At the 2010 LA Auto Show last week, Scion didn’t really catch our attention but the brand did unveil the 2011 xB Release Series 8.0 (aka xB RS 8.0). The 2011 Scion xB RS 8.0 will hit dealerships later this month with a starting price of $18,405 with a manual transmission, and $19,355 with an [...]
The 2012 Saab 9-4X, which made its world debut at the 2010 LA Auto Show last week, will go on sale in May 2011.Prices for the 2012 9-4X start at $34,205 (excluding destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment). The first 500 customers to sign up through the special Saab 9-4X [...]
Mercedes-Benz’s AMG unit and famed motorcycle manufacturer Ducati, have entered into an agreement by which the two will work closely together in the future. First and foremost, will be joint marketing and sponsoring of activities. “I am very pleased that we are able to announce our strategic cooperation with Ducati today. AMG and Ducati ideally [...]
Mercedes-Benz is continuing its slow reveal of the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK with information on new safety features including drowsiness detection system (ATTENTION ASSIST), a standard adaptive brake system (PRE-SAFE Brake) and a head airbag. The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK will also feature MAGIC SKY CONTROL panoramic vario-roof, which allows the roof to be either transparent or [...]
Prices for the 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 have been leaked and according to The Mustang Source, the base Boss 302 will start at $40,995 while the limited edition Boss 302 Laguna Seca will start at $47,990. Options include Recaro Seats for $1,995 and a Torsen differential for $475, Boss Accessory Pack for $475, $495 [...]
The Holden VE Commodore was previously exported to the United States as a Pontiac G8 with a V6 and V8 engine. However, that program ceased when General Motors went through bankruptcy and Pontiac was killed off as a result. Ever since, many G8 fans have asked the Detroit automaker to bring back the rear-wheel-drive sedan [...]
GM’s Advanced Design has won the Los Angeles Auto Show Design Challenge more than any other design team. The team celebrated its third victory at the 2010 LA Auto Show with the Cadillac Aera concept winning the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show Design Challenge. “The Cadillac Aera concept was designed to continue the forward-thinking imagination [...]
Hyundai has released teaser sketches of the next-generation Azera sedan, which will debut as a 2012 model year in the United States. John Krafcik, CEO of Hyundai Motor America said that the next Azera will move more upscale from the current model but will still fit between the midsize Sonata and the full-size Genesis. “We [...]
Mitsubishi will expand its MiEV (Mitsubishi innovative electric vehicle) lineup with the addition of a plug-in hybrid SUV in 2013, Yoshikazu Nakamura, senior executive officer of Mitsubishi Motors Corp.’s global electric vehicle business said. The plug-in hybrid SUV will be similar to the Px-MiEV concept car that made its debut at the 2009 Tokyo Motor [...]
According to “well placed sources” that spoke with UK publication AutoCar, Infiniti is scheduled to show a new small car concept at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The model will hint at a stylish 3-door from Infiniti that will have some coupe-like cues. Insiders said that at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, showgoers will see [...]
