2012 Hyundai i30 Officially Unveiled
Hyundai has officially taken the wraps off the 2012 Hyundai i30 ahead of its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. The i30 hatchback features styling that is similar to other new Hyundai models with its fluidic sculpture design theme. It will be powered by four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines. It remains to be seen if the...
2012 Buick Verano Starts at $23,470
GM has announced the pricing for the the 2012 Buick Verano, which goes on sale later this year. The 2012 Buick Verano starts at $23,470 and GM boasts that it features more passenger and cargo room than the Acura TSX and Lexus IS 250. "Verano is a great new addition to Buick because it expands the brand's reach," said Tony...
VIDEO: Check out the 2012 Porsche 911 7-Speed Manual in Action
The all-new 2012 Porsche 911 is scheduled to debut next week at the Frankfurt Motor Show. One of the unique features on the new 911 is an available seven-speed manual transmission. We're used to seeing more gears in automatic and dual-clutch transmissions, but five-speed and six-speed manuals have been the norm, until now. Porsche is adding a seventh gear...
Frankfurt 11' Preview: 2012 Alpina B6 Biturbo Convertible Unveiled
Alpina is going to debut its version of the BMW 6 Series convertible at the Frankfurt Motor Show this month, the B6 Biturbo. The B6 Biturbo is powered by BMW's 4.4L V8 with 507 horsepower and 516 lb-ft. of torque. It reaches 0-62 mph in 4.8 seconds and has a top speed over 190 mph, but unfortunately its top speed...
2012 Toyota Tacoma Officially Unveiled
Toyota has officially unveiled the revised 2012 Toyota Tacoma. The 2012 Tacoma gets a revised exterior, which mainly focuses on a new front fascia. The interior also gets some updates, but the four-cylinder and V6 engines carry over. The exterior of the Tacoma is new from the A pillar forward. A new more angular grille is mated to new headlamps,...
What Were the Top-10 Best Selling Cars in August 2011?
August is officially gone! Most of the automakers had a good month with GM's sales up 18 percent and Nissan up 19 percent, but Toyota and Honda's sales continued to suffer. Toyota's sales were down 12.7 percent, while Honda sales fell 24.6 percent. Even though Toyota's sales were down, the Toyota Camry held onto the top-selling car spot with the...
2012 Honda Insight Gets More MPG and a Facelift
Honda is going to unveil a revised 2012 Honda Insight at the Frankfurt Motor Show this month. The revised Honda Insight will hopefully address some of the problems that have plagued the Insight. The 2012 Insight will be more fuel efficient thanks to a more aerodynamic exterior, reduced engine friction and modifications to the CVT transmission and air conditioning system....
Lexus LFA Nürburgring Package Laps the Ring in a Record 7:14
News has hit the web that the Lexus LFA with the optional Nürburgring package has lapped the infamous Nurburgring-Nordschleife in 7:14. The news comes from EVO Magazine's Chris Harris who tweeted the news. Lexus test driver Akira Iida reportedly managed to lap the ring in the LFA Nürburgring Package in 7:14, which beats the 7:38 time for the standard LFA....
2012 Porsche 911 Online Configurator Powers Up
Porsche is going to officially unveil the all-new 2012 Porsche 911 at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this month. If you can't wait to spec. one out your dream 911, Porsche's online configurator for the 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera S is now live. Pricing for the 911 Carrera starts at $82,100, while the 911 Carrera S starts at $96,400....
Frankfurt 11' Preview: 2013 Lexus GS 450h Debut Confirmed
This was already reported, but now Lexus has confirmed that the 2013 Lexus GS 450h hybrid will have its world debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, later this month. The 2013 Lexus GS 450h will be powered by the second-generation Lexus Hybrid Drive system, which means it will pair the 3.5L V6 from the GS 350 with an electric...
