Consumer Reports Continues to Discuss Honda's Decline…
Honda's all-new 2012 Civic launched in the spring and its been a constant topic of discussion, but not in a good way. Many critics feel that Honda has lost its way and the new Civic is the proof, since it is not as impressive as the generation it replaced. Consumer Reports is not a fan of the new Civic...
BMW Launches Ultimate Drive App That Lets You Share the Best Roads
BMW has announced the launch of its new "The Ultimate Drive" mobile application. "The Ultimate Drive," is a social navigation mobile app that allows users to not only discover the best roads to drive in over 50 countries, but to rank, comment and share those roads via Facebook, email or other GPS devices. "As a company, we pride ourselves...
2012 Toyota Camry: Toyota Releases Another Teaser
Toyota has released a second teaser photo of the all-new 2012 Toyota Camry. Following the release of a photo of the front fascia, Toyota has given us our first official look at the taillights. We don't have much else to report on other than the fact that the all-new Camry will debut later this month and will probably have its...
Saab May Drop the 9-3 Name from its Successor
The next-generation Saab 9-3 is scheduled to debut in the first quarter of 2013, but there may be one big change. The replacement for the 9-3 may get a new name. "There's a chance we might move away from that," said Tim Colbeck, president of Saab Cars North America. The name for the 9-3's replacement may draw from the brand's heritage,...
Frankfurt 11' Preview: Hyundai to Unveil Next-Gen i30
Hyundai plans to unveil a second-generation of the i30 at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month before it officially goes on sale early next year. The new i30 was designed at Hyundai's design and engineering center in Russelsheim, Germany. The new i30 adopts Hyundai's "fluidic sculpture" design language. Hyundai's European design chief Thomas Burkle stated, "When designing the new i30,...
GM to Cut Number of Platforms by More than Half
GM is set to finally follow the trend of sharing a small number of platforms across several models. GM has officially announced plans to cut the number of platforms it currently has by more than half, from 30 down to 14 over the next seven years. The ultimate goal is to have 90 percent of its global models built off...
Frankfurt 11' Preview: Suzuki Swift Sport Unveiled
Suzuki has unveiled a preview of the second generation Suzuki Swift Sport, which is set to have its world debut in Frankfurt next month. The original Swift Sport hot-hatch was released in 2006. The second generation has a more look aggressive thanks to a low-slung form that gives a sense of stability and tension. The Swift Sport is powered by...
Subaru XV Crossover Set to Debut in Frankfurt
Subaru unveiled the XV Concept at the Shanghai Motor Show earlier this year and Subaru has just announced that the XV crossover is going to have its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. The Euro-spec Subaru XV will debut at the show and according to Subaru the XV "defines a new generation of Subaru crossover vehicles." The...
Audi Urban Concept Headed to Frankfurt
Audi is bringing a unique concept car to the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. The Audi Urban Concept is a 1+1 ultra-light car for congested urban spaces. According to Audi the concept combines of a racing car, a fun car and an urban car into one radical new concept. The concept features unique elements like free-standing wheels with protective...
Mitsubishi is Adding an All-Wheel-Drive Lancer SE to its 2012 Lineup
CEO of Mitsubishi Motors, Yoichi Yokozawa recently stated in an interview that the automaker will add another all-wheel-drive version of the Lancer sedan this fall. The 2012 Lancer SE will feature an AWD system that is mated to the naturally-aspirated engine that powers the DE, ES and GTS trim levels. According to Automotive News, the Lancer SE will start around...
