Archive by Author
GeoMetro in cage

Geo Metro in the Wild, and Captured

Here we see the 1991 1.0-liter Geo Metro attempting to blend into its surroundings. Luckily, we were able to capture it for further study. Courtesy of our content partner: Subcompact Culture Related Posts:No Related Posts

Continue Reading
Fiat 500 BEV

US Market Fiat 500 to have 170 Horsepower?

The blog, Fiat 500 USA, is saying that the U.S. Market Fiat 500 will have 170 hp and 170 ft.lbs. of torque from its turbocharged 1.4-liter MultiAir engine. The blog also says there will be a normally aspirated engine making 100 hp and 95 ft./lbs. or twist, too. I was not able to verify this [...]

Continue Reading
MINI Countryman or Crossman Leaked

MINI Countryman or Crossman Leaked

There has been a possible leak of photos of the fourthcoming MINI Countryman (also possibly known as the Crossman). You can see, it has four doors, a raised ride height, and some other styling cues that set it apart from a Cooper. Allegedly, it will have an AWD system, too. Perhaps the Suzuki SX4 will [...]

Continue Reading
LanosRear

Nostalgic Subcompact: Daewoo Lanos

The first Daewoo car in the U.S. was the 1988 Pontiac LeMans, which was sold until 1993. Six years later, Daewoo decided to enter the U.S. market under its own name. There were three vehicles sold: The Nubira (sedan and wagon), the Leganza sedan, and the subcompact Lanos hatchback and sedan. The little Lanos was [...]

Continue Reading
zeusnissancube2

Exclusive Zeus Nissan Cube

I really like the Nissan Cube. We’re now starting to see some custom gen-three Cubes come out of both Japan and the U.S. One of the best looking kitted out examples I’ve found I ran across on Nissan Cube Life. This Cube wears a host of Exclusive Zeus aero parts from Japan, including (I believe) [...]

Continue Reading
Quick Take: 2011 Honda CR-Z

Quick Take: 2011 Honda CR-Z

As you may have heard, Honda has shown us the production version of its highly anticipated CR-Z hybrid. Dubbed a “Sport Hybrid Coupe” by Honda, many people were hoping for a worthy successor to the iconic CRX. There’s been a lot of buzz, so here are my two cents. THE CRX … The CRX was [...]

Continue Reading
Transit Connect Kayak

Ford Transit Connect wins North American Truck of the Year

The people at Ford must be pretty happy. Not only did the Ford Fusion Hybrid get picked as North American Car of the Year at the Detroit Auto Show, but the Ford Transit Connect won North American Truck of the Year. It’s the first time a front-wheel-drive only vehicle has won the Truck of the [...]

Continue Reading
2011 Chevrolet Aveo RS show car

Chevrolet Aveo RS To Go Into Production in 2011

A number of outlets are reporting that the turbocharged Aveo RS is indeed going into production. Undoubtedly, many of the features will not transition from the concept to the production model (huge wheels, massive brakes, etc.). However, allegedly, Chevy is saying the 1.4-liter turbocharged engine (making apparently 138 hp and 148 ft./lbs. of torque) will [...]

Continue Reading
2010KizashiPortlandRear3-4

Quick Take: 2010 Suzuki Kizashi

Although better known for its motorcycles in the U.S., globally, Suzuki automobiles outsell Subaru, Mazda, and Porsche combined, and in many years, Suzuki is the best-selling auto manufacturer in Japan. Here in the States, the company is trying to get onto the radar of mid-sized car buyers, and its latest release, the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi [...]

Continue Reading