As you probably know, this year's edition of the SEMA Motor Show has opened its gates today, the Japanese people from Mazda choosing to present the MX-5 Spyder, a model based on the soft-top MX-5. The Mazda MX-5 Spyder features a single-panel soft-top painted in a grenadine-red color which is fitted on the windshield with two locks. In terms of...

Kia Rio is a subcompact model manufactured by the South Korean company since 2000 over three generations. The 2000 Kia Rio replaced the Pride model and debuted in front of the audience in August 2000. Kia offered the model in four-door sedan and five-door hatchback body styles with engines ranging from a 1.3-liter entry-level unit to a more powerful 1.6-liter...

Jeep Wrangler is one of the most successful models of Chrysler's subsidiary Jeep, a model which reached its fourth generation with production debuted more than 20 years ago. To be more precise, the first generation Wrangler entered production at the Brampton plant in Canada in 1987 replacing the Jeep CJ. Jeep also opted to build the four-wheel drive SUV in...

Nissan recently unveiled a larger addition to its existing van fleet in the shape of its new NV400. Bearing the distinctive look of a Nissan van, the NV400 has been developed through collaboration with Alliance partner Renault and is part of Nissan’s ambitious plan to double their share of the European LCV market in just three years. No doubt those...

Sometime next year, we'll be seeing a new flagship Mercedes SL make its first public appearance but until then we're going to have to be content with some spyshots. In seeing the half full side of the story, the new 2013 Mercedes SL is at least lightly camouflaged in this batch and it does make for some decent viewing. The...

The Honda Civic may be a small hatchback, a cheap, reliable product but it is also the Japanese company's bread winner. Naturally, a car of this significance generally gets extra attention from its manufacturer so even though the following announcement is a surprise it makes perfect sense. After receiving some criticism on their 2012 model year Civic the management at...

We have some really good news for everyone who is looking forward to quit using a standard vehicle and buy a super fuel-efficient hybrid model. To be more precise, the Germans from Volkswagen recently announced that the futuristic VW XL1 concept, a diesel-electric hybrid model able to obtain an impressive fuel economy, is currently under development to enter the series...

It seems that the waiting of the U.S. customers will come to an end soon as the Italians from Fiat announced that the high-performance Fiat 500 Abarth will debut in North America at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show. Under the bonnet, the 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth gets a 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo engine able to deliver 135 horsepower. We don't...

Sure, the SEMA oriented Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will be interesting compared to previous pony cars but the true stars of the bowtie brand will be the Corvette. With the Corvette Carlisle Blue Grand Sport Concept, we get just one example of what the Chevrolet stand will look like during the days that SEMA will be open. As the name may...

Petrolheads never really got along with the legislators, mostly because the latter keep trying to starve our cars of power, noise and plenty of other niggles. This time however, it seems like the legislators have gone on to make a decision that will almost certainly make petrolheads laugh their heads off. According to the chaps at EPA, the new Fisker...