The NHTSA announces that while the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle is quite a great car, there is a problem with some safety aspects on it. While they don't mind the retro aspect and the all the hippie/hipster halo around it, the American authority drew the line at airbag issues. 2012 Volkswagen Beetle On the models which are listed as being affected...
The French people from Renault presents the Megane Estate GT 220, a special edition of the standard model which will go on sale this month on the home market. Under the bonnet we find a revised 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine capable to deliver 217 horsepower and 340Nm of torque. We talk about the same engine found on the Megane R.S. but...
Nissan officially reveals the 2013 model year Leaf, the well-known electric vehicle which receives some significant improvements after two years on the market. Under the hood we find a new electric motor and new components which are significantly lighter. To be more specific, the new powertrain is 80 kilograms lighter which, without doubt, improves the performance. 2013 Nissan Leaf The...
Onyx Concept presents today a comprehensive package for the Porsche Panamera, a kit called Onyx GST Edition. The specialists from Onyx Concept offer two stages, the first one including new front and rear bumpers, a rear spoiler, LED daytime running lights and a carbon fiber diffuser. Porsche Panamera Onyx GST These improvements are priced at $16,999. The Stage Two pack...
Auction fans should ready their wallet as they're about to go through something unusual. They'll get a chance at buying a unique Nissan. The GT-R Bolt Edition the Japanese company alongside the Jamaican athlete about a month ago is now ready to be taken up to the auction block. Nissan GT-R Bolt Edition Nissan announces that their one-off version of...
Now that the Americans are getting used to the idea of dispelling the myth that there's no replacement for displacement, manufacturers want to push the idea as far as possible. Ford is all about that idea since they did push the awareness of the pickup truck market and now they're doing things a little more predictable. 2013 Ford Fiesta With...
Honda debuts the 2013 CR-Z in the United States with an improved powertrain under the bonnet. To be more specific, the Japanese company offers a new lithium-ion battery able to improve both fuel economy and performance figures. The new output of the electric motor is now rated at 15kW while the total output of the latter combined with a 1.5-liter...
Ferrari officially announces that the first F12 Berlinetta has been sold in the United States at the inaugural of this year's Formula One Grand Prix in Texas. The starting price for the auctioned model was $315,888 but it climbed all the way up to $1,12 million. Larry Roth from Long Island proved to be the lucky winner, all the money...
The Germans at Mercedes-Benz decided to confirm some rumors on the upcoming 2013 S-Class, a model which will be seen quite soon in world premiere. According to the official information, the new model will benefit from a wide range of safety systems including an automatic emergency braking system able to recognize crossings, lanes, speed limit signs and more. 2013 Mercedes...
The Japanese people from Mitsubishi are preparing the debut of the 2014 Outlander, an SUV which will be seen for the first time at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show. While the details and photos are limited, we do know that the upcoming Outlander will benefits from several safety features such as the Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Mitigation, Land...
