Don’t be fooled by this Beemer’s small size. The 2011 BMW 135i Cabriolet has tons of soul and packs a serious punch on the road.

Chevrolet Volt news headline from General Motors:
The first Chevrolet Volt available for retail sale will be offered at public auction with the proceeds benefiting math and sciences education in the Detroit Public Schools.
“Every aspect of the Volt – from its aerodynamic shape to its battery chemistry – is a testament to the importance of […]

If you can get past this SUV’s ugly mug, you’ll discover a luxurious ride that’s great for big families.

Cars designed with women in mind; it’s a growing trend at the L.A. auto show. Women are on design teams in increasing numbers, and they are creating vehicles that appeal to men and women, according to Jean Jennings, of Automobilemag.com.
“When you shop for a car, make sure you can operate it,” says Jennings. […]

General Motors posted a $2 billion profit ahead of its initial public offering slated for this week.
GM released the following financial statement:
General Motors Company announced that for the third quarter ending September 30, 2010, the company generated:

–Revenue of $34.1 billion
–Net income attributable to common stockholders of $2.0 billion
–Earnings per share on a fully diluted basis […]

Mitsubishi Motors and retailer Bic Camera plan to sell electric cars in Japan, eventually marketing zero-emission autos alongside household electronics.

Honda’s lower sales target and strong yen pushes its shares lower, despite an overall profit hike.
Honda issues the following statement about it’s upcoming electric vehicle:

An all-new Honda electric vehicle concept will make its world debut November 17 at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, the company announced. Additionally, Honda will reveal a plug-in hybrid platform […]

Toyota Motor Corp will repair about 1.53 million Avalon and other vehicles globally for problems with the brake master cylinder seal and fuel pump wiring.

The following statement was released by Toyota:
Toyota Motor Sales will conduct a voluntary Safety Recall involving approximately 740,000 – 2005 through 2006 Avalon, 2004 through 2006 Highlander (non Hybrid) and Lexus […]

The young woman who died Friday at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana followed in the footsteps of racing greats who died on the track. But, she was not a professional.

She has been identified as Ashley Sara Phalen, 24, of Los Angeles, died while participating in a mock Indy car race.
Phalen’s vehicle flipped during the […]

Anthony Zahn to compete in Riverside Citrus Classic: Click to watch video.

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On Sunday, October 17, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Riverside will hold the Riverside Citrus Classic Bike Ride at the Riverside Plaza, on Central Avenue.
Riding courses run through scenic […]