On the outside, the new Kia Ray Plug-in Hybrid concept looks like a giant bug – but that doesn’t matter because the main goal of the Ray is to communicate its fuel-saving and emissions-cutting technologies. Power for the Kia Ray Concept comes from an all-aluminum 153-hp Gasoline Direct Injection 1.4L engine mated to a permanently-engaged fixed [...]
Honda today gave us the first look at the next-generation of its award-winning Odyssey minivan with the new Honda Odyssey Concept, which is on display at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show. Unlike previous Odyssey models, the new Odyssey Concept shows that the next-generation version will offer a more aggressive take on minivans with a wider [...]
The Chevrolet Suburban is the first vehicle in the industry to achieve 75 years in production and to celebrate the milestone, Chevrolet unveiled the new 2010 Chevrolet 75th Anniversary Diamond Edition Suburban at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show today. The special-edition Suburban is painted in White Diamond Tricoat along with other modifications that include a [...]
At the 2010 Chicago Auto Show today, Toyota unveiled its refreshed 2011 Avalon, which seems to stay true to its “Traveling Avalon Class” motto. “The Avalon has long been appreciated by smart, conscientious consumers who recognize quality materials and the beauty of detailed craftsmanship,” said Bob Carter, group vice president and general manager, Toyota Division, [...]
Here is the 2011 Hyundai Azera and while it doesn’t look as revolutionary as the new 2011 Sonata, it does receive some critical upgrades including a number of powertrain upgrades, an advanced 6-speed automatic transmission and some exterior restyling. The most obvious upgrades to the 2011 Hyundai Azera exterior include headlights, tail lights, a new [...]
Okay so at first sight the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado heavy-duty doesn’t look as different than the current model – well, that’s because most of the changes are mechanical and are ready to make the heavy-duty GM pickup a segment best in about every category. The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado heavy-duty lineup is now larger than ever [...]
The Ford Edge became the No.1 selling crossover in its segment in its first full year on the market when it was launched in 2006, and has sold more than 330,000 units since then. Today, the Dearborn automaker continues its crossover success with the new 2011 Ford Edge highlighted by a new exterior design, a [...]
Before its world debut at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show tomorrow, Nissan today released some brand spankin’ new images of the 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition for us to enjoy. Check out the updates high-res gallery after the jump. Check out our review of the 2009 Nissan 370Z here. Refresher: The 2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary [...]
At the 2010 Chicago Auto Show later this week, FoMoCo will show the new 2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric commercial van, the first in a series of electric-vehicles from the Dearborn automaker. With the help of Azure Dynamics’ Force Drive battery electric powertrain and Johnson Controls-Saft”s advanced lithium-ion battery technology, the 2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric [...]
In early 2005, FoMoCo was the first automaker to introduce gas-electric hybrid powered taxis in North American fleets with the Ford Escape Hybrid in San Francisco and New York City. Continuing with its fuel-efficient taxi success, FoMoCo announced today that it will start producing the new 2011 Ford Transit Connect Taxi, which will arrive in [...]
