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2014 Chevrolet Spark EV Makes Official Debut: 2012 LA Auto Show
Boasting 130 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque, the newest addition to the Chevrolet electric vehicle family has been officially unveiled at the 2012 LA Auto Show.
2014 Kia Forte Gets a Swoopy New Look: 2012 LA Auto Show
Kia has pulled the wraps off its 2014 Forte sedan model today at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, unveiling its highly anticipated sedan that looks to be another winner in the Korean automaker’s lineup.
2014 Fiat 500L, 500L Trekking Unveiled Ahead of Debut: 2012 LA Auto Show
Ahead of their 2012 LA Auto Show debut, Fiat has unveiled its 500L Trekking model and showed off its North American 500L model.
2014 Chevrolet Spark EV Unveiled Ahead of LA Auto Show Debut
Ahead of its official debut at the 2012 LA Auto Show, Chevrolet has unveiled its Spark EV which will be priced under $25,000 with tax incentives.
2013 Nissan Versa Priced at at $11,990, Still has Lowest MSRP
For the second year in a row, Nissan is proud to announce that its Versa Sedan model will feature the lowest starting MSRP in the U.S. with a $11,990 price tag before a $790 delivery fee.
Fiat 500 Production Hits One Million Mark
Fiat has produced its one millionth 500 model after five years of being on the market, symbolizing the compact car’s continued growth in over 100 countries around the world.
2014 Chevrolet Spark EV to Go Fast, Charge Faster
Scheduled to make its official debut at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, Chevrolet gave the media a sneak preview of its Spark EV at its Electrification Experience event in San Francisco, California.
2014 Honda Fit Engine Tech Previewed
Still competitive in its segment due to innovative styling, packaging and an enjoyable drive, Honda’s Fit sub-compact is starting to show its age.
Toyota to Sell Mazda2-Based Model in North America
Toyota will soon add another model to its North America lineup, based on the Mazda2 sub-compact.
Shifting Trends: Is the Manual Transmission Doomed?
Manual transmissions have always been idolized and are generally reserved for the ultimate sporty-cars, but how does a stick shift compare to its automated counterpart?
Corvette Powered Chevrolet Spark is a Hard-Core Hot Hatch
The concept of shoehorning a giant motor into a lightweight compact has been around for decades, but this Chevrolet Spark powered by a 7.0-liter Corvette V8 motor takes that idea to a whole new level.
Honda Fit Sales to Triple with New Variants, Lower Price
Sales of Honda’s sub-compact Fit will more than triple once a new model arrives for 2014 says company president Takanobu Ito.
2013 Honda Civic Refresh Due in November
After receiving less than stellar reviews of its new Civic, Honda will reveal an updated version of the popular compact in November AutoGuide has learned, more than a year ahead of the usual mid-cycle refresh.
Philadelphia Chevy Dealer Under Govt Investigation for Selling Unfixed Recalled Car
Chapman Chevrolet, a Pennsylvania car dealership, might be trouble with the feds.
2014 Mazda3 Leaked Well in Advanced of Debut
The all-new 2014 Mazda3 won’t debut next summer, but that doesn’t matter as much now that photos of the car have leaked onto the internet.
Scion iQ Gets $99 Lease to Compete With Low Cost Chevy Spark
Scion has announced a bargain $99 per month lease rate for its iQ mini car, hoping to boost deliveries as competition in the segment grows with Chevrolet’s recently released Spark off to a strong start.
Nissan Unveils e-NV200 Panel Van Bound for FedEx
Nissan’s e-NV200 is in the process of becoming the next FedEx delivery van, and today the brand unveiled its e-NV200 panel van in co-operation with FedEx at the IAA Commercial Vehicle International Motor Show in Hanover.
Toyota Matrix May be Axed, Auris Not Viable Successor
Slumping sales over the last couple of years are putting a future for the Toyota Matrix in doubt. Now, the Japanese automaker has ruled out the possibility that its Auris would make its way to America as a Matrix replacement.
Dodge Dart GTS Tribute Package Details Leaked
Joining the Dodge Dart R/T’s release will be a GTS Tribute Package adding special Mopar parts to the compact sedan.
Prius Plug-in Hybrid Bests Volt, Leaf in First Six Months of Sales
After six full months on the market, the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid has sold 6,061 units, outpacing the first six months of sales for the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf.
2013 Kia Rio SX Hatchback Gets Limited Run Stick Shift
Kia has decided to produce a limited production run of 2013 Rio SX hatchback models equipped with six-speed manual transmissions, undoubtedly responding to the demands made by consumer interest.
2014 Kia Forte, Updated Sorento Set for L.A. Debut
Kia will be heading to this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show with a redesigned Forte and an updated Sorento, the Korean automaker has confirmed.
2014 Ford Fiesta Gets Aston Martin Facelift
Originally introduced in 2008, the sixth-generation Ford Fiesta has received a facelift for the 2013 model year (in Europe), hinting yet again that the entire Ford lineup is destined to get the Aston Martin grille treatment.
2013 Nissan Leaf Battery Cells Getting Cheaper
Nissan will be switching to cells supplied by Hitachi for its 2013 Leaf model rather than the ones currently supplied by Automotive Energy Supply Corp.
