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Audi Q3 Vail Concept Revealed With 314-HP: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
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Audi has unveiled a themed vehicle in the form of their Q3 compact SUV at this year’s Detroit Auto Show. The Audi Q3 Vail is named after the famous winter sports venue in the US with winter sports and functionality as its theme. The themed design targets young enthusiasts of winter sports who love skiing…
2013 Nissan Pathfinder Concept is a Crossover and Looks it: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
Nissan introduced its new Pathfinder Concept SUV at the Detroit Auto Show today. Boasting an all-new design, Nissan looks to provide more passenger comfort, innovative technology, and fuel-efficient performance when production versions hit the showroom this coming fall. The next Pathfinder promises an aerodynamic body combined with a more efficient V6 engine as well as…
Range Rover Evoque Wins North American Truck of the Year: Detroit Auto Show 2012
Although it faced fairly stiff competition from the updated 2012 version of Honda’s popular CR-V and the latest BMW X3, in terms of design and engineering, the Evoque was judged the overall winner in this year’s North American Truck of the Year awards.
2013 Lexus LX570 Revealed: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
Ahead of its official debut at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, Lexus has released photos and a press release on their refreshed 2013 LX570 SUV. The facelifted LX570 is surprisingly aggressive and sporty, and it’s clear that Lexus is trying to make a consistent statement with their front fascia designs across all their models –…
2012 Dodge Durango Adds Second Row Captain’s Chairs
For an additional $300, Durango customers can upgrade to a larger center console that incorporates a 12-volt power outlet, illuminated cup holders and extra storage space.
2013 Toyota Land Cruiser Revealed
Toyota has officially unveiled its new 2013 Land Cruiser (European model shown), celebrating its 60th anniversary since its original launch in Japan and over 50 years of success in North America. For the revamp, Toyota has given its decorated Land Cruiser a series of new upgrades, including exterior and interior styling enhancements. Along with that,…
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel Coming To America
It’s official: The Chrysler Group has announced that a diesel variant of the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be offered in the North American markets and will be manufactured at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit. The press release didn’t focus on just the Grand Cherokee Diesel announcement, as Chrysler also mentioned that it…
Suzuki XAα Concept Unveiled at New Delhi Auto Expo
Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest auto company, is set to unveil the new XAα concept car at the 2012 New Delhi Auto Expo. While earlier reports suggested that the new concept will eventually replace Maruti Suzuki’s highly successful Jimny SUV, Maruti Suzuki managing director and CEO Shinzo Nakanishi explained that, “the Concept XAα is designed for…
Ford EcoSport Debuts at New Delhi Auto Expo as a Tiny Crossover
Looking a lot like a Fiesta on stilts, the latest EcoSport will be produced locally in India at the Chennai integrated manufacturing complex for both domestic consumption and also export, with production in other countries, likely Brazil slated to commence down the road.
Bentley SUV Confirmed, Lamborghini To Follow
Thanks to Bentley‘s strongest sales performance since 2008, the gentlemen of Crewe are looking to expand their line-up with the introduction of a new luxury SUV by 2014. Known for its generous application of wood and leather, Bentley does not intend to compete against the likes of Cayenne or Range Rover. Instead, Bentley aims to…
Chrysler is America’s Fastest Growing Full Line Automaker
Since Fiat restored Chrysler after its humbling bankruptcy, the third American automaker has been reinvigorated, and boasts industry leading statistics in growth. Chrysler Group ended 2011 with U.S. sales in December amounting to 138,019 units, an increase of 37 percent over the same period last year. What’s more, December also marks Chrysler’s 21st consecutive month…
Porsche Cayenne Diesel Confirmed for North America
Taking center stage at Porsche’s return to the Detroit Auto Show next week will be the all-new 911 Cabriolet. It’s not, however, the biggest news the German sports car maker will announce. Rather, Porsche will confirm that later this year it will begin sales of a diesel version of its top seller, the Cayenne SUV….
Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Makes 350 HP, Gets 50 MPG: Detroit Auto Show Preview
The V60 gas/electric Plug-in Hybrid will sport an electric motor producing 70 hp, along with a four-cylinder gasoline engine, resulting in a total power output of 350 hp.
Nissan Pathfinder Concept Teased Again [Video]: Detroit Auto Show Preview
Nissan‘s all-new Pathfinder Concept is set to debut at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show on January 9th and the Japanese automaker has just teased us with two real short video clips highlighting the new SUV’s front and back. The videos are complete teasers, but it clearly showcases the Pathfinder’s traditional SUV hallmarks that have been…
2013 Buick Encore Teaser Photo Almost Complete: Detroit Auto Show Preview
We’re 75 percent there! Well not really, you can probably guess what’s hiding behind the last square in Buick‘s little puzzle-style picture of their Encore small SUV. In case you’re missing the joke, it’s a wheel. GM hasn’t released details about the Encore yet, though we can make a couple of educated guesses to tide…
Mercedes-Benz Tops 2 Million SUVs Sold
Don’t head to the optometrist just yet. If the parking lot outside the California Pizza Kitchen and P.F. Chang’s seems particularly crowded with Mercedes-Benz SUVs, you’re probably seeing just fine. The company had some good news to release with the new year, they managed to surpass the 2 million SUVs sales mark. According to a…
Ford US Sales Reach 2 Million Units
Light trucks have also been doing well, with the breadwinning F-150, along with the outgoing Escape and Explorer looking to post strong gains (current estimates predict around a 30 percent increase by the time all’s said and done), according to a official statement released by the company.
2012 Cadillac Escalade Gets New Security Features
Maybe it’s the price tag. Maybe it’s the chrome. Regardless of the reason, there’s a big risk that your Escalade won’t be making home. For the fourth year running, the iconic Cadillac SUV topped the list of vehicles most likely to be stolen. Thankfully, GM isn’t sitting idly by while their loyal mix of suburban…
Top 10 Winter Vehicles Named by Kelly Blue Book
When all was said and done, the results of their findings revealed a rather diverse range of vehicles, from cars to minivans, trucks and SUVs, though all of them shared a common trait, namely a user friendly all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive system, designed to maintain traction in slippery conditions.
Buick Encore Teaser Pictures Released on Buick’s Facebook Page
It’s that time of year when lots of car companies are about to unveil new model’s at various auto shows around the world. Buick is no exception, and it will use the 2012 North American International Auto Show to unveil its latest creation, the Encore CUV. Before the veil is fully lifted off this new…
2012 Toyota Land Cruiser Revealed
Toyota of Japan has released the first official photos of their 2012 Land Cruiser refresh, the first major update since the SUV first hit the market in 2007. On the outside, the bulk of the Land Cruiser’s styling remains the same, but it does get outfitted with a sportier front bumper, new headlights with LEDs,…
Mercedes-Benz G55 and G65 AMG Spied
Kanye West once rapped that the Mercedes G550 was “his favorite toy”, but West, along with other rappers and oil shieks, will be sorely disappointed to learn that the new AMG versions expected to debut will make their lowly G550 look dated. The G55 will get an updated twin-turbo 525-horsepower 5.5L V8, similar to other…
Dodge Nitro SUV Joins Caliber As A Discontinued Model
Dodge‘s announcement that the Caliber’s production has ended was no surprise, and now the Nitro SUV has also been confirmed to share the same fate as the Caliber. Nitro monthly sales had continued to be dismal with its lowest in July 2009 with just 1,115 vehicles sold. The Nitro at its best selling month was…
Cadillac SRX Recalled Over Transmission Cable Woes
2011 has been the year of the recall for General Motors. Hardly a week goes by when a new vehicle recall from GM is not making news. The latest addition to this list is the Cadillac SRX. In particular, SRX models built in Mexico between 2010 and 2011. Roughly 20,000 vehicles are said to be…
