After seeing the Chevrolet Aveo RS Concept at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show, we pretty excited to see the new GM compact enter production next year. Here are the first official photos of the production 2012 Aveo sedan leaked during a presentation earlier this morning. Like the concept, we expect the 1.4L I-4-cylinder Ecotec turbocharged [...]
McLaren Automotive is putting the finishing touches on its brand new Mp4-12C and in an effort to make sure we don’t forget about the new supercar from McLaren, it released a new video today showing high-speed testing of the latest prototypes in Spain. Featured in the short video are the XP8, XP10 and two XP [...]
Seems likes Toyota isn’t the only one having recall issues. The 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo and the 2009-2010 BMW 7-Series are both being recalled by the German automaker, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It’s nothing as serious as Toyota’s pedal and brake issues so don’t get scared if you own either [...]
Photos and details from a digital press kit of the Lexus CT 200h made their way on to the internet earlier today. Staying somewhat true to its concept LF-Ch design, the CT 200h is a 5-door hybrid hatchback powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder VVT-i gasoline engine coupled with a magnet synchronous electric-motor that is fueled [...]
The House Energy & Commerce Committee is holding a hearing on consumer complaints about unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles and the company”s subsequent decision to recall millions of cars. Appearing before the committee is Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and the President and COO of Toyota Motor Sales America. Tomorrow, Toyota”s CEO Akio Toyoda will testify [...]
With John Heinricy, the former head of GM”s performance division, behind the wheel, the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V handled all 12.9 miles of the Nurburgring Nordschleife racetrack and its 73-corners in 7:59.32. This is regarded by many to be the fastest lap-time ever run by a production-sedan. With this in mind, we were absolutely psyched to [...]
Spyker and General Motors announced today that they have finalized the deal for Spyker to purchase the Saab brand. “Going forward, Saab and Spyker will operate under the Spyker umbrella, and Spyker will assume responsibility for Saab operations,” GM said in a statement. “The previously announced wind down of Saab operations has ended.” “Today’s announcement [...]
Evan Lysacek, Olympic Games gold medalist who took the top prize for the U.S. in men’s figure skating, said last week he’s going to go home and treat himself to an Aston Martin DBS. Lysacek, who currently owns a Range Rover, says he now wants to be “just like Bond” and own the DBS supercar. [...]
Consumer Reports has released its annual list of Top Picks for the year 2010. Honda and Subaru have earned class leader status for building the best all-around vehicles for American drivers, according to the Automaker Report Cards published in Consumer Reports” 2010 Annual Auto Issue. Tied with an overall score of 77 out of 100 [...]
Yesterday, Kia released a couple of sketches of the upcoming Kia Magentis, known in the U.S. as the Optima, which will make its debut at the 2010 New York Auto Show. According to Kia spokesman Michael Choo, a hybrid version of the mid-sized sedan will enter production in Dec. 2010 and will be on sale [...]
