So you’re pretty upset that the upcoming 2012 Buick Regal GS will only produce 255-hp… well, don’t be so sad. General Motors announced today that when the 2012 Buick Regal GS hits dealerships this fall, it will produce an SAE-certified 270 horsepower and a maximum torque of 295 lb-ft. There is 95 percent of peak torque [...]
FoMoCo is planning on rolling out at least 20 new or upgraded models in Europe over the next three years as part of a way to boost sales in the region. The move will add ‘several hundred’ jobs at a plant in Valencia, Spain, and 200 positions at two factories in Germany to underpin production plans. [...]
There is no doubt that the new 2011 BMW 5-Series has been a huge success for the German automaker, however, now BMW is back with the high-performance version of the 5-Series – the new 2012 BMW M5. “The new BMW M5 is a high-performance sports car whose exceptional dynamic potential is geared squarely to the [...]
Swedish automaker Volvo has decided to kill the S40 sedan and the V50 station wagon for the 2012 model year in the United States. Both models shared a platform. The second-generation Volvo S40 sedan came to the U.S. as a 2004 model year, while the Volvo V50 station wagon came here in 2005. Both models [...]
Yesterday, Volkswagen announced that it is launching its new Vehicle Pre-Order Program with 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Black Turbo Launch Edition kicking things off. The Volkswagen Beetle Black Turbo Launch Edition is based on the 2.0L TSI Beetle, which is powered by a 2.0 4-cylinder turbo making 200-hp and 207 lb-ft of torque. But what if [...]
Not many are aware but, French automaker Renault produces its own line of vehicles in South Korea in partnership with electronics company Samsung. The Renault Samsung SM7 is a mid-size luxury sedan produced by Renault Samsung Motors. The model has been previously based on the Nissan J31 platform, which also shares underpinnings with the Nissan [...]
General Motors has given dealers pricing information for the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette and it seems like the cost of owning a ‘Vette is going up. According to documents given to dealers, the sticker price for the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is going up between $480 and $1,150, depending on which model you choose. The only exception [...]
Nissan North America has dropped the Nissan Altima Hybrid for the 2012 model year, and has no plans on bringing it back. The Japanese automaker quietly dropped the Altima hybrid from its 2012 catalog after five years in the lineup. Nissan spokesman John Schilling said that while the Infiniti M35 Hybrid will remain, there will [...]
Will their every be a Porsche Panamera Convertible? Maybe – but most likely not. So what does Porsche have planned for its only four-door sedan model? Not much really. Besides handing over the platform to its future family members Audi (for the A9) and Lamborghini (for the Estoque sedan), Porsche is likely to drop the [...]
Right before 2010 wrapped up, we were excited to learn that Red Sea Distribution, the sole distributor for Zenvo Automotive’s ST1, will be bringing the supercar to the United States with a starting price of $1,225,000. Zenvo and Red Sea Distribution have now announced a North American Special Edition of the Zenvo ST1. While production of [...]
