Yearly Archives: 2013
Nickelodeon and Toyota Team Up for a SpongeBob SquarePants-Inspired 2014 Toyota Highlander
Nickelodeon and Toyota have teamed up to create a one-of-a-kind Toyota Highlander for SpongeBob SquarePants fans. Nickelodeon and Toyota have teamed up to create a one-of-a-kind Toyota Highlander for SpongeBob SquarePants fans. The SpongeBob 2014 Toyota Highlander will feature a custom SpongeBob-themed exterior and an interior design that captures all of the beloved character's high-octane energy. The SpongeBob 2014 Toyota Highlander...
Bentley Continental GT3 Debuts at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
Bentley is unveiling the new Continental GT3 race car at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed today. Bentley is unveiling the new Continental GT3 race car at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed today. The track ready Continental GT3 is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with 600 horsepower that is mated to an Xtrac six-speed sequential gearbox with a...
Tesla Model S Production Now Exceeds 400 a Week
Tesla is now reportedly producing more than 400 Model S sedans a week, which is more than the automaker's initial goal according to CEO Elon Musk. Tesla is now reportedly producing more than 400 Model S sedans a week, which is more than the automaker's initial goal according to CEO Elon Musk. "We're above 400 a week at the current...
2014 Mazda3 Sedan Officially Unveiled, Mazdaspeed3 is in the Works
Mazda has taken the wraps off the all-new 2014 Mazda3 sedan, although we've already seen several leaked photos of the sedan. Mazda has taken the wraps off the all-new 2014 Mazda3 sedan, although we've already seen several leaked photos of the sedan. The Mazda3 sedan is slightly longer than the hatchback, but rides on the same wheelbase, which is just...
Kia Builds its One Millionth Vehicle in the U.S.
Kia is celebrating the production of its one millionth vehicle in the U.S. - a white 2014 Sorento SXL, which rolled off its assembly line in West Point, Georgia. Kia is celebrating the production of its one millionth vehicle in the U.S. - a white 2014 Sorento SXL, which rolled off its assembly line in West Point, Georgia. Production of...
GM Plans to Double its Number of 40 MPG Vehicles by 2017
General Motors is planning on doubling the number of vehicles in its lineup that have over 40 MPG from four to eight by 2017. General Motors is planning on doubling the number of vehicles in its lineup that have over 40 MPG from four to eight by 2017. GM currently has the the Chevrolet Cruze Eco, Sonic, Volt and Spark...
2013 Toyota RAV4 Gets "Poor" IIHS Rating in Small Overlap Crash Test
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has announced that the 2013 Toyota RAV4 has received a "poor" rating in the IIHS small overlap front crash test. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has announced that the 2013 Toyota RAV4 has received a "poor" rating in the IIHS small overlap front crash test. According to the IIHS a combination...
Ram Introduces New "Black Express" Model for 2013
Ram is introducing a new version of the Ram 1500, the 2013 Ram Black Express. Ram is introducing a new version of the Ram 1500, the 2013 Ram Black Express. The 2013 Ram Black Express is distinguished by its all-black exterior that includes 20-inch black aluminum wheels, a black front fascia with fog lamps, black grille surround with black hex-link...
Ford Drops the Price for the 2014 Focus Electric
Ford is dropping the price of the 2014 Ford Focus Electric 10 percent in response to slow sales and to compete with other EVs like the Nissan Leaf. The Ford Focus Electric's sales have failed to light up, with Ford only selling 177 units last month. The Focus Electric's main competitors have also gotten cheaper this year, so Ford is...
BMW Concept Active Tourer Outdoor is Designed for an Active Lifestyle
BMW has unveiled the Concept Active Tourer Outdoor, which is a new take on the Active Tourer concept that was unveiled last year. BMW has unveiled the Concept Active Tourer Outdoor, which is a new take on the Active Tourer concept that was unveiled last fall. The Concept Active Tourer Outdoor is designed for buyers that have a more active,...
