Yearly Archives: 2011
Kia Mulls a Hot Hatch Version of the Rio
Kia recently unveiled an all-new version of the Kia Rio for the 2012 model year in Geneva. The new Rio adopts Kia's current design language and looks far better than the current car that looks at home in a rental fleet. It looks like Kia is thinking about releasing a hot hatch version of the Rio to boost its...
2012 BMW 6 Series Coupe Officially Unveiled
Here's your first official look at the 2012 BMW 6 Series coupe. The 650i coupe follows the launch of the 650i convertible. The 6 Series coupe is now longer by almost 3 inches, has a 3 inch longer wheelbase and is 1.5 inches wider than the last generation. Under the hood of the 650i coupe lies the twin-turbo 4.4L V8...
Mini Countryman to Get Five-Seater Option
Currently the four-door Mini Countryman only seats four passengers, since it has two bucket seats in the back rather than a full bench seat. According to the latest rumors the Countryman will get a rear bench option for the 2012 model year. Full Story: Motoring File Related Stories: Mini Rocketman Gets the Green Light?
VW Bulli Gets the Green Light?
At this year's Geneva Motor Show VW took the wraps off the Bulli concept, which is a modern take on the VW Microbus. According to Autocar, VW is going to produce the concept. The concept was powered by a 113-hp electric motor with a lithium-ion battery pack. Although the concept was powered by an electric motor, it was also designed...
Toyota to Release a Hybrid Version of the FT-86?
According to Auto Express, the upcoming Toyota FT-86 could be offered with a hybrid version. Auto Express spoke with a Toyota spokesman at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this month and the spokesman had this to say about a hybrid version of the Toyota FT-86: "Why not? It's no secret we've been considering a hybrid sports car for a while." The...
2012 Acura TL Goes On Sale Next Week Starting at $35,605
For the 2012 model year Acura has addressed many of the styling issues that we've had with the current generation TL. It gets a refreshed front end with a toned down grille, shorter front and rear overhangs and a new 6-speed automatic transmission. The refreshed 2012 TL starts at $35,605 and goes on sale March 18th. In addition to...
2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe Configurator Comes Online…Starts at $47,560
The day is here! BMW has launched the 2011 1 Series M Coupe configurator on bmwusa.com. Pricing starts at $47,560, but of course my version comes out to $54,035! One day... Related Stories: VIDEO: 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe Hits the Track
Mercedes-Benz is Reportedly Working on a Baby CLS
The second-generation Mercedes-benz CLS is just launching and now there are reports that Mercedes is working on a smaller version. The new baby four-door coupe will take styling cues from the CLS and the F800 Concept that was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show last year. Unlike the CLS, the new smaller coupe will be front-wheel-drive and be based on...
Tesla Model S Priced at $74,400 for Top 300-Mile Range Model
Tesla has released more details about its upcoming Model S sedan. Deliveries are expected to start in mid-2012 and the first 1,000 units off the line will be the North American Model S Signature Series. The limited-edition series will be equipped with the 300 mile range battery and will feature unique badging. After the initial 1,000 units are produced the...
Toyota Has Sold More than 3 Million Hybrids
Since the introduction of the Toyota Coaster Hybrid EV coach and the first-generation Prius in 1997, Toyota has sold more than three million hybrids. At the end of February of this year Toyota has sold 3.03 million hybrids. Although Toyota's most popular hybrid is the Prius, Toyota sells 16 different hybrid models around the world, which includes hybrids sold under...
