Yearly Archives: 2012
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition Debuts in Chicago
Next week Mazda is going to unveil a special edition version of the 2012 MX-5 Miata at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The 2012 MX-5 Miata Special Edition features a black-only hard top, which is the first time a non-body-colored hard top is available in North America. It also gets two new exterior colors (Crystal White or Velocity Red), new...
2013 VW Beetle TDI Officially Unveiled Ahead of Chicago Debut
Following the release of the 2012 Beetle 2.5L and Turbo models, VW has now taken the wraps off the 2013 Beetle TDI with its 2.0L diesel engine. The 2013 Beetle TDI is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged, direct-injection clean diesel engine that makes 140 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque. The diesel engine can be mated to either a six-speed...
2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder Starts at $210,000, Only 50 Headed to the U.S.
Audi has announced the pricing for the limited-production 2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder, which starts at $210,000. The Audi R8 GT Spyder is an open-top version of the R8 GT and is powered by a 560 horsepower 5.2L V10. It reaches 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds and has a top speed of 197 mph. The final weight of the R8 GT...
2013 Fiat 500L Unveiled Ahead of its Debut in Geneva
Fiat has decided to unveil the 2013 Fiat 500L ahead of its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The 500L is a larger version of the 500, with the L standing for "Large." Although the 500L is being labeled as a larger version of the small 500, the 500L shares its platform with the Fiat Punto. The...
Kia Track'ster Concept to Debut in Chicago
Kia has released a teaser photo of the Track'ster concept that it is going to debut at the Chicago Auto Show, next week. The Track'ster is a three-door hatchback, which was designed by Kia's design studio in California. The Track'ster concept is based on the Kia Soul, but places more emphasis on "performance," with its aggressive bodykit and lower profile. The...
VIDEO: The VW Beetle Inspires a Dog to Get in Shape in VW's Super Bowl Spot
Volkswagen has revealed the extended version of its new Super Bowl commerical. The extended 75-second spot "The Dog Strikes Back," features an overweight dog named Bolt who is inspired to whip himself into shape by the power and performance of the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. When Bolt is unable to fit through the doggie door to chase after the Beetle,...
2013 Acura ILX and RDX Models to Debut in Chicago
Acura has announced that the production versions of the 2013 ILX compact sedan and RDX crossover will debut next week at the Chicago Auto Show. The ILX concept and RDX prototype debuted at the Detroit Auto Show in January and both models that we saw are pretty close to what we expect to see unveiled in Chicago. According to Acura,...
VIDEO: Lexus Unveils its First Ever Super Bowl Commercial "The Beast"
Lexus has released its commercial, "The Beast" for Super Bowl XLVI. This marks the first time ever that Lexus will air a spot during the big game. The :30 second commercial features the all-new 2013 GS as it breaks free from containment, illustrating the company's move in a new design direction for the brand. The spot also hints at...
2014 Dodge Dart SRT4 to Pack Close to 300-HP
The 2013 Dodge Dart is way better than that old Dodge Caliber that it replaced. Even though the 2013 Dart will be available with three different engines, the most powerful engine only packs 184 horsepower. Want even more power from the Dart, well Chrysler's SRT team that is unveiling a new Viper in April, is also reportedly working on...
Chrysler Celebrates Mopar's 75th Anniversary with Four Custom Models
Chrysler is celebrating Mopar's 75th anniversary with four custom vehicles, the Mopar '12 300, 2013 Dodge Dart "GTS 210 Tribute", 2012 Fiat 500 "Stinger" and the 2012 Mopar Jeep Compass "True North." "Customization is king," said Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group LLC's service, parts and customer-care brand. "These head-turning 'Moparized' vehicles show how we can go...
