Key Competitors: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG eDrive and BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept. Power: 4 electric motors ““ two each at the front and rear axles ““ producing 313-hp/ 3,319 lb-ft of torque. Performance: 0-62 mph in 4.8 seconds; 37 mph to 75 mph in 4.1 seconds. Top speed comes in at 124 mph. Total Range: Driving [...]
Key Competitors: Acura ZDX, Infiniti FX, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Audi Q5. Power: 4.4L V8 – 400-hp / 450 lb-ft. Transmission: 8-speed automatic. Performance: 0-60 mph in 5.4 seconds; Top speed of 130 mph. Availability: Spring 2010. Pricing: $64,725. BMW today showed the only variant of the 2010 5-Series Gran Turismo that will join its lineup in [...]
The 2010 Ford Taurus and the Volvo XC60 today were named the International Car and Truck of the Year at the Los Angeles Auto Show. “This award is not centered on power and performance. It’s about how a car reflects our personalities, lifestyles and self-image and how well the automaker achieves that goal through the [...]
Key Competitors: Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit, Nissan Versa. Power: 1.6L DOHC 4-cylinder ““ 119-hp / 109 lb-ft of torque. Transmission: 5-speed manual, 6-speed automatic. Fuel-economy: Projected best-in-class highway fuel-economy of 40 mpg. Availability: Summer 2010. Pricing: We’ll post about this in a bit – stay tuned. The 2009 LA Auto Show is turning out to [...]
Key Competitors: Ford Escape, Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Nissan Rogue. Power: Theta II 2.4L 4-cylinder – 176-hp / 168 lb-ft. Transmission: 6-speed automatic. Fuel-economy: 23/31 mpg (city/highway). Availability: Dec. 2009. Pricing: TBA. At the 2009 LA Auto Show today, Hyundai unveiled its new 2010 Tucson, which will go on sale later this month. Hyundai says [...]
Key Competitors: Volvo C60, Volkswagen Golf TDI, Saab 9-3. Power: 2.0L TDI diesel – 140-hp / 236 lb-ft. Transmission: S tronic dual-clutch. Fuel-economy: 30/42 mpg (city/highway). Availability: On sale now. Pricing: $29,950. The new 2010 Audi A3 TDI has been officially awarded the 2010 Green Car of the Year. “We consider the Green Car of [...]
Key Competitors: Acura TSX and Volvo S60. Power: 2.4L 4-cylinder – 182-hp /172 lb-ft of torque; 2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged – 220-hp / 258 lb-ft. Transmission: Aisin AF40 6-speed automatic; 2.4L turbo will get 6-speed manual. Availability: 2nd quarter of 2010. Pricing: TBA. Here is your first live look of the 2011 Buick Regal sedan from [...]
Key Competitors: Audi A3, BMW 1-Series. Power: Gasoline/electric hybrid. Reports suggest that the production version will be powered by the 187-hp from a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine found in the Lexus HS 250h hybrid. Production: Nothing officially confirmed. Hoping to gauge some feedback from consumers, today Lexus held the North American debut of the Lexus LF-Ch [...]
Key Competitors: Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Escape, Dodge Nitro, Ford Edge, Mazda Tribute, Toyota Highlander, Honda CR-V. Power: 2.4L 4-cylinder – 175-hp / 169 lb-ft; 3.5L V6 – 276-hp / 248 lb-ft. Transmission: 6-speed automatic. Availability: January 2010. Pricing: TBA. Taking some cues from its big brother, the Kia Borrego, the 2011 Kia Sorento will hit [...]
Key Competitors: An owl, Stormtroopers. Powertrain: Internal-combustion engine, hybrid-electric or battery-electric. Production: Probably never. Just a design study that shows a ”futuristic concept for an ultra-compact and sophisticated city coupe” We’re not sure how intentional the Honda P-NUT (Personal-Neo Urban Transport) name was, but that was the only thing that grabbed our attention towards Honda’s [...]
