May 16, 2012
The automaker hasn't announced official fuel-economy figures yet but said highway fuel economy will top 30 mpg.
Tags: 2013-MY, Cadillac, Cadillac ATS, Cadillac CUE, General Motors Corp.
May 15, 2012
Safety technologies on the 2013-MY Sonata include Electronic Stability Control (ESC), six standard airbags, four-wheel disc brakes and an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), including Brake Assist and Electronic Brake-force Distribution.
Tags: 2013-MY, Hyundai, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
May 3, 2012
The 1.4L engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission gets mpg of 27 city, 39 highway, and Chrysler said the MultiAir 2 will get 41 highway (minimum) mpg and will be included in the “Aero” model of the Dart.
Tags: 2013-MY, Dodge Dart
The automaker said the new Escape will arrive in dealerships in May.
Tags: 2013-MY, EcoBoost, Ford Escape
April 30, 2012
Nissan said it plans to unveil the all-new Sentra this summer and that it will go on sale in the fall.
Tags: 2013-MY, Nissan, Nissan Sentra
April 26, 2012
Hyundai Motor America (HMA) has released its 2013-MY commercial fleet incentives. These incentives are based on orders received via the Commercial Fleet Department, according to the automaker.
Tags: 2013-MY, fleet incentives, Hyundai
April 23, 2012
Earlier this month Hyundai revealed its all-new 2013-MY Hyundai Santa Fe, which will come in a five-passenger model, the Santa Fe Sport, and a long wheelbase (LWB) seven-passenger model called the Santa Fe.
Tags: 2013-MY, back-up camera, brake assist, Hill Start Assist, Hyundai, Hyundai Santa Fe
The Avalanche features an exclusive Midgate that opens to extend the cargo-area from 5-foot-3-inch-long length to 8 feet 2 inches. It is available in LS, LT and LTZ models, with 2WD and 4WD.
Tags: 2013-MY, back-up camera, Chevrolet Avalanche, General Motors Corp.
April 20, 2012
Production of the Dart begins in the second quarter 2012 and will start arriving in U.S. dealer showrooms in June 2012.
Tags: 2013-MY, back-up camera, brake assist, Chrysler, Dodge Dart
April 17, 2012
Available only in the Super Duty crew cab, the Platinum series model can be ordered as an F-250, F-350 or F-450 pickup and with the Ford-designed and Ford-built 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel engine or the 6.2-liter V8 gas engine.
Tags: 2013-MY, back-up camera, Ford F-250, Ford F-350, Ford F-450, Ford F-Series, Ford Motor Co., Ford Super Duty, Ford SYNC, MyFord Touch
April 16, 2012
Featuring a 2.5L four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine, the ES 300h hybrid is expected to earn an EPA fuel economy rating of approximately 40 mpg combined city/highway.
Tags: 2013-MY, hybrid, Lexus, Lexus ES, Lexus ES 300h
April 13, 2012
Among the 2013 Ram 1500’s features are a new 3.6L Pentastar V-6 engine featuring 42% more horsepower, 13% more torque and at least 20% better fuel economy compared to the previous 3.7L V-6 powertrain, according to the company.
Tags: 2013-MY, Auto Start/Stop, back-up camera, Hill Start Assist, New York Auto Show, Ram 1500, Trailer Sway Control
April 12, 2012
Toyota said its new Avalon will feature more interior room, for example plenty of rear seat legroom and design elements that make the cabin feel more spacious. The automaker said it lowered the front seat’s hip point by 10 mm to provide additional headroom.
Tags: 2013-MY, brake assist, Toyota Avalon
April 11, 2012
The big change in the 2013 Altima’s powertrain over previous models is the addition of Nissan’s next-generation Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT). The automaker said it redesigned 70% of the parts and reduced internal friction by 40% compared with the previous transmission.
Tags: 2013-MY, Nissan Altima, XTRONIC CVT
April 10, 2012
New features on the 2013-MY Legacy include Subaru’s new EyeSight driver-assist system, which combines Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-Collision Braking and Vehicle Lane Departure Warning.
Tags: 2013-MY, Subaru Legacy
The automaker said that the option, available on the 2013-MY Fusion, will pay for itself due to the provided fuel savings.
Tags: 2013-MY, Auto Start/Stop, Ford Fusion
April 5, 2012
The patented Cadillac Safety Alert Seat generates vibrating pulse patterns on the left and/or right side of the lower bolster to alert the driver of potential dangers, such as drifting from a traffic lane or toward nearby objects while parking.
Tags: 2013-MY, Cadillac, Cadillac XTS, General Motors Corp., lane departure warning, vehicle safety
April 4, 2012
The automaker said the 2013-MY Elantra GLS M/T will now come with the same features as the 2012-MY Elantra equipped with the Comfort Package.
Tags: 2013-MY, Hyundai Elantra
March 29, 2012
Overall, Ford said it plans to provide customers with a range of fuel-efficient engines and alternative-fuel technologies, including EcoBoost, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery-electric, biodiesel and CNG/LPG.
Tags: 2013-MY, Cargo Vans, diesel engines, diesel vehicles, E-Series, Ford Motor Co., Ford Transit
March 26, 2012
By next year, more than 90% of Ford's North American lineup will be available with EcoBoost technology.
Tags: 2013-MY, EcoBoost, EcoBoost V-6, Ford Escape, Ford Motor Co.
The organization said the roof of the CX-5 withstood a force equal to 5.47 times the vehicle's weight.
Tags: 2013-MY, IIHS, IIHS Top Safety Pick, Mazda CX-5
March 23, 2012
The Terrain’s standard Ecotec 2.4L inline four-cylinder engine with direct injection and continuously variable valve timing is also available for this vehicle, and gets 32 mpg highway (2WD model).
Tags: 2013-MY, General Motors Corp., GMC Terrain Denali
March 15, 2012
The 2012 models with Westport WiNG bi-fuel Systems sold through Ford dealers will be EPA certified, and the 2013 model year is expected to offer CARB certification for all models.
Tags: 2012-MY, 2013-MY, bi-fuel, CNG, Ford F-250, Ford F-350, Westport
The manufacturer has also announced the all-new Malibu Eco at an estimated 25 mpg in the city 37 mpg on the highway.
Tags: 2013-MY, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Malibu Eco, eAssist
March 8, 2012
The engine’s features include a high-pressure direct-injection fuel system fed by a common rail, turbocharging and oil-cooled pistons with optimized bowls designed to improve combustion efficiency.
Tags: 2013-MY, commercial van, EcoBoost, Ford Transit
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