by Fast Machines | Feb 22, 2013 | Fast And Dangerous
Each week, our German correspondent slices and dices the latest rumblings, news, and quick-hit driving impressions from the other side of the pond. His byline may say Jens Meiners, but we simply call him . . . the Continental. In a surprise move, the supervisory board...
by Fast Machines | Feb 22, 2013 | Spares
Automakers are among the most efficient corporate recyclers in the U.S. Why do we never hear about it? FORTUNE — Cars, long the bane of environmentalists, are becoming more earth-friendly. Finally, there is enough of a business case for big car companies to...
by Fast Machines | Feb 22, 2013 | Exterior
Toyota’s attempt to beat Audi in the World Endurance Championship got off to a rocky start in 2012, but ended up rock solid. New-car teething problems and an accident during testing kept Toyota from the first two races last year, so the brand’s debut came at Le Mans....
by Fast Machines | Feb 22, 2013 | Auto News
Ford counted more vehicles than any other maker this year in U.S. News’ 2013 Best Cars for the Money Awards. A total 21 vehicles got the nod across three categories: Best Cars, Best SUVs and Minivans and Best Trucks. Ford had six in the list, and Toyota came in a...
by Fast Machines | Feb 22, 2013 | Fast And Dangerous
Official Photos and Infoarrow VIEW PHOTOS (49) | COMMENTS Even on the optimistic European cycle, 261 mpg is a lot. The Volkswagen Group has absorbed a lot of flak from the environmentally minded for its alleged sins against Mother Earth. Those charges are exemplified...