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2011 Tokyo Auto Salon: Nissan Juke Sporty Package Heading to a Dealer Near You
Love the Nissan Juke? OK, you probably don’t, but that’s most likely because you haven’t driven one. Criticized from Tokyo to Tampa Bay, the Juke is a front-runner for ugliest car ever, but it’s also a seriously fun package with a turbocharged 4-cylinder and a sophisticated AWD system. Targeted at young urbanites, Nissan is looking…
Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel Bound For European Market
The Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel wasn’t long for this world in its previous iteration, but the oil-burning Jeep will soldier on in Europe, where diesels enjoy massive popularity. Bowing at the Geneva Auto Show in March, the Grand Cherokee CRD will likely use a version of Chrysler’s previous diesel engine which made 218 horsepower and…
BMW X1 Delayed For U.S. Market, Canadian Launch To Proceed On Time
BMW‘s upcoming X1 crossover will be delayed by almost a year, due to extreme demand in the European market. BMW’s Leipzig, Germany plant can barely produce enough vehicles for Europe, and BMW USA has decided to delay the small crossover’s American launch until at least the fall of 2011. Canada will be getting the X1…
Jeep Grand Wagoneer To Return In 2013
The Jeep Grand Wagoneer is one of the most iconic vehicles produced by the brand, with a major aftermarket industry dedicated to faithfully restoring and preserving existing Wagoneers. “It’s time we gave the market an upper-scale Grand Wagoneer,” Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne told Automotive News. “You’ll see it in January 2013.” While the Wrangler defined…
Honda Accord Crosstour to Get 4-Cylinder Base Engine
Another source reported that the four-banger powered Crosstour will probably come in front-drive form only (at least initially) and restricted to more basic trim levels (possibly DX, LX and EX) as well as a corresponding lower MSRP to help bolster sales.
Detroit 2011: Jeep Compass Tries For Some Legitimacy
The Jeep Compass doesn’t get much respect. As a 4-cylinder, car based Jeep, it never really fit with the brand’s rugged off-road ethos, and some Jeep fans mocked its weak constitution on anything but paved roads. For 2011, the Compass gets a substantial refresh, hoping to trade on the looks of its big brother, the…
Detroit 2011: MINI Paceman Confirmed For Production 2013 [Video]
Having just been unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show, the MINI Paceman Concept is production ready, according to a MINI source, who told AutoGuide that 2013 is the target date for the Paceman’s launch. Before the new two-door crossover, MINI will launch the upcoming Coupe and Roadster, sportier, stripped down versions of the base car…
Detroit 2011: Hyundai CURB Concept Is A Crossover For Hipsters
Hyundai has finally released details on their new CURB crossover Urban Activity Vehicle, described as a vehicle for “Generation Y living an urban lifestyle with an active night life.” The wild sport-cross concept shared the stage with the new Veloster during its debut at the Detroit Auto Show. Despite the nebulous marketing spin, the CURB seems…
2013 Ford Escape Previewed With Vertrek Concept [Detroit 2011]
A dramatic departure from the current model, Ford‘s new Vertrek Concept previews the next generation Escape crossover. Unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the Vertrek trades the current model’s boxy SUV look for more stylish, though still aggressive, lines. Based on the same architecture as the 2012 Ford Focus, the Vertrek…
2011 Ford Explorer Is North American Truck Of The Year [Video]
The 2011 Ford Explorer beat out the Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee to win the North American Truck Of The Year award. The winner was announced at the 2011 North American International Auto Show, where the Chevrolet Volt was also announced as the Car of the Year. Ford took the honors last year with…
Next Generation Subaru Tribeca to Run on Toyota Highlander Platform
Although a common architecture will likely included a shared chassis and roof structure, challenges remain in how to adapt a variety of different powertrains.
