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2012 Toyota Camry Priced from $21,995; Camry Hybrid from $25,900
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Toyota has announced pricing on the all-new, seventh-generation 2012 Camry and Camry Hybrid. The all-new Camry and Camry Hybrid will be offered in four different model grades. The models will include the entry-level L, value-driven LE, premium XLE and sporty SE grades. The XLE and SE are available with four-cylinder or V6 engines. The Camry…
Hyundai Product Plan Includes 3 Series, Prius Rivals and More Upscale Veracruz
Hyundai is continuing to enter new product segments, including upscale niche markets, but will continue to update lower priced models over the next three years. Three vehicles the Korean automaker wants to launch sometime soon include a dedicated plug-in hybrid sedan (a Prius rival), a sporty sedan to compete with the BMW 3-Series and more…
Audi A8 Production Boosted Over 50 Percent in Response to Growing Demand
Nevertheless, despite bucking the current economic trends, there are some industry analysts who feel that this apparent growth from the big three German luxury car makers probably won’t sustain itself over the longer term.
Volkswagen To Unveil Single Seat Electric Car
Volkswagen is set to unveil a single seat electric car at a special event in Berlin next month, as the company explores the future of mobility and personal transportation. A VW spokesman confirmed that the vehicle would be shown at an event in Berlin on September 8th. VW said that the new car would surpass…
2012 Kia Soul Pricing Set With MSRP Of $13,900
Kia has formally announced pricing on their 2012 Soul, setting the Scion xB and Nissan Cube competitor’s MSRP just slightly under $14,000. The Soul A/T will start at $15,700 while the highest trim model, the Soul! will start at under $20,000. The Soul! will come packed with features including exclusive projector headlamps with front LED…
2012 BMW M5 Makes Surprise Appearance at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
It’s perhaps the only automotive venue in the world where the new BMW M5 won’t get the attention it deserves. Then again, it’s hard to compete with the 100 year old rolling sculptures on display at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Eelgance. Debuting at the Nurburgring 24 Hour Race, the new M5 is scheduled to get…
298 Cadillacs on Parade Set World Record in Vermont
Originally started by Lorie Seadale as a way to raise awareness for the Orleans County Fair in Barton, Vermont, the Cadillac parade has now brought back a world record to America. The previous record set consisted of 102 Cadillacs on parade back in September of 2002 out in the Netherlands. This time around, the folks…
Kia To Unveil RWD Four-Door Sports Sedan At Frankfurt Auto Show
Kia has officially confirmed that it will be debuting a rear-wheel drive four-door sports sedan at next month’s Frankfurt Auto Show. The concept has sleek and muscular proportions, and will likely slide in between the Hyundai Genesis and Equus in terms of size. “I believe the car is a strong statement from Kia: We are…
2013 Lexus GS350 Video: First Look at the Future of Lexus
Unveiled at Pebble Beach, Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda calls the new GS “the first generation of a new Lexus.” Most obvious is an all-new design, while Lexus has also upped its game in terms of interior quality, while promising a more engaging driving experience. GALLERY: 2013 Lexus GS350 Watch the video after the jump and…
2013 Lexus GS350 Unveiled At Pebble Beach [Video]
And now, drumroll, please…at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Lexus has unveiled the all-new GS350,with sharper styling and sportier handling. The new GS is wider than the outgoing four-eyed model, as befitting an entirely new platform that is even more rigid but stays within the same size. Lexus engineers focused on making the car more…
GM Turning To Bankruptcy As Excuse To Avoid Impala Lawsuit
Even though GM admits that the 2007-2008 Chevrolet Impalas has a faulty rear suspension, they’re hoping to avoid a class-action lawsuit by turning to their bankruptcy – as in, the “New GM” can’t be responsible for the “Old GM’s” mistakes. Seriously? The defect is in a tie-rod design that causes premature wearing of the vehicle’s…
Top 100 Cars Of All Time: Inside Line Picks Its Faves
