Creating the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic sedan after the Sonic hatchback resulted in an unexpected expansion for GM’s designers. GM originally intended to make the subcompact sedan a bit longer then the hatchback to add extra trunk space. Ending up with a model 14.1 inches longer then the hatch, the Sonic now come close in length [...]
So far, Russell disproved that the rumors regarding whether BMW will produce a supercar to compete with the likes of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, the Audi R8 and the Lexus LFA, because BMW doesn’t feel the need to produce a car on that level. That’s because it wouldn’t exactly make a feasible business case to [...]
GM announced today that it is starting construction next week on its new $200 million facility that will create around 180 jobs. The new plant is a part of GM’s Arlington manufacturing complex and will be responsible for producing the next generation of full-size Chevrolet Tahoes, Suburbans, GMC Yukons and Cadillac Escalades. “Our investment in [...]
One of the most important vehicles to debut today during Mopar’s celebration of its 75th anniversary was the Mopar ’12 300. Based on the Chrysler 300S model, the special-edition model gives you more street cred with visual and high-performance parts from the Mopar catalog. Power for the Mopar ’12 300 comes from a 5.7 liter [...]
Joining the Dodge Dart GTS 210 and the Fiat 500 Stinger this morning to celebrate Mopar’s 75th anniversary was the Jeep Compass True North model. Created by Mopar, the package improves the off-roading capabilities of the Jeep Compass. The package will be available to order from Mopar in the fall. Check out more news on [...]
Tuning company Hennessey Performance Engineering has set their sights on British automaker McLaren Automotive and their new MP4-12C. The company is offering their HPE800 Twin Turbo upgrade for the McLaren MP4-12C, which includes powertrain upgrades, aero package upgrades, Hennessey CarbonAero bodywork and a center-positioned frontal air inlet with hood extractor. We’re guessing Hennessey’s upgrade will take [...]
Following a teaser released mid-January, Lexus has released its ‘The Beast’ commercial prior to its Super Bowl XLVI debut – it is also Lexus’ first-ever Super Bowl commercial. The commercial shows the 2013 Lexus GS breaking free from being contained and shows how Lexus will be taking its vehicles towards a new direction. Click here [...]
Also celebrating Mopar’s 75th Anniversary today is the Fiat 500 Stinger. The model, like the Dodge Dart GTS 210, will be available in stage kits starting this fall from the Mopar Catalog. “Adding even more style to the new 2012 Fiat 500 Sport, the Fiat 500 Stinger features Giallo (yellow) exterior paint combined with unique [...]
Today at its engineering lab in Center Line, Mich., Mopar celebrated its 75th Anniversary and revealed four custom vehicles – one being this Dodge Dart GTS 210 Tribute. The model will be available this fall as stage kits from the Mopar catalog. If you ever wondered if Dodge will ever do an SRT version of [...]
At the International LCT Show in Las Vegas, Cadillac will debu its newest livery vehicle that will go head to head to with the Lincoln MKT (which now replaces the Town Car) and serve as a replacement for the Cadillac DTS/DeVille sedans. The new model will be based on the new XTS sedan and will offer [...]
