Chicago 2008 Preview: 2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid Pickup Unveiled
GM has officially unveiled the 2009 Sierra Hybrid, which is essentially the same thing as the Chevy Silverado Hybrid. The Sierra Hybrid delivers a 25 percent improvement in overall fuel economy thanks to its two-mode hybrid system. The system is mated to a 6.0L V8 and is capable of moving the truck up to 30 mph on electricity alone. The...
Rumor Has it That Subaru May Build a New Toyota Celica
There have been rumors that Toyota is working on a replacement for the discontinued Celica, but now there are more rumors that the next-gen Celica could be built by Subaru. According to Japanese magazine Best Car Toyota is going to release two versions of the Celica that will borrow parts from Subaru, by 2011. The base GT version is going...
Chicago 2008 Preview: GMC Denali XT Hybrid Concept Truck Unveiled
GM has unveiled the GMC Denali XT Hybrid Concept truck that will be officially unveiled this week at the Chicago Auto Show. The Denali XT Hybrid Concept is the first combination of GM's two-mode hybrid system with an E85 ethanol-capable engine. The concept offers a 50 percent increase in fuel economy compared to other small pickup trucks. The concept is...
Chicago 2008 Preview: 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Gets a Facelift
In addition to the revised 2009 Galant, Mitsubishi is also going to unveil a revised 2009 Eclipse at the Chicago Auto Show later this week. The main changes to the 2009 Eclipse are a new front end that is very EVO-like and a revised rear end with dual exhausts on the GT model. The dual exhaust adds two more horsepower...
Chicago 2008 Preview: Refreshed 2009 Hyundai Sonata Unveiled
Hyundai has unveiled the refreshed 2009 Sonata that will be officially unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show in a few days. Under the hood both the 4-cylinder and V6 powerplants have been upgraded. The 2.4L 4-cylinder now has more power (175HP) and also gets better gas mileage than the Camry and Accord. The 3.3L V6 now has 15 more horsepower...
Chicago 2008 Preview: 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Unveiled
Hyundai has officially unveiled the 2009 Elantra Touring, which is also known as the Hyundai i30 in Europe. The Elantra Touring five-door is labeled as more functional than the sedan version. It is powered by the same 2.0L 4-cylinder as the sedan. The engine can be mated to five-speed manual with a B&M Racing sport shifter or a four-speed automatic...
Chicago 2008 Preview: Restyled 2009 Mitsubishi Galant Unveiled
Mitsubishi is going to officially unveil the newly restyled 2009 Galant at the Chicago Auto Show. For the 2009 model year the Galant receives a new rear end with a slightly restyled front end. The rear of the Galant receives new taillights, wider rear glass, and a new bumper and decklid. Out front there is a new grille, hood lines...
