This is the Morning Shift , our one-stop daily roundup of all the auto news that’s actually important — all in one place at 9:00 AM. Or, you could spend all day waiting for other sites to parcel it out to you one story at a time. Isn’t your time more important? More » More: Fiat 500L, Camaro ZL1 Production Starts, And A Nissan Leaf Doesn’t Explode In Flames [Video] Go here to see the original:  Fiat 500L, Camaro ZL1 Production Starts, And A Nissan Leaf Doesn’t Explode In Flames [Video]

This year, Volkswagen released a new New Beetle, and over the decades they built like a gazillion old Old Beetles. Today’s Nice Price or Crack Pipe Type 1 is a new Old Beetle, but is its price old news? More » Here is the original: For $5,500, is this VW a Mexican, or a Mexican’t? [Nice Price Or Crack Pipe] Go here to see the original:  For $5,500, is this VW a Mexican, or a Mexican’t? [Nice Price Or Crack Pipe]

In a perfect world you could build an automobile for the masses, no matter how daring or bold the design was, and the majority of auto enthusiasts would naturally be attracted to your new creation. The same thing can be said for many new crossover SUVs, especially in the luxury market. Here in America we have taken a special liking to luxury crossovers such as the Porsche Cayenne, Range Rover Evoque and even the BMW X5/X6. Undoubtedly, there is a vast market for such vehicles. The latest luxury automaker to reportedly have plans to roll out a new luxury crossover SUV, is Lamborghini. We already got wind of Bentley having an SUV on the drawing board while Maserati recently uncovered the Kubang concept, so this news is no surprise to us. Automotive rumors are sometimes like the bubonic plague; sure it spreads fast, but you never really confirm its legitimacy until you experience the real thing for yourself. According to Autonews , a senior source at Audi confirmed reports of Lamborghini getting into the SUV market with an aggressively styled crossover vehicle. Lately, images of such a vehicle have been circulating over the social networks and various automotive blogs from the Italian magazine Quattroruote. There is really no reason for us to doubt this rumor especially considering that Lamborghini has stated that they will have “two surprises” for upcoming auto shows. One surprise for Beijing and one for Geneva. Quite possibly, one of the two surprises will be a new Lamborghini Aventador Roadster while the other may be the rumored crossover SUV. Lamborghini Aventador Roadster rendering – source: ps-garage         Read the original: Report: Lamborghini Crossover SUV Rumored View post: Report: Lamborghini Crossover SUV Rumored

This is the Morning Shift , our one-stop daily roundup of all the auto news that’s actually important — all in one place at 9:00 AM. Or, you could spend all day waiting for other sites to parcel it out to you one story at a time. Isn’t your time more important? More » Go here to read the rest: Mo’ MyFordTouch Problems, Hyundai’s Super Bowl Commercials, And Toyota ‘Reinvents’ Camry With Ad [Video] Read the original post: Mo’ MyFordTouch Problems, Hyundai’s Super Bowl Commercials, And Toyota ‘Reinvents’ Camry With Ad [Video]

This is the Morning Shift , our one-stop daily roundup of all the auto news that’s actually important — all in one place at 9:00 AM. Or, you could spend all day waiting for other sites to parcel it out to you one story at a time. Isn’t your time more important? More » Go here to see the original: GM’s Mystery Detroit Auto Show Concept, BMW Vs. Mercedes-Benz, And Fiat Eats More Chrysler [The Morning Shift] Originally posted here: GM’s Mystery Detroit Auto Show Concept, BMW Vs. Mercedes-Benz, And Fiat Eats More Chrysler [The Morning Shift]

So we know that GM has some kind of a “surprise” concept they’re bringing to next week’s Detroit Auto Show . We’re pretty sure it’s a Chevrolet. But what else can we guess? More » See original here: Is A Chevy Chevelle GM’s Mystery Detroit Auto Show Concept? [Detroit Auto Show] Original post:  Is A Chevy Chevelle GM’s Mystery Detroit Auto Show Concept? [Detroit Auto Show]

Need some work done on your car? According to a report in Auto News, you may be able to get it done at a 15% discount, provided you’re one of Costco’s 44 million members. The popular warehouse club has finagled a deal with its network of dealers, making the 15% discount available on parts and labor, as well as accessories for your vehicle. There… Original post:  Costco Members Can Earn 15% Off Parts, Labor, Accessories

Today at High Gear Media, we review the 2012 Mazda CX-9 and Mercedes-Benz sells its two millionth SUV. The IIHS announces its findings regarding the Chevy Volt battery pack and there were fewer recalls in 2011. All this and more in today’s car news, right here on The Car Connection. General Motors is recalling the 2012 Sonic due to missing brake… Read more: 2012 Chevy Sonic Recalled, LGBT Workplaces, 2012 Mazda CX-9: Car News Headlines

