Yearly Archives: 2012
Toyota Hints That the Matrix is No More…
Toyota's Bill Fay has hinted that the Matrix is going to disappear from Toyota's U.S. lineup. Next year Toyota is going to release new versions of the Corolla, Tundra and Highlander models, but one model hasn't been discussed. What's going to happen to the Matrix? There have been rumors that the Matrix will not be replaced in the U.S., and...
Lexus Builds the Last LFA
If you were hoping to win the lottery, so that you could buy a new Lexus LFA supercar, your time is up. Lexus produced the last LFA last week, a white LFA Nürburgring Package, which was the last of the 500 cars that were planned. If you were hoping to win the lottery, so that you could buy a new...
Aston Martin Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary
2013 marks the 100th anniversary of Aston Martin and to celebrate its centenary, Aston Martin has set up a year-long calendar of events. 2013 marks the 100th anniversary of Aston Martin and to celebrate its centenary, Aston Martin has set up a year-long calendar of events. Aston Martin was founded in 1913 by Robert Bamford and Lionel Martin as "Bamford...
2013 Dodge Charger AWD Sport Arrives Just in Time for Winter
Winter is upon us and Dodge has just unveiled the 2013 Dodge Charger AWD Sport, which brings all-wheel-drive, more power and unique styling to the Charger lineup. Winter is upon us and Dodge has just unveiled the 2013 Dodge Charger AWD Sport, which brings all-wheel-drive, more power and unique styling to the Charger lineup. Building on the success of the...
Ferrari Teases the Enzo Successor
This is your first look at the successor to the Ferrari Enzo, which has the codename F150. The supercar will use a new carbon fiber chassis that uses four different types of carbon fiber, which are both hand-rolled and and produced in an autoclave. This is your first look at the successor to the Ferrari Enzo, which has the codename...
Ford Shoots for 3-MPG Improvement for 2015 Ford F-Series Pickup
The next-generation 2015 Ford F-Series is slated to arrive in the fall of 2014. Ford has reportedly set a goal of improving the next pickup's fuel economy by 15-20 percent, which would also make it the most fuel efficient model in the segment. Yesterday GM unveiled its all-new 2014 Silverado and Sierra pickups, but now we have some early details...
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Officially Unveiled
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the refreshed 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, which gets a completely new face, which is more drastic than the normal midlife changes we expect. Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the refreshed 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, which gets a completely new face, which is more drastic than the normal midlife changes we expect. The squared off face with its four individual headlights is...
Mercedes-Benz Announces New 4MATIC AWD System, Debuts in the 2014 CLA
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a new 4MATIC permanent all-wheel-drive system that will be used for its models with transversely mounted engines, like the upcoming CLA-Class. Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a new 4MATIC permanent all-wheel-drive system that will be used for its models with transversely mounted engines. The new 4MATIC will complement the four all-wheel drive versions that Mercedes-Benz already offers. The first...
2014 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Pickups Officially Unveiled
GM has unveiled the all-new 2014 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 full-size pickups. GM has unveiled the all-new 2014 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 full-size pickups. In addition to the all-new styling, the pickups also get a new trio of EcoTec3 engines; a stronger, quieter, more comfortable cab; revised steering, suspension and brakes; new solutions for managing cargo...
Acura ILX to Get a Quick Refresh Due to Disappointing Sales
The Acura ILX has failed to meet sales expectations, so Honda is currently working on some quick changes to the small sedan, which will hopefully turn things around. The 2013 Acura ILX was introduced as a new entry level Acura model that will eventually replace the TSX in Acura's lineup. Unfortunately the ILX has failed to meet sales expectations, so...
