Car Throttle

Auto Shows these days are a mix of really exciting debuts, and a lot of updates. Some of these updated models are interesting, but not really worth an entire article to themselves.  I've saved you the time of clicking a thousand links to consolidate the rest of the significant debuts at the NYIAS (New York International Auto Show) this year. Revised Jaguar XK and XF Models There's nothing really wrong with the XK and XF models, which are some of Jag's most competitive models to date.  But the breakneck pace of the market dictates that if it's been out three years, it's already looking old.  Enter the new XF (left) and the new XK (right.)  The revised styling on the XF is intended to mimic Jag's

The auto market is rebounding and the American manufacturers are well-positioned with a host of fresh new products. General Motors has done well with the 2010 models like the Buick LaCrosse and Regal and the Chevrolet Equinox, Cruze and GMC Terrain. However with strong redesigns of models like the F-150, Fiesta, Fusion, Explorer and others, the Ford brand significantly outsold Chevrolet, and helped Ford Motor Company sell more than GM last month for the first time in over a decade. The mid-size segment, with the Fusion, is an area Ford has showed particular strength. As such, it is time for Chevrolet to up its game. The Malibu, introduced for the 2008 model year, is falling behind. The company has progressed significantly in its developmental

Now this one you have got to see. Crash tests have proved to be an interesting thing to watch over the years. Head on collisions, rollovers - not to mention the horrific test results from some Chinese vehicles. The main body for vehicle safety testing in the United States, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is celebrating it's 50th anniversary. Birthday cake, huge party? No, the IIHS decided to celebrate by going big and doing what it does best - perform crash tests. Witness the video below. The IIHS picked the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu and the 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air to demonstrate how far automotive safety has come in that time. Witness: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joMK1WZjP7g Classic car enthusiasts everywhere are cringing! Beyond that though, the results are amazing to see