Saturn Vue Plug-In Hybrid Could be on the Market in 2009
GM has been talking about their Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid for sometime, but the first plug-in from GM could be a Saturn Vue. According to Jill Lajdziak, brand general manager, the Vue will be the automaker's first plug-in hybrid and will be capable of traveling 10 miles on a single charge. The Volt isn't planned until 2010, but if the...
Chrysler Announces New Electric/ Hybrid Division (ENVI)
It seems like every automaker is jumping on the "green" bandwagon. Chrysler has announced the creation of a new engineering division that is specifically focused on hybrids and electric vehicles. “The creation of ENVI allows us to focus on the development of a new generation of environmentally responsible Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles,” Chrysler CEO Bob Nardelli said in a...
Spy Photos of Honda's New "Global Hybrid"…Can it Take on the Prius?
It is widely known that Honda who first brought the "hybrid" to the US has failed to win over as many hearts as the Toyota Prius. Sales of the Toyota Prius have far outsold Honda's current hybrid lineup. Well Honda hopes to change that in 2010. In 2010 Honda is going to release a new hybrid model that will not...
Spy Photos of the New Toyota Prius…Well a Refreshed Version
Toyota has already announced that the next generation Toyota Prius is going to be delayed until sometime in 2009, but now spy photographers have caught the hybrid with a new front end. This small refreshed front end may be used to keep the Prius fresh, while Toyota works out the kinks for the next generation. The front end features new...
Aston Martin Debuts V8 Vantage N400 and DB9 LM
Aston Martin has debuted two new models in addition to the recently unveiled DBS coupe. One of the new models is based on the DB9 while the other one is based on the V8 Vantage. The V8 Vantage N400 is meant to commemorate Aston Martin's achievements at the Nϋrburgring and it can lap the track in less than eight minutes....
2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Pricing Released…It Starts at 67,235 Euros
Mercedes-Benz has released the pricing for the new 2008 C63 Sedan and Wagon. The sedan is going to start at 67,235 euros and the wagon will start at 69,853 euros. Both the sedan and wagon are powered by a 6.3L V8 that produces 457 horsepower. The sedan is capable of reaching 0-62 mph in 4.5 seconds and 4.6 seconds for...
All-New Ford Kuga Unveiled…Another Good Looking Ford that We Wont Get Here
Yesterday Ford unveiled their newest CUV for the European market, the Kuga. The great looking CUV follows Ford's new "kinetic" design theme. The Kuga also draws inspiration from the Iosis X Concept CUV that was shown last year. The stylish Kuga is set to go on sale in Europe by the middle of 2008 and will be powered by a...
BMW 1-Series Will Start Under $30,000 in the US
BMW's upcoming 1-Series is one of the more anticipated models that will be going on sale early next year. BMW has already released the full specs on the two initial models that we will receive here, the 128i and the hot 135i. The one thing the automaker hasn't spoken about is the pricing. Well according to Motor Authority the BMW...
All-New Saab Turbo X Unveiled With 280 Horsepower and XWD
Saab has unveiled the Saab Turbo X to commemorate 30 years of Saab turbocharging. The new Turbo X recalls the first black 900 Turbo. The car also introduces Saab's XWD technology. The Saab Turbo X is powered by a 2.8L V6 that produces 280 horsepower and is capable of going 0-62 mph in 5.7 seconds. The Saab Turbo X is...
2008 Ford Focus UK Unveiled…Why Does Europe Always Get the Better Versions?
Ford has unveiled the new "kinetic" Ford Focus (UK). The new Ford Focus will begin arriving in showrooms by the end of this year. In addition to the new styling the Focus also gets the Ford PowerShift Transmission (six-speed double clutch transmission). There is also a new 2.0L Duratorq TDCi engine that puts out either 135 hp or 108...
