Renault-Nissan just broke ground on a new engine manufacturing facility at their Decherd, Tennesee plant. Under a partnership with Daimler, the four-cylinder motors will power U.S.-built Mercedes-Benz C-Class vehicles in addition to Infiniti models. Beginning in 2014, the C-Class will be built at Daimler’s plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

To my delight, I’ve been behind the wheel of a wide range of cars over the past six months or so, including everything from rare vintage sports cars to modern econoboxes. Variety being the spice of life, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to experience these many different automobiles and to share my impressions with readers. Along with others from Atlanta’s […]

This week’s Infiniti IPL G Coupe test vehicle’s interior is swathed in what the company calls “Monaco Red” leather. I think it’s hot. My wife thinks its tacky. What’s your take? Only your opinions will settle the dispute, so let us know what you think!

Dave May and I met today to shoot this week’s test vehicle, the 2012 Infiniti QX56. Eager to find a location that suited the vehicle and always up for something new, we decided to photograph the QX in a parking garage. I took a photo of Dave on the scene (top left) with my phone’s camera, but it couldn’t handle […]

With over $500 million up for grabs in the 42-state Mega Millions lottery, somebody will be buying some cars soon. The drawing for the biggest jackpot in the nation’s history is tonight. If one or more people hit all the numbers, they’ll walk away with plenty of money to choose whatever vehicle they want to drive. Here are my five […]

Attend the monthly Caffeine & Octane event here in Atlanta and you may meet a local car nut with a French accent. That’s Gabriel. The first time I met him, I’d taken the new Mini Roadster to the show. In my memory, Gabriel sprinted toward me as I parked and got out of the car. It was really probably more […]

I want to share information on Toyota’s “100 Cars for Good” program because I think it’s a great opportunity for registered 501(c)(3) organizations. So many friends are out there working for the greater good, whether helping animals, children or those forgotten by society. A car could be a useful tool in reaching out. So here it is, simply:

And it sounds glorious. But don’t trust me, hear for yourself.   Tomorrow morning, Aston Martin reveals the V12 Zagato to the press attending the Geneva Auto Show. Follow all AutoTrader.com’s Geneva coverage here.

It was another great day at the Caffeine & Octane meet. Hundreds of interesting exotic, antique and classic automobiles were on hand, including the ones in our photo quiz. Can you name the vehicles from today’s show from just a small detail? Take the quiz here: Thanks to Dave May for the quiz photography.

A friend posted this photo on Facebook yesterday. He lives in California where, lately, a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline sells for well over $4. Just 12 gallons cost him over fifty bucks. Last year when gas prices were low, we reported on a jump in searches for trucks and SUVs. Now that prices are climbing again, we’re seeing a […]