2013 Hyundai Elantra GT is the i30 for North America
Hyundai has taken the wraps off the 2013 Elantra GT at the Chicago Auto Show. The five-door Elantra GT is based on Europe's i30 and will go on sale this summer. "Elantra GT is a fun-to-drive, functional, five-door compact hatchback," said Mike O'Brien, vice president, Product and Corporate Planning, Hyundai Motor America. "Elantra GT is the latest example of how...
2013 Acura RDX Officially Unveiled
The 2013 Acura RDX was also unveiled in concept form last month, just like the ILX compact sedan. And just like the 2013 ILX, the production version of the 2013 RDX crossover is debuting this week in Chicago. The second-generation 2013 Acura RDX has grown up a bit with more "sophisticated" styling and a new engine, transmission and all-wheel-drive system....
2013 Acura ILX Officially Debuts in Chicago
Following the unveiling of the ILX concept at the Detroit Auto Show last month, Acura has taken the wraps off the production version that will go on sale this spring. The 2013 Acura ILX compact sedan is position as a gateway model to the Acura brand. It's based on the Honda Civic and has three different powertrain options. The base...
2013 Nissan 370Z Gets Some Small Updates
Nissan is unveiling a slightly revised 2013 370Z at the Chicago Auto Show, this week. Most people probably won't even notice the updates, but there are a few. For starters the front fascia has been slightly tweaked with new vertical LED daytime running lights. The new 370Z also rides on new 18 or 19-inch wheels and Sport Package equipped models...
2013 Buick Regal Gets the eAssist Hybrid System Standard
Buick has announced the changes to the 2013 Buick Regal, which was recently named the "Best Upscale Midsize Car for Families" by U.S. News and World Report. The 2013 Buick Regal GS is will be available with a six-speed automatic with Driver Shift Control. The automatic is a no-cost option if buyers do not want the standard six-speed manual. The...
VIDEO: Honda Takes Us Back to the Original NSX
In 1990 one of the best Japanese sports car, ever was born, the 1990 Acura NSX. Honda created the ulitmate mid-engined supercar that showed the world that Honda had what it takes to play with the big boys. The NSX had the style, power and technology it needed to compete with the best that Japan and Europe could offer....
Ford Bucks the Trend! Adds Manual-Transmission to Focus Titanium
Sadly manual transmissions are not nearly as popular as they once were, especially with all the latest technology coming out of fully automatic and dual-clutch transmissions. These days most models aren't even offered with a manual transmission and those that do buy them are usually somewhat of an "auto enthusiast." Bucking this trend towards automated gear shifting, Ford has...
2013 Honda Civic to Get Significant Updates
Despite only being on the market about a year, Honda is pushing up the Civic's midlife refresh to the 2013 model year, only 18 months after the current generation was introduced. After major criticisms from the press about the new Civic, Honda is moving faster than normal to fix its popular Civic. The 2012 Civic has suffered with the automotive...
Kia Teases the Track'ster Concept Again
Kia has released a second teaser photo of the upcoming Track'ster concept that is going to be unveiled this week at the Chicago Auto Show. The Trackster concept borrows its platform from the Kia Soul, but wears sportier clothes. The concept was designed by Kia's design studio in California and is what a three-door Soul could look like. Stay tuned...
2013 Mazda CX-5 Starts at $20,695
Mazda has announced the pricing for the 2013 CX-5 compact crossover, which starts at $20,695 for the entry-level Sport model with a six-speed manual transmission. The 2013 CX-5 is the first model in Mazda's lineup to fully feature Mazda's Skyactiv technology, which helps it get up to 35 mpg on the highway. The 2013 CX-5 is powered by a Skyactiv...
