Need anymore proof that the new upcoming Toyota FT-86 and the Scion FR-S will be true sports cars? There has been some nice tidbit of information provided by a forum member of Club4AG. Known as Moto-P, the member apparently had a nice dinner with FT-86′s chief project engineer, Tetsuya Tada, where he gathered plenty of [...]
Nissan North America announced yesterday that it is expanding the availability of its all-electric Nissan LEAF to U.S. customers for the 2012 model year. However, it also announced that the 2012 Nissan LEAF will be getting a price bump of $2,420. The 2012 Nissan LEAF had a starting price tag of $33,630 including delivery, the [...]
We’ve already heard about some nice new models from Audi in the United States for the 2012 model year. Included in its 2012 model year onslaught are the new Audi A6, Audi A7, Audi R8 GT, Audi TT RS and minor changes to the Audi A4, Audi A3 and the Audi Q5. The automaker recently [...]
Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, which consists of the Hyundai and Kia brand, is South Korea’s largest auto manufacturer, the second largest automaker in Asia after Toyota and the world’s fourth largest automaker after Toyota, GM, and Volkswagen. However, the two treat each other like any other automaker would treat their competitor. “Kia Motors America operates [...]
When it comes to living the automotive enthusiast dream, Jay Leno has to be the perfect example. Besides having a large rare collection of vehicles, Jay Leno also gets to test-drive the latest and hottest sports cars on Jay Leno’s Garage. If that wasn’t enough, Leno also gets to pick up the supercars he orders [...]
Many reports were circling around the web yesterday that the upcoming Toyota RAV4 EV will not be available to buy for the regular customer. Well, you can forget that. Toyota has just released a statement saying that the 2012 RAV 4 EV will be sold to the general public. “Recent reports have incorrectly stated that [...]
General Motors announced today that its Chevrolet brand sold 2.35 million vehicles globally during the first six months of 2011 – the best half-year in Chevrolet’s 100-year history. “Founded in the United States by a Swiss émigré, Chevrolet was created with a global focus,” said Joel Ewanick, GM global chief marketing officer. “One hundred years [...]
Kelley Blue Book tracks consumer brand loyalty quarterly based upon vehicles owners searching for a brand the same as their current car. This quarter had a new name at the top of the list. Where most brands have experienced a drop in loyalty numbers, Hyundai managed to succeed for the first time. The shifts in [...]
Thinking about going green with your next vehicle purchase? According to a new report released by the Union of Concerned Scientists shows that “hybrid” is not necessarily synonymous with reducing emissions. The environmental interest group’s study shows that consumers concerned with enviorment are investing more money into these vehicles and are not getting the environmental [...]
Volkswagen is aiming for a whole new market appeal with the all new 2012 Beetle. Sales regions and demographics are expected to change, and VW is anticipating moving more units than with the previous generation’s body style. A tougher looking exterior and a 20-hp gain in engine power are aimed at gaining the attention of [...]
