Not too long ago, I started a little section of egmCarTech called “Randomly Spotted,” where in my travels, if I were to stumble upon a rare and odd automobile, I would bring it to the table for discussion. But in this version of Randomly Spotted, today’s feature may not seem too rare and odd to [...]
Fisker is in a little bit of a bind with its loan from the Department of Energy. As a result, production for the brand’s new Project Nina lineup at the Fisker Automotive plant in Wilmington, DE and 26 workers were laid off. This comes after a rework of Fisker Automotive’s $529 million loan, which was [...]
The great city of New York is under the spotlight after some new reports on CNN have raised awareness for New York City’s anti-idling laws. As a result of the reports, the city’s local tree huggers have demanded that New York’s finest, the NYPD, increase enforcement in order to better the air quality in the [...]
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 [...]
BMW’s M division may be enjoying a lot of publicity with the debut of a range of diesel powered M vehicles that will include the BMW M550d xDrive, BMW X5 M50d and the BMW X6 M50d - but its biggest competitor has no plans to offer a rival. According to Mercedes-Benz AMG boss Ola Kallenius, the tuning arm of the [...]
Mazda has finally announced pricing on its new 2013 CX-5 5-passenger compact crossover, which is currently on its way to dealerships with the company’s first full suite of SkyActiv technologies. Prices start at $20,695 for the base model with a SkyActiv-MT 6-speed manual transmission. it comes standard with Sport trim, 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels wrapped [...]
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 [...]
Nissan is inviting all of you to check out its new concept that will inspire a new upcoming compact hatchback that will join the Micra and the Juke in the company’s worldwide lineup. Called the Nissan Invitation, the concept hints at a new mainstream B-segment model that is due to be launched in the UK [...]
Recent spy shots of the third-generation Mini Cooper suggest that the compact hatchback could get a Clubman-style third door when it hits streets next year. The spy shots show a second shutline, covered by tape, behind the driver’s door. BMW Group received a lot of criticism for the use of a single rear-hinged club-door on the [...]
According to reports coming from dealers, Honda will be offering a mid-cycle update to the Honda Civic sedan this fall – just 18 months after the new model was launched. The move signals a rush to improve the Civic in time for the 2013 model year after it received critical reviews from Consumer Reports and [...]
