2016 Volvo S60

Even several years after it first appeared in showrooms, the sleek lines of the 2016 Volvo S60 continue to challenge the long-held perception that Volvos simply aren't stylish. The S60's elegant shape -- a wedge that tapers at both ends -- might make it the most distinctive Volvo on the road. This is especially true of long-wheelbase Inscription... 2016 Volvo S60

2016 Volvo V60

The 2016 Volvo V60 wagon looks nothing like the boxy, old 240 and 740 models many people imagine when they see the words "Volvo" and "wagon." In fact, with its steeply raked rear window the V60 looks less like a wagon and more like a sleek hatchback variant of the S60 sedan on which it's based. Interior space isn't wagon-like, either: Folding the... 2016 Volvo V60

2016 Volvo S80

The 2016 Volvo S80 T5 Drive-E is Volvo's flagship sedan, at least until a totally new model called the S90 replaces it late in 2016. Introduced as a 2007 model, the current-generation S80 has been with us for nine years. It looks a little dated, though tweaks along the way, including for 2015, have helped to keep it looking fresh. The S80 betrays... 2016 Volvo S80

2016 Volvo XC60

Now, in its seventh model year, Volvo's 2016 XC60 continues to offer a safe, sensible, spacious, and practical family hauler for people and their gear. It has more than a dash of design flair, subtly updated two years ago. As part of Volvo's renaissance, it also got new and vastly more fuel-efficient engines last year—but, sadly, only for... 2016 Volvo XC60

2016 Volvo XC90

The 2016 Volvo XC90 is a quietly elegant, supremely ergonomic, and easy-to-use large luxury SUV with an understated and modest in its exterior design that belies its many virtues. The luxury is found in the interior, with high-quality materials and a thoughtfully designed infotainment system that's one of the more intuitive and easy to use among... 2016 Volvo XC90

2016 Volvo XC70

Way back in 2008, Volvo launched the XC70 as a tougher variation on the then-current V70 wagon—but with a higher ride height and all-wheel drive. That created an alternative persona as the XC70 Cross Country crossover—and in due course, the XC70 bumped the V70 out of showrooms altogether. Today, in its ninth model year, it personify... 2016 Volvo XC70

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan

The Tiguan is Volkswagen's smaller SUV, slotting in below the Touareg. It's on the small side for a compact two-row crossover, but it performs well and is wrapped in conservative styling that has aged gracefully. However, the Tiguan is not stunning or exceptional in any way. It won't win any awards for its interior packaging, price tag, or tech... 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan

2016 Volkswagen Touareg

The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg is a lavish vehicle with a premium price. Offered alongside the brand's more mainstream models, the Touareg is really more of a rival to models with luxury badges. The Touareg isn't just the most expensive and luxurious model VW sells in the U.S. It's also the larger of two sport-utility vehicles in the company's... 2016 Volkswagen Touareg

2016 Volkswagen Eos

While the Volkswagen Eos was supposed to be discontinued after the 2015 model year, Volkswagen has brought it back one more time for 2016, in a sole Komfort configuration. The 2016 Eos is a niche player in the market. It's a very well-rounded convertible that delivers performance, practicality, comfort, and relative affordability in a way that... 2016 Volkswagen Eos

2016 Volkswagen Golf

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf has long been one of the benchmark models for compact hatchbacks, and today it stands as a broad family of hatchbacks and wagons, with variants ranging from frugal all-electric e-Golf models to the sporty GTI hatchbacks and the top-performance all-wheel-drive Golf R. The Golf had in recent years been stepping farther up... 2016 Volkswagen Golf

2016 Volkswagen e-Golf

The 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf is VW's first all-electric car to be sold in North America—and you have to look twice to realize that it's operated by battery and electric motor, rather than using a gasoline or diesel engine. It's all but indistinguishable from any other seventh-generation Golf, and that decisively separates it from the Nissan... 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf

2016 Volkswagen Passat

Four years ago, Volkswagen had the Passat jump the tracks and become a true mid-size sedan by American standards. While it's definitely been a success, selling better than any Passat before it in the U.S., it's still not keeping pace with rivals like the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and Ford Fusion. Part of that is likely due to the Passat's... 2016 Volkswagen Passat

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

The 2016 Volkswagen Jetta is the best-selling VW in the States. It's a four-door sedan only these days, its five-door wagon having joined the Golf lineup. The Jetta still has fine handling and safety in its corner, but it's beginning to look quite dated. This year it gets a new, peppy, and fuel-efficient base engine, some infotainment upgrades... 2016 Volkswagen Jetta

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

The 2016 Volkswagen Beetle mixes the original Bug's design elements with a thoroughly up-to-date front-drive chassis. It has shed some cuteness in the current generation, but still carries the happy look of its ancestors. It may be more of a fashion accessory than a practical choice nowadays, but it's less compromised than it once was. Wanting to... 2016 Volkswagen Beetle

