It’s difficult for a BMW product to use something else than a six-cylinder engine. After all, it is the brand’s signature engine. However, when it was launched, the X1 was doing very well in dealing with a four-cylinder turbo. For 2013, the Munich firm decided to add some muscle under the hood with the aptly… Continue Reading »
Hardtop convertibles occupy an interesting niche in the world of high-end automobiles. Their retractable steel roof allows you to ride in comfort 12 months a year, while allowing us to enjoy the great outdoors when the weather is nice. This flexibility is particularly important here, given our climate, in fact, many people consider soft-top convertibles… Continue Reading »
Accomplished. It is how I would describe in one word the 2013 Kia Optima. The Korean firm has made giant steps since its inception. Not laughable anymore, its products are designed and assembled with seriousness. If there is still room for improvement in the case of the Optima there is very little to complain about…. Continue Reading »
A car so outrageous must be difficult to get approved by senior management of a car manufacturer, especially when decision makers are not necessarily fans of sports cars. A supercar so extreme that will cost millions to develop and will eventually be sold in limited quantities is not financially viable when you only look at… Continue Reading »
The Mini brand had difficulty keeping secret its Paceman, a two-door SUV that will be launched in 2013. The BMW subsidiary has finally released pieces of information on the internet. The SUV coupe, as its admirers already call it, obviously inherited the DNA of the Anglo-Germanic brand, including the imposing central dial in the console, which… Continue Reading »
The all-new 2013 Acura ILX comes in three refined, sporty and powerful models, and is also the first Acura hybrid running on gasoline and electricity. By its size and its technical attributes, it is similar to the Verano and ATS, but also similar to cars like the Lexus IS 250, the Mercedes-Benz B200 and high-end… Continue Reading »
Destined to a market of more than 140 countries, including Canada and Mexico, the new 2013 Chevrolet Trax is the result of the success of Chevrolet within the category of small SUV’s. Like the Chevrolet Orlando, it will not be sold in the United States, being considered too small to meet the aspirations and tastes of… Continue Reading »
