In a move that could be interpreted as taking weight savings to an extreme—or, alternately, as a move downmarket with a special-edition model to be sold exclusively at Walmart—Lexus has unveiled a unique IS sedan made entirely of cardboard. http://blog.caranddriver.com/out-of-the-box-lexus-creates-full-size-drivable-cardboard-is-sedan-w-video/
DETROIT — During a 27-year career at Ford Motor Co., Mike Richards oversaw the launch of the first Lincoln Navigator and held several high-level marketing positions. At one point, he had an office next to now-CEO Mark Fields. http://www.autonews.com/article/20150719/OEM02/307209964/0?cciid=internal-anhome-mostright
That car already offers an “Insane Mode” that allows it to blast from zero to 60 miles/hour in just 3.2 seconds. With the “Ludicrous Mode,” the new Tesla Model S P90D will get to 60 in just 2.8 seconds. http://money.cnn.com/2015/07/17/autos/tesla-ludicrous-mode/index.html?iid=Lead
Some states are a bargain, but consumers in some states can expect to pay an extra couple of thousand dollars for costs you might not think of when you shop for a car – state and local sales tax, registration fee and so-called “doc fees,” short for dealer documentation fees. http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimhenry/2014/06/29/car-buyers-beware-cheapest-and-most-expensive-states-for-unexpected-fees/
“What’s in your wallet?” That’s become an iconic credit card advertising catch phrase, and if you’re like a lot of us your mailbox and inbox tend to get bombarded by credit card offers promising points and perks for travel and otherwise. But with summer driving season in full swing, and gas prices still hovering close […]