Saab is Going to Unveil the Saab High-Performance Turbo X in Frankfurt
Saab is going to unveil a new "Turbo X" model of the new 9-3 at the Frankfurt Motor Show that will draw inspiration from Saab's 99 and 900 "Black Turbo" models. The release of the "Turbo X" marks the anniversary of the 30th anniversary of Saab's first turbo model that was unveiled at Frankfurt Show in 1977. Details about the...
Volvo Wants to go After the BMW 3-Series…Is it Possible?
According to Autocar, Volvo is going to re-position its S40 and S60 models by 2010. The fate of the Volvo S60 has been questionable for quite sometime as it was rumored that Volvo was planning on discontinuing the model. Now it is being rumored that Volvo is going to position the S60 as more of a BMW 3-Series and Audi...
Ford Offers Sync System for $395…Now You Can Connect All Your Gadgets!
Ford has announced the pricing for it's new Sync system that was co-developed with Microsoft. Ford Sync offers the ability to connect digital media players such as the iPod and Bluetooth cell phones to your car, which then can be controlled using your voice and steering wheel mounted controls. The first Ford vehicles to get the Sync option will be...
Porsche Announces Pricing for Limited Edition Boxster that Goes on Sale this Fall
Porsche has announced the pricing for the new 2008 Limited Edition Boxster and Boxster S. The Limited Edition Porsche Boxster starts at $49,900 (Reg: $45,800) and the Boxster S starts at $59,900 (reg: $55,700). Porsche is only going to produce 500 of the orange Boxsters. The limited edition Boxsters will feature a distinct orange paint that is also on the...
Buick Ties Lexus for Top Spot in J.D. Power Dependability Study!
For the past 11 years Lexus has held the number one spot in J.D. Power's Vehicle Dependability Study. This year Lexus holds the top spot again, but for the first time Lexus has tied with another automaker, Buick! The study looks at the number of reported problems for three-year old vehicles (2004). Lexus and Buick vehicles had 145 problems...
Subaru WRC Concept will be Unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show
Next month Subaru is going to unveil their new WRC car in the form of the Subaru WRC Concept. Petter Solberg will also be on hand for the unveiling. In addition to the WRC Concept, Subaru is also going to unveil the new 2008 Tribeca SUV. Related Stories: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan...Impresses More than the 5-Door?! 2008 Subaru Tribeca... Dude Looks Like...
Chrysler is Going to Release Diesel Trucks After 2009
Chrysler has announced that the automaker will start producing light-duty diesel pickups after 2009. Chrysler is expecting that the diesels will average about 30 percent better fuel economy than the regular gas powered versions. Chrysler is going to work with Cummins Inc. to develop an all-new turbo diesel engine. The diesel engine will meet emissions standards in all 50 states...
Mercedes-Benz SLC Coupe Spy Photos…Or Is It a Dodge Viper?
Ok from these photos it may look like someone took their Dodge Viper and welded a bunch of ugly metal on the front. Well according to spy photographers this is a test mule for the upcoming Mercedes SLC. Details are very scare at this point and especially with these photos, since you cant even see the real styling of the...
Hybrid Vehicles May No Longer get Tax Credits, but the Honda FCX Now Gets a $12K Credit!
Last month the IRS announced that the hydrogen-powered Honda FCX fuel cell vehicle was eligible for the Qualified Fuel Cell Motor Vehicle Credit program. The credit is part of the federal Energy Policy Act of 2005, which seeks to promote affordable, dependable and environmentally-sound production and distribution of energy for America's future. "This tax credit helps offset the higher costs...
Acura Will Have Diesels on the Market by 2010
Honda has been making headlines lately due to its upcoming diesel engines that will first be offered in the all-new Accord (US). Acura on the other hand has remained quiet. Currently Acura does not have a hybrid or a diesel in its lineup to attract the "green" shoppers and to remain competitive with its competitors. This will change in 2010...
