Automotive Landscape of 2012
A look at models launched in 2012
- Aug 6: Curiosity Rover Lands on Mars – NASA's Curiosity rover touches down on Mars, demonstrating advanced robotic navigation and autonomous landing systems that influence autonomous vehicle research.
- Nov 6: Barack Obama Re-elected – President Obama wins re-election, continuing federal support for clean energy technology, electric vehicle adoption, and strict corporate average fuel economy standards.
- Dec 14: Sandy Hook Elementary Shooting – A tragic school shooting in Connecticut sparks intense national debates regarding public safety, mental health, and security infrastructure.
US
Ford Focus
ST (Mk3)
POWER
252 HP
RARITY
12,000 Sold
US
Tesla Model S
Signature Performance
POWER
416 HP
RARITY
2,650 Sold
EUROPE
Porsche 911
991.1 Carrera S
POWER
400 HP
RARITY
35,000 Sold
EUROPE
Range Rover Range Rover
L405 (Fourth Gen)
POWER
503 HP
RARITY
27,496 Sold
EUROPE
BMW M5
F10
POWER
560 HP
RARITY
20,548 Sold
EUROPE
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
R231 SL 550
POWER
429 HP
RARITY
15,000 Sold
EUROPE
Ferrari F12berlinetta
Grand Tourer
POWER
730 HP
RARITY
5,000 Sold
EUROPE
Aston Martin Vanquish
Second Generation
POWER
565 HP
RARITY
2,500 Sold
EUROPE
McLaren 12C
Spider
POWER
616 HP
RARITY
1,500 Sold
ASIA
Toyota 86
GT / ZN6
POWER
200 HP
RARITY
70,000 Sold
ASIA
Mazda CX-5
First Generation (KE)
POWER
184 HP
RARITY
43,319 Sold
ASIA
Subaru BRZ
ZC6
POWER
200 HP
RARITY
25,000 Sold