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2013 Acura RDX Pricing Will Start at $34,320
The all-new 2013 RDX crossover SUV from Acura will hit dealerships in early Spring and will start with a base price of $34,320. A fully packed RDX with AWD and Technology Package will sell for $39,420. The new RDX is powered by a 3.5L V6 engine with 33-hp more than its predecessor for a new…
Honda Odyssey Minivans Recalled for Liftgate Malfunction, 45,747 Units Affected
Honda is issuing a recall for 2008-2009 Odyssey minivans which will start around March 13th, for problems involving the gas-filled struts used to raise and support the rear liftgate of the vehicle. This affects Odysseys equipped with the power liftgate system, for a total of 45,747 affected minivans. The flaw can result in a leak of the…
2013 Lexus ES 250 Spotted in China
The all-new 2013 Lexus ES was recently spotted in China. It looks like the luxury Japanese automaker will follow in its newly released GS footsteps with more aggressive styling in its entry-level model. One quick glance at the above photo reveals that the new-generation ES will feature a much more prominent front-end design similar to…
Volvo S60 TTA is One Great Looking Race Car
Volvo is hardly known for exciting automobiles, never mind ones that are meant to go fast. Though the Swedish automaker has been changing their models to be more hip and stylish over the recent years, the vast majority would still find the words “great looking Volvo race car” to be an oxymoron. But that is…
Mazda CX-5 is Truffula Tree Certified in Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax – Video
Mazda has found a clever way of co-branding with a Hollywood blockbuster this year, teaming up with the children’s themed, Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax. While Acura has teamed up with the new Avengers movie, the Mazda CX-5’s appearance in The Lorax is not only more believable, but will surely have kids asking their parents why they…
2013 Dodge Charger NASCAR Race Car Revealed
The new NASCAR Dodge Charger isn’t set to even make an appearance until next year, but the team out at Penske Racing is already hard at work in preparing it for its racing debut. Much like the 2013 NASCAR Ford Fusion that was revealed earlier this year, the 2013 Dodge Charger actually looks like a…
Jeep Compass Black Look Concept Set to Debut: Geneva Motor Show Preview
Heading to the upcoming 2012 Geneva Motor Show is a concept Jeep Compass that is “production-intent” according to Jeep Europe. Those familiar with Jeep products might find this Black Look concept Compass strangely similar to the 2012 Mopar Jeep Compass True North – save the different wheels and paint job. An all-new black exterior along…
The Future of AMG Detailed
AMG, the high-performance subsidiary for German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz, is poised to establish itself as a real player in the sports car industry by unveiling 17 new models and variants over the next four years. Most noticeable of the upcoming models by AMG will be their SLC model which is slated to hit showrooms by…
Fisker Automotive Running Out of Time and Funds?
Earlier this month, electric car manufacturer Fisker Automotive laid off around 65 workers and it became public knowledge that they were renegotiating loan details with the US Department of Energy. Now analysts (or at least one analyst) are predicting the inevitable death of Fisker as a company, especially since Fisker apparently did not meet certain…
2013 Cadillac ATS: New Photos and Video
Cadillac has released a dozen or so new photos of its upcoming 2013 ATS sedan along with a new video showing off its lightweight chassis, further teasing us about the new model that hasn’t even had its pricing announced yet. The luxury American automaker also went so far as to compare the ATS 2.0L turbo…
Chinese Investment Firm Purchases De Tomaso
A subsidiary of Chinese investment firm Hotyork Investment Group has reportedly purchased automaker De Tomaso. The Italian automaker was recently revived thanks to the work of former Fiat CEO Gianmario Rossignolo back in 2009, but quickly ran into financial problems trying to launch three new vehicles. There aren’t many details being released at the moment…
2012 BMW 3-Series M Sport Details Released
The latest generation BMW 3-Series has finally gotten the optional M Sport treatment, with the German automaker releasing details on the package. The new accessories will debut at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show and will come with a stylish new front bumper with larger air intakes, carbon fiber front splitters and black kidney grilles. For…
Bentley W12 Engine Improved to Avoid Replacement
