Toyota hasn’t given word on whether the LF-LC 2+2 Hybrid Sport Coupe will make it to production, but that hasn’t stopped the concept from racking up awards. At the recent Detroit Auto Show, the LF-LC was named as the best concept car in the annual EyesOn Design Awards. The EyesOn Design Awards honor the top [...]
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Minicars like the Smart Fortwo are big on fuel economy, but are rarely thought to offer much utility, if any. However, Smart may want to change that perception. At the recent Detroit Auto Show, the minicar brand unveiled the Smart For-Us, a concept that combines the pint-sized proportions of the ForTwo with the utility of [...]
The 2012 Mini Coupe offers go-cart-like handling to excite just about any driver, but it’s low-slung roofline and somewhat awkward lines aren’t for everyone. The all-new 2013 Mini Roadster, however, is a little easier on the eyes while retaining the Coupe’s beloved driving dynamics. Available in the Cooper, Cooper S, and the John Cooper Works [...]
Like the recently unveiled 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, Acura isn’t ready to call the 2013 RDX on display at the Detroit Auto Show a production model just yet. However, it’s still a good look at what the all-new performance-oriented crossover is going to look like when it arrives in showrooms later this year. The new RDX [...]
Following in the footsteps of recent domestic SUVs, the all-new 2013 Nissan Pathfinder will ditch its current truck-based chassis in favor of a unibody platform. The result is expected to provide car-like handling and a smoother ride. An updated powertrain also promises to make the next-generation Pathfinder significantly more fuel-efficient. While it may be technically [...]
There are few nameplates that have a history quite as rich as the Toyota Land Cruiser. Although the current generation shares little in common with the original, today’s ultra-luxurious Land Cruiser is just as rugged and capable as ever. While the Land Cruiser is far from being one of Toyota’s best-selling models (it’s actually one [...]
Volvo isn’t known for hybrids — in fact, the brand doesn’t even offer one. But Volvo is working hard to remedy its lack of electrified offerings. At the Detroit Auto Show this week, the Swedish automaker will show off its latest endeavor into hybrid tech, the Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept. Based on the current [...]
Following the release of a leaked image, Lexus decided to unveil the Lexus LF-LC just ahead of its official debut at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show. Not only does the sports car possess the the same sexy lines shared by the powerful LFA supercar, but Lexus has confirmed that the LF-LC features an advanced hybrid [...]
Details regarding the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL have finally hit the Web, ahead of the car’s official debut next month at the Detroit Auto Show. As with all SL models, the latest version is stylish and loaded with premium goodies. The new model is far more efficient than its predecessor, which is undoubtedly helped by a [...]
At the 2012 North American International Auto Show next month, Acura will unveil three all-new vehicles including a compact sports sedan, a redesigned RDX crossover sport utility vehicle, and a concept version of the next generation Acura NSX super car. The Acura ILX Concept will provide a glimpse of a compact sedan that will be [...]
