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Kia K9 Officially Launches In Korea – North America Next?

geoff — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:40:39 +0000

Kia’s new luxury sedan currently dubbed the K9 has officially been launched in South Korea this week. We brought you some initial teaser images of the Kia K9 back in February, and now we’re pleased to bring you some more official photos of Kia’s latest high-end sedan offering. There is still much we do not [...]

Cornwall, Ontario Mother Wins The ‘Nissan Innovation Challenge’

geoff — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:42:14 +0000

Congratulations to Cornwall, Ontario mother of two Kelly Ruest for winning Nissan Canada’s Innovation Challenge. Over 8000 initial contest submissions across Canada were received in the form of 140-character messages about what innovation means to you. From there the pool was narrowed to 200 semi-finalists who then had to create a short video to pitch [...]

Fiat Adds 500L MPV and 500X SUV Variants to Model Mix

geoff — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:46:12 +0000

That’s the Fiat 500L MPV pictured above and now Carscoop is reporting that Fiat will add a compact SUV to the stable dubbed the Fiat 500X. “The 500X will be based on the longer and wider platform of the 500L minivan, which is shared with the Punto supermini. Fiat’s sources said that it will measure [...]

2013 SRT Viper Teases With An Interior Shot

ellen — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:21:56 +0000

If you’re keeping score at home, that’s 3 teaser pics now released by Chrysler in advance of the much anticipated full public debut of the 2013 SRT Viper at the upcoming New York Auto Show. Chrysler has really milked this unveiling and all they had to say about this latest teaser pic was… “This will [...]

First Look: 2013 Chevrolet Spark

geoff — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:29:03 +0000

Chevrolet is really on the move in the subcompact segment that started in earnest with the launch of the Chevrolet Sonic and will be followed up with the soon to be available 2013 Chevrolet Spark. While the Sonic has been a solid success for Chevrolet thus far, the Chevrolet Spark is even more compact shaving [...]

First Look: Kia K9

geoff — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 21:20:25 +0000

Don’t call this a K-Car! The long-rumoured KIA RWD high-end luxury sedan is officially in production and for the first time, we have real images from Kia to back it up. As of now Kia is being very guarded about where the K9 will be sold. South Korea is the only confirmed market, and Kia [...]

Nissan To Bring Back Datsun As Budget Brand For Emerging Markets

geoff — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 18:00:08 +0000

Just about every gearhead has a memory, a story or some emotional connection to the Datsun brand. I think like most, I had a childhood lust for the Datsun 280ZX, it was my dream car for a time. Now, 30 years (my how time flies!) since Nissan retired the Datsun brand (1981), it appears they [...]

Preview: 2013 Jaguar XF Sportbrake

geoff — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:47:41 +0000

In North America luxury station wagons are like your friend’s pet snake – intriguing to look at, but you know you’ll never buy one. Which is precisely why Jaguar has made it clear upon unveiling the brand new 2013 Jaguar Sportbrake luxury wagon, that it has no agenda to bring this vehicle to North American [...]

Range Rover Evoque Convertible Concept

geoff — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:32:40 +0000

There is no denying the brand-bending success of the Range Rover Evoque. A runaway hit with journos and consumers alike, the rugged baby-SUV looks poised to shed some skin and strut a new look for the upcoming Geneva Motor Show in March. Could Range Rover launch the first ever premium convertible SUV? By the looks [...]

First Look: 2013 Dodge Dart

jonny — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:08:30 +0000

We’re just going to come clean right from the get-go. We’re enamoured with this Dodge Dart Resurrection. Our love affair with the 2013 Dodge Dart has less to do with what it was circa 1975, and far more to do with what it actually is today. The biggest mistake anyone can make is to dismiss [...]