Thursday, June 21, 2012

2013 Chevrolet Malibu

General Motors launched the new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu sedan in its most fuel-efficient form earlier this year, the Eco model. Now it has announced pricing for the other powertrain and model trims with a base price of $23,910 including a destination fee of $760.Joining the Eco trim level is the LS, LT, and LTZ models. The base LS Malibu is powered by a 2.5-liter direct-injection four-cylinder engine rated at 197 horsepower. Stepping up...

2013 Cadillac XTS

Over the past several years Cadillac has made some memorable sedans--especially the CTS and CTS-V models, which are bolder and brasher than about any other sport sedans on the market. The trouble is, that overly edgy style hasn't exactly resonated with the heart of the luxury market. The CTS (and the adrenalizing CTS-V) might go a long way for Cadillac’s image, but there are a lot more Cadillac shoppers wearing their Fratelli Rossettis (okay…or...

2013 Ford Taurus

Getting Ford's legendary Taurus nameplate back on track has been one of the automaker's many miracles of the past several years. With the return of the Taurus SHO, and a newfound emphasis on tech features and luxury refinement, Ford brought a once-great name back from the brink—as an excellent, albeit staid larger sedan.For 2013, Ford hasn't shaken up the formula all that much, but it's stepped up its game just a little bit in all respects—with...

Explaining Volkswagen's MQB Architecture 2013

Volkswagen Group has three "assembly kits," or uber-flexible platforms to handle the vast majority of its product line in an efficient, cost-effective way. NSF is its new small family of cars, featuring the Up. MLB is modular longitudinal kit for Audi A4, A6 and A8. MSB, the modern standard drivetrain kit, covers front-engine cars like the Porsche Panamera.The VW brand is responsible for MQB, its modular transverse kit that will underpin the...

2012 DODGE CHALLENGER SXT

2012 DODGECHALLENGER SXT305-HP 3.6L V627 MPG HWY+PERFORMANCE STEERING & SUSPENSIONMSRP* STARTING AT:$25,195SEARCH NEW INVENTORYBUILD & PRICEPAYMENT CALCULATORFIND A DEALERLEASE FOR$299Per month for 39 monthsLease example for Challenger SXT. $2,499 due at lease signing. No security deposit required.+ORFINANCE FOR1.9% APRfor 60 months+OR$1,500Consumer Cash+WHAT'S INCLUDEDOur most economical Challenger SXT includes the following highlights.DESIGNHIGHLIGHTSClassic...

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Nissan announces Canadian pricing for the 2013 GT-R

Nissan Canada, Inc. today announced Canadian pricing for the 2013 Nissan GT-R, which is on sale now at Nissan GT-R dealers nationwide. Following a major revision just last year, the 2013 Nissan GT-R receives a number of impressive performance enhancements, reinforcing the flagship supercar’s spirit of continuous advancement. Horsepower has been boosted to 545 hp (from 530 hp), with torque now rated at 463 lb-ft (from 448 lb-ft). In addition, the...

2013 Nissan GT-R Preview

The Nissan GT-R has taken another step towards legendary status. In 2012, the Japanese automaker presented a fresh new look and a revamped mill whose power skyrocketed from 485 to 530 hp. We admired the new LED taillights, redesigned fascia with dual “rectifier fins” and increased downforce via a reduced drag coefficient. The Nissan GT-R has taken another step towards legendary status. In 2012, the Japanese automaker presented a fresh new...