It seems that with the release of the Bentley twin-turbo V8 powerplant, the W12 could be rendered a useless dinosaur. The British automaker however, still has plans to make the W12 more efficient and a viable engine in Bentley’s lineup. The new 4.0L V8 from Bentley pushes out 500-hp, impressive when compared to the larger,…
2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i Will Start at $37,995
The 2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i with a 2.0L, four-cylinder turbocharged engine will hit US showrooms this April with an MSRP of $37,995 including a $895 destination and handling charge. The MSRP is the same as the outgoing 2012 xDrive28i with a six-cylinder. The new turbocharged four-cylinder is replacing the 3.0L straight-six with 240-hp. The smaller…
Tesla Model S Will Not be Available to Media Before Release
One of the great perks of becoming an automotive journalist is the opportunity to get behind the wheel of practically any new car on the market, whether it be the latest Porsche or a Pagani Huayra. However, Tesla has chosen not to oblige. According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk during an announcement last night, no…
2012 Subaru Legacy and Outback Recalled Over Side Curtain Airbag Issue
NHTSA issued out a recall for 2012 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles due to an issue with the side curtain airbags. According to the report, an incorrect propellant mixture for the initiator component was used that can result in an insufficient output of compressed gas. As a result, the side curtain airbags may not deploy….
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Getting a Major Refresh
The current generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class has done extremely well for itself, arguably finding a perfect compromise between sporty and luxury. But it appears that the German automaker has found ways to improve upon it and a new, heavily refreshed E-Class is expected to make a debut at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show. Autobild out in…
BMW 1-Series M Performance Parts Teased [Video]
BMW is starting to take a liking to blurring out the vital parts and trying to tease us about what’s next on the horizon from the German automaker. First it was the X6 M Diesel that got teased, and now BMW is showing off its M Performance Parts for their 1-Series hatchback model. Now to…
2013 Audi RS4 Avant Officially Released
Yesterday, the new Audi RS4 Avant leaked on the Internet ahead of its 2012 Geneva Motor Show debut, and now the German automaker has made the new high-performance wagon official along with its specifications. The third-generation RS4 Avant will come with a 4.2L V8 powerplant with 450-hp and 317 lb-ft of torque. It is confirmed…
MINI Sedan Could Join Wagon, Van in Growing Lineup
MINI might be changing the way we think of minivans by the year 2020. The British automaker is considering expanding its lineup to include a five-door station wagon, a van, and possibly even a notchback sedan. The all-new MINI Roadster will hit dealerships this month and is the sixth MINI model. Next on the list…
BMW to Continue Providing Munich Police with Vehicles
BMW will continue their tradition of providing patrol cars to the Munich police force thanks to a new contract that will contribute several hundred vehicles a year to the force. The German automaker provided cruisers for the past 50 years and will continue to do so with its new 2012 3-Series and 5-Series sedans and…
2012 Hyundai Azera Pricing Announced
The new 2012 Hyundai Azera has quite a list of new standard features, which makes the base model 2012 a better outfitted car than the outgoing 2011 fully loaded Azera limited. The 2012 Azera will have a base MSRP of $32,000 and top out at $36,000 when loaded with the technology package. New standard features on…
Hyundai’s Next Focus: Three-Row Crossovers, Not Trucks
Hyundai North America CEO John Krafcik reaffirmed, in an interview with Fox News, that the Korean automaker doesn’t intend to join the truck market but will look instead into the six and seven passenger crossover segment. With vehicles in over a dozen automotive segments, Hyundai is seeing success in both the pre- and post-family stages, but…
2012 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger Both Top Safety Picks
The 2012 Chrysler 300 and its mechanical twin, the Dodge Charger are both recognized as Top Safety Picks by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) after also earning a five-star safety rating from the NHTSA. The American full-size sedans each received full marks in front and side crash tests and earned a commendable four-stars in…
