Mazda has announced plans to launch its all-new SKY Concept powertrains in the United States starting as early as 2011. “By launching our SKY technologies into the global market place, beginning in 2011, we will take a huge step toward accomplishing our stated goal of achieving a 30-percent improvement in global fuel economy by 2015,” [...]
After their successful collaboration debut with the SYNC, Microsoft and FoMoCo are back with Microsoft Hohm, a new solution that will make electric vehicle ownership easier and more affordable for consumers. The Microsoft Hohm application will help owners determine when and how to most efficiently and affordably recharge battery-electric and plug-in hybrids. It also should help [...]
At the 2010 New York Auto Show, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo received its true rival from Subaru – meet the new 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 4-door. The model will mark the first time that the WRX STI has been offered in two body styles. “The continuous evolution and development of the WRX STI is [...]
Mitsubishi today unveiled its Honda CR-V, Toyota Highlander and Kia Sportage rival at the 2010 New York Auto Show. The 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport will hit dealerships later this year and will carry a 2.0 4-cylinder engine helping it get an estimated fuel-economy of 30 mpg. All-wheel-drive will be offered as an option. Personally, we [...]
Key Competitors: Lexus LS, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7-Series Power: 4.6L Tau V8 – 385-hp / 333 lb-ft of torque (378-hp / 324 lb-ft using regular fuel) Transmission: ZF 6-speed automatic. Performance: 0-60 mph in less than 6.4 seconds. Availability: Summer of 2010. Prices: Mid $50,000 range. We’ve known for sometime that the Hyundai Equus large [...]
Kia definitely lived up to its tagline today – “The Power to Surprise.” Joining the 2011 Kia Optima and the Kia Forte five-door later this year will be the new 2011 Kia Sportage compact CUV. The 2011 Kia Sportage is longer, wider and lower than the previous model and features a new design defined by [...]
Key Competitors: Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, Mazda 6. Power: 2.4L GDI four-cylinder – 200 hp; 2.0L GDI turbo 4-cylinder (SX) – 274 hp; 2.4L hybrid (early 2011 availability). Transmission: 6-speed manual (LX); 6-speed automatic. Availability: Fall of 2010. Prices: TBA. Kia today took the wraps off of its new 2011 Kia Optima mid-size sedan, which [...]
Kia today announced that it will start competing in the five-door hatchback segment with its new 2011 Kia Forte five-door. Based on the Forte sedan and the Forte Koup, the Kia Forte five-door carries a new front grille, alloy wheels, lower valence design, center console, paddle shifters, push-button start and navigation in addition to the [...]
Bentley today showed its new Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible at the 2010 New York Auto Show. At first, we thought that the paint job on the exterior may glow in the dark, turn out, it’s just a really bad color choice. Moving on… Refresher: Power for the Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible comes from a 6.0L [...]
After making its world debut at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show, the 2011 BMW Alpina B7 is back on the show floor – however, this time it is sitting on an xDrive platform of the 7-Series. The 2011 BMW Alpina B7 will start at $122,875 for the standard wheelbase and $126,775 for the extended wheelbase. [...]
