Like all-new Rio hatchback, the Kia’s subcompact sedan is also getting a makeover for the 2012 model year. While the five-door model is on sale now, the sedan won’t arrive in dealerships until early next year. When it does, it will feature a base price of just $13,400. Like the hatchback, the 2012 Kia Rio [...]
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Infiniti’s first foray into the burgeoning luxury hybrid vehicle market has earned a Guinness World Record. The Infiniti M Hybrid has officially become the world’s fastest accelerating full hybrid. Driven by journalist Tim Pollard and overseen by Guinness World Records, a production M sedan model tackled a quarter mile in just 13.9031 seconds. Not only [...]
The subcompact segment is more competitive than ever, in part because consumers are influenced by high gas prices and a volatile economy. That’s why the time couldn’t be better for the arrival of the all-new 2012 Kia Rio 5-door hatchback and Rio sedan. Not only does the Rio now feature eye-catching design that’s on par [...]
Boasting fresh styling and a new four-cylinder model, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class will continue give buyers premium amenities and performance at a reasonable price. Design tweaks are minimal, but the biggest changes are under the hood. The C250 is powered by a new twin-turbocharged, direct-injection four-cylinder engine delivering 201 horsepower and 229 pound-feet of torque. [...]
The Suzuki Kizashi continues to win praise review after review. The venerable midsize sedan has also received numerous accolades for its performance, style, and safety. But despite overwhelming acclaim, the Kizashi hasn’t been the sales success that many would have predicted. Part of the problem was the Kizashi’s timing; its arrival in showrooms coincided with [...]
Volvo’s new parent company, China’s Geely Holding Group, expects the brand to become a stronger player in the luxury segment. As such, Geely CEO Li Shufu recently stated that a full-size sedan to rival the BMW 7-Series or the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a sure thing. However, months after that pledge, newly minted Volvo Cars CEO [...]
On the heels of announcing its new performance model line, Infiniti has just announced another new addition to the G lineup, the G25 sedan. Power is supplied via a 2.5-liter V6 engine that delivers 218 horsepower and 187 pound-feet of torque while mated to a standard seven-speed automatic gearbox. This model can also be had [...]
The 2010 Beijing Auto Show was dominated by new entries and concepts from premium automakers, including such vehicles as the Mercedes-Benz Shooting Break and the BMW Gran Coupe. Not to be completely absent from display of premium brands was Volkswagen, which showed off its new 2011 Phaeton sedan. The 2011 Phaeton has been redesigned up [...]
When Hyundai released the Genesis, the Korean automaker proved it could successfully produce a bona fide luxury sedan. While we could debate whether the Genesis is on par with the Infiniti G37 or similar premium sport sedan, Hyundai is looking to further change perceptions with the launch of the full-size 2011 Equus. With the Lexus [...]
Although the 2011 Infiniti M was teased earlier this year at the 2009 59th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, it wasn’t physically unveiled until this week at a party Infiniti thew in Los Angeles ahead of the LA Auto Show. What’s immediately striking about the new Infiniti M are the curvaceous lines that are slightly reminiscent [...]
