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SUVs: An Overview
In the past 15 years, SUVs have become the go-to vehicle for American drivers. But even though more and more people are driving SUVs, it’s easy to be confused by just what an SUV is. As SUVs became popular ….
Direct Injection Fouls Some Early Adopters
In their efforts to wring more power and efficiency from the internal combustion engine, automakers are increasingly turning to gasoline direct-injection technology – also known as GDI or DI. Originally developed to produce more ...
How Does a Tiptronic Transmission Work?
Tiptronic transmission systems often feature special settings, such as a performance setting in which the automatic transmission shifts gear at higher RPMs to simulate the feeling of a sports car...
Jaguar Debuts C-X16 Concept Hybrid Sports Car
The Frankfurt Auto Show opened Monday with Jaguar making an impressive pseudo-green splash, debuting a 375-horsepower supercharged 3.0-liter V6 linked to a high-performance electric motor that boosts output by up to 94 hp in short bursts...
2011 Hyundai Tucson : Strong value in a compact SUV
Launched all-new for 2010, the Hyundai Tucson employs the latest technology. A compact crossover SUV, the Tucson is shorter in length but slightly wider than its chief rivals, the Honda CR-V, Ford Escape and Subaru Forester. The Tucson is available with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive...
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
2012 Honda Civic : Summary, Prices, Specs
2012 Honda Civic : Driving Impressions
Driving Impressions
2012 Honda Civic : Walkaround and Interior Features
Walkaround
Given a budget and a mission, no designer is likely to leave well enough alone, and that's true of the new 2012 Civic lineup.
Though the instrument display has been invigorated with new colored backlighting, it will look familiar to those who have had some experience with the generation eight layout. The bi-plane look continues in the new car, with important info repeated at the top of the dash, allowing the driver to scan with minimum visual redirection.