2016 Volkswagen CC

With more luxury features and a less practical passenger package, the 2016 Volkswagen CC has rivals in vehicles like the Nissan Maxima, the Lincoln MKZ, the Volvo S60, and the Acura TLX—even the Audi A4, another four-door offering from the vast VW empire. Though it started life as a Passat, the Volkswagen CC has taken a different path as it... 2016 Volkswagen CC

Electric-car battery costs, Germans vs Tesla, more cheating probes: The Week in Reverse

What kind of fuel would you expect to buy at a True Zero filling station? And, which four carmakers will introduce new or updated all-electric cars for 2017? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse--right here at Green Car Reports--for the week ending on Friday, April 29, 2016. Friday, we covered Tesla Motors' warranty costs, which are higher... Electric-car battery costs, Germans vs Tesla, more cheating probes: The Week in Reverse

This documentary on building the Porsche 356 is worth your time

Although the average attention span may not be anywhere near the 40 minutes required to sit through this documentary on the Porsche 356, we highly recommend you grab a cup of coffee and make it part of your morning routine. Maybe do it every morning. The documentary makes liberal use of now-vintage footage showing Porsche's first mass-produced car... This documentary on building the Porsche 356 is worth your time

Hyundai Santa Fe Vs. Honda Pilot: Compare Cars

The Hyundai Santa Fe and Honda Pilot are two popular picks that represent the shape of today’s family wagons. Both models work well for four or more, allowing enough flexibility for restocking the pantry, fitting infant seats, cargo-carrying, or even expeditions to a weekend campsite. For the Pilot, everything’s changed this year. The... Hyundai Santa Fe Vs. Honda Pilot: Compare Cars

This Week’s Top Photos: The 2016 Beijing Auto Show edition

This past week’s 2016 Beijing Auto Show turned out to be a treat for sports car fans. One of the stars was the new TT RS which is due in showrooms early next year. The car was shown in both coupe and convertible bodystyles and looks especially tasteful in this gray paint. As expected, there's 400 horsepower under the hood. Another attraction... This Week’s Top Photos: The 2016 Beijing Auto Show edition

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is a significant upgrade for what was previously knew as the GL-Class. As part of a nomenclature change sweeping the entire brand, each of the German luxury maker's sport-utility vehicles has received new badging and a full or partial makeover to bring the lineup into more obvious parallels with its sedans—so... 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

2017 Fiat 124 Spider priced from $25,990

Fiat's revived 124 Spider will hit the market later this year with a sticker price just shy of $26,000, but the Italian automaker plans to offer a wide range of models. That's actually $24,995 plus a mandatory $995 destination charge for the base 124 Spider Classica, which will come with 16-inch alloy wheels and cloth seats. Six color options will... 2017 Fiat 124 Spider priced from $25,990

2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport priced from $66,445

What's the best Corvette to buy? Well, it looks like it will soon be the Grand Sport. Chevrolet has announced that the 2017 Gran Sport will be priced from $66,445 for the coupe and $70,445 for the convertible when they go on sale this summer. Both prices include the destination charge. The Grand Sport can be thought of as a Z06 without the... 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport priced from $66,445

Meet the man who owns 5,500 Mustangs

We'll spoil this one for you before you even watch this short video: Adelbert Engler doesn't actually have 5,500 full-size Mustangs. He has a bunch of those in his "Garage Mahal," yes, but the subject of this brief film released a while back by Ford's European operations is more about his scale model Mustangs, of which he has nearly 5,500... Meet the man who owns 5,500 Mustangs

Mitsubishi: U.S. cars not affected by fuel economy scandal

There's good news and bad news for Mitsubishi fans. Since it's Friday, we'll start with the good stuff. Mitsubishi Motors North America has just issued a statement confirming that late-model Mitsubishi vehicles sold in the U.S. do, in fact, comply with testing procedures established by the Environmental Protection Agency. In other words, it... Mitsubishi: U.S. cars not affected by fuel economy scandal

Tragic F-Type, one hot Corvette, spicy meatballs and more: This Week On The Forums

Due to a vacation in beautiful Seattle, last week, this post was written on Tuesday. So we didn't address the untimely death of Prince, who passed at his estate that Thursday. While his public posturing threatened to overshadow his talent, he was irrefutably one of the most gifted musicians, composers, and performers of his generation. This... Tragic F-Type, one hot Corvette, spicy meatballs and more: This Week On The Forums

2016 Rolls-Royce Wraith

The 2016 Rolls-Royce Wraith deftly blends modern technology with traditional craftsmanship in a stylish coupe that makes no excuses for its lavish excess. All of this performance and luxury doesn't come cheaply, though: Options can easily add tens of thousands of dollars to a base price of around $300,000. Just over a decade ago designer Marek... 2016 Rolls-Royce Wraith

