At the 2010 LA Auto Show, the 2012 Ford Focus was the star of FoMoCo’s display. One of the many versions on the show floor was this Ford Racing Focus Race Car Concept, which demonstrates the potential of the new 2012 Focus to compete in road and touring car championships with teams around the world. [...]
Fiat is back and the 2012 Fiat 500 is the first model from the Italian brand for the North American market. “The Fiat 500 has always been the right car at the right time,” said Laura Soave, Head of Fiat Brand North America. “The new Fiat 500 now brings something truly unique to one of [...]
Seen on the eve of the 2010 LA Auto Show, Porsche held the world debut of the 2011 Porsche Cayman R here in Los Angeles this week. The limited edition Cayman is apparently a “direct descendant of the famous 1950″s 550 and 1960″s 904 mid-engined, high-performance Coupes.” Power comes from 3.7L 6-cylinder Direct Fuel Injection [...]
The 2012 Nissan GT-R has zoomed into the 2010 LA Auto Show with more power, upgraded looks and quicker 0-60 time. “The Nissan GT-R continues to be a multi-dimensional performance machine that lives up to the concept of “˜the ultimate supercar that can be driven by anyone, anytime, anywhere,”” said Al Castignetti, vice president and [...]
Every time we see the Buick Regal GS, we are disappointed by the lack of a V6. While we understand General Motors’ plans to keep the Regal lineup powered by 4-bangers, a high-performance model like the Regal GS (especially if it’s wearing Brembo brakes) should be powered at least by a V6. The 2012 Buick [...]
eAssist stands for ‘light electrification,’ – well, at least according to GM. The system helps the 2012 Buick LaCrosse increase fuel-economy by 25 percent when compared to a 4-cylinder/6-speed 2011 LaCrosse and helps it achieve class-leading 25/37 mpg (city/highway) The eAssist system works in conjunction with a 180-hp 2.4L Ecotec direct-injection 4-cylinder engine and a [...]
eAssist stands for ‘light electrification,’ – well, at least according to GM. The system helps the 2012 Buick LaCrosse increase fuel-economy by 25 percent when compared to a 4-cylinder/6-speed 2011 LaCrosse and helps it achieve class-leading 25/37 mpg (city/highway) The eAssist system works in conjunction with a 180-hp 2.4L Ecotec direct-injection 4-cylinder engine and a [...]
Both models of the Rang Rover Evoque – the 5-door and the 3-door – will be coming to the United States. Both Evoque models made their North American debut at the 2010 LA Auto Show this week but won’t go on sale until October 2011. Starting price tag for the 2012 Range Rover Evoque will [...]
While most of Saab’s press conference consisted of CEO Jan Ake Jonsson and Spyker Cars head Victor Muller telling us why the Swedish brand was worth saving and how they plan on making it profitable, seeing the new 2012 Saab 9-4X kind of made us believe the new Saab bosses. North American sales of the [...]
According to Kelley Blue Book, Subaru vehicles hold the best resale value. Subaru beat out Lexus, Toyota, and Honda. The company predicts a retention rate of 39% of sticker price after five years for 2011 model year Subaru vehicles. Eric Ibara, Kelley’s director of residual consulting said that while both Toyota and Lexus had a [...]
