Yearly Archives: 2010
2012 Toyota Vitz Officially Unveiled… AKA Toyota Yaris
Toyota has unveiled the all-new third-generation JDM 2012 Toyota Vitz. In case you aren't familiar with the Vitz name, it's the same vehicle we get in the US under the Yaris nameplate. The new Vitz features sharper styling than the current generation. The length has been increased by 35 mm, which translates into more room on the inside. Inside...
2011 Chrysler 300 Officially Unveiled
We've already seen several photos of the new 2011 Chrysler 300, but Chrysler has finally released the official details. The 2011 Chrysler 300 retains the same shape as the last-generation but has been refined with a more tailored appearance. Dramatic front-fender forms rise above the sculpted hood and the windshield has been raked back three inches. Rolled-framed doors with...
Acura to Release Something "Unconventional"
Prior to the economic collapse in 2008, Acura was working on an NSX successor that was front engined, but sadly those plans were shelved. Since then Acura has only been focusing on its current lineup and a controversial nose. Car and Driver recently sat down with some Acura execs to discuss the refreshed RL (above) and luckily the conversation...
Kia to Release Two Midsize Sedans in the Next Six Months
Kia is going to replace its slow selling Amanti sedan this year with a model that is named the Cadenza. The Cadenza release was originally planned for April, but now Kia officials are saying that it will be sometime in the first half of 2011. The Amanti replacement comes at the same time as the new Optima is being launched....
Audi RS4 Won't be Back…RS5 to Fill its Shoes
Audi fans can celebrate the fact that the RS5 is going to come to the US, but at a sacrifice. It looks like the RS4 is not going to get a direct successor. Instead the RS5 is expected to fill the void left by the RS4. If you really must have a RS with four-doors, Audi is going to...
VIDEO: 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe Hits the Track
If you're in love with the 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe you will definitely love this 11 minute video that features the new coupe side by side with the original E30 M3. Fast forward to about six minutes in and the coupe comes alive! Related Stories: 2012 BMW...
Dodge and Mopar Announce "No-cost Maintenance Plus" Plan for Durango and Journey
It seems like more and more automakers are jumping on the "free maintenance" bandwagon. Dodge is now the latest automaker to announce a "free maintenance" plan. But rather than applying it to is full lineup, Dodge has announced that it is only available on the 2011 Durango Citadel and Journey Lux. The "No-cost Maintenance Plus" plan provides coverage up to...
VIDEO: 2012 Ford C-Max Gets Industry's First Hands-Free Liftgate
This morning Ford released the official details for the 2012 C-Max MPV. As expected the C-Max shares its platform with the new Focus. One interesting new feature is the hands-free liftgate that allows owners to open the liftgate without having to pull a handle or insert a key. "In the new C-MAX, customers no longer need to set their packages...
2012 Nissan Sunny Global Sedan Unveiled in China
Nissan has unveiled its new global sedan at the 8th China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition. In China the sedan is referred to as the Nissan Sunny and built in China under the new Dongfeng Nissan partnership. It's set to go on sale first in China in January 2011 and then eventually across 170 countries worldwide under different vehicle brand...
Detroit 11' Preview: More Photos of the 2011 Chrysler 300…
Here are some more photos of the new 2011 Chrysler 300. The 2011 300 doesn't stray far from the current design, which is not necessarily a bad thing. Under the hood the 300 can now be powered by either the new Pentastar V6 with 292 horsepower or the 360-hp 5.7L V8. Chrysler has yet to release any photos of the...
