Tesla Model S Named Consumer Reports Best Car for Second Straight Year |
- Tesla Model S Named Consumer Reports Best Car for Second Straight Year
- Consumer Reports Top Picks for 2015
- Toyota Beats Detroit 3 in Per-Car Profit
- Cadillac ATS Recalled Over Sunroof Issue
- Nissan Sway Concept Teased
- McLaren P1 GTR Duels F1 GTR in Video Debut
| Tesla Model S Named Consumer Reports Best Car for Second Straight Year Posted: Share this Article The Tesla Model S has once again been named the best overall new car by Consumer Reports. With an overall score of 99/100, the Model S retains its overall crown for the second straight year, just edging out the BMW M235i which earned a score of 98. "For all of the impressive new vehicles released in 2014, none was able to eclipse the innovation, magnificence, and sheer technological arrogance of the Tesla," says the report. "That's why it's our best overall pick for the second consecutive year." SEE ALSO: Consumer Reports Top Picks for 2015 Consumer Reports lauds Tesla's over-the-air software updates for allowing a 2013 Model S to have access to many of the same features as a brand new model. Despite having some teething problems when the cars were brand new, Consumer Reports subscribers give the Model S an average reliability rating of three out of five. Owner satisfaction for the Model S also tops the luxury car segment with 98 percent of owners saying that they would definitely buy a Tesla Model S again. On the negative side, Consumer Reports dings the Model S for having long charge times, some awkward controls and poor visibility. Discuss this story at our Tesla Forum Loading, please wait...  |
| Consumer Reports Top Picks for 2015 Posted: Share this Article Consumer Reports has released its Top Picks list for 2015 outlining some of the best cars you should buy. When choosing its Top Picks, Consumer Reports factors in reliability data, safety performance in both government and industry crash tests as well as thousands of miles of road test time. This year's top picks list features the most U.S. automakers since 1998, while Subaru also has a very strong showing. And returning this year as the outlets best overall new car is the Tesla Model S. The Top Picks are:
To be named a top pick, a vehicle must rank at or near the top of its segment in CR's road-test scores, it must have average or better predicted reliability based on problems reported by subscribers and it must "perform effectively" in government or insurance crash tests. Loading, please wait... |
| Toyota Beats Detroit 3 in Per-Car Profit Posted: Share this Article Even though Detroit's automakers are performing strongly these days, Toyota still puts them to shame when it comes to profits. Based on each company's 2014 earnings before interest and taxes, Toyota made about $2,276 on every car it sold last year, compared to just $994 at Ford. Per car profits are even lower at Chrysler and GM, coming in at $850 and $654 respectively. Some of this can be contributed to the weak Japanese Yen, which cheapens the price of Japan's exports and allows Toyota to sell its cars for less in the U.S. Some automakers, including Ford, have called out federal regulators for not helping to crack down on alleged currency manipulation. Investment firm Morgan Stanley says that roughly $2,000 per export vehicle goes back to Japan's largest automakers as a result of the low currency rate. SEE ALSO: Toyota's the Largest Automaker … Again Japan has denied having any involvement in fixing the currency rate. Labor costs are also a concern as Ford and GM still pay more than Toyota and Honda to produce cars, despite a recent reduction in labor costs for U.S. automakers. Legacy costs also put a strain on Detroit automakers, who collectively contributed $3 billion last year to employee pensions and healthcare related funds. [Source: Detroit News] Discuss this story at our Toyota Forum Loading, please wait... |
| Cadillac ATS Recalled Over Sunroof Issue Posted: Share this Article Cadillac is calling back 67,000 ATS vehicles to fix an issue with the sunroof switch. In the affected cars, which range from the 2013 to 2015 model year, the sunroof can automatically close if the switch is even partially touched. This means that the switches do not meet federal safety standards concerning the amount force needed to operate them. SEE ALSO: 2016 Cadillac ATS-V Starts at $61,460 GM discovered the problem during testing done in January of this year. Dealers will replace the switch trim plate on affected vehicles to fix the problem. No accidents or injuries occurred as a result of this problem. Discuss this story at our Cadillac ATS Forum Loading, please wait... |
| Posted: Share this Article Nissan is teasing a new concept car before it is revealed at the Geneva Motor Show next week. The Sway concept is a small hatchback that Nissan says is targeting one of the most important segments in Europe. No other info was revealed about the vehicle. SEE ALSO: 2015 Geneva Motor Show Preview The concept will be revealed on March 3 at 11:30 am local time in Geneva and AutoGuide will be on the show floor to bring you live coverage. Discuss this story at our Nissan Forum Loading, please wait... |
| McLaren P1 GTR Duels F1 GTR in Video Debut Posted: Share this Article McLaren has released a video of its all new track-only supercar doing what it does best. The P1 GTR will make its official debut next week at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show and to keep us sated until then, McLaren has put together a new video showing this modern supercar taking on the classic McLaren F1 GTR on a race track. Finished in the famous yellow and green livery to pay homage to the classic F1, the new P1 GTR takes things to a new level thanks to the nearly 1,000-hp that comes from a combination of an 800-hp 3.8-liter turbocharged V8 and the car's IPAS (instant power assist) system that makes 200 hp. About 110 pounds has been stripped from the GTR compared to the road going car, while downforce has also been improved to a staggering 1,455-pounds at 150 mph. SEE ALSO: McLaren P1 GTR Details To get your hands on a P1 GTR, McLaren requires you to go through a driver evaluation program and simulator training. Once completed, owners's will get their first chance to pilot their cars at the Circuit de Catalunya in Spain later this year. Loading, please wait... |
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