Yearly Archives: 2012
2013 Porsche Cayenne GTS Unveiled Ahead of its Premiere in Beijing
Porsche is bringing the second-generation 2013 Cayenne GTS to the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, also known as Auto China, on April 24, 2012, but here's your first look it. Porsche is bringing the second-generation 2013 Cayenne GTS to the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, also known as Auto China, on April 24, 2012, but here's your first look it. The 2013...
Roush Unveils the 2013 Roush Mustang in Three Stages
Want even more power from the Ford Mustang? Well Roush Performance has unveiled its line of 2013 Roush Mustangs that prove even more power and aggressive looks to the Ford Mustang. The Stage 3 Mustang is the top version that combines the styling of the Stage 1 with the handling of the Stage 2, but adds one more thing, a...
2013 Lexus RX Starts at $39,310, RX 350 F Sport Starts at $47,000
Lexus has announced the pricing for the restyled 2013 RX crossover. For the 2013 model year the RX continues to be offered as the RX 350 and RX 450h, but for this year Lexus has added the sportier RX 350 F Sport model. The 2013 RX crossover gets a new bolder exterior with the addition of the new Lexus spindle...
VW's U.S. Chief Wants to Bring the Scirocco to the U.S.
VW Scirocco fans that we disappointed when VW decided to not bring the current Scirocco to the U.S. may finally get their wish. VW launched the current VW Scirocco in Europe in 2008, but decided to not bring the coupe to the U.S. Jonathan Browning, CEO of VW Group of America recently told the Automotive News that he is...
New Study Reveals That Most Hybrid Buyers Don't Buy A Second One
According to a latest Polk study, most hybrid car buyers do not buy another one, when it comes time to replace their hybrids. Almost two-thirds of U.S. hybrid buyers returning to the market in 2011 decided to buy something else besides a hybrid. Excluding the Toyota Prius, the repurchase rate among other hybrid buyers dropped to 22 percent. The Polk...
Chrysler Unveils Industry-First In-Vehicle Wireless Charging
Chrysler has unveiled the first in-vehicle wireless charging system that will be made available on the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart. The system uses an integrated power bin that measures 8.27 inches by 9.5 inches by 3.25 inches and is installed just below the center stack and in front of the center console. The bin has a built-in charging grid...
VW Up! Named "2012 World Car of the Year"
VW's tiny Up! has just been named the "World Car of the Year" at the 2012 New York Auto Show. The jury, consisting of 66 top journalists from 25 countries that tested 34 models. The VW Up! beat out the BMW 3 Series and Porsche 911 to take home the award. "This award shows once again that in the up!...
Chrysler to Unveil Two Design Concepts in Beijing
Chrysler has announced plans to return to the Chinese market. To celebrate this decision, Chrysler is bringing two new design concepts to the 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition on April 23, 2012. Chrysler is going to unveil a Chrysler 300C design concept created specifically with Chinese elements in mind and a Jeep Wrangler design concept that is inspired by...
Subaru Prices the 2013 BRZ Sports Car at $25,495
Subaru has finally announced the pricing for the much anticipated 2013 BRZ, which starts at $25,495 for the Premium model with a six-speed manual transmission. The six-speed automatic version starts at $26,595. Premium models come standard with a navigation system, Bluetooth and HID headlamps. Limited models come with Alcantara and leather seats, heated seats and mirrors, dual-zone automatic climate control...
2013 Cadillac XTS Starts at $44,995
Cadillac has announced that the 2013 Cadillac XTS sedan will have a starting price of $44,995 when it arrives in showrooms later this spring. The 2013 XTS is larger than the CTS and is powered by a 300-hp 3.6L V6 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. "The all-new XTS redefines our approach to the luxury sedan by combining advanced technology,...
