Yearly Archives: 2012
EPA to Investigate 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid and C-MAX Mileage Claims
Following several reports, including one from Consumer Reports, the EPA is currently investigating whether Ford's newest hybrids actually achieve their 47 mpg fuel economy ratings. Following several reports, including one from Consumer Reports, the EPA is currently investigating whether Ford's newest hybrids actually achieve their 47 mpg fuel economy ratings. Last week Consumer Reports stated that they were only able...
Ford Announces 3.2-Liter Turbo Diesel For the US-Spec 2014 Ford Transit
Ford has announced that its all-new 2014 Transit full-size van, which goes on sale late next year, will be offered with a new 3.2-liter Power Stroke five-cylinder diesel. Ford has announced that its all-new 2014 Transit full-size van, which goes on sale late next year, will be offered with a new 3.2-liter Power Stroke five-cylinder diesel. The new diesel, Ford's...
Honda is Planning Three Versions of the Next-Generation Fit
Honda is reportedly working on three variants of the next-generation 2014 Honda Fit, which will debut by the end of next year. Honda is reportedly working on three variants of the next-generation 2014 Honda Fit, which will debut by the end of next year. The new Fit will be offered as a hatchback, sedan and Honda is also working on...
Hyundai Gives the 2013 Equus a Facelift in Korea
Hyundai has unveiled the facelifted 2013 Equus in Korea. To keep its flagship sedan fresh, Hyundai has given the Equus updated styling and new features. Hyundai has unveiled the facelifted 2013 Equus in Korea. To keep its flagship sedan fresh, Hyundai has given the Equus updated styling and new features. On the outside the 2013 Equus gets updates that include less...
2013 Scion xB Gets a Few Updates and Starts at $16,800
Scion is giving the 2013 xB a few updates for the new year. Scion is giving the 2013 xB a few updates for the new year. On the outside the 2013 xB gets a new front bumper with a glossy black lower grille and integrated LED accent lighting. The rear bumper now has a black diffuser. Changes to the...
Jay Leno Drives the 2014 Lexus IS (Video)
Jay Leno was recently given an early look at the all-new 2014 Lexus IS, which won't be officially unveiled until next month at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show. Jay Leno was recently given an early look at the all-new 2014 Lexus IS, which won't be officially unveiled until next month at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show. Although the car is...
2013 Ram 1500 Named Motor Trend Truck of the Year
Motor Trend's editors have given the 2013 Ram 1500 its Truck of the Year award. Motor Trend editors praised the new 2013 Ram 1500 for its air suspension, choice of engines, variety of trim levels and towing capability. Motor Trend's editors have given the 2013 Ram 1500 its Truck of the Year award. Truck of the Year contenders are evaluated...
Honda Builds its One Millionth Vehicle for Export From the U.S.
Honda has announced that it has built its 1 millionth automobile to be exported from the U.S., 25 years after the first U.S.-made Honda was exported to overseas markets. Honda has announced that it has built its 1 millionth automobile to be exported from the U.S., 25 years after the first U.S.-made Honda was exported to overseas markets. The 1...
GM Gives the Chevy Malibu an Early Facelift
General Motors is reportedly pushing up a midcycle refresh of the Chevy Malibu, that will be released by late next year, only 18 months after the sedan's initial launch. General Motors is reportedly pushing up a midcycle refresh of the Chevy Malibu, that will be released by late next year, only 18 months after the sedan's initial launch. GM CEO...
BMW 4 Series Coupe Concept Officially Unveiled… Bye Bye 3 Series Coupe
BMW has officially unveiled the BMW 4 Series Coupe Concept, which will debut next month in Detroit. BMW has officially unveiled the BMW 4 Series Coupe Concept, which will debut next month in Detroit. The new 4 Series Coupe Concept is a preview of the 4 Series Coupe, which will replace the 3 Series Coupe in BMW's lineup. The switch...