Hyundai Curb Concept Teased Ahead of Detroit Debut as a Coupe-Styled Crossover
Hyundai has just released two teaser images of what it calls the Curb concept, ahead of the vehicle’s world premier at the Detroit Auto Show next week. The big bold design and large wheels give the appearance that this concept is quite large, but looking at the door size its more likely a small crossover…
Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG To Live Another Day
Looks like our reports of the Mercedes ML63’s death were premature, even if they were easily rationalized. The folks at Motor Trend have confirmed with M-B that the ML63 will continue on for 2011, but it still may not be long for this world. With a new ML due out for the 2012 model year,…
MINI Beachcomber Concept Too Dangerous for Production
There has been much debate inside MINI as to what direction that automaker would go with its next crossover model. Executives, designers and engineers were reportedly stuck between a production version of the Beachcomber Concept, or a two-door version of the Countryman, initially referred to as the Canyon. That decision has, however, been made for…
Volkswagen Planning More SUVs, Crossovers for U.S. Market
As part of a larger plan to grow the brand in the U.S., Volkswagen will look to add more SUVs and crossovers to its lineup here. In an interview with Automotive News, VW’s U.S. boss Jonathan Browning commented that the the first place the German automaker is looking to make substantial growth is in the…
MyFord Touch Distracting Says Consumer Reports, Drops ‘Recommended’ Rating on Edge
Consumer Reports has decided to drop its ‘recommended’ rating for both the Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossovers, due to the Blue Oval’s new MyFord and MyLincoln Touch systems. Editors at the magazine said the system was difficult to use and required drivers to look away from the road for too long. Consumer Reports, it…
Volvo XC30 Crossover Planned to Rival BMW X1, Audi Q3
Based on the success of the new-ish XC60 crossover, Volvo will look to move further downmarket with a rival for vehicles like the BMW X1 and Audi Q3. According to at least one report, the move is part of a larger plan to not only increase the volume of models Volvo produces, but also to…
RUMOR: Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG Is Dead
The Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG is dead, according to reports out of Europe. The 6.2L hyper-SUV, which used AMG’s raucous 510-horsepower V8, has apparently died, leaving the BMW X5M and Porsche Cayenne Turbo as the sole choices for those who must go fast, but aren’t allowed to buy a proper sports car due to their spouses decree. With…
Mercury Name Disappears From Showrooms As Brand Officially Dies
After 71 years of acting as Ford’s middle child, the final nail in the Mercury coffin was pounded in, as dealers removed all remnants of Mercury logos and signs from their dealerships, marking the end of the brand’s existence once and for all. Mercury vehicles ended production in October, although a final order for government…
Cadillac SRX Turbo Killed-Off Due to Low Sales
Having only been on sale for a year, Cadillac has decided to kill-off its SRX Turbo luxury crossover. The standard SRX model will continue on, but a lack of consumer interested in the vehicle has lead the GM accountants to axe the low selling ‘ute. Cadillac spokesperson Robyn Henderson confirmed the demise of the 300-hp…
Mercedes G-Class Based Gazal-1 Headed to Production as Saudi Arabia’s First Car
When most people think about Saudi Arabia, they think about a country that produces 10-million barrels of crude oil every day, a country where temperatures in the summer can reach over 130-degrees, and a country where the Sheikhs live in mansions bigger than some high-end resorts. While there is a huge car culture there, with…
Ford Edge And Lincoln MKX Face Recall Due To Fire Hazard
Ford is recalling both the Edge crossover and the Lincoln MKX luxury crossover due to an electrical short that could lead to a fire. The vehicles were built during a 6 day window, and also includes certain Ford F-Series trucks. Dealers will inspect a component known as the body control module, and replace it if…
Fiat Strada Sporting: A More Dynamic Pickup-Car Hits the Market in Brazil
Brazil has become a very important market for car companies. It is now the fourth-largest car consuming market in the world, and one of its most popular segments is car-based pick-up trucks. These vehicles make-up about 7 percent of the market in Brazil. Fiat, which is the largest volume brand there, is now going to…
Kia KV7 Concept Teased Ahead of Detroit Auto Show Reveal, Hinting at Brand’s Next Van
Kia has just released a lone image of a new concept vehicle it will debut at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show in January. Called the KV7, the small van looks to be sized between the Soul and a conventional minivan, perhaps suggesting it could be a replacement for the Rondo MPV. There’s a definite resemblance…
