Yearly Archives: 2010
Renault-Nissan and Daimler Announce Alliance
The rumors were true. Renault-Nissan and Daimler AG have announced a new alliance today that will involve sharing and cooperating on the development of diesel and gasoline engines. The new partners are also going to combine their efforts to develop a new platform for the Smart ForTwo, a new Smart four-seater and the next-generation Renault Twingo. The partnership also...
Aston Martin Rapide to Enter Nürburgring 24-hour Race
Aston Martin is going to compete in the 38th ADAC Nürburgring 24-hour race with the new four-door Rapide. The Rapide will be near-standard near-standard specification apart from mandatory changes required to compete, such as the interior trim removed to reduce weight, a re-tuned suspension and the addition of slick tires designed for track use. The Rapide will be joined by...
Top 10 Best-Selling Cars in March 2010 Were…
Well the third month of 2010 is officially over and although most of today's news is surrounding the New York Auto Show, we can now report the sales totals for last month. It looks like the dismal sales of 2008 and 2009 are behind us, since March 2010 was a great month for most of the automakers. Buick actually had...
New York 10': 2011 Kia Optima Brings a Turbo and a Hybrid to the Kia Lineup
Kia already graced us with teaser photos of the new 2011 Kia Optima, but it was officially unveiled at the New York Auto Show today. The 2011 Kia Optima shares its platform with the also new Hyundai Sonata, but thankfully the two do not share any of the same bodywork. But what is nice, is that the Optima will share...
New York 10': Lexus Releases a Teaser Trailer of the Lexus CT 200h in the Lexus Dark Ride Campaign
Lexus is going to release its second dedicated hybrid the CT 200h in the US early next year. Lexus hopes to reach the young, progressive, energetic and tech-savvy buyer with the CT 200h and is going to launch a campaign film, Lexus Dark Ride that will launch on May 13th. Check out the teaser after the jump. Related Stories: New York 10'...
New York 10': 2011 Hyundai Equus Debuts as Hyundai's New Flagship
Does the Hyundai Genesis leave you wanting more? Well Hyundai has just unveiled their newest flagship, the 2011 Equus. We've seen the Equus before at last year's New York Auto show, when Hyundai sent over a non-US spec model to gauge customer interest. Well it must have gone well since Hyundai has decided to introduce the large sedan here...
New York 10': 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Sees the Return of the Wing
Subaru has unveiled the 2011 Impreza WRX STI, which brings back the four-door version of the WRX STI after being gone for three years. Along with bringing back the sedan version, Subaru has also outfitted the WRX STI sedan with a huge rear wing, that is reminiscent of the wing on the last sedan. "The continuous evolution and development of...
New York 10': 2011 Scion iQ is Aimed at Urban Drivers
Toyota has officially confirmed the iQ minicar for the US, which will be sold under the Scion brand in 2011. Toyota claims that the 2011 Scion iQ meets the needs of a new trendsetting generation of urban drivers. It features a 3+1 seating design making it the world's smallest four passenger vehicle. It's overall length is only 120.1 inches...
Audi RS5 Reportedly Confirmed for the US?
It seems that the US is always getting screwed when it comes to automakers deciding not to bring some of their models here. Well it looks like Audi is going to be bringing the awesome Audi RS5 to the US sometime in mid-2011. Automobile is reporting that the RS5, which was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show last month is...
2011 Mazda2 Starts at $13,980 and Hits Showrooms this Summer
Mazda has announced the pricing for the much anticipated 2011 Mazda2 hatchback. The Mazda2, which shares its platform with the Ford Fiesta is going to start at $13,980 when it hits showrooms this July. The Mazda2 will be available in two trim levels, the entry level Sport and top grade Touring. Both trim levels are powered by a 100-hp 1.5L...
