Yearly Archives: 2013
Toyota Confirms Debut of the 2014 Highlander in New York
Toyota has just announced that the next-generation 2014 Toyota Highlander will debut later this month at the New York Auto Show. Toyota has just announced that the next-generation 2014 Toyota Highlander will debut later this month at the New York Auto Show. Toyota hasn't released any other information or teaser photos of the new Highlander. The 2014 Highlander will debut...
Nissan to Use High Tensile Strength Steel to Cut Vehicle Weight
Nissan has announced its plan to expand the use of Advanced High Tensile Strength Steel (AHSS) in to up to 25 percent of the vehicle parts installed in its new models. Nissan has announced its plan to expand the use of Advanced High Tensile Strength Steel (AHSS) in to up to 25 percent of the vehicle parts installed in its...
Audi Looks to Its SUV Lineup to Help it Steal the Sales Crown From BMW
Audi hopes to become the number one luxury brand by 2020 by expanding its Q SUV lineup. Currently BMW holds the top sales spot in the luxury segment, which is followed by Audi and Mercedes-Benz in the number two and three spots. Audi hopes to eventually grab the number one spot and it hopes to do so by expanding its...
US-Spec 2015 VW Golf and GTI Will Debut This Month in New York
VW has confirmed that the seventh-generation VW Golf and GTI will debut this month at the New York Auto Show as 2015 models. We've already seen the new seventh generation VW Golf and GTI models, but we've yet to see the US-spec versions. VW has confirmed that the VW Golf and GTI will debut this month at the New York...
Next-Gen Lincoln Navigator to Get EcoBoost V6
It's being reported that the next-generation Lincoln Navigator will ditch its current V8 engine for the turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine. Motor Trend is reporting that Ford is working on a next-generation Lincoln Navigator SUV, which will likely see its current V8 engine replaced with Ford's 3.5L EcoBoost V6. The Lincoln Navigator is facing some stiff competition from models like the...
Chrysler Slows Minivan Production Due to Slipping Sales
Chrysler is slowing production of its Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans due to slowing sales. Chrysler is slowing production of its Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans due to slowing sales. Combined sales of the two minivans are down 15 percent so far this year, although most of the decline is due to...
Tesla Delays the Model X Crossover by a Year
Tesla's next model, the Model X crossover was due to arrive by the end of this year, but now it looks like its introduction has been delayed by at least a year. Tesla's next model, the Model X crossover was due to arrive by the end of this year, but now it looks like its introduction has been delayed by...
All-New 2014 Range Rover Sport to Debut This Month in New York
Land Rover has just announced that the all-new 2014 Range Rover Sport will debut this month on March 26 at the New York Auto Show. Land Rover has just announced that the all-new 2014 Range Rover Sport will debut this month on March 26 at the New York Auto Show. "The all-new Range Rover Sport takes the model to another...
2014 Mazda6 Receives the Top Safety Pick+ IIHS Rating
The all-new 2014 Mazda6 has earned a Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The all-new 2014 Mazda6 has earned a Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The 2014 Mazda6 is the first Mazda vehicle to earn the new safety rating by receiving a rating of "Good" on frontal...
2013 Kia Optima Hybrid Gets More Power and Features
The Kia Optima Hybrid has only been on the market for two years, but Kia has already made some enhancements for the 2013 model year. The Kia Optima Hybrid has only been on the market for two years, but Kia has already made some enhancements for the 2013 model year. The 2013 Optima Hybrid is now more powerful, fuel efficient...
