Marc Carter
VW Set to Boost 2012 Passat Production
VW is about to boost production of the 2012 US-spec Passat only four months after production kicked off at its Chattanooga, Tenn. plant. "We've already taken steps to decide how we will do it," Don Jackson, president of manufacturing at the Chattanooga operations, said after speaking to an industry conference in Traverse City, Mich., on Monday. "We've looked at...
GM Kicks off Production of the 2012 Chevy Sonic
GM has officially started production of the 2012 Chevy Sonic at its Orion plant in Detroit. The 2012 Chevy Sonic is the only subcompact that is produced in the US, but its engines are initially being produced in Mexico and South Korea. The 2012 Chevy Sonic is available in sedan and hatchback versions. It starts at $14,495 and is powered...
Frankfurt 11' Preview: 2012 Mazda CX-5 Unveiled
Mazda has officially unveiled its newest crossover, the 2012 Mazda CX-5 ahead of its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The CX-5 is the production version of the Minagi concept that was unveiled earlier this year in Geneva and it's also the first Mazda to get Mazda's newest design language, Kodo "soul of motion." The CX-5 will...
2012 Honda Civic Loses its "Recommended" Rating from Consumer Reports
Honda released an all-new Civic for the 2012 model year, but according to Consumer Reports, the all-new Civic falls below the previous generation. Previous Civics have been on Consumer Reports' highest rated small sedans lists as well as Top Picks in five of the last 10 years, but the 2012 Civic will not be part of that party. The...
2012 Ford Edge EcoBoost to get 30 MPG on the Highway
Ford just announced that the 2012 Ford Explorer EcoBoost is officially rated at 20 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. Ford has also announced that the four-cylinder EcoBoost engine will also be available in the 2012 Ford Edge, but the official MPG stats have been announced. According to Ford's dealers, the 2012 Ford Edge EcoBoost...
2012 Jeep Wrangler is a Little Better at the Pump with 21 MPG
It was already reported that the 2012 Jeep Wrangler is getting Chrysler's new Pentastar V6, which replaces the underpowered 3.8L V6 in the 2011 model. Today its been announced that the 2012 Wrangler is going to be a little more fuel efficient as well thanks to the new V6 and five-speed automatic. The 2012 Jeep Wrangler now gets 17 mpg...
Lexus Sedans to be Completely Redesigned by 2013 plus LFA Roadster Coming
Lexus recently lost its sales crown to Mercedes-Benz and BMW, but Lexus could quickly bounce back thanks to a revamped lineup. Currently the automaker's sedan lineup has aged, but all-new models are going to start arriving early next year, starting with the all-new GS. Our first preview of the new Lexus lineup came in the form of the LF-Gh hybrid...
Bentley Continental GT V8 to Debut in Detroit
Currently the Bentley Continental GT is only powered by a twin-turbocharged 6.0L W12 engine, but sources claim that Bentley is set to debut a new engine at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. The Continental GT is going to get a new 4.0L V8, which will be sold alongside the W12 in the lineup. Bentley hasn't released the official specs, but...
Mercedes-Benz Quietly Kills the V12 Powered SL Models
Mercedes-Benz has decided to discontinue the twelve-cylinder versions of the SL roadster, the SL600 and SL65 AMG without an official announcement. The move is reportedly in anticipation of the upcoming all-new 2013 SL-Class that is expected to debut sometime next year. The SL600 was the first model to disappear and was powered by a 5.5L V12 that put out 510...
Mopar Releases Over 150 Accessories for the 2012 Fiat 500
Fiat 500 and 500 Cabrio owners can now personalize their cars even more thanks to Chrysler's aftermarket division Mopar. Mopar has released 150 accessories for the 2012 Fiat 500. The available accessories span from a $21 locking gas cap to a $1,400 body kit. "The Fiat 500 is one of the most accessorized vehicles in Europe," said Pietro Gorlier,...