Every now and then, a leading automotive publication compiles a list of cars it thinks have made a valuable contribution to the automotive landscape. The latest to offer such a list is Edmunds Inside Line. Their list is quite interesting, as it makes mention of such odd-ball picks like the Acura Integra Type R, the…
Opel Unveiling Astra GTC, Zafira Tourer, Surprise Vehicle At Frankfurt Auto Show
Opel is set to make an impression as this year’s Frankfurt Show which takes place on September 15th to the 25th. Their main focus will be the surprise debut of an experimental car which Opel claims will emphasize the passion for driver-focused vehicles. In addition, the booth will host the world debuts of the Astra…
2013 Lexus GS Official Photos Leaked Ahead Of Pebble Beach Debut
A series of leaked photos and a UK market press release are the first look we have at the 2013 Lexus GS luxury sedan. Also confirmed are F-Spot, and hybrid versions (with a GS450h mentioned) as well as a GS250 packing a 2.5L V6 – for Europe only we presume. With styling borrowing heavily from…
Kia Rear-Drive Genesis Twin Confirmed, But No Pickup or Miata Rival
Kia, spurred by the success of sibling Hyundai’s Genesis (and possibly Equus), wants a piece of the rear-drive pie. The company is planning a flagship luxury sedan and possibly a coupe, both in the vein of the Genesis duo. Kia’s rear-drive adventures end there, however: there are no plans to introduce a pickup truck. There…
BMW M5 Diesel Confirmed: the 550dM
In case BMW‘s notoriously fickle enthusiasts can’t find the motivation to summon their pitchforks, here’s some news to light a fire under their posteriors: the legendary M division will put a diesel engine under the hood of their next car, a 5-Series. Say it ain’t so, again! What’s next, a front-wheel drive M? But the…
BMW 760Li High Security Spotted in Canada; But is it Illegal?
An obscure Canadian law makes it illegal for private citizens to own bulletproof cars, but Dave Pankew of Autoblog Canada ended up spotting one just north of Toronto, with the vehicle in question being a rare BMW 760Li High Security. Allegedly, this car has the top-of-the-line F03 package, and has all kinds of spy-novel-esque gadgets…
Rolls-Royce Commemorates Chinese “Year Of The Dragon”
As one would expect, the coachlines are entirely handpainted and draw inspiration from the Forbidden City in Beijing.
2013 Lexus GS350 Leaked Ahead Of Pebble Beach Debut
This probably shouldn’t come as a surprise, but photos of the newly restyled Lexus GS model have leaked ahead of its public debut at Pebble Beach’s Concours d’Elegance that happens this weekend. The photos come from China and if this does indeed turn out to be the new GS we get here, many will be…
BMW Details X5 And X6 Expanded Options Including Exclusive Editions
In addition to offering Exclusive Editions for the X5 and X6 models, BMW has also expanded its line of options through its Individual Program for both models. Details for the Exclusive Editions include a unique paint shade for the X5 called Platinum Bronze Metallic while the X6 will be since in a Mineral Silver Metallic….
2012 Nissan Altima, NV Recalled For Air Bag Defect
Two weeks ago, a recall was launched for approximately 20,000 Nissan Altima sedans for a front suspension bolt that may not have been properly tightened during production of the vehicle. Today, another recall was launched regarding an incorrectly assembled air bag control unit in both the 2012 Altima and the 2012 NV work van. The affected vehicles…
2012 Lexus CT 200h Gets F Sport Package
Lexus has announced its plans for the 2012 CT 200h model, adding a new car and the F Sport Package as an option to buyers. The F Sport Package originally debuted last year at the Australian International Auto Show (seen above) and will feature F Sport-tuned suspension, 17-inch wheels in a high-gloss finish, mesh front…
More Than Half Of Japan Drives Kei-Cars
Each market has its favorites when it comes to cars. People in the Middle-East prefer powerful SUV’s like the Mercedes-Benz G-class, while in America the pick-up truck reigns supreme, especially the Ford F-150. In Japan, the most popular car is neither big, nor powerful, but it fills the needs of most of its motorists. Since…
Chevrolet Volt Losing The Interest Of Consumers
And in fact in just about every category, according to CNW, new car buyers today are less likely to consider the Volt than at any time during it’s history. The big reason? The car’s rather steep MSRP.
