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2012 Ford Focus Electric Gets 100 MPGe Rating
Ford has announced that the 2012 Focus Electric is expected to be the first five-passenger, all-electric car to achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel efficiency rating. "The Focus Electric is a shining example of the leading fuel economy Ford is offering for each new vehicle," said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president, Global Product Development. "Whether...
2013 Buick Encore Teaser Released Ahead of Detroit Debut
As we get closer and closer to the Detroit Auto Show, automakers are giving us more details about what we can expect at the show. GM has just released a teaser photo of its new 2013 Buick Encore five-passenger crossover that is going to be unveiled next month. According to GM the "Encore will offer contemporary styling, signature QuietTuning technology,...
2013 Cadillac ATS Confirmed with 270-HP 2.0L Turbo
GM has officially confirmed that the upcoming 2013 Cadillac ATS will be powered by a turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder. The 2.0L is expected to produce 270 horsepower, which equals a nice 135 horsepower per liter. It also packs 260 lb-ft. of torque, 90 percent of the torque being available between 1,500 rpm to 5,800 rpm. "This engine is the perfect match for...
Toyota Supra Reportedly in the Works with 400-HP Hybrid System
Rumors are continuing to circulate that Toyota is going to bring the Supra back to life. If you remember the Supra was killed off in the 1990's, but now that Toyota is back in the sports car market with the GT-86, a new Supra is a possibility. According to Motor Trend, Toyota is working on a successor to the Supra...
Ford Lets You Experience the All-New 2013 Fusion in a New App
Ford is going to unveil the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion at the Detroit Auto Show, next month. In the meantime Ford is letting us virtually test drive the new Fusion with a new mobile app that has virtual images of the Fusion. "We want to have an exciting and interactive way to build anticipation leading up to the reveal of...
Volkswagen to Debut Jetta Hybrid and Electric Concept in Detroit
Next month VW is going to debut a new electric car concept at the Detroit Auto Show in addition to a hybrid version of the Jetta. The electric car is being labeled as strictly a concept car and it is not based on any current VW production car. Although the concept car may borrow some styling cues from the VW...
Dodge Reveals the 2013 Dodge Dart's Dashboard
Yesterday Dodge released the second batch of teaser photos of the 2013 Dodge Dart. The second batch gave us a preview of what we can expect the interior to look like, but now we have an even clearer view of the dashboard. Dodge released a new photo of the Dart's dashboard on its Facebook page today. This new photo provides...
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Photos Totally Leaked
Yesterday we saw our first unofficial photos of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL thanks to a leaked brochure. A day later we now have a bunch of official photos thanks to the guys over at GermanCarForum.com. Expect to get all the details soon, but for now enjoy... GermanCarForum.com
Volvo Drops the Details on the V60 Plug-In Hybrid
Volvo is set to release the world's first diesel plug-in hybrid in the Europe late next year, the V60 Plug-in Hybrid, which will start at around $70,000. The V60 Plug-In Hybrid is powered by a 215 horsepower 2.4L five-cylinder turbodiesel engine that powers the front wheels, while the rear wheels are powered by a 70 horsepower electric motor. The electric...
2012 Ford F-150 Wins Motor Trend's Truck of the Year Award
The 2012 Ford F-150 has been named Motor Trend's Truck of the Year, which marks the fourth time the F-150 has won the award. "The 2012 F-150 is a no-compromise solution that can be tailored to fit virtually every customer's needs, and the Motor Trend Truck of the Year award further reinforces that this is truly the best choice for...
