Articles By Michael Sheena : Discovery News

Diesel Jaguar Purrs Across USA

Posted Tue Nov 8, 2011 01:18 AM ET | 0

Many automotive writers have a weakness for diesel engines. The intoxicating combination of stump pulling torque and hybrid-like mileage is like a siren calling out, luring us into writing long articles about the dearth of diesel equipped models... Read more

Back That Thang Up! Mirror Best Location For Rear Display

Posted Fri Nov 4, 2011 01:08 AM ET | 0

Mirror manufacturer Gentex recently commissioned a study that found rearview mirrors the best place to house a backup display. This press release reminded us of a restaurant in our home town that loudly proclaimed they had the best tacos ... Read more

Ford Trucks Voted Hottest At SEMA Show

Posted Thu Nov 3, 2011 12:27 AM ET | 0

Paris Hilton might not be on the cover of the gossip mags anymore but her catchphrase “That’s Hot” still applies when it comes to Ford’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show trucks. Ford was able to score the... Read more

All-New Ford Escape Wants to Play Footsie

Posted Tue Nov 1, 2011 01:01 PM ET | 0

For decades drivers have struggled with the opening hatches and trunks while carrying heavy objects. At first there was the gentle balancing act of fishing out you keys and then jamming them into the lock while balancing your packages. ... Read more

Swoopy Mazda RX8 Bows Out of Production

Posted Mon Aug 22, 2011 12:08 PM ET | 0

The curvaceous Mazda RX-8 has had its wings clipped due to slow sales and emissions requirements that are harder to meet with its unique rotary engine. Trade publication Automotive News reports that production of the RX-8 ended in ... Read more

Exclusive Insight Into Cadillac Ciel Concept Interior (Video)

Posted Fri Aug 19, 2011 04:46 PM ET | 0

Cadillac’s Ciel Concept is a huge “bat signal” to the world that the brand has upmarket, luxury ambitions. When competing at such aspirational level, the role of the interior takes on new meaning. Traditional materials and designs... Read more

Don Draper’s Next Cadillac: Ciel Convertible Concept

Posted Fri Aug 19, 2011 03:36 AM ET | 0

Cadillac revealed a hint of where it intends to take its flagship model with the debut of the Ciel convertible concept. The Ciel was revealed at a special media event at Clint Eastwood’s Tehama Golf Club during the Pebble ... Read more

Mercedes Orders Up Even More Shooting Brakes

Posted Thu Aug 11, 2011 06:40 PM ET | 0

Mercedes is doubling down on highly stylized wagons that place a premium on style over utility. Mercedes previously announced that the CLS would be getting the sleek hatchback treatment (called shooting brake or shooting break) and now media... Read more

Truck Beats Train in UK Test of Titans

Posted Thu Aug 11, 2011 02:54 PM ET | 0

It was the battleground of giants for a UK magazine test between truck and train. Which monster of freight would be able to travel from a rail terminal to a ship terminal in a least amount of time. ... Read more

2012 Toyota Camry’s Cover Blown By Canadians

Posted Thu Aug 11, 2011 01:01 PM ET | 0

Oh Canada! The 2012 Toyota Camry has already been revealed to dealers and the automotive press, but technically the car buying public is only supposed to see the carefully cropped images released by Toyota until the embargo on reviews ... Read more

Stark Truth: Audi R8 Spyder Recalled

Posted Thu Aug 11, 2011 12:18 PM ET | 0

Tony Stark, also known as Iron Man, might want to chose another ride from his garage because his Audi R8 Spyder has just been recalled. Audi says that 920 2011-2012 Audi R8 Spyders have the potential to spring a ... Read more

General Motors Platforms: Less Is More

Posted Thu Aug 11, 2011 02:10 AM ET | 0

The devil is in the details and for automakers the more details that your products have in common, the more flexible and profitable you can be. In 2010 General Motors had 30 vehicle architectures, by 2018 the automaker would ... Read more

What Is Wrong With Honda?

Posted Tue Aug 9, 2011 05:41 PM ET | 0

With Consumer Report’s recent body slam to the reputation of the 2012 Honda Civic, a lot of people have been wondering if something is indeed broken at the once unimpeachable Japanese auto manufacturer. As the case is with ... Read more

Future Buicks: Hot Sedans, Hatches, Oh My!

Posted Tue Aug 9, 2011 01:32 AM ET | 0

Buick will continue to ride the wave of popularity it has enjoyed over the last several years. A small sedan, new fuel saving technology, a halo performance sedan, an all-new small crossover, a reskinned larger crossover and a potential ... Read more

Major Car Repair Is Major Pain For Many Americans

Posted Sun Aug 7, 2011 06:16 PM ET | 0

A loud thunk from the transmission and then silence as you coast to the side of the road. You begin to tally up how much money is in your savings account as you wait for the tow truck. AAA ... Read more