Yearly Archives: 2011
Jeep Grand Wagoneer to Return in 2013
The Jeep Wagoneer essentially created the premium SUV segment and was produced way before the SUV became the trend in the 1990's, which was produced from the early 1960's until 1991. Jeep is now planning on reviving the Grand Wagoneer nameplate for a new seven-seat SUV that will sit at the top of the Jeep lineup. Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio...
Is Toyota Developing a Prius Pickup?
Yesterday Toyota officially unveiled its new Prius family of vehicles at the Detroit Auto Show. In addition to the standard Prius that is already on sale and the plug-in hybrid version, Toyota unveiled the larger Prius V and the compact Prius C concept. But could there be something else in the works in the form of a pickup truck? The...
Mini Paceman Confirmed for Production
No big surprise here, but it's official. Mini is going to produce the Paceman concept that is currently being shown off at the Detroit Auto Show. BMW board member Ian Robertson confirmed that the Paceman will be produced: "I'm thrilled to tell you now, for the very first time, that there will be a seventh member of the MINI family...
Detroit 11': Kia KV7 Concept Tries to Transform the Minivan
Let's be honest. The Minivan has been around since the early 1980's and although some have tried, the minivan has pretty much been relegated to the "unsexy" category. Flash forward to 2012 and the next automaker to try to change that is Kia with its KV7 Concept. The KV7 Concept is Kia's attempt at showing the future of the...
Detroit 11': Hyundai Curb Concept A Compact Crossover for the City
Do you like the idea of the Nissan Juke, but can't get over its ugly face? Well maybe this will do. Hyundai has unveiled the Curb Concept, which is Hyundai's take on a compact crossover. Hyundai refers to the Curb as a compact Urban Activity Vehicle (UAV) for the next generation of Hyundai buyers. At just over 164 inches long,...
Detroit 11': 2012 Hyundai Veloster Officially Unveiled
After several teaser photos and videos we now have our first official look at the 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The 2012 Veloster represents a new compact three-door coupe from Hyundai. It features a unique third door that provides easier access to the rear for passengers and is powered by a new 1.6-liter direct-injected four-cylinder engine mated to Hyundai's first dual-clutch...
Detroit 11': Honda Previews 2012 Civic with Civic Coupe and Sedan Concepts
Honda is about to release an all-new Civic that will be hitting dealerships this spring. As typical for Honda, most of its new models are previewed by concepts that are very close to the production versions. Today at the Detroit Auto Show, Honda officially unveiled concept versions of the next Civic Si Coupe and Civic Sedan. "The Civic is known...
Detroit 11': Toyota Prius C Concept Creates a New Compact Hybrid
Today Toyota has unveiled two new hybrids under the Prius name. The first was the Prius V, which is essentially a larger MPV version of the current Prius, which will go on sale this summer. The second model is the Prius C concept, which is the inspiration for the third smaller Prius model that will go on sale in the...
Detroit 11': 2012 Toyota Prius V Expands the Prius Lineup
It's been widely known that Toyota has been planning on added more Prius models to its lineup. Today Toyota has taken the wraps off the Prius V, with "V" standing for versatility or volume. The Prius V is now the second Prius model and doesn't actually look that different from the standard Prius hatchback. Thanks to a taller rear roof...
2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe Starts at $47,010, 2012 BMW 650i Convertible Starts at $91,375
Amongst all the news that is taking place in Detroit this morning, BMW has released the pricing for the 1 Series M Coupe and the all-new 2012 650i Convertible. We've already seen several photos of both models so here's the pricing. The 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe can be had for a starting price of $47,010. Just in case...
