BMW X1 U.S. Launch Postponed Indefinitely
The BMW X1 crossover was officially unveiled back in 2009 and sales were expected to start in the U.S. in 2010. Due to higher than expected demand the X1 launch in the U.S. was pushed to early 2011 and then again to the fall of 2011 and most recently it was pushed until the end of 2012. It looks...
Ford and Toyota Announce Partnership for a New Hybrid System
Ford and Toyota have announced a new partnershop for a new hybrid system to be used in trucks and SUVs. The new co-developed hybrid system will be used by Ford and Toyota in its rear-wheel-drive light trucks and SUVs. "This agreement brings together the capability of two global leaders in hybrid vehicles and hybrid technology to develop a better solution...
Mazda Ends RX-8 Production Due to Low Sales
Automotive News is reporting that Mazda has stopped production of the RX-8 sports car due to falling sales and higher emissions standards. Production of the RX-8 reportedly ended in July and sales are expected to end, by the end of the year. Sales of the RX-8 last year were 49 percent lower than in 2009 and sales through July 2011...
Infiniti Announces 2013 IPL G Convertible Coming in the Spring
Infiniti has confirmed that the IPL G Convertible that we saw in Paris last year will be heading to showrooms this coming spring. IPL, which stands for Infiniti Performance Line will be getting its second model after the IPL G coupe. Think of IPL has Infiniti's answer to BMW's M division. The 2013 IPL G Convertible is powered by a...
Frankfurt 11' Preview: 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Leaked
What appears to be the first official photo of the all-new 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class has leaked onto the internet. The new B-Class is going to debut in Frankfurt next month. The 2012 B-Class MPV has grown a bit. Although this is our first look at the exterior of the new B-Class, Mercedes-Benz has already given us a preview of the...
Chrysler Ending Dakota Production this Week
Chrysler is expected to end production of the Dakota midsize pickup this week at its Warren truck plant. The end of the Dakota means that 39 temporary workers have already lost their jobs, but there could be more layoffs. The total layoffs could reach 150 or more. The Dakota debuted in the late 1980's and was dubbed the first "midsize"...
Frankfurt 11' Preview: 2012 VW Up! Unveiled
VW has revealed the 2012 Up! before its official debut in Frankfurt next month. The production version of the Up! comes four years after the original concept debuted in 2007. VW's new entry-level model stays true to the concept, but gets a more conventional front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. The Up! is based on VW's new MQB platform. In Europe it will...
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG Unveiled with 415-HP
Mercedes-Benz has unwrapped the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG, the fastest SLK ever. The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG is powered by Mercedes' new AMG 5.5L V8 that puts out 415 horsepower and 398 lb-ft. of torque. The V8 is mated to a standard AMG 7-speed automatic transmission with three modes. It reaches 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds and has a top...
All-New 2012 Subaru Impreza Starts at $17,495
Subaru has announced the pricing for the all-new 2012 Subaru Impreza, which starts at $17,495 for the base 4-door Impreza 2.0i with a five-speed manual. The starting price of the 2012 Impreza starts at the same price as the outgoing 2011 model. The base Impreza mated to a CVT starts at $18,495. The base 5-door Impreza 2.0i starts at...
Kia Unveils Four-Door RWD Sport Sedan Concept Ahead of Frankfurt Debut
Kia is no longer the same bargain basement brand that it was in the late 90's and early 2000's. The automaker now has its sights on much higher segments and intends to show this off at the Frankfurt Motor Show, next month. Kia has given us a preview of its newest concept, a four-door sports sedan with rear-wheel-drive. According to...
