Yearly Archives: 2011
Geneva 11' Preview: Chrysler 300 Gets Rebadged as the Lancia Thema
Here's your first look at the Lancia Thema and yes if you think it looks a lot like the new Chrysler 300, you would be correct. The Lancia Thema is essentially a Chrysler 300 with a revised grille and bumpers. Other than the small exterior styling changes, the Thema is not different from the 300. It will be available with...
Geneva 11' Preview: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Officially Unveiled
After several photos leaks and a spot in a super bowl commercial, the official unveiling of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe is finally here. If you've been saddened by the lack of the CLK in the Mercedes lineup and can't quite afford the entry price for the large E-Class coupe, well then this might be just what you've been...
Toyota FT-86 to be Called Scion FT-S?
We all wish that Toyota would finally release the much talked about Toyota FT-86 and its Subaru brother. Until then the speculation about the two coupes continues... The latest rumor is that the production version of the Toyota FT-86 will be officially dubbed the Scion FT-S. Yes that's right, the Toyota FT-86 will officially carry a Scion badge. It's official...
Geneva 11' Preview: 2012 Kia Rio Unveiled
Now that everything has been unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show, the next big show is the Geneva Motor Show, next month. Kia is going to be unveiling an all-new Kia Rio at the show and here is your first look at the small car. The new Rio adopts Kia's latest design language and looks much better than the current...
More Leaked Photos of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe
Here are some more photos of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe, which is set to be officially unveiled in Geneva next month. The 2012 C-Class coupe features styling that is similar to its sedan brother. It's roofline is 1.6 inches lower, but it rides on the same 113 inch wheelbase. the C-Class coupe will be offered with the same engines...
2012 Hyundai Accent to Debut in New York
Hyundai is on a roll right now with revamping its entire lineup. The all-new Elantra is rolling out now and next up is the next-gen Accent. The all-new 2012 Accent will be officially unveiled at the New York Auto Show. The all-new Accent will be offered in sedan and hatchback variants when it's released later this spring. According to Hyundai...
Geneva 11' Preview: 2012 Lexus LFA Nurburgring Package
Lexus unveiled the LFA Nurburgring Package last year, but the 2011 Geneva Motor Show will be the first time that the public will get to see the car. The limited production Nurburgring increases the final output of the 4.8L V10 engine to 562 horsepower and cuts the gear shifts in the six-speed sequential transmission to just 0.15 seconds. It has...
Geneva 11' Preview: BMW Vision ConnectedDrive Concept Unveiled
BMW has unveiled a new two-seat roadster concept, the Vision Connected Drive concept ahead of its world premier in Geneva next month. This could be a preview of a new smaller roadster from BMW that has been rumored for quite a while. But in addition to that the concept also shows off new technology that could one day be offered...
Chicago 11': 2012 Hyundai Veloster Rally Car is Powered by a 500-HP 4-Cyl
Hyundai unveiled the 2012 Veloster at the Detroit Auto Show last month and now unveiled the Veloster Rally car that is the result of Hyundai's partnership with Rhys Millen Racing (RMR) and Red Bull. The Veloster Rally Car weighs just under 2,700 pounds and is powered by a 500-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The engine is mated to a six-speed transmission...
Chicago 11': 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition
Mazda has now produced 900,000 MX-5 Miatas and to celebrate the milestone and the 22 years that the MX-5 Miata has been produced, Mazda has unveiled a new Special Edition model. The 2011 MX-5 Miata Special Edition gets an exclusive interior with gray door trim and heated leather seats with gray stitching, a black leather-wrapped parking brake and steering wheel...