Audi’s badge is four interlocking rings, which represent the quartet of makes that combined to form the Auto Union. Today’s Nice Price or Crack Pipe S4 may not carry that badge on its nose, but is it also saddled with a price that will make it hard for the seller to lock up a deal? More » Excerpt from: For $8,500, UR an S4 owner [Nice Price Or Crack Pipe] Read more: For $8,500, UR an S4 owner [Nice Price Or Crack Pipe]

If you keep up with auto news, you know there’s been lots of talk about the Chevrolet Volt recently — and not the good kind of talk, either. Today, however, Consumer Reports released its latest owner-satisfaction survey, and the results should give Volt fans a pleasant burst of good news. The survey found that a whopping 93% of Volt owners were… Original post:  Chevrolet Volt Beats Dodge Challenger, Porsche 911 In Owner Satisfaction

The incestuous relationships between the Italian super car makers in the 1960s is legend. Today’s also legendary Nice Price or Crack Pipe 1967 Bizzarrini 5300 GT Strada is the offspring of that industrial interbreeding, but will its price require a vecchio amante danaroso ? More » Original post: For €320,000, bizz in your pants [Nice Price Or Crack Pipe] View original here:  For €320,000, bizz in your pants [Nice Price Or Crack Pipe]

We’re not 100% sure this guy is not just spinning out his little Fiat wagon trying to cross a busy street, but there a part of us that just knows this is the best parking job we’ve ever seen. More » View post: How to park your car like a boss [Video] Go here to see the original:  How to park your car like a boss [Video]

‘THE RIGHT STUFF’   The bold appearance of ‘The Right Stuff’ Mustang by Detroit Muscle salutes the fabled P51 Mustang fighter airplane from world war II that was piloted in combat by aces such as Chuck Yeager, much like today’s racing drivers will in the upcoming revival of the legendary Trans-Am racing series. Detroit Muscle’s ‘The Right Stuff’ 2012 Mustang 5.0 convertible mimics the P51’s with its red nose, red tail section, lower tapering red stripe graphics package over their custom silver paint.  Up front and adding a true aggressive look is the custom Ford Racing ‘Laguna Seca’ lower fascia splitter with uprights that keeps the front solidly planted on the pavement at high speeds. The interior features custom Katzkin leather bucket seats with Detroit Muscle embroidered logo on the seat back, Detroit Muscle logo carpet mats from Designer Mats, and a ‘The Right Stuff’ serial number plague on the right side of the dashboard. Under the skin is a fully massaged powertrain, suspension and exhaust system.  Detroit Muscle fits a Kenne Bell polished 2.8 liter liquid cooled, twin-screw supercharger with a Kenne Bell Mammoth Intake Manifold and a 4.5 inch chrome Ram Air Inlet Tube.  The kit also includes a Kenne Bell ‘Boost-A-Pump and larger fuel injectors.  The 5.0 liter Ford Coyote Indy V8 engine now generates a ground shaking 700+ horsepower. To more efficiently exit the hot gases and give out a might growl when mashing your foot on the throttle, Detroit Muscle fits custom JBA headers into a JBA cat-back dual exhaust system.  The new Tremec TR6060 factory installed six-speed manual transmission was left intact since it was built to handle more than 750 horsepower. With this much horsepower the need for a more extreme suspension upgrade was added and Detroit Muscle chose famous Hotchkis Performance suspension to lower the chassis and add their custom sway bars and custom monotube shock absorbers to lower the center of gravity thus enhancing flatter, quicker and more precise handling when cornering. The new, larger 5.0 liter equipped brakes were left factory but a set of custom MGP red caliper covers were fitted to add some color to the custom GT Legends 20X9 inch front and 20X10 inch rear alloy wheels.  These custom wheels are wrapped...

This is the Morning Shift , our one-stop daily roundup of all the auto news that’s actually important — all in one place at 9:00 AM. Or, you could spend all day waiting for other sites to parcel it out to you one story at a time. Isn’t your time more important? More » See more here: Toyota Prius C, Mercedes-Benz USA CEO fired, and 2013 Lincoln MKT bares its teeth [The Morning Shift] Here is the original: Toyota Prius C, Mercedes-Benz USA CEO fired, and 2013 Lincoln MKT bares its teeth [The Morning Shift]

Some car companies build a reputation over time, while others create their mystique one model at a time. Today’s Nice Price or Crack Pipe Audi V8 Quattro leapfrogged the German brand into über sedan territory, but is its price, reputable? More » See the rest here: For $2,764, relive the dream [Nice Price Or Crack Pipe] Read more:  For $2,764, relive the dream [Nice Price Or Crack Pipe]