Yearly Archives: 2012
Cadillac Has No Plans for an XTS-V, Larger Cadillac Sedan is Possible
Cadillac unveiled its new flagship sedan, the 2013 XTS late last year. The 2013 XTS is powered by a 300-hp 3.6L direct-injection V6 engine mated to a six-speed automatic. If you were hoping for a more powerful XTS with a V8, it's not gonna happen. Wards Auto is reporting that GM has no plans to create a high-performance XTS-V beause...
BMW Announces 2013 X3 xDrive28i with Turbocharged 4-cyl
BMW has announced that the 2013 BMW X3 will only be powered by twin-turbocharged engines, which means that the X3 xDrive28i is ditching its naturally-aspirated 3.0L six-cylinder engine. In its place, the X3 xDrive28i will be powered by a twin-turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine with 245 horsepower and 258 lb-ft. of torque. According to BMW the new four-cylinder has 40 percent...
Kia Teasers its New Rear-Wheel-Drive 2013 KH Flagship Sedan
Kia has released the first teaser photos and details for its new rear-wheel-drive flagship sedan, codenamed KH. Kia hasn't released the official name of its new sedan, but here's our first look at the new sedan. The "KH" will borrow its platform from Hyundai, but Kia hasn't announced which engines will power the Kia sedan. The rear-wheel-drive Genesis is offered...
2013 Lexus RX Leaked via a Brochure Ahead of Geneva Debut
The Lexus RX crossover is the next model to get Lexus' new Spindle Grille for the 2013 model year. Lexus is going to unveil the revised 2013 RX models at the Geneva Motor Show, next month, but we have the early photos now. A brochure of the Japanese-spec Lexus RX has leaked. The 2013 Lexus RX will get updates that...
All-New Third-Generation BMW M6 Coupe and Convertible Officially Unveiled
BMW's all-new third-generation BMW M6 Convertible and Coupe models have been officially unveiled. After a two year hiatus, the M6 is returning. The first model to arrive in U.S. showrooms will be the 2012 M6 Convertible in June 2012, the M6 Coupe will arrive in the late summer as a 2013 model. The M6 shares its engine with the M5....
Tesla Unveils 2014 Model X Crossover with Falcon Wings
Last night Tesla unveiled its third model, the 2014 Model X crossover, which is based on the same platform as the upcoming Model S sedan. Tesla says that the Model X was designed to blend the best of an SUV with the benefits of a minivan. The Tesla Model X has three rows of seats, room for up to seven...
Audi TT RS plus Unveiled with 360-HP
Audi has unveiled an even more powerful and faster version of the Audi TT, the TT RS plus, which is available in both coupe and roadster versions. The Audi TT RS plus is powered bu a turbocharged 2.5L TFSI five-cylinder engine, that packs 20 more horsepower than the TT RS, at 360 horsepower. The 2.5L also puts out 343 lb-ft....
2012 Toyota Prius c Starts at $18,950 and Gets 53 MPG
Toyota has announced the pricing for the all-new Prius c, which is the smallest model in the Prius family. The 2012 Prius c starts at $18,950 and will arrive in dealerships next month. Toyota says that the 2012 Prius c was "designed to function as a city-friendly vehicle with an engaging driving experience and hatchback utility." It gets up to...
2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe Starts at $76,895
BMW has announced the pricing for the all-new 2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe, which is the first version of the new Gran Coupe. The 640i Gran Coupe starts at $76,895 and arrives early this summer. Later this summer the V-8 powered 2013 BMW 650i Gran Coupe and the all-wheel drive 2013 BMW 650i xDrive Gran Coupe models will join...
Nissan Drops Details on the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder's Interior
Nissan unveiled the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder Concept in Detroit last month, and although the concept is a preview of the production version coming this fall, Nissan did not release any of the specs on the interior. The 2013 Pathfinder will return to a unibody platform, which will provide some upgrades for the interior, including a flat floor. Other interior features...
