Ferrari will launch first hybrid in 2013 – Mr. Kustom Chicago

By: Luca Ciferri, Automotive News Europe on 4/25/2012 Ferrari will offer its first gasoline-electric hybrid system in 2013. The technology will be featured in the as-yet-unnamed car that will replace the limited-edition Enzo.

Cadillac goes Skynet with Super Cruise system

By: Jake Lingeman on 4/22/2012   Cadillac is road-testing a Super Cruise system that is capable of automatic steering, braking and lane centering during highway cruising. The first version of the system will be found on the ATS and XTS sedans.

Flying car aims to take wing in the commercial market

By W.J. Hennigan, Los Angeles Times April 19, 2012   The Jetsons had one, and Fred MacMurray flew one in “Flubber.” Novelist Ian Fleming included one in his children’s book “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.” James Bond’s nemesis Francisco Scaramanga used one as a getaway vehicle in the film “The Man With the Golden Gun.”

Ford Mustang celebrates 48 years

By: David Arnouts on 4/17/2012 On April 17, 1964, at the World’s Fair in New York, Henry Ford II brought the world its first pony car, the Ford Mustang.

Nissan and PlayStation to grow gamer-to-racer program for 2012

By: Jake Lingeman on 4/16/2012   Nissan and PlayStation will hold their fourth GT Academy in 2012. The program trains gamers to race real cars competitively and will expand to include the United States, Russia, Germany and Europe. This year’s contest will start on May 1 and remains open until June 24

2013 Ford Escape Pricing Released, Will Start at $23,295

When Ford redesigned its Escape SUV for the 2013 model year, it ditched the box on wheels look, trading creases for curves wherever possible. Now proudly displaying a front fascia and rising bodyline that brings the small ute more in line with the brand’s corporate design language, Ford switched up the identifying trim levels and […]