Quick Drive: 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo (Review)
With more power under the hood and even more aggressive styling, does the 2013 Veloster Turbo now have the right recipe to compete with models like the VW GTI? Since the Hyundai Veloster was released last year, critics have loved the Veloster's distinct styling and the quirky rear passenger-side only door. But there was one thing that the Veloster was...
2013 Ford C-Max Energi Plug-In Hybrid Can Travel Up to 85 MPH in EV Mode
The 2013 Ford C-MAX Energi plug-In hybrid is slated to arrive this fall. Ford has just announced that the C-MAX Energi has the industry's top electric-only speed among all plug-in hybrid vehicles at 85 mph, which is 20 mph higher than the Prius plug-In hybrid. The 2013 Ford C-MAX Energi plug-In hybrid is slated to arrive this fall. Ford has...
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Starts at $24,450
Hyundai has released the pricing details for the all-new 2013 Santa Fe Sport, which arrives this fall. The five-passenger 2013 Santa Fe Sport starts at $24,450, plus the additional $825 for destination fees. Hyundai has released the pricing details for the all-new 2013 Santa Fe Sport, which arrives this fall. The five-passenger 2013 Santa Fe Sport starts at $24,450, plus...
Quick Drive: 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo (Review)
Since the Hyundai Veloster was released last year, critics have loved the Veloster's distinct styling and the quirky rear passenger-side only door. But there was one thing that the Veloster was missing. On the outside the Veloster looks like a "fun hatchback," but under the hood the Veloster was anything but fun. For the 2013 model year Hyundai has...
Nissan NV200 London Taxi is a Future London "Black Cab"
Nissan has unveiled the Nissan NV200 London Taxi, which is Nissan's take on a future London "Black Cab." Nissan has unveiled the Nissan NV200 London Taxi, which is Nissan's take on a future London "Black Cab." According to Nissan, the NV200 London Taxi will offer significantly reduced CO2 outputs compared to current taxi models - a focus in line with...
BMW Mulls a 3 Series Plant in Mexico
It's been twenty years since BMW first announced plans to build its first North American assembly plant, in Spartanburg, South Carolina and now BMW is looking at adding a second one in Mexico. It's been twenty years since BMW first announced plans to build its first North American assembly plant, in Spartanburg, South Carolina and now BMW is looking at...
2013 Nissan Pathfinder Officially Unveiled
Nissan has officially unveiled the all-new 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, which looks identical to the concept version that Nissan showed off earlier this year. Nissan has officially unveiled the all-new 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, which looks identical to the concept version that Nissan showed off earlier this year. The new Pathfinder switches to a new unibody platform that it shares with the...
2014 Porsche 918 Spyder Revealed (Video)
The production version of the upcoming 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder was just unveiled in a new video. The 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder was unveiled in a private event for potential buyers. The production version of the upcoming 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder was just unveiled in a new video. The 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder was unveiled in a private event for...
Ford Celebrates the Launch of the Only Front-Wheel-Drive Hybrid Transmission Made in North America
Today Ford has announced the launch of its new HF35 transmission that will be used by its front-wheel-drive hybrid models. Today Ford has announced the launch of its new HF35 transmission that will be used by its front-wheel-drive hybrid models. The new transmission also makes Ford the only producer of front-wheel-drive hybrid transmissions in North America. Ford's Van Dyke Transmission Plant...
Mazda Releases a Pic of the 2014 Mazda6 Wagon, Production Begins in Japan
Mazda just kicked off production of the all-new 2014 Mazda6 in Japan. Mazda just kicked off production of the all-new 2014 Mazda6 in Japan. The first vehicle to come off the line was a Mazda6 wagon built to European specifications and powered by the SKYACTIV-G 2.0 gasoline engine. In his speech, Takashi Yamanouchi commented "I am deeply moved that production of...
