Yearly Archives: 2012
Aston Martin is Up For Sale and Toyota May be Interested
It's being reported that Aston Martin's controlling shareholder, Investment Dar Co. has approached potential buyers who may be interested in buying the brand. It's being reported that Aston Martin's controlling shareholder, Investment Dar Co. has approached potential buyers who may be interested in buying the brand. The Kuwaiti company owns 64 percent of Aston Martin has reportedly approached potential suitors...
2013 Nissan Titan Gets a Few Updates and Starts at $28,820
The 2013 Nissan Titan full-size pickup continues into the 2013 model year mostly unchanged with the exception of some enhancements like a new tailgate design with aerodynamic rear spoiler, refreshed interior treatments and seven new colors. The 2013 Nissan Titan full-size pickup continues into the 2013 model year mostly unchanged with the exception of some enhancements like a new tailgate...
Porsche to Unveil New Compact Model in LA
Porsche has announced plans to unveil a new compact sports car at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, which kicks off later this month. Porsche has announced plans to unveil a new compact sports car at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, which kicks off later this month. It's expected that the new "compact sports car" will be the next...
Mazda to Produce Sub-Compact for Toyota in 2015
Mazda and Toyota have announced a new partnership for Mazda to produce a new Toyota-branded sub-compact in Mexico that will be sold in the US. Mazda and Toyota have announced a new partnership for Mazda to produce a new Toyota-branded sub-compact in Mexico that will be sold in the US. The sub-compact Toyota-brand vehicle will be based on the Mazda2,...
2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series Officially Unveiled
Mercedes-Benz has taken the wraps off the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series, which brings even more power to the SLS AMG range. Mercedes-Benz has taken the wraps off the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series, which brings even more power to the SLS AMG range. Under the hood the SLS AMG Black Series is powered by a 6.2L V8 that...
2013 Ford Fusion Named IIHS Top Safety Pick
Ford has announced that the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion has just been named a top safety pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Ford has announced that the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion has just been named a top safety pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). In order to be named a Top Safety Pick, a...
GM Begins Production of 2013 Silverado and Sierra Bi-Fuel Pickups
GM has announced that the production of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra 2500 HD bi-fuel pickup trucks is underway in Fort Wayne, Indiana. GM has announced that the production of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra 2500 HD bi-fuel pickup trucks is underway in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The Silverado HD and Sierra 2500 HD Vortec...
Mazda RX-7 to Return in 2017
Mazda built the last RX-7 in 2002, but its now being reported that the RX-7 is going to return in 2017. Mazda built the last RX-7 in 2002, but its now being reported that the RX-7 is going to return in 2017. Mazda's sports car chief Nobuhiro Yamamoto recently confirmed the plans at a launch event for the facelifted MX-5....
Mitsubishi Remains Committed to the US Market
Suzuki's departure now puts attention on Mitsubishi, which is now the Japanese automaker with the fewest US sales. In response to Suzuki's announcement, Mitsubishi President Osamu Masuko told the Automotive News that the automaker has no plans to leave the US market. Earlier this week Suzuki announced plans to discontinue sales in the U.S. after three decades, due to slipping...
Porsche Boxster Named 2013 Automobile Magazine Design of the Year
Porsche has announced that Automobile Magazine has named the 2013 Porsche Boxster its "Design of the Year" award. Porsche has announced that Automobile Magazine has named the 2013 Porsche Boxster its "Design of the Year" award. "With this Boxster, Porsche design chief Michael Mauer has brought the Porsche design team into a realm it has never before occupied, with pure style...
