Mercedes AMG is a big fan of the New York and LA Auto Show. This year at the 2011 LA Auto Show, the high-performance division of the Stuttgart brand will reveal the 2012 ML63 AMG. The hardcore version of the ML crossover will then go on sale early next year. While we don’t have many [...]
Chevrolet will be displaying a line of customized Sonics and Cruzes at the 2011 SEMA Show. “Most of the show cars wear conceptual Z-Spec styling enhancements, which are being evaluated for production,” Chevrolet said in a statement. ” Z-Spec is a line of performance, styling, and personalization accessories available at Chevy dealerships. Click here for [...]
McLaren Automotive has released a new video of the MP4-12C hot-lap around the Nurburgring Nordschleife. The lap was unofficial and was conducted time by Sport Auto Editor in Chief Horst von Saurma-Jeltsch. Saurma-Jeltsch lapped the track in 7 minutes and 28 seconds. We’re waiting for an official lap time. Click here for more news on [...]
While Mercedes-Benz and other luxury brands are thinking that compact vehicles, hybrid and electric-cars will help them increase volume sales in the United States, Volkswagen and Audi are pushing a different product strategy in the region with larger vehicles. Both brands of Volkswagen Group are focused on getting volume and higher profits that come with [...]
At the 2011 LA Auto Show on November 16 (launch of press days), Honda will be showing two new models including the 2012 CR-V and the 2013 Fit EV. “As one of the best-selling SUV’s in the United States, the fourth-generation 2012 CR-V will showcase new exterior and interior styling, improved fuel economy and added [...]
Rolls-Royce announced today that it will be entering the South American market for the first time in its history. The company’s CEO Torsten Muller-Otvos is currently visiting the region to meet with future dealers, customers, prospects and of course the press. “I am delighted to announce our plans for entry into the South American market,” [...]
As the fastest growing mid-sized SUV in the U.S., the 2011 Ford Explorer has reached the 100,000 mark in sales for this year. This number also represents the 290 percent increase from the previous year, with the 2.0L EcoBoost engines accounting for 15 percent of sales. Amy Marentic, group marketing manager, says “The Explorer continues [...]
Ever want to drift into a parallel parking spot and feel like Clive Owen in BMW Films? We have - and if you’re a true enthusiast you probably have and even probably tried mastering it (no we don’t want to know the outcome). Either way, in the world of YouTube videos, a new video from Ukraine [...]
The new 2013 Lexus GS is a very important model to Toyota’s luxury brand. “The fourth-generation GS has been completely redesigned, inside and out, and will feature the brand’s new design philosophy, with styling cues such as a distinctive new front grille, that will soon be seen on all future Lexus vehicles,” Lexus previously said [...]
Fisker anticipated its Karma model to present a 67 mpge rating with a 50 mile range. When the EPA recently rated the Karma, its numbers fell a bit short. At first, the new automaker took a more laid back stance on the matter, saying “As with all electric vehicles, range varies greatly on the conditions [...]
