Kia has released the first photos and details of the 2012 Kia Rio prior to its debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The 2012 Kia Rio’s wheelbase has been extended by 70 mm (to 2,570 mm) offering more room for rear passengers along with increased cargo room. Interior quality has also been stepped up [...]
We’ve been hearing about the Lexus LFA Nurburgring Package for quite a while now (if I recall correctly, we’ve been hearing about it before the LFA’s original debut) – however, we have yet to see it in the flesh. Lexus announced that it will finally unveil the Lexus LFA Nurburgring Package at the 2011 Geneva [...]
Audi today unveiled a long-wheelbase high-security version of the Audi A8 known as the Audi A8 L Security. The A8 L Security meets the strictest guidelines in force for civilian vehicles and adds a host of special security features alongside its heavy armored body. The body of the Audi A8 L Security has been officially [...]
Ram Truck announced today that it is planning to launch a new Ram 1500 model code named ‘Adventurer.’ The model will be aimed at first-time younger buyers looking for a vehicle with performance and style that they can have control over customizing. The unnamed new Ram 1500, like the Ram Tradesman, offers buyers a standard [...]
The 2012 BMW M5 sedan, a concept version of which will be shown at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show next month, will be the first M model available only with a fully automatic transmission. Of course steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters will allow you to control gear changes but there will be no third pedal or [...]
Nissan has released a new advertising campaign for the 2011 Nissan Juke that pits the model against another model… a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model that is. The new campaign highlights Nissan’s partnership with SI Swimsuit 2011 and gives us something nice to drool over… the car we mean. Click here for more news on the [...]
The first 2012 Saab 9-4X crossover rolled off the assembly line today at the company’s Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico. Saab Automobile President & CEO Jan Ake Jonsson was on hand to see regular production begin. Jonsson was joined by Executive Director Vehicle Lines Anders Svensson and 9-4X Product Manager Mikael Jacobsson. “This is a great [...]
Like the GTI version of the new Volkswagen Polo? Looking forward to a Volkswagen Polo R? Well, don’t. The German automaker is unlikely to launch an R version of the Polo, despite Audi having produced an all-wheel-drive version of its PQ25 platform for the new Audi A1 quattro. It has been long rumored that a [...]
Dodge vehicles will eventually get rid of the split cross-hair grille now that Ram has become a separate brand. The cross-hair grille will remain a key styling part of Ram pickups only. “It takes time. We will evolve the products,” Ralph Gilles, CEO of the Dodge brand and Chrysler Group’s chief designer. He said that [...]
Cadillac has announced a new comprehensive warranty and scheduled maintenance program called Cadillac Shield. The program is ‘designed to heighten the brand’s focus on customer service by tying together the wide-ranging benefits and technologies Cadillac provides its owners.’ The program includes class-leading warrant coverage and the recently launched maintenance program as well as courtesy transportation if [...]
