Daily Drivers : Car News And Reviews

Dodge will be revealing the 2014 Dodge Dart Blacktop at the upcoming North American International Auto Show in Detroit and they have shared a few details before the official unveiling. The Blacktop package is based on the 2014 Dart SXT model with the Rallye Appearance Group but adds unique interior and exterior details.

Subura’s all-new 2015 WRX STI is confirmed to debut at the 2014 NAIAS in Detroit and, from what we’ve already seen, it looks to be a great car in the legacy of the WRX. With just a few days before that reveal, a batch of allegedly official photos have leaked of the WRX STI sporting a large rear fin and tearing up a mountain road like it’s been bred to do. 

If you’re looking to get a new BMW M3 or M4 when they’re available later this year, but aren’t satisfied with the stock options for color and fittings, then you’ll want to participate in BMW’s Individual Program, which allows you to choose from exclusive paint colors, upholstery, headliners, and the interior trim.

Audi has unveiled the first official details of the next generation Audi TT, but we’re not going to see the changes to the front end, powertrain, or any new rear spoiler. Instead, the German automaker has revealed the TT’s newly designed interior, with a slimline instrument panel, an “Audi virtual cockpit,” and a new MMI interface.

Elio Motors will be showing off their first production vehicle, a three-wheel car that is expected to sell for just $6,800, at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Founded by engineering executive Paul Elio in 2008, Elio Motors is targeting people who might not otherwise shop for a new car.

The Volkswagen Jetta GLI was first introduced in 1984 and was essentially a VW GTI wrapped in a Jetta body. It included the GTI’s fuel-injected, 90 horsepower engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and sport suspension. The vehicle was distinguished from the standard Jetta with wide body-side moldings, black trim between the rear taillights, and GLI badging.

While the 2014 NAIAS show in Detroit is just days away, Nissan is teasing us with a new concept car which could serve as the foundation for its future direction in sport sedans. The partial image doesn’t show too much, other than the ongoing use of Nissan’s trademark “V” front-end along with a deep hood scoop that continues the line, and sporty modern LED headlamps.

The 100th Anniversary Editions of the Dodge Charger and Challenger were announced just a few weeks ago. In this video, Jenna Kirkpatrick, the Dodge Brand Manager, reviews some of the unique details in these two cars which commemorate Dodge’s first production vehicles made in 1914.

Lexus will be bring its beautiful new 2015 RC 350 Coupe to market in 2014 and from what we’ve seen it looks very impressive. But Lexus is taking things further with a new exterior paint process that results in a brighter, more dynamic and higher contrast paint color.

German automaker Opel took an amusing approach to its latest advertising campaign for the Opel ADAM. To show off the new range of 16 body colors and six roof colors available for the vehicle, Opel created miniature versions of the already quite small vehicles and photographed them in a variety of situations.

An upgraded take on VW’s popular Golf, this European drop-top coupe edition has been outfitted with two-tone leather-trimmed sport seats, brushed aluminum trim, a stitched leather steering wheel cover, and Karmann-branded sill plates. It rides on 17-inch alloy wheels, and has chrome accents throughout.

The 2015 Subaru WRX is a car that reflects the heritage of performance and control that is part of the WRX line. WRX Project Manager Masuo Takatsu sat down to discuss the design approach the team took with the car and what they were trying to achieve.

The first hybrid vehicle to come out of Subaru combines a 2.0-liter Boxer engine with a 13.4hp electric motor to increase fuel efficiency of the compact crossover up to 33MPG on the highway and 29MPG in the city.

The updated C-Class not only has been given an exterior facelift, it adds a variety of new comfort, technology and safety features over its predecessors. For starters, thanks to its aluminum hybrid body, the new C-Class managed to shed as much as 220 lbs.

I’ve driven a number of Lexus vehicles over the years, and while they’ve been well made, comfortable and luxurious, they’ve generally not been all that sporty – except maybe specialty cars like the LFA or the CCS-R.