Kia is enjoying some very nice brand exposure, a nicely revamped lineup and strong sales (there is something that you thought we’d never say about Kia). The corporate cousin of Hyundai is doing so well that it seems to be running out of cars to sell. The 2011 Kia Optima, Soul, Sportage and Sorento are [...]
So far, every electric-vehicle that has hit the market features some kind of awkward exterior styling that you wouldn’t want to be caught dead in. However, what if automakers took their already popular models and turned them into zero-emissions, battery powered vehicles. Meet the Volkswagen Gold blue-e-motion. While the model is still under development, here [...]
Hey! No pictures please – well, not really. This is an official spy photo of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra provided by the automaker before the car’s official debut at the 2010 LA Auto Show next week. If you really want to know what the 2011 Elantra will look like prior to its North American debut [...]
Besides revealing that he is considering a Maserati and Alfa Romeo SUV based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Sergio Marchionne let the media and analysts in on a lot of other interesting tidbits about the future of Chrysler and Fiat during the Auburn Hills automaker’s third-quarter sales announcement yesterday. During the announcement, Marchionne also confirmed [...]
We’re pretty sure you’ve heard of the ‘X-Games’ – but now meet the BMW X3 Games. That’s right BMW is launching a new X-Game style theme that will allow sixty teams, each consisting of three members, to compete in six challenging events including sailing, mountain biking, skiing, golf, running and driving. “The BMW X3 Games [...]
During the first week of Dec., we’ll get to hang out with the 2011 Honda CR-Z for a week long review and we’re kind of looking forward to that – especially now since the CR-Z was just awarded The Car of the Year Japan 2010-2011 by the Japan Car of the Year Executive Committee. Click [...]
The 2010 LA Auto Show is right around the corner and Mitsubishi today is previewing its most important debut of the show – the North American version of the i-MiEV electric-car. “The North American version of the i-MiEV, in comparison to the Japanese- and European-spec i-MiEVs, features an enhanced, enlarged body structure to secure plenty [...]
The next-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class is scheduled to go on sale in 2013 and Daimler AG says that the new model’s interior will set “new standards” for both design and quality. Mercedes-Benz says that the next-generation S-Class will not carry over anything from the existing model. So what should you expect? Take a look at the [...]
Want an Audi A4 diesel with less power and more fuel-efficiency? Move to Germany. Audi has announced two new versions of the A4 that are powered by a 2.0L TDI 136-hp engine making 236 lb-ft of torque. The Audi A4 sedan with a 2.0L TDI averages 4.4 liters of diesel per 100 km (53.46 US [...]
If you’ve had the privilege to reverse a recent model year Ford or GM with a rear backup camera option, you’ll notice that the screen displaying whatever is behind you is housed in the rear-view-mirror. Bugatti, which makes one of the most expensive cars in the world, uses the same setup. You would think that [...]
