Yearly Archives: 2012
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Named IIHS Top Safety Pick
The all-new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is the latest new model to receive the Insurance for Highway Safety's (IIHS) highest honor as a 2012 Top Safety Pick. The all-new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is the latest new model to receive the Insurance for Highway Safety's (IIHS) highest honor as a 2012 Top Safety Pick. To get the highest rating from...
2014 Audi A3 Hatchback and Sedan Headed to the US
Audi will be bringing both the new A3 five-door and sedan to the U.S. for the 2014 model year. Audi officially unveiled the all-new Audi A3 five-door hatchback last month at the Paris Motor Show. At the time it was believed that the U.S. would not get the new hatchback and would instead have to make due with only the...
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 "45th Anniversary" Unveiled
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the SLS AMG GT3 "45 Anniversary" edition, which is an exclusively appointed special series which is aimed at car collectors that love motor racing. Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the SLS AMG GT3 "45 Anniversary" edition, which is an exclusively appointed special series which is aimed at car collectors that love motor racing. The customer sport racing car is...
Next-Generation 2014 Kia Soul to Debut Early Next Year With an EV Version
Kia is expected to unveil the all-new 2014 Kia Soul early next year at either the Chicago or New York Auto Show. Autocar is reporting that the new Kia Soul will also be offered with an all-electric version, although no official details have been released. Kia is expected to unveil the all-new 2014 Kia Soul early next year at either...
Nissan Plans a New Cheaper 2013 Leaf EV
Nissan hopes to improve the Leaf's sales with a new cheaper version next year. Nissan hopes to improve the Leaf's sales with a new cheaper version next year. The new entry-level Leaf will be part of the updates for the 2013 Leaf, which is set to also get a facelift. Nissan Leaf sales are down this year with only 5,212...
VW Releases the Touareg X to Celebrate the Touareg's 10th Anniversary
It's been 10 years since the VW Touareg was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show and to celebrate the last 10 years VW is releasing the Touareg Edition X. It's been 10 years since the VW Touareg was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show and to celebrate the last 10 years VW is releasing the Touareg Edition X....
Kia Drops More Photos of the 2014 Kia Sorento
Kia has just released a new batch of photos of the refreshed Kia Sorento, which will show up in the U.S. as a 2014 model. Kia has just released a new batch of photos of the refreshed Kia Sorento, which will show up in the U.S. as a 2014 model. The refreshed Sorento gets new headlights with LED positioning lights,...
GM Testing New EcoHub App to Track EV Charging Costs
General Motors has announced that it is currently testing a new app called EcoHub that will give Chevy Volt drivers the ability to track how much it costs to charge their battery. General Motors has announced that it is currently testing a new app called EcoHub that will give Chevy Volt drivers the ability to track how much it costs...
2013 Dodge Dart Aero Gets 41 MPG HWY and Starts at $19,925
Chrysler has announced the pricing and details for the most fuel-efficient version of the 2013 Dodge Dart, the Dodge Dart Aero. Chrysler has announced the pricing and details for the most fuel-efficient version of the 2013 Dodge Dart, the Dodge Dart Aero. The 2013 Dodge Dart Aero starts at $19,925 and is powered by a 1.4L MultiAir turbocharged four-cylinder with...
Ford Pits the C-MAX Against the Prius in New Ads (Video)
Ford is drawing on the popularity of a classic 1970s character from a popular Italian animated children's series called "La Linea" to establish the C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid. Ford is drawing on the popularity of a classic 1970s character from a popular Italian animated children's series called "La Linea" to establish the 2013 C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX...
