Yearly Archives: 2011
Geneva 11' Preview: Maserati GranCabrio Sport Unveiled
Maserati has taken the wraps off the GranCabrio Sport that will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The four-seat convertible GranCabrio Sport is a more powerful version of the GranCabrio, which is powered by a 450 horsepower 4.7L V8 that is mated to a ZF six-speed automatic transmission. The six-speed transmission features MC Auto Shift software...
Toyota Announces the Plural of Prius = Prii
The Toyota Prius is about to become four models with the upcoming release of the Prius Plug-in, Prius V and the compact Prius C. Just in case you were wondering what the plural of Prius would be, Toyota has officially chosen "Prii." Toyota actually held a vote on the official plural name for the Prius at the Detroit Auto Show...
BMW i Sub-Brand Launched…BMW i3 and i8 to be Released in 2013
BMW has been working on a new range of eco friendly vehicles like the Vision EfficientDynamics supercar for a while. It wasn't known how BMW planned on naming its "green" vehicles until now. BMW has just announced a new sub-brand, dubbed the BMW i. The BMW i sub-brand will focus on "developing sustainable mobility solutions." The first two models will...
Geneva 11' Preview: Audi A3 Sedan Concept Sketches Released…Packs 408 HP
It's been known for a while that Audi intends on releasing a sedan version of its next-generation A3. Audi has just released a few sketches of the A3 sedan concept that will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The A3 concept is a preview of what the next A3 will look like. It packs five-cylinder engine...
2013 Chevy Cruze to Get a 2.0L Diesel in the US
GM is set to offer its first diesel powered passenger car in the US since 1985 in 2013. Sources are claiming that GM is currently working on a new diesel engine for the Chevy Cruze that will be offered for the 2013 model year. The Chevy Cruze is currently sold all over the world and outside of the US it...
All BMW 4-Cyl Engines will be Turbocharged
BMW recently unveiled its new turbocharged 2.0L engine in the X1. The 2.0L engine is expected to be offered in several BMW models. According to Autocar, BMW plans on using a turbocharger on every version of the 2.0L. Each of BMW's 4-cyl engines will be based on the 2.0L aluminum block, but with different turbochargers and engine management. The...
Geneva 11' Preview: Jaguar B99 Concept by Bertone Hints at a Future Small Jag
Jaguar is going to unveil the Bertone 99 (B99) concept in Geneva next month. Jaguar has teamed up with Bertone to create the concept car that is said to be a preview of a new entry level model from Jaguar. Bertone design director Mike Robinson stated, "Jaguar is looking at a new design direction and a small car --...
2012 Honda Civic Officially Unveiled…Kinda Boring?
Honda has officially unveiled the all-new 2012 Civic. The 2012 Civic looks pretty much the same as the concept versions we saw in Detroit, which means that overall the new Civic does not look that much different than the current generation. Honda is playing it safe with the next Civic, which may not be a good idea with all...
2012 Mazda3 Gets Mazda's New Skyactiv Engine and Transmission
Mazda has announced that the 2012 Mazda3 will be the first Mazda model to get the brand's new Skyactiv engine and transmission. Mazda's new Skyactiv engine and transmission provide higher torque at low- and mid-range engine speeds, which results in better drivability and higher fuel economy. In addition to offering the new engine and transmission in the Mazda3, the...
Geneva 11' Preview: Hyundai i40 Wagon Unveiled… A Possible Sonata Wagon for the U.S.
Hyundai has released the first official photos of the Euorpean-spec i40 wagon that will debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Just in case it looks a little familiar to you, the i40 is basically a European version of the Sonata that we have here in the U.S. Hyundai is going to release the i40 wagon before the...
