Key Competitors: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL, Audi e-tron. Power: 3-cylinder 3.0l, 220 hp (rear wheels), electric motor 129 hp (front wheels). Transmission: Dual-clutch automatic. Performance: 0-60 in less than 5 seconds. Pricing: Probably more than your house. Availability: Production model due in 2014. BMW has been hard at work with their sustainable living projects, which [...]
BMW’s i brand and its i Concepts are making their North American debut today at the 2011 LA Auto Show. First is the new BMW i3 Concept, a production version of which will arrive in markets in 2013. Click here for more news on the BMW i3. The BMW i3 Concept is a 4-passenger full-electric model [...]
Ford had a lot of anticipation building up for the new 2013 Mustang, with many of us thinking that it was going to be a completely new design. And although the new 2013 Ford Mustang was just fully revealed today at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, the new 2013 Mustang looks to be more [...]
Coda electric vehicles are getting prices dropped and warranties extended, as Coda Holdings attempts to gain more orders for the frequently delayed release of its cars, designed just for California. The brand had initially released a base price of $44,900 for its cars last year, and has since brought that down by $5,000, to $39,900. [...]
Nintendo has made its first ever auto show appearance at the 2011 LA Auto Show, and they brought more than just video games. One of Nintendo’s most popular games, Mario Kart, has the 3DS system version, Mario Kart 7, coming out soon. So Nintendo collaborated with West Coast Customs, of MTV’s Pimp My Ride, and [...]
Key Competitors: Mazda2, Ford Fiesta, Toyota Yaris, Nissan Versa. Power: 1.2L four-cylinder, 85.2hp and 81.7 lb-ft of torque. Transmission: Standard five-speed manual, optional 4-speed automatic. Performance: TBD. Availability: Mid-2012. Pricing: TBA closer to launch date. Chevrolet pulled the sheets off their latest effort, the 2013 Spark, earlier today at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. [...]
Key Competitors: BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz R-Class, Infiniti JX, Lexus GX, Audi Q7, Acura MDX, Buick Enclave. Power: 3.7L Duratec V6 300hp and 275 lb-ft or 3.5L EcoBoost V6 355hp and 350 lb-ft. Transmission: 6-speed automatic. Performance: TBD (and no one probably cares either). Availability: Spring of 2012. Pricing: TBA closer to launch date. Earlier today, [...]
Making its debut in the American market at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, the Mastretta MXT is the first sportscar to be both designed and produced in Mexico. “The MXT has true sports car character, its mid engine layout provide great weight distribution and low center of gravity for swift acceleration, handling, and braking,” [...]
Key Competitors: Chrysler 300, Cadillac XTS, Infiniti M, Lexus GS, Hyundai Genesis. Power: 3.7L Duratec V6 300-hp and 275 lb-ft or 3.5L EcoBoost V6 355hp and 350 lb-ft. Transmission: 6-speed automatic. Performance: TBD. Availability: Spring of 2012. Pricing: TBA closer to launch date. So the Lincoln MKS made its debut earlier at the 2011 Los [...]
Key Competitors: Audi RS6, Mercedes S63 AMG. Power: Twin turbocharged 4.4L V8 560 hp. Transmission: 7-speed automated manual. Performance: 0-60 in 4.4s, 155 mph electronically limited top speed, 190 mph with M Driver’s Package. Pricing: TBA. Availability: Summer 2012. One of the most anticipated cars of the year has finally made its North American debut [...]
