Oldsmobile Alero Gauge/instrument Cluster 2001 on 2040-parts.com

One Lap of the Web: We missed April Fools'

-- Yesterday was April Fools' Day, a holiday known in some cultures as "April 1st." We chose to ignore the staid, unamusing fake press releases touting everything from Ford C-Max charcoal grilles to Audi sushi to BMW's annual efforts. ("The Ultimate Sleeping Machine" is what Web commenters will inevitably post in an effort to deride the upcoming 2-series.) But Petrolicious did a tasteful video of a certain moneyed purist's most prized vehicle, a car with all the panache, style, and passione that only its beautiful curves could convey. The folks at Petrolicious begged for a ride in this dangerously exciting speed machine, and by Jove, they got it.

Toyota, Honda continue to dominate car sales

The Japan earthquake in March left many U.S. dealers scrambling for cars, yet the Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord continue to top the chart in car sales after six months. Through the first half of this year, the Ford F-series and Chevrolet Silverado pickups hold the No.

Suzuki Swift (2011): UK prices and detail

The 2011 Suzuki Swift - UK prices and detail Suzuki gave us some details – and an official photo – of the 2011 Suzuki Swift back in June. But their hand was somewhat forced after photos leaked out, so Suzuki took the pragmatic route and gave out just that bit more than the leak. But now the 2011 Suzuki Swift is ready to hit showrooms in the UK we have rather more detail.