW's hot hatch offers a lot of fun

Golf GTI a little Rocket

By Jim Bray
TechnoFile.com

If you're looking for a small, economical car that's also a real blast to drive, you can't go far wrong with the Volkswagen Golf GTI.

When the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada named the GTI as its 2010 ...

2010 xD hatchback is fuel efficient, versatile and overlooked

The Scion xD is a thrifty, nimble, small hatchback made by Toyota. It has more horsepower than its major competitors, and for 2010, it's a Consumer Reports recommended car with a strong reliability record. But the five-door, five-passenger xD can't seem to shake the image as the Rodney Dangerfield ...

At a Glance: July's 10 best-selling vehicles in the US and the change from last year

Automakers released July U.S. sales figures on Tuesday. Here is a look at the month's top-selling vehicles, as well as the percent change in sales from July 2009. Vehicle

July 2010 sales
Percent change 1. Ford F-series
50,449

38.9 ...

Nissan to unveil redesigned 2011 Rogue crossover SUV

Nissan's North American division planned to unveil a redesigned 2011 model of its Rogue crossover SUV at an auto show in Tennessee. Nissan said the vehicle will appear Saturday at the International Z Car Convention. It has new exterior and interior components such as a redesigned front grille, better audio and ...

New model is bigger and better

Sponsored content BMW cars have always been an important symbol of class and fame regularly capturing the attention of car lovers around the world. In fact, since the launch of its first model, every car has received tremendous response and has constantly been known for its superior performance and elegant design. In June, BMW ...

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