Yearly Archives: 2013
Ford Increases North American Capacity by 200k Units and Reduces Summer Shutdown to Meet Rising Demand
Ford is going to add an additional 200,000 units of annual straight-time capacity this year. Yay summer is here, but while most of us are looking forward to taking some much needed time off, Ford's workforce won't be as lucky. Ford is going to add an additional 200,000 units of annual straight-time capacity this year. In addition, Ford will produce...
Kia Quoris Rear-Wheel-Drive Luxury Sedan Confirmed for the US
Kia has confirmed that its new rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan, the Quoris will indeed be offered in the US. Kia has confirmed that its new rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan, the Quoris will indeed be offered in the US. At the launch of the 2014 Kia Cadenza, Kia confirmed to Automotive.com that the Quoris will arrive in the US soon and when it...
2014 Toyota Corolla Teased Ahead of Its June 6 Debut
Toyota has released a teaser photo of the all-new 2014 Toyota Corolla, which is going to be unveiled at a private event in LA on June 6th. Toyota has released a teaser photo of the all-new 2014 Toyota Corolla, which is going to be unveiled at a private event in LA on June 6th. This teaser photo gives us a...
Hennessey Turns the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Into the VelociRaptor SUV
Hennessey Performance has answered your prayers. What we have here is the Hennessey VelociRaptor SUV, which is an SUV conversion of the popular F-150 SVT Raptor. Are you a huge fan of the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor pickup, but wish that Ford would create an SUV version for your family? Well Hennessey Performance has answered your prayers. What we have...
Mitsubishi Attrage is Mitsubishi's New Small Global Sedan
Mitsubishi previewed its new small sedan with the G4 sedan concept in March at the Bangkok Motor Show and now Mitsubishi has unveiled the production version, which is called the Attrage. Mitsubishi previewed its new small sedan with the G4 sedan concept in March at the Bangkok Motor Show and now Mitsubishi has unveiled the production version, which is called...
Next-Gen Dodge Challenger to Get Supercharged Hellcat V8
According to sources Chrysler is currently working on a new supercharged HEMI V8, code-named Hellcat for the Dodge Challenger. According to sources Chrysler is currently working on a new supercharged HEMI V8, code-named Hellcat for the Dodge Challenger. The 6.2L supercharged engine will give the Challenger what it needs to compete with the Camaro ZL1 and the Ford Shelby GT500. The...
2013 Nissan Leaf is Rated at 115 MPGe
The updated 2013 Nissan Leaf is now more efficient than the nearly identical 2012 model. Last year's Nissan Leaf was rated at a 99 MPGe for combined city and highway, while the 2013 Leaf now has a 115 MPGe rating. The updated 2013 Nissan Leaf is now more efficient than the nearly identical 2012 model. Last year's Nissan Leaf was...
2013 Ford Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid Grabs 5-Star NHTSA Safety Rating
The 2013 Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid has earned the highest possible "five-star" Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The 2013 Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid has earned the highest possible "five-star" Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid joins the Ford Fusion and the Fusion...
Aston Martin CC100 Speedster Concept Celebrates its 100th Anniversary
Aston Martin has taken the covers off its newest concept, the CC100 Speedster concept, which celebrates Aston Martin's 100th birthday. Aston Martin has taken the covers off its newest concept, the CC100 Speedster concept, which celebrates Aston Martin's 100th birthday. The one-off CC100 looks both to the past and the DBR1 - Aston Martin's greatest sporting triumph on the track...
2014 Lexus IS Gets the TRD Treatment
Toyota's TRD division has put together a new styling and performance kit for the new 2014 Lexus IS. Do you like the all-new 2014 Lexus IS, but want even more style? Toyota's TRD division has put together a new styling and performance kit for the new IS. The styling part of the package includes a kit that includes larger side...
