Yearly Archives: 2012
BMW Announces Exclusive and Sport Editions to the 1 Series Coupe and Convertible
BMW has announced the release of new Exclusive and Sport editions for the BMW 1 Series Coupe and Convertible. The Edition Exclusive adds chrome trim on the window frames, exhaust and grille and new light alloy wheels available in 16, 17 or 18-inches. Buyers can opt for the exclusive body finish in Mineral Grey metallic or else one of five...
Nissan Xterra to Continue with its Truck Roots
Some Nissan Pathfinder fans may be disappointed with the new car-based 2013 Pathfinder that is going to arrive later this year, but fans of the smaller Xterra do not have to worry about it too becoming a crossover. Nissan's engineers have confirmed that the Xterra will continue with its body-on-frame chassis. That means the Xterra will continue to share its...
Chrysler Confirms Dakota Will Return, but Could Switch to a Unibody Platform
Dakota fans that were sad that the current Dakota pickup was killed a few months ago can celebrate this little bit of news. Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has confirmed plans for a new Dakota. That may make some of you happy, but wait... There's a 50% chance that the Dakota could switch to a unibody platform, according to Marchionne....
BMW Confirms X4 Production at Spartanburg Plant
We've been discussing the possible BMW X4 crossover for a while now, but BMW has officially confirmed the new mini-X6 crossover that will fit in between the X3 and X5 in the lineup. The new X4 will use the same engines as the X3 and will have get the same coupe-like styling as the X6. BMW is going to invest...
Chrysler May Kill the Avenger to Focus on the 200
According to Automotive News, Chrysler may kill the Dodge Avenger to focus on the Chrysler 200 midsize sedan. Reid Bigland, head of the Dodge brand, recently told Reuters, "Chrysler Group will likely consolidate around one midsize car in the future." By focusing on a single model, Chrysler can save development and marketing costs. The move would also prevent the models...
2013 Chevy Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition Unveiled
The current Chevy Corvette is entering its final year, which also happens to be the 60th anniversary of the Corvette. To celebrate the current-generation's (C6) last model year, Chevy is releasing the 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition. The Corvette 427 Convertible blends elements of the Z06 and ZR1 models to create the fastest and most-capable convertible in Corvette's history....
2013 Porsche Boxster Unveiled With More Power and Efficiency
Porsche has officially taken the wraps off the all-new 2013 Porsche Boxster that will go on sale this summer. The 2013 Boxster gets an all-new body that doesn't steer too far from the current Boxster, which is not a bad thing. The new Boxster weighs less than the previous generation and rides on a longer wheelbase and a wider track....
2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Packs 160-HP and Starts at $22,000
The model that Fiat 500 fans have been waiting for is finally here, the 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth. Fiat has announced that the high-performance version of the 500 will start at $22,000 when it arrives in showrooms this spring. The 500 Abarth is powered by an all-new 1.4L MultiAir turbocharged engine that pumps out 160 horsepower and 170 lb-ft. of...
2013 Mazda CX-5 Tops the Class with 35 MPG Rating
Mazda has announced the fuel economy figures for the 2013 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover, which is headed to dealerships this spring. The front-wheel-drive, six-speed manual equipped CX-5 models are rated at 26 city/35 highway/29 combined mpg. When its equipped with the six-speed automatic transmission those numbers drop slightly to 26 city/32 highway/29 combined. The all-wheel-drive CX-5 gets 25 city/31 highway/28...
2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Starts at $61,845
BMW has announced the pricing for the 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5, which starts at $61,845. The 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is powered by BMW's 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder engine, an electric drive system and an 8-speed automatic transmission for with a combined output of 335hp. It reaches 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds. The ActiveHybrid 5 can operate in full-electric...
