Yearly Archives: 2012
VW E-Bugster Concept is an All-Electric Beetle
What we have here is an all-electric Beetle, dubbed the E-Bugster Concept that is debuting at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. The VW E-Bugster Concept starts with the new "more masculine" Beetle but with three-inches chopped off the roof and slightly modified front and rear fascias. The concept also rides on large 20-inch wheels. Under the hood the E-Bugster is...
2013 Cadillac ATS Gets an Early Unveiling
Here are the first official photos of the 2013 Cadillac ATS, which is being unveiled at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, this week. The Cadillac ATS is Cadillac's direct rival to the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class models. The ATS features Cadillac's Art & Science design language that is similar to the new XTS and CTS models, but in...
GM Unveils the Sail Hatchback and MPV Concept at the New Delhi Auto Expo
GM has unveiled the first two products from its joint venture with SAIC, the Chevy Sail hatchback and the Chevy MPV Concept, at the Auto Expo in New Delhi. The Sail hatchback is slated to go on sale later this year in emerging markets, like India. The Sail's exterior get's Chevy's trademark dual-port grille adorned with a gold bowtie and...
2013 Dodge Dart Photos and Video Leaked Ahead of Detroit Debut
You can now forget all about the unloved Dodge Caliber because the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart sedan is here. It's set to debut at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, but the first official photos have leaked. These photos give us our first official look at the 2013 Dart R/T and Limited trims. The Dart shares its platform with the Alfa...
2012 Dodge Charger Gets the Beats by Dr. Dre Audio System
Chrysler has announced at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that the 2012 Dodge Charger is now available with the Beats™ by Dr. Dre™ audio system. The system was introduced last year and is already available on the Chrysler 300. The system features an 8.4-inch touchscreen display and a 12-channel amplifier in addition to: -Three 3.5-inch speakers...
GM Adds New Safety Enhancements to the Chevy Volt
GM has announced new safety enhancements to the 2012 Chevy Volt in response to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Preliminary Evaluation to examine post-severe crash battery performance. NHTSA opened its Preliminary Evaluation on Nov. 25 following a severe-impact lab test on a battery pack that resulted in an electrical fire six days later. The test was conducted to...
What Were the Top-10 Best Selling Cars and Trucks in 2011?
2011 is officially over and for some of the automakers it was a difficult year with the earthquake in Japan and the flooding in Thailand that crippled production. Honda and Toyota were hit the hardest with sales falling off sharply for some of their popular models. Although Honda and Toyota had a difficult year, Ford and Chevy had a...
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Officially Gets a Diesel in the U.S.
Chrysler has confirmed that the Jeep Grand Cherokee will be offered with a diesel in the U.S. The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee will get a new diesel engine that will be produced in Detroit, but Chrysler hasn't confirmed the official specs. It's likely that the diesel will be the same diesel engine sold in Europe. In Europe the Grand...
2013 Toyota Land Cruiser Gets a Refresh
Toyota has unveiled the updates to its legendary Land Cruiser for the 2013 model year. Toyota has released photos of the European spec model, but it's likely that the U.S.-spec model will look the same when it arrives here later this year. For 2013 the Land Cruiser gets an refreshed exterior with an updated front grille and headlights, LED...
All-New Ford EcoSport Debuts in New Delhi
Ford has previewed the next EcoSport crossover at this week's New Delhi Auto Expo.The compact crossover is based on Ford's new global B-segment platform. "The all-new Ford EcoSport reflects our commitment to serve our customers with the cars and trucks they truly want and value," said Alan Mulally, president and CEO, Ford Motor Company. "Our engineering team used their years...
