Yearly Archives: 2013
2014 VW Touareg X: Volkswagen Celebrates Ten Years of the Touareg
Volkswagen is going to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Touareg with the 2014 Touareg X special edition. It's now been officially ten years since Volkswagen released its first SUV, the Touareg. Since then, 700,000 have been sold around the world, with 121,385 of them finding homes in the U.S. Volkswagen is going to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the...
Audi Q1 Crossover Teased Ahead of its Arrival in 2016
Audi is working on a new crossover that is smaller than the current Q3, dubbed the Q1, the new subcompact crossover will compete against models like the MINI Countryman and Buick Encore. Audi is working on a new crossover that is smaller than the current Q3, dubbed the Q1, the new subcompact crossover will compete against models like the MINI...
2014 BMW 2 Series: BMW Adds a Line of M Performance Parts
The all-new 2014 BMW 2 Series Coupe is set to arrive early next year and BMW has previewed the line of M Performance parts that will be available when the coupe arrives. The all-new 2014 BMW 2 Series Coupe is set to arrive early next year and BMW has previewed the line of M Performance parts that will be available...
2013 Kia Optima Hybrid (Review)
Here's our review of the 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid. The 2013 Kia Optima offers buyers a choice of three powertrains, a base 2.4L four-cylinder, a turbocharged 2.0L and a four-cylinder hybrid. When we last tested the Optima back in 2012 we were very impressed with the style and performance of the turbocharged 2.0L Optima, but will the same feelings hold...
Restyled 2014 Lexus CT 200h Keeps its Old Pricing
The 2014 Lexus CT 200h has received a refresh with updated exterior styling and more standard features, but the best part is that the pricing for the CT 200h remains the same as last year at $32,050. The 2014 Lexus CT 200h has received a refresh with updated exterior styling and more standard features, but the best part is that...
MINI May Bring a Diesel Cooper to the U.S., but a Plug-in Hybrid is First
MINI is reportedly mulling the idea of bringing a diesel-powered MINI Cooper to the U.S. based on the strong interest that its dealers have received. MINI is reportedly mulling the idea of bringing a diesel-powered MINI Cooper to the U.S. based on the strong interest that its dealers have received. Over the past few years the U.S. has started to...
Ford Reveals the Party Plans for the Mustang's 50th Birthday
While we still have a few more days to wait until Ford reveals the all-new 2015 Mustang, Ford has announced its celebration plans for the Mustang's 50th birthday. Next April marks the 50th anniversary since the introduction of the iconic Ford Mustang. While we still have a few more days to wait until Ford reveals the all-new 2015 Mustang, Ford...
2015 Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid SUV is Coming Next Year
Volvo has just confirmed that a gasoline plug-in hybrid system will arrive in the U.S. next year under the hood of the next-generation XC90 SUV. If you've been patiently waiting for Volvo to bring the V60 diesel plug-in hybrid to the U.S., you'll be disappointed to hear that it's not going to happen. Instead Volvo has just confirmed that a...
Ford to Pause Fusion Production to Curb Growing Inventory
Just a few months after Ford added production of the Ford Fusion at its Flat Rock, MI plant, Ford is halting production. Just a few months after Ford added production of the Ford Fusion at its Flat Rock, MI plant, Ford is halting production. Fusion inventory numbers have been increasing, so Ford is going to shut down production of the...
2014 Maserati Ghibli Named IIHS Top Safety Pick, Starts at $65,600
The 2014 Maserati Ghibli just received a Top Safety Pick award from the IIHS and has a starting price set at $65,600. The 2014 Maserati Ghibli just received a Top Safety Pick award from the IIHS and has a starting price set at $65,600. In order to receive a Top Safety Pick award, a vehicle must earn the highest rating...
