2009 BMW X6 "Sports Activity Coupe" is Going to Start at $53,275
BMW has announced the starting price for its new "Sports Activity Coupe", the X6. The xDrive35i with the 3.0L inline six-cylinder with 300 horsepower and 300 lb-ft. of torque is going to start at $53,275. Of course once you add desirable options you can expect the price to be closer to $60k if not over. Expect the xDrive50i with its...
Ford is Hoping to Sell 100,000 of the 2009 Flex Crossovers a Year…Can They do It?
Ford's new Flex crossover is about to hit showrooms in a few months and Ford is hoping that crossover buyers flock to it...well at least 100,000 of them a year. The Flex is Ford's replacement for the now defunct Freestar/ Windstar minivans. Jim Farley, Ford's VP of marketing and communications told Automotive News that he expects buyers leaving the large...
2009 Hyundai Elantra Gets a Refresh for the Beijing Auto Show
Hyundai is going to unveil a revised 2009 Hyundai Elantra at the Beijing Auto Show later this month. From these photos it is obvious that the Elantra is going to recieve a new more stylish front fascia, revised rear fascia and some interior upgrades. Stay tuned for the actual unveiling this month. Full Story: CarScoop Related Stories: 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Finally Officially Unveiled...
Ford Wants to Cut Emissions by 30 Percent by 2020
Ford is pledging to reduce its vehicle's emissions by 30% by 2020 in Europe and the U.S. The New Jersey-based Tri-State Coalition for Responsible Investment and the Connecticut state treasurer's office said Ford Motor Co. is planning on reducing the greenhouse gas emissions from its new vehicles between now and 2020 by as much as 30%. The Tri-State Coalition is...
Toyota Doubles its Stake in Subaru and Announces a New RWD Sports Car for 2011
Toyota and Subaru announced today in a joint press conference that Toyota is going to double its stake in Fuji Heavy Industries, the company that produces Subaru cars. Toyota is going to buy 61 million Fuji Industry shares, which increase the automaker's stake from 8.7 percent to 16.5. In addition to the announcement Toyota and Subaru also announced that the...
2010 Ford Taurus Spied in Ford's Design Studio!
A single photo of what is supposed to be the all-new 2010 Ford Taurus has been circulating the web today and here it is. Although the photo looks like it was taken with a camera phone you can make most of the details on the front end and side of the vehicle. From this single photo it looks like the...
VW Releases More Photos of the 2009 Passat CC…VW's New Four-Door Coupe
VW has released more photos and details on its upcoming 2009 Passat CC four-door coupe. The "coupe" was unveiled this January in Detroit. There are rumors that VW may be dropping the "Passat" name for the coupe and just going with "CC". On the VW U.S. website it is only titled as the "CC". Either way the new VW four-door coupe...
Buick Lucerne Super and CXL Special Edition Models Unveiled
Buick officially unveiled the new Lucerne Super at the New York Auto Show last year, but it isnt actually being released until this month. In additon to the new "Super" model, Buick is also releasing a Lucerne CXL Special Edition. The Lucerne Super is powered by a 4.6L Northstar V8 that puts out 292 horsepower and 288 lb-ft. of torque....
VIDEO: Production Chevy Volt Unveiled by a Sneaky News Reporter
GM just held a press event for the upcoming Chevy Volt, where those lucky enough to get invited were able to see an actual pre-production Volt dressed up in Malibu sheetmetal and a scale model of what the Volt will look like. GM made sure to confiscate all cameras and even cell phones that had cameras, but apparently some journalists...
CONTEST: Built Ford Tough…Abide by the Code of Conduct and You Could Win!
Calling all Ford truck owners! Ford and M80 have launched a new site, BFTRules.com. BFTRules.com is the new content site where Ford fans can follow the BFT (Built Ford Tough) patrol as they hilariously enforce the driver code of content, busting perpetrators in a variety of cringe-worthy activities. Apparently if you drive a Ford truck you are expected to abide by...
