Yearly Archives: 2010
Subcompact Cars Like the Ford Fiesta Not Really Taking Off
Back in 2008 gas prices were insane and automakers were scrambling trying to release more fuel efficient models. Two years later, we have the much anticipated subcompact Ford Fiesta and the popular Honda Fit and Nissan Versa models, but sales aren't quite as strong as most expected. The Ford Fiesta has been on sale for a few months, but...
Geneva 11' Preview: 2012 Kia Picanto Sketches Released
The Geneva Motor Show is still four months away, but that isn't stopping Kia from releasing its first pictures of the 2012 Kia Picanto. The 2012 Kia Picanto minicar is about the same size as the Toyota iQ and will go on sale shortly after the Geneva Motor Show with sales set to start in May. The Picanto shares its...
2012 Ford Focus Production Kicks off in Germany
Ford has announced that the all-new 2012 Ford Focus production has started at Ford's Saarlouis Assembly Plant in Germany. The Saarlouis plant is going to build all three bodystyles of the new Focus including the sedan, five-door hatchback and wagon. In North America early production of the sedan and five-door models is already underway at Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant. Ford will...
Aston Martin One-77 Almost Sold Out With a $1.87 Million Price Tag
Aston Martin is only going to produce 77 units of the One-77 and Aston Martin has reportedly already sold 60 of the limited edition supercars. With a price tag of $1.87 million, the Aston Martin is not having a hard time finding buyers for the 750-hp coupe. What's interesting is that most buyers are also opting for the Toyota IQ-based...
Infiniti's Performance Line Could Soon be Powered by AMG
Infiniti's performance models could soon have Mercedes engines under the hood. Infiniti has yet to launch a full fledged performance line like BMW's M, but that could soon change thanks to help from Mercedes' AMG line. According to the latest reports, Infiniti's Performance Line could eventually include simple styling add-ons to full-on performance upgrades. The upgraded models would be built...
Honda Has No Plans to Kill the Slow Selling Accord Crosstour
The Honda Accord Crosstour debuted a year ago, but the model has failed to meet sales expectations. Honda originally hoped to sell 35,000 units a year, but then revised that number down to a goal of 30,000. Through November 2010 Honda has only sold 25,927 Crosstours and it's not expected to meet its yearly sales goal. Although Honda recently announced...
Honda CR-Z to Get Turbocharged 4-Cyl
Currently the Honda CR-Z is only available with a hybrid powertrain, but according to Autocar, Honda is currently working on a turbocharged four-cylinder for the small coupe. Honda is currently developing a 1.6L turbocharged four-cylinder that will also be offered in the FIt, Civic and Accord. It's expected to offer the same performance of a typical 2.0L engine. According to...
First Look at the 2011 Chrysler 300
After several teaser photos, we now have the first look at the new 2011 Chrysler 300. Overall the new 300 has the same shape as the current model, although its more refined. The front end gets the new Chrysler grille that has been slapped on the Town & Country minivan and 200 sedan. The headlights also now have LEDs embedded...
Chevy Camaro Set to Outsell the Ford Mustang…First Time in 25 Years
2010 is coming to a close and with that it looks like the Chevy Camaro is set to outsell the Ford Mustang this year for the first time in 25 years. Yup, the last time that happened was back in 1985. According to Autoweek, in the first 11 months of this year Chevy has sold 75,685 Camaros, while Ford has...
VIDEO: 2012 VW Beetle Caught Hitting the Road
Here's our clearest look yet of the new 2012 VW Beetle. Check out the video after the jump... Related Stories: Oprah Reveals Silhouette of 2012 VW Beetle VW Golf Cabrio to Return in 2011 VW Upgrades the Eos with the GTI engine and a Facelift
