Even before automatic or dual-clutch transmissions became the norm for most automakers, any foreign company that wanted to have a moderate success in the U.S. market always offered a two-pedal option for its models. One exception is Fiat’s Abarth sub-brand. If you visit the Italian carmaker’s U.S. website and select the “Powertrain” section from the [...]
August 22, 2012 at 11:08am by Alexander Stoklosa A few Sonic RS buyers skateboard and grow beards Chevy finally will begin building the RS version of the Sonic five-door hatchback this fall, and the company has revealed that it will charge buyers $ 20,995 to take one home. That base price gets you a 2013 [...]
As many an Elvis impersonator can attest, an entire career can be cobbled out of a likeness to someone famous. In the car world, affordable models often copy the look of more expensive machines to enhance their appeal. Some might call that cheesy; others call it democratization of design. When the original Nissan Altima launched [...]
By Aaron Hope · Published May 02nd, 2012 It was for Beams’ 35th anniversary that Puma introduced the Disc Blaze LTWT late last year, but the German Cat must’ve been excited by all that birthday celebrating, because they’re already prepping for the Disc Blaze’s 20th anniversary in 2013. As part of the run up to next year’s [...]
On Wednesday, March 28 a new model will be added to the Ford Explorer lineup. Ford will have a webcast on their Facebook page telling us exactly what this, but until then, this is what we’ve got. -Mesh Grille-Bigger, slightly louder exhaust-Dark wheels-Slightly revised speedo dial It doesn’t seem bold enough to wear SVT badges, [...]
Chevrolet’s Detroit auto show display will include two style-heavy concepts aimed at the youth (i.e., under 30) market. According to U.S. Census data— which Chevrolet cites with dollar signs in its eyes—that includes some 80 million consumers in America alone. “Young customers tell us they want functionality with coupe-like aesthetics. Both the Code and Tru [...]