Monthly Archives: August 2009

  GM has confirmed that a new sedan will replace its DTS and STS luxury sedans, and the new car could be in showrooms by 2013. GM showed the new sedan being developed under the code-name XTS today at a … Continue reading →

In today’s News Brake: The Chevy Volt will get 230 mpg, Michael Schumacher ends his comeback attempt, and more killer Cadillacs are on the way . . . But Wait, There’s More!

This afternoon, High Gear Media’s giving a warm official welcome to the team at MotorAuthority. As of today, MotorAuthority.com is a part of the High Gear Media network–from the lines of code all the way up to the trio of … Continue reading →

If you’re reading this article in 2012, congratulations. Thanks to the miracle of Google search, Web longevity and ultra-fast fiber-optics, you already know if the renaissance that started in the summer of 2009 at Buick was successful. From our perspective, … Continue reading →

We’re not heads of state, or members of the Russian mafia, or even semi-high-profile actresses, so we may never need a car with “reinforced vehicle-specific armour plating”. We’ll never know the inner peace that comes from “irritant gas sensors for … Continue reading →

If you’re heading to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, we suggest a quick side-trip to the Mecum auction taking place in Monterrey, California this Saturday. Among the many lots perched on the auction block, you’ll find this baby: a fully … Continue reading →

One of America’s strongest mainstream mid-size sedans, the Chevrolet Malibu, is confirmed to be getting ready for a revamp both inside and out for 2012. The updated car will feature new lines, new powertrains, and better fuel efficiency. The three … Continue reading →

Since the advent of customized vans in the late 1970s — and subsequently SUVs in the early 1990s — wagons haven’t gotten a lot of attention from consumers. True, many companies continue to produce them, but they typically lack the … Continue reading →

In 2002, Toyota president Fujio Cho set a lofty goal for the company: 15% of the global auto market. The timeline for achieving that goal? Shortly after 2010. However, the Tokyo-based automaker’s new president (and scion of the Toyoda family), … Continue reading →

General Motors expects that the Chevy Volt will get an EPA city fuel-economy rating of 230 mpg, and a combined fuel economy rating of triple digits, CEO Fritz Henderson said Tuesday.