Yearly Archives: 2011
Lexus Teases New Concept Vehicle for Detroit
Lexus has announced plans to unveil a new concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit next month. On January 9th, Lexus will take the wraps off its newest concept that was designed by by Calty, Lexus' design studio in Newport Beach, California. Lexus has released a single teaser photo of the new concept that is supposed...
2013 Acura RL Successor to Debut in New York
The next-generation of Acura's flagship sedan is going to debut in the spring at the 2012 New York Auto Show. The 2013 successor to the RL will go on sale by the end of next year, but according to Inside Line, Acura has not decided if its flagship sedan will continue to use the RL name or if a...
2013 Acura ILX Compact Sedan and Next-Generation RDX Headed to Detroit
Next month Acura is set to debut three new vehicles at the Detroit Auto Show. Acura has announced that an all-new compact sports sedan, a redesigned RDX crossover and a concept version of the next-generation Acura NSX will debut at the show. The Acura ILX concept is a preview of an all-new luxury compact sedan scheduled for launch in spring...
2013 Honda Accord Coupe Concept to Debut in Detroit
Honda has announced that the 2013 Accord Coupe Concept will debut next month in Detroit. The Accord Coupe concept will be a preview of the all-new ninth-generation 2013 Accord that is set to go on sale in the fall of 2012. Honda hasn't released any details about the new Accord, other than stating, "The Accord Coupe Concept will convey the...
2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe Officially Unveiled
BMW has officially unveiled its rival to the Mercedes CLS, the 2013 6 Series Gran Coupe. The 6 Series Gran Coupe finally gives BMW a four-door coupe. The Gran Coupe is the third 6 Series model that was originally previewed by the Gran Coupe concept back in 2010. If you're a fan of the styling of the 6 Series coupe,...
VIDEO: Fiat 500 Gets Disappointing 3-Star NHTSA Safety Rating
Uh Oh! Sales of the Fiat 500 are already lower than was expected and now the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has given the Fiat 500 a three-star safety rating, which is the lowest rating of any new model tested. The tiny Fiat 500 received a four-star rating in the frontal crash and rollover tests, but only received a...
Volvo Designer Imagines a Modern Day P1800
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the iconic Volvo P1800, Volvo Design Director Christopher Benjamin has created these sketches of his interpretation of a modern day P1800. Benjamin's sketches combine the classic lines of the original P1800 with the modern day Concept You sedan that was unveiled this year in Frankfurt. Sadly Volvo has no plans for a new P1800.
Last Ford Ranger to be Built Next Week
It's the end of the line for the US-spec Ford Ranger. Next week Ford is going to produce the last Ford Ranger at its plant in St. Paul, Minnesota. It looks like that last Ford Ranger has already been spoken for, by the pest control company, Orkin. The Ford Ranger name first appeared in 1965 as a package for the...
is Toyota Working on a Sportier iQ?
It looks like Toyota may be working on a sportier version of the iQ minicar thanks to the recently patent renderings that have been leaked. The guys over at Carscoop have uncovered renderings that show an iQ fitted with a wide body kit with a front fascia that has a large front grille and side openings. The kit also...
VW to Release a Range Rover Evoque Rival by 2014
VW unveiled the Cross Coupe concept at this year's Tokyo Motor Show, which was a preview of the design of VW's future SUVs and a possible new model that would be smaller than the Tiguan. According to VW R&D boss Ulrich Hackenberg, VW is reportedly using the concept to test reaction to a new compact crossover that would go head...
