We learned not to long ago that the old new Chevrolet Impala, the one that’s based on a decade old platform flipped upside down, will be around with us for a couple more years. But we also learned that they’re going to get some new engine and transmission options as well. For 2012, the Impala [...]
Welcome to our 6th edition of ‘Let’s Talk Numbers’ where we take two ore more vehicles and do a straight number comparison and let you decide who the winner is. Last week, BMW invited us up to Monticello Motor Club in New York to test drive the new 2012 BMW 1-Series M Coupe. When we [...]
So you think your brakes are the best brakes around? Whatever kind of beefy brakes you have on your car, they can never come close to the ones that stop a Boeing 747 plane. While you’re worried bringing about 3,500 – 4,000 pounds to stop from 60 mph, Boeing engineers are worried about bringing almost [...]
Jeep announced yesterday that four-time Grammy award winning artist, Lenny Kraviz will be featured in a national broadcast advertising campaign for the 2011 Jeep Wrangler. The campaign for the new Wrangler will include a new track, ‘Rock Star City Life,’ from his upcoming ninth studio album, ‘Black and White America.’ “The Jeep brand is pleased [...]
What you’re looking at here is the first tuning program for the Lamborghini LP700-4 Aventador. Done by Oakley Design, three of these custom models have already been sold. While Oakley Design will only produce five Limited Edition models, individual parts will be available for customers who do not require the complete package. While Lamborghini calls its [...]
The 2012 Kia Sorento has received some nice upgrades for the new model year. Most significant upgrades include Kia’s new UVO in-car hands-free entertainment system, new five-spoke hyper finish wheel design (on the EX model), the brand’s new 2.4L GDI 4-cylinder engine and a manual transmission. The 2.4L GDI 4-cylinder in the 2012 Kia Sorento is [...]
At the 2011 New York Auto Show, Nissan unveiled the new Nissan LEAF NISMO RC, a racing LEAF that was stripped of rear door, rear seat, trunk, audio system, navigation, carpeting and other things but still keeps its 100 percent zero-emission advanced lithium-ion battery design. Click here for our review on the Nissan Leaf. Nissan recently took the [...]
The state of Alabama said that Hyundai will invest $173 million to expand and modify an engine plant, an investment that will create 214 new jobs. The expansion, which is expected to be completed in the autumn and scheduled to start production in March 2012, will make the NU engine for the Elantra being produced [...]
An electric Aston Martin? Doesn’t sound like something many Aston Martin or even car enthusiasts would be excited about. Nonetheless, Aston Martin is considering an electric version for one of its models – and now it’s not an Aston Martin DBS or a Vantage. According to CAR Magazine, Aston Martin is working on an electric-version [...]
Murphy Oil is allowing its customers to save on gas and is offering some nice incentives using the latest social media networks. If you use Foursquare and check into a Murphy Oil location, you can get $2 off any gas purchase of $20 or more and a free pack of Stride gum – you know, [...]
