Yearly Archives: 2012
Kia Rio Beats the Hyundai Accent and Chevy Sonic in Consumer Reports Subcompact Test
Consumer Reports has announced the latest results of its subcompact sedan test, in which the Kia Rio outpointed the Hyundai Accent and Chevy Sonic as the top rated sub-compact sedan in CR's tests. "Subcompact cars were once collectively known as "penalty boxes" for their noisiness, rudimentary interiors, uncomfortable rides, and weak performance. But now improved redesigns, combined with an affordable...
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek to Debut in New York
Subaru has announced plans to expand its lineup with the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek that will officially debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show. The XV Crosstrek shares its platform with the Impreza. The 2013 XV Crosstrek is powered by a 148-horsepower 2.0-liter BOXER engine, teamed to Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive via a five-speed manual transmission or available second-generation Lineartronic...
2012 Chevy Sonic Turbo Gets a Six-Speed Automatic
GM has announced that the Chevy Sonic Turbo is now available with either a manual or automatic transmission, for those customers that were turned off by the standard manual. "Providing the option of a turbocharged engine to our non-stick driving Chevy customers allows us to offer everyone the thrill and power of a fuel-efficient Ecotec 1.4L powerplant," said Jim...
Nissan Releases Another 2013 Altima Teaser Photo
Nissan has released the fourth teaser photo of the all-new 2013 Nissan Altima that is going to be unveiled at the 2012 New York Auto Show at the beginning of April. The latest photo shows off the profile of the new Altima. According to Nissan, "the sculpted bodyside surface communicates forward motion and aerodynamics even when standing still."
Fisker Teases the Nina Plug-In Hybrid Sedan Ahead of its Unveiling in New York
Fisker has released a teaser image of its next model, dubbed the Nina, which will be unveiled at the 2012 New York Auto Show, next month. Fisker did not release any other details about the new mid-size sedan, that will go head to head with the Tesla Model S. The extended range sedan will be powered by a BMW four-cylinder...
2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Gets a Facelift for New York
Mercedes-Benz has given its smallest SUV, the GLK a facelift for the 2013 model year. The 2013 GLK gets a refreshed exterior, more standard equipment and a new diesel engine. On the outside the 2013 GLK now has a more athletic look with styling cues borrowed from the current Mercedes-Benz sedans. It gets new headlights with LED daytime running lights,...
2013 Scion FR-S Officially Starts at $24,200
Scion has officially announced the pricing for the much anticipated 2013 Scion FR-S, which is Scion's version of the Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ coupes. For just under $25k you get the FR-S equipped with a manual transmission. It's powered by a 2.0L boxer engine with 200 horsepower and 151 lb-ft. of torque that sends its power to the rear...
2013 Mazda CX-5 Named IIHS Top Safety Pick
Mazda's new 2013 CX-5 compact crossover has been recognized as a "Top Safety Pick" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), which is the organization's highest possible crash safety rating of "Good" in all four tests conducted. "The 2013 CX-5 is Mazda's first production vehicle to receive the full suite of SKYACTIV® technologies, which focuses not only on fuel...
VIDEO: Nissan's CEO Carlos Ghosn Discusses the Return of Datsun
In recent years we've seen brands like Pontiac, Saturn and Saab die off for various reasons. But here's a bit of hope for those loyalists that dream of the day that a new Pontiac rolls off the line again. 31 years after Nissan killed off the Datsun brand, Nissan has announced the rebirth of Datsun, which will be positioned...
2013 Chevy Trailblazer Debuts in Thailand, It's Not Coming to the U.S.
The all-new 2013 Chevy Trailblazer officially debuted today at the 33rd Bangkok International Motor Show in Thailand. First previewed in concept form at last year's Dubai International Motor Show, the Trailblazer will go on sale around the world, beginning with Thailand in June. The 2013 Trailblazer is based on GM's new global body-on-frame midsize truck architecture that is also the...
