Next-Gen 2012 BMW M5 to be Automatic Only
We've been seeing spy shots of the next-generation BMW M5 for a while now. What we are learning now is that the M5 will be the first M5 that will only be available with an automatic transmission. This means no manual or twin-clutch option will be available. The next M5 is going to be powered by a turbocharged 4.4L V8...
GM Working on Next-Gen 2014 Colorado and Canyon Pickups
The small pickup market isn't what it used to be and today is largely only dominated by the Toyota Tacoma. Ford is actually ditching the market with the upcoming death of the Ranger in the US. But it looks like GM still sees demand in the segment since sources are now reporting that work has begun on the next...
Pagani Huayra Officially Confirmed for the US Later this Year
Pagani is going to officially bring its Huayra supercar to the US this fall. Yup that's right, for the first time ever Pagani is going to be sold in the US through a dealer network beginning later this year. The Zonda's successor, the Huayra supercar is definitely an Italian exotic with its gull wing doors and a 700 horsepower turbocharged...
Chrysler's Pentastar V6 to get New Eight-Speed Transmission First
Chrysler has already acknowledged plans to add a new eight-speed automatic transmission to some of its models. Now according to the latest sources, the Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 equipped with the Penastar V6, will be the first recipients of the new transmission. The 2012 model year Charger and 300 V6 models will be the first Chrysler models to get...
Geneva 11' Preview: Infiniti Etherea Concept Unveiled
Infiniti has just released the first photos of the Etherea entry-level concept that is going to be officially unveiled in Geneva next month. According to Infiniti the Etherea Concept "blends elements of coupe, sedan, hatchback and even crossover in one highly sculptural, near-mono volume form." The concept gives us a glimpse of what a new entry level model from Infiniti...
Geneva 11' Preview: Chrysler Ypsilon Supermini Unveiled
Next month Chrysler and Lancia are going to debut the new Ypsilon supermini that will be badged as a Chrysler in the UK. The Ypsilon is based on a stretched version of the Fiat 500's platform. The five-door will be available with the choice of three engines, a 65-hp 1.2L, a 95-hp 1.3L diesel and a 85-hp two-cylinder TwinAir...
Geneva 11' Preview: Chrysler 300 Gets Rebadged as the Lancia Thema
Here's your first look at the Lancia Thema and yes if you think it looks a lot like the new Chrysler 300, you would be correct. The Lancia Thema is essentially a Chrysler 300 with a revised grille and bumpers. Other than the small exterior styling changes, the Thema is not different from the 300. It will be available with...
Geneva 11' Preview: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Officially Unveiled
After several photos leaks and a spot in a super bowl commercial, the official unveiling of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe is finally here. If you've been saddened by the lack of the CLK in the Mercedes lineup and can't quite afford the entry price for the large E-Class coupe, well then this might be just what you've been...
Toyota FT-86 to be Called Scion FT-S?
We all wish that Toyota would finally release the much talked about Toyota FT-86 and its Subaru brother. Until then the speculation about the two coupes continues... The latest rumor is that the production version of the Toyota FT-86 will be officially dubbed the Scion FT-S. Yes that's right, the Toyota FT-86 will officially carry a Scion badge. It's official...
Geneva 11' Preview: 2012 Kia Rio Unveiled
Now that everything has been unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show, the next big show is the Geneva Motor Show, next month. Kia is going to be unveiling an all-new Kia Rio at the show and here is your first look at the small car. The new Rio adopts Kia's latest design language and looks much better than the current...