2017 Jaguar F-Pace, Porsche 960, Acura Turns 30: The Week In Reverse

We drove the 2017 Jaguar F-Pace crossover SUV; rumors of a new mid-engine Porsche 960 supercar resurfaced; and Acura celebrated its birthday with a new ad. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority. Jaguar's about to launch its first-ever SUV. Hailed as the brand's most practical sports car yet, the F-Pace crossover SUV will square... 2017 Jaguar F-Pace, Porsche 960, Acura Turns 30: The Week In Reverse

2016 Rolls-Royce Ghost

The Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II represents the way the historic luxury brand has evolved under BMW stewardship. This revised version of its "entry" sedan continues to encapsulate the Rolls-Royce way of prestige and presence in an ever-so-slightly-smaller but still eye-catching way. Last year's changes to the Ghost, earning the Series II... 2016 Rolls-Royce Ghost

BMW i8 finally sounds mean thanks to Heinz Performance exhaust

Despite what you might think, the BMW i8 is not a vehicle that actually depends solely on electricity for its power. Besides the electric motor there is also a turbocharged 1.5-liter 3-cylinder gasoline engine, and together they produce 362 horsepower. The car is a plug-in hybrid and it puts its gas-drinking engine to good use. Unfortunately, the... BMW i8 finally sounds mean thanks to Heinz Performance exhaust

McLaren F1 with just 2,800 miles up for sale

McLaren F1s are fetching quite a bit of money these days. The last one we saw for sale went for $13.75 million and even an example that was previously wrecked still managed to sell for $12 million. Of course, the latter did have a single previous owner who just so happened to be Mr. Bean. Now another F1 is up for sale and it may just top the... McLaren F1 with just 2,800 miles up for sale

As VW pledges more electric cars, it supports biofuels as alternative

Are there many different ways to reduce the carbon associated with road vehicles? Or are electric vehicles the best and only viable way to proceed? That's the debate at the heart of two different reports on Volkswagen's recent actions in Europe this week. DON'T MISS: VW settlement with EPA announced over diesel emission scandal At the company's... As VW pledges more electric cars, it supports biofuels as alternative

2016 Rolls-Royce Phantom

When you're looking for the most exclusive vehicles in the world, the list narrows dramatically—to a point where even Mercedes-Benz and BMW are strictly for commoners. It could be argued that the Rolls-Royce Phantom represents the pinnacle of the auto world, the sole occupant of some very rarefied air. Shy of the latest Maybach revival and... 2016 Rolls-Royce Phantom

2016 Aston Martin DB9

The DB9 is scheduled to be replaced by the DB11 in 2016 but for the 2016 model year it gets a host of changes and a new name: DB9 GT. The output of the 5.9-liter V-12 increases by 30 horsepower, the interior changes over to the AMi II touch-sensitive infotainment system, and the exterior gets some tweaks as well. We're rather taken by the whole... 2016 Aston Martin DB9

Mitsubishi fuel economy, Ford electric car, Tesla warranty costs: Today's Car News

Today, the EPA tells Mitsubishi to retest U.S. models for fuel economy, Ford CEO Mark Fields confirms his company has a 200-mile electric car is in the works, and high warranty costs cause problems for Tesla. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Ford CEO Mark Fields confirms a 200-mile electric car is coming. Tesla's customer service is... Mitsubishi fuel economy, Ford electric car, Tesla warranty costs: Today's Car News

2016 Aston Martin Vanquish

The Aston Martin Vanquish is a work of art. Enthralling the eyes, captivating the ears, stimulating the touch. It’s one of the most impressive grand touring cars in the world. After updates for 2015 that included a new transmission, a new engine management system, and retuned steering and dampers, the 2016 model returns unchanged. While the... 2016 Aston Martin Vanquish

2016 Aston Martin Rapide S

The 2016 Aston Marin Rapide S is a stunning piece of automotive artwork, but don’t let that beautiful exterior (or interior) fool you: it can still get down to the business of brisk grand touring work, too. Introduced the 2010 model year, the Rapide became the Rapide S for 2014 and saw several updates for 2015, including the addition of an... 2016 Aston Martin Rapide S

2016 Aston Martin Vantage

The Aston Martin Vantage is the closest thing to a real sports car offered by the British ultra-luxury automaker—the rest of its lineup consisting of exotic grand tourers. Its smallest car, the Vantage is also the least expensive Aston, but with muscular V8 Vantage models priced from about $108,000 and topping $200,000 for the V12 Vantage S... 2016 Aston Martin Vantage

BMW i3 wasn't German maker's first innovative electric car

No question exists over whether the BMW i3 is a remarkable and innovative car. From its carbon fiber-reinforced plastic body shell to its electric powertrain, not to mention the option of a range-extending engine, almost everything about it is different from other BMW models. But the i3 isn't the first radical attempt by BMW to rethink the way it... BMW i3 wasn't German maker's first innovative electric car

