As Fiat turns over a new chapter in their partnership with Chrysler, the Italian automaker is getting ready to introduce a new member to their already growing family, the Fiat Freemont SUV.

Download 2011 Fiat Freemont

The 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show allowed Subaru to unveil the Impreza Design Concept, a preview version of the next generation Impreza. Based on that concept,

Download 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STI

Japanese tuning firm, Veilside, is no stranger to building new auto projects using their Japanese counterparts as their base model. This time around, the aftermarket company headed over to the 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon to present their latest masterpiece, the 4509 GTR Supra.

Download 1993 Toyota Supra 4509 GTR by Veilside

Definitly a great value for the money, the Tucson is replete with features like Bluetooth audio controls, satellite radio, and navigation included at its affordable $29,590 as-tested price (not bad for the topline model with all the goodies). Around town, there's plenty of power available, but some staffers are of the opinion the engine lacks the oomph needed to easily pass cutthroat drivers on California freeways, and the engine note sounds increasingly coarse above 60 mph.
Seats are comfortable, and controls and features in the cabin are easy to use. Associate online editor Zach Gale logged that the Tucson's cousin, the Kia Sportage, has most of the same characteristics as the Hyundai, but they're wrapped in a more attractive package.

Download Long Term Update 4: 2010 Hyundai Tucson Limited

In North America, Volkswagen has always had a rather strong cult following, albeit with a somewhat soft mass market appeal. But with designs on becoming the world's largest automotive manufacturer by 2018, the VW Group needs more attractive cars that also offer something different than the average transportation appliance. Enter the totally new 2011 Volkswagen Jetta.

Download First Test: 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Sport

It's hard to improve on greatness, so when Stasis Engineering offered us a short drive of its modified Audi R8 Spyder, we were excited and skittish. The last time we debarked from a stock R8 5.2 FSI, we concluded that Audi had improved upon near-perfection. Could Stasis improve the R8 even further, or would its upgrades actually set the car back? We intend to find out.

Download First Drive: 2011 Stasis Engineering Audi R8 5.2 Challenge Extreme Edition

In 2010, Honda sold 260,218 eighth-generation Civics, or more units than BMW sold, well, all told (220,113). In fact, Civic sales were nearly as much as that of the complete BMW group (266,069), which includes Mini and Rolls-Royce. Suffice it to say, many an automaker would love to enjoy entire portfolio sales comparable to that of Honda's Civic.

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At the 2010 Paris Auto Show, Lotus unveiled the impressive Elan concept with the full intention of bringing it back in production form by 2013. Be it blind passion or just a mere oversight, Lotus failed to notice that their new concept bared a strong resemblance to their Evora model, so the company is putting the concept on hold indefinitely.

Download Lotus drops plans for Elan; Moves forward with other models

A vital new Volkswagen Group compact platform begins to roll out on VWs and Audis next year. The Geneva auto show gave a few hints, but Motor Trend has uncovered more details.

Download Volkswagen's MQB Platform: From VW Bulli to Audi A3 Sedan

Audi's RS division, which all but ignores the U.S. market, is keeping busy. It just released the RS3 in Europe, and next year will launch the new RS4. Most of its mechanicals come from the RS5, including a naturally aspirated V-8 engine making 444 horsepower at 8250 rpm. It feeds a crown gear center diff that's able to send torque forward or backward according to programmed maps, making the car feel oversteery and driver-sensitive. Transmission is a seven-speed S-Tronic twin-clutch. Active variable-ratio steering will be optional. The bodywork will incorporate extra aluminum compared with the regular A4's, and be available in sedan and Avant variants.

Download Audi's Future RS Car Plans Taking Shape

As usual, it comes down to the numbers. Honda says there will be 81.5 million Americans between the ages of 15 and 34 by the end of the decade. That's enough iPod addicts to make Gen Y the largest consumer group ever, topping even the baby boomers.

Download First Drive: 2006 Honda Civic

For the lazy automotive writer, it would be tempting to label the 2007 Audi Q7 as another "me, too!" luxury SUV, plug in a clichéd "Q Ship" headline and retire to the local bar for 5 o'clock happy-hour wings.


Download First Drive: 2007 Audi Q7

Fresh off its East Coast patrol during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City, Brad Goreski and a team of Fashion Enforcers are taking to the streets of Los Angeles in the new 2012 CLS 63 AMG Fashion Force vehicle looking for stylesetters and red carpet hits during Oscar Week.


Download 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Takes to Los Angeles Streets for Oscar Week

Readers of German magazine “Auto Zeitung” recently gave Audi a few design awards. First up, Audi was voted “Brand with the most beautiful cars,” beating out over 50 other carmakers.

Download Audi Wins Multiple Design Awards from German Magazine

Concept cars and spy photos couldn’t prepare us for the stunning inoffensiveness of the ninth-generation Honda Civic, coming to dealers this spring as a 2012 model. Despite the sedate looks of the new models, they’re guaranteed shopper favorites—the company sold over 260,000 Civics in 2010, and the nameplate is likely to continue racking up big numbers going forward. That’s because the new car is shaping up to do what Civics have always done best: deliver good fuel economy and a fun steer at a sensible price.

Download 2012 Honda Civic / Civic Hybrid / Civic Si

Toyota recalled 3.8 million cars because of faulty floor mats that may cause the accelerator pedal to stick to the floor.

Download Toyota Recalls 3 Million Cars with Dangerous Floor Mats