Yearly Archives: 2012
VW May Move Golf Production to Mexico
VW has built the past Golf models at its German plants in Wolfsburg and Zwickau, but VW may start producing the Golf at its Puebla, Mexico plant according to CEO Martin Winterkorn. VW is close to a decision regarding the production of the all-new Golf, which was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, last month. VW has built the past...
Audi Kills Plans for the Quattro Coupe for New Evoque-Like Crossover
Instead of building the Quattro concept, it's now being reported that Audi may build a coupe-like crossover that would compete with the Range Rover Evoque. Two years ago Audi unveiled the Quattro concept, which was a coupe that was meant to celebrate the 30 years of Audi's quattro system. Shortly after rumors started to circulate that Audi was going to...
2013 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive Starts at $25,000
Smart has announced that it will bring in its third generation 2013 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive next spring starting at $25,000, making it the most affordable production electric vehicle in the U.S. Smart has announced that it will bring in its third generation 2013 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive next spring starting at $25,000, making it the most affordable production electric...
2013 VW Beetle Convertible Officially Unveiled
VW has taken the wraps off the all-new 2013 VW Beetle Convertible ahead of its debut at the 2012 LA Auto Show. VW has taken the wraps off the all-new 2013 VW Beetle Convertible ahead of its debut at the 2012 LA Auto Show. The new Beetle Convertible marks the introduction of the third-generation Beetle Convertible, which according to VW...
2013 Dodge Dart Named IIHS Top Safety Pick
The 2013 Dodge Dart was just named a 2012 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The 2013 Dodge Dart was just named a 2012 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The 2013 Dart achieved a score of "good" (highest score possible) in tests that simulate rollover, rear, side and moderate-overlap frontal impacts. "We...
2013 VW Jetta Hybrid Starts at $24,995
VW has announced the pricing for the all-new 2013 VW Jetta Hybrid, which starts at $24,995. The 2013 Jetta Hybrid isexpected to be the most fuel-efficient Jetta in the lineup. VW has announced the pricing for the all-new 2013 VW Jetta Hybrid, which starts at $24,995. The 2013 Jetta Hybrid isexpected to be the most fuel-efficient Jetta in the lineup....
2013 VW Tiguan R-Line Unveiled
VW has unveiled a new R-Line version of the 2013 Tiguan in Europe. VW has unveiled a new R-Line version of the 2013 Tiguan in Europe. The new Tiguan R-Line is based on the SE trim level, and adds bi-xenon headlights, 18-inch 'Mallory' alloy wheels, painted in Sterling Silver with black wheelarch extensions, body-colored unique front and rear 'R' design...
2013 Range Rover Evoque Pure Starts at $41,995
Land Rover is releasing a new lower priced version of the popular 2013 Range Rover Evoque, the five-door "Pure" model. Land Rover is releasing a new lower priced version of the popular 2013 Range Rover Evoque, the five-door "Pure" model. The new lower-priced Evoque is described as a "more accessible" model that features an aluminum alloy roof in place of...
2013 Nissan Quest Starts at $25,590
Nissan has announced the pricing for the 2013 Nissan Quest, which starts at $25,590 for the Quest S. Nissan has announced the pricing for the 2013 Nissan Quest, which starts at $25,590 for the Quest S. The pricing for the 2013 Nissan Quest are reduced $1,310 on the Quest SV and $980 on the Quest SL model. Enhancements for 2013...
2013 Land Rover LR4 Gets a Few Updates
Land Rover has unveiled the updates to the 2013 Land Rover LR4 aka Discovery 4. Land Rover has unveiled the updates to the 2013 Land Rover LR4 aka Discovery 4. For 2013, the LR4 gets new optional features including the Extended Leather Pack inspired by the HSE Luxury Limited Edition, and distinctive Black Design Packs available with 19" or 20"...
