General Motors has recently been making headlines when it comes to raising the fuel-economy bar in sedan segments. The company’s new light-electrification system, know as eAssist, has helped increase fuel-economy on already fuel-efficienct 4-cylinder engines. The 2012 Buick LaCrosse eAssist, which starts at $29,960, delivers up to 37 mpg highway fuel-economy. The new 2013 Chevrolet [...]
Nissan has announced the pricing details on the 2012 Nissan 370Z lineup, which includes the 370Z Coupe, 370Z Roadster and NISMO 370Z, which are on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. Pricing for the 2012 370Z Coupe and 370Z Roadster is unchanged from 2011 as does everything else. Power for the 2012 Nissan 370Z Coupe [...]
Just the other day we learned more details on the new Ferrari Enzo, courtesy of Ferrari CEO Amedeo Felisa. In an interview with CARandDRIVER, Felisa also confirmed more details on the replacement for the Ferrari 599 GT Fiorano. Scheduled to arrive in 2012, the replacement for the Ferrari 599 GTB will keep its front-engine layout [...]
The Chrysler 300 and the Dodge Charger are the first two models by Chrysler Group LLC to get the company’s new ZF 8-speed automatic transmission. The transmission helps both models achieve an EPA-rated 31 mpg on the highway when mater to the 3.6 liter Pentastar V6. While V8 models may get the 8-speed in the [...]
In 2006, Genreal Motors became well known for its famous 2.0 LNF liter 4-cylinder Ecotec engine that pumped out 260-hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. Word on the street is that GM is now working on an all-new 2.0 liter turbo engine. A version of the 2.0 liter LNF 4-cylinder is still found in the [...]
We recently heard that Kia will put the Kia GT Concept from the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in production and that the model could show up as early as 2013. Speaking to AutoExpress, Kia’s design director Peter Schreyer said: “I wanted to make cars I would be proud to sit in, be seen in and to [...]
The Mini Coupe is slowly heading into dealer showrooms this month and many are celebrating the arrival of the new model with a nice get together. Princeton Mini is anticipating the arrival of the new Mini Coupe and is holding a celebration with a preview of the new model with an event called Mini Motor-Tober. [...]
At this year SEMA show, Hyundai will be all about showing the potential of the all-new Veloster in the tuning market. Following the ARK Performance 2012 Hyundai Veloster, the Korean automaker today teased the PM Lifestyle Hyundai Veloster, which is developed in partnership with Universal Technical Institute. “The Veloster is the perfect platform for enthusiasts [...]
At the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, Fisker unveiled the Surf shooting brake, which enter production in 2013. The firm is reportedly working on a crossover to join the Karma plug-in hybrid sedan and the new Surf shooting brake. An insider has told AutoExpress that a “crossover SUV is definitely on the cards.” The Fisker SUV [...]
The new Ranger Rover Evoque is more about efficiency than it is about power. Of course it may have some strong off-roading capabilities but the SUV/crossover is offered with a 4-cylinder lineup making 240-hp. Apparently, the folks at Land Rover have figured out that 240-hp is not enough and are working on a 300-hp version [...]
