Toyota FT-86 Boxer-Engine Logo Surfaces
We're still waiting, somewhat patiently for Toyota and Subaru to unveil the rear-wheel-drive FT-86 sports car. Car and Driver recently came across a logo for the Toyota version. It's been expected that the coupe will be powered by a Subaru 2.0L flat four-cyl engine and this logo provides more proof... The logo is a cross section of a boxer...
Ford to Expand Start-Stop Technology to Non-Hybrid Models
Fuel saving start-Stop technology has largely been only available on hybrid models in the US, but Ford hopes to change that by expanding the technology to non-hybrid models starting in 2012. According to Ford start-stop technology can improve fuel economy numbers by up to 10 percent and further reduce tailpipe emissions, since the engine will be automatically shut off at...
Hyundai Has Sold Over 200,000 Sonatas in North America This Year
Hyundai has made great strides in the last few years and most importantly with its midsize Sonata. The all-new Sonata, which debuted earlier this year has been very well received and has set a new sales record for Hyundai. "Sonata has delivered some pretty incredible results for us this year," says John Krafcik, Hyundai Motor America president and CEO....
Toyota Prius MPV Interior Teased Again
In just a few weeks, Toyota is going to officially unveil the Prius MPV at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show. In the meantime Toyota has released another teaser photo of the cargo area of the Prius MPV. According to Toyota the Prius MPV has 50 percent more cargo space than the traditional Prius. This is the third teaser photo of...
Detroit 11' Preview: Kia KV7 Concept Has Gullwing Doors
Kia is going to debut the KV7 concept at the Detroit Auto Show next month. Kia hasn't released much detail about the new concept other than the sketch shown here. According to Kia the KV7 concept is going to make a dramatic design statement and by dramatic Kia is probably referring to the gullwing doors... Related Stories: Kia to Release Two...
Honda Recalls Almost 11,000 2010-2011 Accords and 2011 Pilots
Honda is issuing a recall of approximately 10,800 model year 2010-2011 Accords and the 2011 Pilot to fix a potential suspension issue. "A potential problem with the machinery used to tighten the spindle nuts on the front axles of both vehicles, as well as the damper attachment bracket bolts for the Pilot, may cause the front suspension of a small...
2012 Hyundai Verna/Accent Five-Door Unveiled in China
Hyundai unveiled the Verna sedan in Beijing in April, which is essentially what we will get here as the all-new Accent. To follow up that release, Hyundai has now unveiled the five-door version at the 8th China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition. In China the Verna will be offered with either a 105-hp 1.4L or a 121-hp 1.6L engine. It will...
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Officially Unveiled With New 4-Cyl
You may not be able to notice the changes, but this is our first look at the refreshed 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Mercedes' top selling sedan gets a very small facelift, which includes a new front bumper, aluminum hood, headlights and a restyled rear bumper. The bigger changes to the C-Class lineup take place under the hood. The new base engine...
Subaru Releases the Impreza WRX STI spec C in Japan
Subaru has introduced the Subaru Impreza WRX STI spec C in Japan. The spec C is based on the Impreza WRX STI and gets upgrades to the engine and chassis as well as a lighter body. New friction reducing ball bearings for the twin-scroll turbocharger and a reprogrammed ECU increases maximum torque and improves accelerating performance. An aluminum hood, laminar...
VIDEO: Hyundai Releases Teaser of 2012 Veloster Before Detroit Debut
Hyundai is going to unveil its new Veloster coupe at the Detroit Auto Show next month. Hyundai already released photos of a heavily camouflaged prototype and now it's released a teaser video. The 2012 Veloster will be powered by a direct-injected engine that can be mated to a dual-clutch transmission. It's also expected to get up to 40 mpg. Related Stories: Detroit...
