Yearly Archives: 2013
Infiniti Releases the First Photo of the Q30 Concept
Infiniti has released the first official photo of the new Q30 concept, ahead of its debut next month at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Infiniti has released the first official photo of the new Q30 concept, ahead of its debut next month at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The Q30 concept is a preview of a new compact Infiniti model. The Q30 Concept...
2014 Toyota Corolla Starts at $16,800
Toyota has released the pricing for the all-new 2014 Toyota Corolla, which starts at $16,800. Toyota has released the pricing for the all-new 2014 Toyota Corolla, which starts at $16,800. The 2014 Corolla is available in four trim levels: L, LE, S, and the new LE Eco grade. The Corolla starts at $16,800 for the L grade with a new...
Next-Gen Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Midsize Pickups Could be Offered with Diesel Engines
It's being reported that the upcoming Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon pickups will be offered with a diesel engine, sometime in 2015. GM has released this preview photo of the upcoming 2015 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize pickups, which will go into production next year. GM hasn't confirmed what will power the pickups in the US, but a new...
Refreshed Opel Insignia OPC Unveiled
Opel has unveiled the new Opel Insignia OPC, which gets some style updates and is powered by a 325-hp engine that accelerates the Insignia OPC from 0-62 mph in 6.0 seconds. Opel has unveiled the new Opel Insignia OPC, which gets some style updates and is powered by a 325-hp engine that accelerates the Insignia OPC from 0-62 mph in...
Toyota to Perform Significant Midcycle Changes to Boost Crash Ratings
Toyota is hard at work to make its vehicles stronger in front crash tests after newer models like the new RAV4 received low ratings. Toyota is hard at work to make its vehicles stronger in front crash tests after newer models like the new RAV4 received low ratings. Toyota is planning midcycle changes to make its vehicles perform better in...
Volvo's U.S. Execs Want the Volvo V40 to Come Here
Volvo's execs in the U.S. are pushing hard to convince Volvo to bring the small V40 hatchback to the US. Back in 2011 Volvo killed off the S40 and V50 models, leaving a hole in its lineup. The new V40 five-door hatchback eventually filled the gap left by the two models, but Volvo decided to not bring it to the...
2014 Subaru BRZ Starts at $25,595
Subaru has announced the pricing for the 2014 Subaru BRZ, which starts at $25,595. Subaru has announced the pricing for the 2014 Subaru BRZ, which starts at $25,595. The 2014 BRZ isn't getting any significant changes and sales continue to rise, with sales up 41 percent in June and up 200 percent year-to-date. The BRZ is offered in two trims, Premium...
Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Named Motor Trend's Best Driver's Car for 2013
Motor Trend has named the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S as its "Best Driver's Car" for 2013. Motor Trend has named the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S as its "Best Driver's Car" for 2013. The Best Driver's Car honor is decided after a yearly competition among the top new or improved performance cars available in the U.S. market. This is...
Nissan Rogue and Murano Hybrids in the Works
Nissan has confirmed that the Rogue and Murano crossovers will be offered with the same hybrid powertrain as the Pathfinder Hybrid. This fall Nissan is introducing the new 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid that is powered by a new supercharged 2.5L four-cylinder engine that is mated to a 15 kW electric motor and lithium-ion battery. That same hybrid powertrain will soon be...
Refreshed 2014 Lexus GX 460 Unveiled and Starts at $49,085
Lexus has unveiled the refreshed 2014 Lexus GX 460 SUV, which gets an updated exterior with a new interpretation of the Lexus spindle grille with standard LED headlamps and an updated interior. Lexus has unveiled the refreshed 2014 Lexus GX 460 SUV, which gets an updated exterior with a new interpretation of the Lexus spindle grille with standard LED headlamps...