Yearly Archives: 2012
Porsche Plans New Smaller Sedan to Compete Against the Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Porsche is reportedly working on a new sedan that will be smaller than the current Panamera. It will be released by 2017 and go head to head with models like the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and CLS. Porsche is reportedly working on a new sedan that will be smaller than the current Panamera. It will be released by 2017 and go head...
Nissan Begins Construction of New Facility to Build Infiniti and Mercedes-Benz Engines
The Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler partnership reached a milestone today when Tennessee officials joined Nissan leadership to break ground on a new manufacturing facility in Decherd, Tenn. The Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler partnership reached a milestone today when Tennessee officials joined Nissan leadership to break ground on a new manufacturing facility in Decherd, Tenn. The new facility, which is located...
GM Trademarks the Riviera Name, Will it be Used for a Future Buick?
GM has reportedly filed for the trademark of the Riviera name, which has fueled more speculation that GM could apply the name to a future Buick model. GM has reportedly filed for the trademark of the Riviera name, which has fueled more speculation that GM could apply the name to a future Buick model. The Riviera name is obviously not...
2013 Cadillac XTS Comes with an Apple iPad
When the 2013 Cadillac XTS is released later this spring, buyers will receive an iPad with their new Cadillac. When the 2013 Cadillac XTS is released later this spring, buyers will receive an iPad with their new Cadillac. GM has announced that each Cadillac XTS buyer will get an iPad with their new car as part of the customer experience....
Lexus to Distance Itself from Toyota as it Tries to Compete with BMW and Mercedes
Automotive News is reporting that Lexus is trying to separate itself from Toyota as it tries to come up with a new strategy that will give BMW and Mercedes-Benz owners a reason to switch. Automotive News is reporting that Lexus is trying to separate itself from Toyota as it tries to come up with a new strategy that will give...
2013 Honda Accord Leaked Order Sheet Confirms CVT and Sport and Touring Trims
We've yet to officially see the 2013 Honda Accord other than the Accord Coupe Concept that was unveiled earlier this year. The all-new 2013 Accord is slated to arrive this fall, but a leaked dealer order sheet gives away a few more details. We've yet to officially see the 2013 Honda Accord other than the Accord Coupe Concept that was...
2014 Scion FR-S Convertible Confirmed?
The guys over at Car and Driver have apparently received word that a convertible version of the 2013 Scion FR-S/ Toyota GT-86 coupe has been given the green light. The guys over at Car and Driver have apparently received word that a convertible version of the 2013 Scion FR-S/ Toyota GT-86 coupe has been given the green light. The FR-S...
VW is Reportedly Planning a New Small SUV Based on the Up!
VW is reportedly planning on adding two new small SUVs to its lineup that will sit below the current Tiguan in VW's lineup. According to German business publication Handelsblatt, VW plans on growing its lineup of compact SUVs due to the segment's immense growth. VW is reportedly planning on adding two new small SUVs to its lineup that will sit...
Next-Gen BMW Z4 to Become Sportier
According to BMW insiders the next-generation BMW Z4 roadster will be sportier than the current model and those that have preceded it. According to BMW insiders the next-generation BMW Z4 roadster will be sportier than the current model and those that have preceded it. The next Z4 is due around 2015 and will reportedly be more agile and sportier to...
The First 2013 Dodge Dart Rolls off the Line
The first 2013 Dodge Dart has rolled off the production line at Chrysler's Belvidere Assembly Plant in Illinois. The first 2013 Dodge Dart has rolled off the production line at Chrysler's Belvidere Assembly Plant in Illinois. The 2013 Dart borrows its platform from Alfa Romeo and will be available with 12 exterior colors, 14 interior color and trim options, three...
