New York 11': 2012 Subaru Impreza Becomes Most Fuel-Efficient AWD in the US
The fourth-generation 2012 Subaru Impreza has been unveiled in New York. The all-new Impreza was previewed by the Impreza concept that was unveiled late last year. The new Impreza is powered by a smaller 148-hp 2.0L boxer engine that can be mated to either a five-speed manual or a CVT. According to Subaru, the 2012 Impreza is the most...
2012 Mazda3 Gets 40 MPG Thanks to New SkyActiv Engine
The 2012 Mazda3 is getting a nice bump in fuel efficiency thanks to Mazda's new SkyActiv-G engine and SkyActiv transmissions. The current Mazda3 only manages to get up to 33 mpg with its non-direct injected 2.0L, but thanks to the new engine the Mazda3 now gets up to 40 mpg. The direct-injection SkyActiv-G 2.0-liter engine puts out 155 horsepower...
New York 11': Scion FR-S Concept Continues to Tease Us
Toyota has released yet another concept version of the upcoming and highly anticipated FT-86. This time the concept is badged as a Scion and has been dubbed the Scion FR-S concept. At your first glance, the Scion concept doesn't look that much different than the Toyota FT-86 II concept that we saw in Geneva. The FR-S Concept, which stands...
New York 11': 2012 Nissan Versa Unveiled with up to 37 MPG for $10,990
Nissan's Versa is all-new for 2012 and it's been officially unveiled in New York. The all-new Versa now rides on Nissan's new "V" platform, "V" for versatile. It has the same identical wheelbase and width as the last-generation Versa, but it is now 1.2 inches lower in height (59.6 inches) and 0.6 inches shorter in overall length (175.4 inches)....
2013 Chevy Malibu ECO Becomes Most Fuel-Efficient Chevy Midsize with 38 MPG
The 2013 Chevy Malibu now holds the title as the most fuel-efficient Chevy midsize sedan, ever with the introduction of the Chevy Malibu ECO. GM officially unveiled the all-new Malibu at the Shanghai Motor Show earlier this week, but today the Malibu is debuting in New York. The all-new Malibu is going to launch with a new 2.5L four-cyl...
New York 11': 2012 Hyundai Accent Officially Unveiled
Hyundai's newest model has been unveiled in New York, the 2012 Accent. The fourth-generation Accent debuts with Hyundai's "Fluidic Sculpture" design language in five-door and sedan versions. The 2012 Accent is powered by a 138-hp 1.6L GDI "Gamma" engine that is mated to six-speed automatic or manual transmissions. Hyundai claims that the Accent is the first subcompact car to use...
Next-Gen Mercedes-Benz A-Class Confirmed for the U.S.
Mercedes-Benz is currently showing off the A-Class concept in New York, which is a preview of what we can expect from the next-generation A-Class. Although the current A-Class has been on sale in Europe for quite a while, it hasn't ever been offered in the U.S. Well according to Car and Driver, that will change with the next model. The...
2012 Honda Civic Starts at $15,605…on Sale Now
The all-new 2012 Honda Civic is now officially on sale and has a starting price of $15,605. Prices range from $15,605 for the Civic DX coupe and go all the way up to $26,750 for the Civic Hybrid with a leather interior and navigation system. "For nearly forty years, Civic has earned its outstanding reputation by consistently delivering high...
Scion FR-S Concept Photos Leaked before Official Debut
Toyota is set to release another concept version of the Toyota FT-86 at the New York Auto show this week. But unlike the previous concepts, the newest one wears a Scion badge, which provides more proof that the production version will eventually be a Scion. The Scion FR-S concept is supposed to debut today, but the first photos have...
2012 Volvo S60 R-Design and XC60 R-Design Get More Power
The 2012 R-Design versions of the Volvo S60 and XC60 are getting a small boost in horsepower and torque. Both the S60 R-Design and XC60 R-Design will be powered by Volvo's T6 turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine. The engine will put out 325 horsepower and 354 lb-ft. of torque compared to the standard T6 engine that only generates 300-hp and...
