Yearly Archives: 2012
2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Starts at $54,200
Ford's online configurator for the 2013 Shelby GT500 is now online and with it we can see the pricing, which starts at $54,200 for the coupe and $59,200 for the convertible. For the 2013 model year, the Shelby GT500 is now powered by a 650-hp supercharged 5.8L V8 that is mated to an upgraded six-speed manual transmission. All that power...
VIDEO: Nissan Shows off the 2013 Altima's Rear End
Nissan continues to slowly unveil the all-new 2013 Altima, ahead of its official debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show, next month. Nissan has released a third video clip and photo that provides our first look at the rear of the new Altima.
2013 GMC Terrain Denali Debuts with 301-HP 3.6L V6
GMC is expanding the Denali sub-brand with the introduction of the 2013 GMC Terrain Denali. "Denali is growing fast," said Tony DiSalle, U.S. vice president of GMC Marketing. "With seven different models, sales for this brand within a brand increased 79 percent from 2010 to 2011. With this in mind, the decision to create a more-upscale Terrain was an...
Say Goodbye to the Mazda CX-7 and Hello to the CX-5
Mazda's newest crossover, the 2013 CX-5 is set to arrive in U.S. showrooms , but fans of the CX-7 crossover will be disappointed that Mazda has decided to kill the CX-7 after the 2012 model year. The CX-7 is be replaced by the CX-5, since the CX-5 is roomier and more fuel efficient. Mazda claims that the CX-5 will get...
2013 Ford Escape Tops the Class with 3,500 Lbs Tow Rating
The all-new 2013 Ford Escape is slated to arrive in dealerships later this spring. It will be available with a choice of three four-cylinder engines: a 171-hp 2.5L, 177-hp 1.6L EcoBoost and the top 237-hp 2.0L EcoBoost. Ford has also announced that when equipped with the turbocharged 2.0L EcoBoost engine, the Escape can tow up to 3,500 pounds, which...
Mini Paceman Concept to Enter Production as the Countryman Coupe
Last year Mini took the wraps off the Mini Paceman Concept in Detroit and it was confirmed late last year that the concept would be put into production. According to a source that spoke with Car and Driver, the Paceman concept is slated to get a name change to Countryman Coupe when it enters production. The Countryman Coupe name is...
Dodge Introduces the 2012 Dodge Avenger SE V6
Dodge has announced the new new 2012 Avenger SE V6, which according to was "developed to be America's most affordable and powerful mid-size car." The Avenger SE V6 is powered by a 3.6L V6 with 283 horsepower and 260 lb-ft. of torque, that is mated to a standard six-speed automatic transmission. It's rated at 29 mpg on the...
Subaru to Only Bring 6,000 BRZ Coupes to the U.S. for 2013
Subaru fans that are eager to get their hands on the Subaru's new 2013 BRZ rear-wheel-drive coupe better act fast. It's being reported that Subaru is only planning on bringing 6,000 of the coupes to the U.S. for the 2013 model year. Car and Driver recently confirmed Subaru's plans for the coupe with a Subaru dealer, while Subaru's website only...
Ford Focus Electric Buyers in CA Get up to $10k in Tax Credits and HOV Lane Access
Californians that may be interested in Ford's new electric Focus now have two more reasons to buy the 2012 Focus Electric. First, Ford has announced that the California Environmental Protection Agency's Air Resources Board (CARB) has given approval for owners of the new 2012 Ford Focus Electric to drive in the state's high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. Second, Focus Electric...
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Previewed on Twitter
Hyundai is planning on unveiling its all-new 2013 Santa Fe crossover at the 2012 New York Auto Show. To give us an idea of what we can expect at the show, Hyundai has released these two teaser photos on its Twitter page. According to Hyundai, the 2013 Santa Fe will adopt a design concept called "Storm Edge", which is based...
