Car News
Volkswagen Caddy Match
VW is launching its first ever special edition Caddy, the Match, which offers “unbelievable value for money” and will only be available for purchase until April 30th 2012.
The Volkswagen Caddy Match comes with air conditioning, Bluetooth connectivity, trip computer, electric windows, electrically heated and adjustable door mirrors, cruise control and body coloured bumpers, and the two body styles that are available are standard and long wheelbase.
The engine range includes the automaker’s 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre TDI engines as well as the BlueMotion Technology units .
Nissan Juke Shiro
Nissan has added a new dimension to the Juke range, something which they call sophisticated and chic and which they badged as the ‘Shiro’.
Starting with the exterior this new top range version comes with dark grey 17 inch alloys, satin silver mirrors and door handles plus a new body colour called Nightshade.
On the inside the Juke Shiro features a a number of white flashes such as a white center console, white stitching on the steering wheel and leather seats and a white background colour visible through the perforated leather facing.
Lincoln MKZ Concept Previews Production Model
Lincoln revealed its MKZ Concept at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, a vehicle which “signals a significant step in Lincoln’s reinvention”.
The MKZ Concept previews an upcoming production sedan which will arrive in dealerships later this year, and some of the notable features on this showcar include the deep finish with the rich base coat covered in multiple layers of tinted clear-coat finishes, the revamped split-wing grille, the sweeping roofline and the panoramic glass roof which spans from the windshield to the top of the backlight.
The Lincoln MKZ Concept also features thin and distinctive looking taillamps enabled by the LED technology, as well as exhaust tips that were integrated into the rear fascia.
2013 Toyota Yaris Hybrid
We need to shift our focus away from the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) and tell you about the 2013 Toyota Yaris Hybrid which was just previewed by the Japanese automaker through a series of initial details and photos that announce its premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
With this new model Toyota wants to bring the hybrid technology in the European B-segment, but not only will the car be unique in terms of appearance and efficient in terms of consumption and emissions, but it will also be the most affordable full hybrid available to Europeans.
2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Debuts in Detroit
After it was initially unveiled on its home market towards the end of last year, Hyundai has now brought the 2013 Genesis Coupe to the States for its North American debut at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show.
This mid-life facelift brought the new Genesis Coupe up to date with the rest of the range in terms of design, and also made it more competitive through the additional powertrain and transmission choices.
2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo – Photos and Details
The South Korean car maker has unveiled the turbocharged version Hyundai Veloster at the 2012 NAIAS, so here are the official photos and initial details in reference with this ‘angrier’ looking version.
The 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo, officially declared a competitor against models like the Volkswagen Golf GTI, MINI Cooper S and Honda Civic Coupe Si, will come fitted with a new 1.6-litre direct-injection gasoline engine featuring a twin scroll turbocharger under the bonnet, so customers should expect it to develop 201 HP at 6,000 rpm and 264 Nm (195 lb-ft) of torque between 1,750 and 4,500 rpm.
GReddy Scion FR-S
The GReddy Scion FR-S race car was unveiled during the first day of the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, and it is represents one of the competitors in this year’s Formula DRIFT series which will be driven by veteran driver Ken Gushi.
GReddy and Scion Racing have worked hard on developing this performance version coupe inspired by the 2013 Scion FR-S, and their result is quite impressive as they claim that this baby packs no less than 600 HP.
2013 Acura RDX Prototype
The third vehicle unveiled by Acura at the 2012 North American Auto Show today is the 2013 RDX prototype.
The car showcased in Detroit is a preview for the company’s second generation five-passenger crossover SUV which is scheduled to enter the market this Spring.
The 2013 Acura RDX will be fitted with a 3.5-litre V6 rated at 273 HP as standard, so this means it will pack 33 more horses than the model it replaces. This new version will also make use of a 6-speed automatic gearbox and a lighter all-wheel-drive system, while its anticipated economy figures are 20 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.
Acura ILX Concept: NAIAS 2012
Apart from the R8-esque NSX Concept, Acura has also revealed the ILX Concept today in Detroit at the 2012 edition NAIAS.
The company calls this “the precursor to an all-new Acura luxury compact sedan”, with an actual production model scheduled to enter the market this Spring. The ILX will be positioned at the gateway of the Acura brand and will be available with three different powertrains out of which one will be a gas-electric hybrid.
Acura NSX Concept Unveiled
The ‘dramatically-styled’ Acura NSX Concept was unveiled today in Detroit, so here are the first photos showing what the brand’s next performance vehicle might look like.
The NSX Concept makes use of lightweight materials and is equipped with a mid-mounted V6, while some of its technologies include Acura’s new Sport Hybrid SH-AWD (Super Handling All Wheel Drive) hybrid system which according to the company, will enable a synergy between man and machine.