Archive | 2012 Releases
2012 BMW M6 Convertible

2013 BMW M6 Coupe and Convertible unveiled with 4.4L twin-turbo V8

After all the rumors and spy shots, the 2013 BMW M6 Coupe and Convertible are finally here. BMW has released the first batch of images and details of the new BMW M6 prior to its debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show and for those of you wondering – the V10 is indeed gone and [...]

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2012 BMW M5 vs 2013 Nissan GT-R

Video: AutoCar pins the 2013 Nissan GT-R against the 2012 BMW M5

Ever since the new Nissan GT-R made its return, it’s been considered the pinnacle of supercar performance. It nails everything from acceleration, to braking, to cornering to the overall way it makes a driver feel. Our friends at AutoCar decided to pin the new 540-hp 2013 Nissan GT-R (known as the 2012 model year in [...]

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Smart ForTwo Sharpred

Smart ForTwo Sharpred unveiled, only 1,800 will be built

It’s time to meet the latest special edition from Daimler’s Smart brand. Known as the Smart ForTwo Sharpred, the special edition model is a real eye-catcher with a red and black paint scheme and is available as a coupe or convertible. The outside also features a front apron and rear trim panel that are grained [...]

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2012 Volkswagen Passat

Volkswagen to add 200 new jobs at Chattanooga due to strong Passat demand

Volkswagen is beefing up positions at its Chattanooga production facility to increase output from 31 to 35 cars per hour. The jobs will be integrated into the company’s current two-shift operation and filled by full-time Volkswagen employees. “We have had good success hiring local people who can work together as a team to build our [...]

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2012 Toyota Prius C

2012 Toyota Prius C price starts at $18,950

Toyota has announced the pricing on new 2012 Prius C, which will be arriving at Toyota dealerships across the nation next month. The new compact 2012 Toyota Prius C offers buyers an urban-friendly hatchbacks that achieves an estimated EPA fuel-econmy rating of 53 mpg with prices starting at just $18,950 (not including delivery, processing and handling [...]

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2012 Kia Optima SX Limited

2012 Kia Optima SX Limited takes the sedan up another level

Just when you thought that the Kia Optima sedan couldn’t get you anymore bang for your buck, the Korean automaker unveiled a new range-topping Limited model at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The Kia Optima Limited, which will enter production later this months, builds on the Optima SX and adds a bunch of design and [...]

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2013 Buick Regal GS front

2013 Buick Regal GS gets new automatic, Regal eAssist becomes base model

Buick has just released some news stating that there’s a new transmission option for their Regal lineup, specifically for the performance-oriented GS. Previously offered with only a six-speed manual transmission, the new 2013 Regal GS comes with a no-cost option for an Aisin AF40 automatic. “With the Regal GS, we made a conscious decision to [...]

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Super Bowl XLVI MVP Eli Manning

Super Bowl XLVI MVP Eli Manning gets a 2012 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible Centennial Edition

Eli Manning is on top of the world. After proving that he is not only in the league of top tier quarterbacks like Tom Brady, Manning proved that he can take down top tier quarterbacks and lead his team to a Super Bowl victory. Besides celebrating the win, Eli received a brand new 2012 Corvette [...]

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Mini Highgate Cooper Convertible

Mini Highgate Cooper Convertible special-edition debuts

The Cooper Convertible Highgate is Mini’s latest Special Edition model that was recently debuted, scheduled for launch this spring. Four different options are available for power, all of which can be paired to either a six-speed manual, or a six-speed automatic. The petrol versions of the motor produce 120hp or 181 hp, the diesels are [...]

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2012 BMW 3 Series Lineup

BMW falls behind Mercedes-Benz in Jan. 2012 sales

While BMW had a very strong 2011, the Munich automaker failed to keep its lead over Mercedes-Benz in January U.S. sales. BMW sales rose 3.1 percent in January 2012 with a total of 16,405 units delivered in the United States. Mercedes-Benz was up a total of 24 percent with a total of 20,306. Lexus sales [...]

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