Yearly Archives: 2012
More Hyundai i-oniq Concept Photos Show up Before Geneva Debut
More photos of the Hyundai i-oniq concept car have been leaked ahead of its official debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show next week. The i-oniq concept is a four-seater coupe that is a preview of the evolution of Hyundai's fluidic sculpture design language. The coupe is powered by a small 1.0 three-cylinder engine that is linked through a generator...
GM Stopping Chevy Volt Production for Five Weeks
Rising inventories have prompted GM to halt production of the Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid for more than a month. According to the Automotive News, GM has informed its 1,300 workers at its Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant in Michigan that it will shut down production for five weeks, starting on March 19th. Spokesman Chris Lee stated, "We need to maintain the right...
2013 Ford F-Series Super Duty Teaser Released
Ford has released this teaser photo of the 2013 Ford F-Series Super Duty that will officially debut on March 9th. Ford did not provide any other details about the revised truck. Stay tuned...
2013 Lexus RX 450h to Officially Debut in Geneva
Last month we got our first unofficial look at the refreshed 2013 Lexus RX crossover thanks to photos from a Japanese brochure. Next week Lexus has confirmed that the 2013 RX 450h hybrid will officially debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The 2013 RX 450h will take the stage alongside the new RX 450h F-Sport. From the leaked images...
VIDEO: 2013 Nissan Altima Officially Teased
Following the leaked photo of the 2013 Nissan Altima, Nissan has released an official teaser for the all-new Altima. Of course this teaser photo reveals a lot less than the leaked photo. The 2013 Altima will officially debut next month alongside the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder at the 2012 New York Auto Show.
VW Brings New up! Concepts to Geneva
VW has announced that it will be bringing new concept versions of its up! city car to the 2012 Geneva Motor Show next week. The swiss up! concept pays tribute to the hosts of the Geneva Motor Show. The swiss up! depicts the colors of the Swiss flag both inside and out. Red and white, clear and dominating: like the...
Hyundai i-oniq Concept Photo Leaks Ahead of Geneva Debut
A single photo of Hyundai's newest concept, the i-oniq has leaked out ahead of its world debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, next week. The i-oniq concept was designed at the Hyundai's European R&D center in Rüsselsheim, Germany and is a preview of the next evolution of the automaker's "fluid sculpture" design language. Back in December Hyundai released a...
2013 Buick Enclave Teased Ahead of NYC Debut… Barely
GM has released this teaser photo of the interior of the new 2013 Buick Enclave that will debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show in April. According to GM, the photo "previews the changes to come, which include industry-exclusive safety technology and modern design updates." That's all we've got for now. The 2013 Buick Enclave crossover will debut on...
GM Buys Seven Percent Stake in PSA Peugeot Citroën
GM and PSA Peugeot Citroën today announced the creation of a global strategic alliance that will leverage the combined strengths and capabilities of the two companies, which will improve the profitability of both partners and their competitiveness in Europe. The alliance includes: 1. The sharing of vehicle platforms, components and modules. 2,. The creation of a global purchasing joint venture for...
2013 Jaguar XF Sportbrake Officially Unveiled
Jaguar has unveiled the 2013 XF Sportbrake, which is the wagon version of the XF. The XF Sportbrake is entirely new from the B-pillars back and has up to 59 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded down, making it the most versatile XF. "The XF epitomizes the Jaguar sporting dynamic with its combination of innovative, seductive...