2016 Lincoln MKZ

No question, Lincoln has faltered over the past decade, during a time when Cadillac has successfully redesigned its brand from the ground up. Yet with better gas mileage, added sportiness, and modern technologies, the MKZ has been one of the few shining stars—bringing some younger shoppers yet essentially extricating itself from all that... 2016 Lincoln MKZ

LeEco future plans, Red Bull Aeroscreen, 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport: Today’s Car News

Chinese tech giant LeEco has revealed some details about its future electric car plans. The company, which just this week opened its headquarters for the United States, plans to give away cars for free and make money by offering various services. Formula One team Red Bull Racing has started testing a new cockpit protection system. Called the... LeEco future plans, Red Bull Aeroscreen, 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport: Today’s Car News

EPA tells Mitsubishi to retest fuel economy after Japan errors

The dominos continue to fall as more and more carmakers are investigated for accuracy in their testing of emissions and fuel economy over longer periods of time. While European buyers had complained for years that EU fuel-economy ratings diverged from real-world results, nothing much happened until last year on that front. Then the Volkswagen... EPA tells Mitsubishi to retest fuel economy after Japan errors

Rumor: FCA puts the moves on Google

Industries are built on strategic partnerships. The right collaboration can do wonders for a bottom line. The wrong collaboration? Well, remember AOL Time Warner? Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne has been searching for the perfect partner for more than a year. He's been shot down by General Motors and by Ford, but now comes word... Rumor: FCA puts the moves on Google

Mitsubishi clears U.S. models from fuel economy scandal

Mitsubishi says the cars, trucks and SUVs it has sold in the United States are not affected by the fuel economy scandal that has rocked its home office in Japan. In a release issued to members of the media, Mitsubishi Motors North America indicated that its American research and development wing conducted a "thorough review" of its 2013 through... Mitsubishi clears U.S. models from fuel economy scandal

2017 BMW 7-Series, Apple car rumors, LeEco lands in U.S.: What’s New @ The Car Connection

From The Car Connection: 2017 BMW 7-Series review You can count on the BMW 7-Series to make a technological leap with each of its generations. And with the latest sixth-generation models that made their debut last year, the 7-Series is certainly no exception, as it benefits from some engineering lessons learned, inside and underneath, with the... 2017 BMW 7-Series, Apple car rumors, LeEco lands in U.S.: What’s New @ The Car Connection

2016 Lincoln MKC

The Lincoln MKC is aimed right at the center of the compact luxury crossover market. While the MKZ sedan is quirky and somewhat eccentric in its design, the MKC looks sophisticated but fits right into its class, performs with verve, and wows with a luxurious cabin and plenty of technology, all at a few grand less than the equivalent models from... 2016 Lincoln MKC

Fisker Karma to be Karma Revero, orders to open later this year

After it bought the remains of bankrupt carmaker Fisker Automotive, Chinese auto-parts Wanxiang laid out plans to relaunch Fisker's Karma luxury plug-in hybrid. With namesake Henrik Fisker long gone, those plans included a name change to Karma Automotive. Which created a bit of a problem. DON'T MISS: Fisker Becomes Karma Automotive, To Relaunch In... Fisker Karma to be Karma Revero, orders to open later this year

2016 Formula One Russian Grand Prix preview

Round four of the 2016 Formula One World Championship is the Russian Grand Prix which takes place this weekend and held once again at the Sochi Autodrom, located about a thousand miles south of Moscow. The first Russian race was held only two years ago and so far the event's proven a hit with the fans. The Sochi Autodrom, a Herman Tilke-designed... 2016 Formula One Russian Grand Prix preview

2016 Lincoln MKS

With the Town Car long gone, and a new Lincoln Continental flagship sedan still a model year away, the MKS holds down the fort as Lincoln's largest, most luxurious sedan for one more year. In the meantime, the MKS is something of a sleeper—a comfortable, competent, well-appointed sedan that's also quite quick and athletic. It's a distant... 2016 Lincoln MKS

201-horsepower Hyundai Elantra Sport revealed

Hyundai’s new Elantra has received a new performance range-topper in the automaker’s home market. The good news is that the car is headed to the United States with a debut expected to take place at the annual SEMA show the first week of November. It will be badged an Elantra Sport and come with a turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder... 201-horsepower Hyundai Elantra Sport revealed

High Tesla warranty costs show learning to make cars is hard

Tesla Motors has received high praise not just for its electric cars, but also for its high standard of customer service. Customers have been as impressed with the company's service centers and Tesla's swiftness in responding to problems as they have with the cars themselves. But Tesla's laudable customer-service policies h s masked some stubborn... High Tesla warranty costs show learning to make cars is hard