Confirmed: Mercedes-Benz A-class Coming to America in Four Body Styles

The Mercedes A-class concept isn’t just a show-floor tease. It’s headed for production?and we just confirmed that the little Benz will be sold in the U.S. The streetable cars will feature a toned-down execution of the A-class concept’s front end, while they’ll pick up the rear styling of the recent Mercedes-Benz F800 concept. We’ll probably [...]

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What's the most beautiful steering wheel? [Question Of The Day]

My first car was a late 1970s W123 Mercedes diesel with a simple black steering wheel covered in a tough vinyl/rubber mixture. It was as big as a bus wheel but I loved it. I probably touched it more than I touched any girl when I was 16. Emotional attachments to wheels aren't uncommon, but what's the most beautiful steering wheel? More »

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Followup: Elena Ford pleads guilty to DUI, gets probation

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ford global marketing director elena fordBloomberg reports that Ford Global Marketing Director Elena Ford (great-great-granddaughter of Henry Ford) has plead guilty to Driving Under the Influence of alcohol, saying the incident has been a "complete embarrassment" to her family. The Ford family heiress was arrested on April 4 after failing a sobriety test and registering a .14 on a breathalyzer; nearly twice the legal limit of .08 in Michigan. Police pulled Ford over after she reportedly jumped the median in in her 2011 Ford Explorer. The Michigan court sentenced the 44-year-old Ford to two years' probation, 240 hours of community service and mandatory counseling. Ford was originally also charged with child endangerment since she had her 11-year-old son in the car. [Source: Bloomberg]

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2012 Volkswagen Beetle: Lady Bug Pitches The Flower Vase, Goes Butch

Earlier this week, Volkswagen officially revealed the all-new 2012 VW Beetle. After months of teases, the slightly more relaxed silhouette and softened 'Beetle dome' wasn't so much of a surprise. Yet the exterior details, which come across as less soft and carefree, more sporty and aggressive, hint that this is no love bug. And then there's the...


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United States Grand Prix venue named 'Circuit of the Americas'

At a press conference this week, Formula One United States and Full Throttle Production announced that the new state-of-the-art motorsport facility being built near Austin, Texas, will be called the" Circuit of the Americas." In addition to hosting the 2012 United States Grand Prix Formula One event, the promoters revealed that this sweeping 3.4-mile, 20-turn road course/racing complex also will be home to a round of the premier MotoGP World Motorcycle Championship starting in 2013.

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Test drive: 2012 Nissan NV

2012 Nissan NV2500A couple of weeks back, Dale Wickell, our Guide to Trucks, sent me off on a most fascinating assignment -- test-drive Nissan's new NV commercial van.

I have some experience with Nissan commercial vehicles, having taken a road trip through Mexico in a Nissan Urvan. I remember at first being surprised at how stripped down the Urvan was, but by the end of my trip, after two weeks and 2,000 kilometers, I had gained a deep respect for the Urvan's simplicity and ruggedness. Clearly, Nissan had done more than slap a new badge on the Japanese-market Caravan; rather, they had done their homework and built the ideal van for the Mexican market.

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Quote Of The Day: Here Come The Chinese Edition

Speaking from Shanghai, NHTSA Administrator David Strickland tells Bloomberg that “a number” of Chinese automakers have expressed interest in selling their products in the US, to which the auto safety regulator says: When they offer their vehicle for sale, we will treat them like we will treat any company whether it is a Detroit company [...]

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BMW?s New Three-, Four-, and Six-Cylinder Engine Family Detailed, Magicked Into Being By Laser-Wielding Sentient Robots

Sweeping changes are afoot at Bavarian Motor Works, as the automaker confirms plans to bring three-cylinder diesel and gasoline engines to market as part of a new, modular engine family. The base engine in the family?its heart, if you will?is a four-cylinder, from which an inline-six will be derived; that engine in turn forms the [...]

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