Yearly Archives: 2012
Hyundai Expects to Beat its All-Time Sales Record in March
March is coming to a close and Hyundai has announced that it has had a great month thanks to its 40-mpg highway models like the Accent, Veloster and Elantra. Hyundai, which is the most fuel-efficient automaker in the U.S. according to the EPA, is expecting to sell more than 65,000 vehicles this month. "March is shaping up to be our...
Ram Teases a "Giant" Ahead of the New York Auto Show
Ram is bring a new truck to the New York Auto Show next week, but starting March 31, Ram will utilize Facebook and Twitter to create interest for the new truck. Titled "A Giant Awaits," each day through April 4th, new, not easily identifiable images will be placed on the Ram Truck Facebook page, allowing viewers to comment and guess...
2013 Nissan Altima: Nissan Releases the Fifth and Final Teaser
Nissan has released the fifth and final teaser of the all-new 2013 Altima ahead of its official debut in New York next week. This final teaser video gives a quick all around view of the new Altima before it ends with the Altima's instrument panel.
2013 Subaru Legacy and Outback Get a Facelift
Subaru has unveiled the changes to the 2013 Legacy and Outback models that will debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show next week. Both models get styling updates and a new 2.5L boxer engine. Subaru has introduced a new 2.5L DOHC four-cylinder boxer engine that has increased performance and fuel efficiency than the old engine. It produces 173 horsepower...
Subaru BRZ Sales in Japan Are Already Four Times Initial Forecasts
The 2013 Subaru BRZ sports coupe isn't on sale in the U.S. yet, but sales of the new coupe are already off to a good start in Japan. The BRZ debuted in Japan on February 3 and Subaru has already sold 3,551 units, which is four times the initial sales forecasts. Subaru had only planned on selling 450 units in...
2013 Chevy Traverse Unveiled Ahead of New York Debut
GM is giving the Chevy Traverse crossover a facelift for the 2013 model year. According to GM, the 2013 Traverse has a new, athletic exterior design, complemented by a more expressive front end that introduces a new face for Chevy crossover utilities. The front of the 2013 Traverse features a new shape supported by a powerdome hood, a three-bar upper...
2013 Ford Explorer Sport Packs 350 Horsepower
Ford has unveiled the first-ever high performance version of the Ford Explorer, the 2013 Explorer Sport, which is powered by Ford's twin-turbocharged EcoBoost 3.5L V6 with at least 350 horsepower. "Adding an EcoBoost drivetrain to Explorer Sport delivers even more fuel efficiency and performance to the lineup," said Bill Gubing, Explorer chief engineer. "This is our highest- performance, most capable...
All-New 2013 Lexus ES Sedan to Debut in New York
Lexus will take the wraps off the all-new 2013 ES sedan next week in New York. Lexus has released this teaser photo of the new ES, which is the sixth-generation of the ES. It will feature Lexus' new spindle grille. Photos of the new ES already leaked in China, but come back for the official debut next week. The all-new ES...
Acura Confirms New Flagship Sedan Concept for New York, Likely Dubbed the RLX
Acura has confirmed that Acura's new flagship sedan will debut next week at the 2012 New York Auto Show. Acura hasn't released a lot of details about the replacement for the current RL, other than saying that it will employ "an array of new Acura technologies, including the Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® system, the concept vehicle will deliver an...
Jeep Unveils Six New Concepts for the Moab Easter Jeep Safari
Jeep has unveiled six new concept vehicles that it's bringing to the 46th annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari in Utah. "We're delighted to showcase six new vehicles to our loyal Jeep fans at this year's Moab Easter Jeep Safari," said Mike Manley, President and CEO - Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. "The Jeep Safari has long been a great way...
