Yearly Archives: 2012
2013 Cadillac XTS Driver's Seat Alerts Drivers to Dangers
GM has announced that the all-new 2013 Cadillac XTS is getting an industry first driver's seat that vibrates to warn drivers of crash threats while driving and parking. The patented Cadillac Safety Alert Seat generates vibrating pulse patterns on the left and/or right side of the lower bolster to alert the driver of potential dangers, such as drifting from...
Toyota Teases the All-New 2013 Avalon Ahead of New York Debut
Toyota has released a teaser photo of what it simply describes as a "stunning U.S.-designed sedan, which will debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show on April 5th. Toyota hasn't released any other details about the sedan other than stating that "the sedan's exciting new design features an elegant yet athletic look." Well what we are probably going to see...
2013 Chevy Camaro Gets 1LE Performance Package and MyLink System
For the 2013 model year, the Camaro 1LE performance package returns for Camaro SS coupes. The package upgrades the Camaro's gearing, suspension tuning, and tires that makes the model capable of more than 1 g of lateral acceleration and a sub-three minute lap time at Virginia International Raceway's Grand Course. The 1LE performance package is only available on Camaro SS...
Next-Gen 2013 Acura RL to Get the NSX's Hybrid System
At the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, this past January, Acura took the wraps off the NSX concept, which is a preview of the all-new NSX supercar. The concept was powered by an all-wheel-drive hybrid system with two electric motors at the front and a V6 engine with direct-injection technology. Sadly we have to wait a few more years for...
Lexus May Build the LF-LC Concept
Thanks to strong positive feedback about the Lexus LF-LC concept that was unveiled earlier this year in Detroit, there's a chance that Lexus may put the coupe into production. Autocar recently spoke to Lexus product planning chief Karl Schlicht who stated that the the LF-LC's chances of making production as 50/50. "A decision has not been taken," he said. "But...
VIDEO: Ford Teases a High-Performance Explorer
Ford has announced plans to unveil a new "performance oriented" Explorer, which will debut on Wednesday, March 28th. To give us a little taste of what we can expect, Ford has released this little teaser video of the newest edition to the Explorer family. Check it out after the jump.
2012 Dodge Challenger Rallye Redline Debuts at the Spring Festival of LXs
Dodge has taken the wraps off the 2012 Dodge Challenger Rallye Redline at the seventh annual Spring Festival of LXs. With more than 1,000 registered vehicles, the seventh annual Spring Festival of LXs is the largest owner gathering of Dodge Chargers, Dodge Challengers, Dodge Magnums and Chrysler 300s in North America. Based on the 2012 Dodge Challenger SXT Plus, the...
Jeep Unveils Limited-Edition 'Altitude' Grand Cherokee, Compass and Patriot Models
Thanks to the positive response that Jeep received for the "blacked-out" production-intent Grand Cherokee concept and the related "Name My Ride" contest, Jeep has announced it will produce three new limited-edition Jeep vehicles: the Grand Cherokee, Compass and Patriot Altitude models. In January, Jeep introduced unveiled the "blacked-out" production-intent concept Grand Cherokee at the Houston Auto Show, and connected with...
Dodge Enters Global RallyCross with the 2013 Dodge Dart
Dodge and SRT Motorsports have announced that a 2013 Dodge Dart rally car piloted by four-time Rally America Champion and 17-time X Games Gold Medalist Travis Pastrana will compete in the 2012 Global RallyCross Championship (GRC) Series. "At Dodge, racing is an integral part of our heritage and embodies our competitive spirit, so we're very excited to announce the next...
Revised 2013 BMW X1 Will be Unveiled in New York and On Sale in the U.S. this Summer
BMW has confirmed that the X1 crossover will finally be offered in the U.S. this summer. After many delays due to overwhelming demand in Europe, BMW's smallest crossover is headed to the States. BMW will show off a revised 2013 X1 at the upcoming 2012 New York Auto Show on April 4th. It will be offered in the U.S....
