Yearly Archives: 2012
2013 Buick Regal Gets the eAssist Hybrid System Standard
Buick has announced the changes to the 2013 Buick Regal, which was recently named the "Best Upscale Midsize Car for Families" by U.S. News and World Report. The 2013 Buick Regal GS is will be available with a six-speed automatic with Driver Shift Control. The automatic is a no-cost option if buyers do not want the standard six-speed manual. The...
VIDEO: Honda Takes Us Back to the Original NSX
In 1990 one of the best Japanese sports car, ever was born, the 1990 Acura NSX. Honda created the ulitmate mid-engined supercar that showed the world that Honda had what it takes to play with the big boys. The NSX had the style, power and technology it needed to compete with the best that Japan and Europe could offer....
Ford Bucks the Trend! Adds Manual-Transmission to Focus Titanium
Sadly manual transmissions are not nearly as popular as they once were, especially with all the latest technology coming out of fully automatic and dual-clutch transmissions. These days most models aren't even offered with a manual transmission and those that do buy them are usually somewhat of an "auto enthusiast." Bucking this trend towards automated gear shifting, Ford has...
2013 Honda Civic to Get Significant Updates
Despite only being on the market about a year, Honda is pushing up the Civic's midlife refresh to the 2013 model year, only 18 months after the current generation was introduced. After major criticisms from the press about the new Civic, Honda is moving faster than normal to fix its popular Civic. The 2012 Civic has suffered with the automotive...
Kia Teases the Track'ster Concept Again
Kia has released a second teaser photo of the upcoming Track'ster concept that is going to be unveiled this week at the Chicago Auto Show. The Trackster concept borrows its platform from the Kia Soul, but wears sportier clothes. The concept was designed by Kia's design studio in California and is what a three-door Soul could look like. Stay tuned...
2013 Mazda CX-5 Starts at $20,695
Mazda has announced the pricing for the 2013 CX-5 compact crossover, which starts at $20,695 for the entry-level Sport model with a six-speed manual transmission. The 2013 CX-5 is the first model in Mazda's lineup to fully feature Mazda's Skyactiv technology, which helps it get up to 35 mpg on the highway. The 2013 CX-5 is powered by a Skyactiv...
Nissan Invitation Concept Revealed Ahead of Geneva Debut
Nissan has unveiled the Invitation concept, which is our first look at Nissan's next B-segment hatchback, which will launch in the UK in 2013. The Invitation concept is a preview of the next Nissan Note and according to Nissan the concept " is an energetic design, bringing fresh style, innovation and excitement to the mainstream market." François Bancon, Deputy Division General...
VIDEO: Chrysler's "It's Halftime in America" Spot Airs During the Super Bowl
Chrysler's "It's Halftime in America" commercial aired during tonight's 2012 Super Bowl. The commercial stars Clint Eastwood and seeks to draw a parallel between the game and the city of Detroit. "It's halftime. Both teams are in their locker room discussing what they can do to win this game in the second half. It's halftime in America, too. People are...
VIDEO: Chevy Silverado Survives the End of the World
Chevy has released its Super Bowl commercial that will air during the first quarter of Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday. The spot, named "2012", shows the Silverado navigating the devastation and destruction predicted to occur this year by the Mayan calendar. A group of friends, who are Silverado owners, makes its way to the designated meeting spot but notice one...
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG Starts at $95,865
The all-new 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG will arrive in the U.S. next month with a starting price at $95,865. The 2012 ML63 AMG is powered by a 5.5L biturbo V8 engine with 518 horsepower and 516 lb-ft. of torque, which is 15-hp and 44 lb-ft. over its predecessor. The V8 is mated to a 7-speed transmission and a permanent all-wheel-drive...
