Ford Ranger May be Kept on Life Support Until 2011
Full-size truck sales have tanked this year thanks to the high gas prices. So Ford may extend the life of its very old compact Ranger truck another two years. Ford originally planned on killing the Ranger at the end of 2009, but under this new plan the small truck would stay in production until 2011, when a new global version...
Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA Confirmed with 230 HP
Alfa Romeo officially released the MiTo last week and now 4Car is confirming the launch of the high-performance MiTo GTA. Currently the most powerful engine that you can get in the small car is a turbocharged 1.7L with 153 horsepower. According to 4Car the GTA version will feature a 1750cc turbocharged engine with 230 horsepower. The engine will also use...
Next-Generation 2009 Kia Spectra Teaser Image Released…Looks Like a Civic
Kia has released a single teaser image of the all-new 2009 Spectra aka the Kia Forte. The single image shows the front end of the new car. It is obvious that the new Spectra is taking styling cues from the KOUP Concept that was unveiled earlier this year. Every time I look at the KOUP Concept and even this teaser...
BMW Progressive Activity Sedan Set to be Unveiled in Frankfurt in 2009
BMW is going to unveil the Progressive Activity Sedan (PAS) at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2009 according to Auto Motor und Sport. The 5-Series based sedan will take a lot of styling cues from the recently introduced X6 SAV. It will feature a hatchback design, a raised ride height and be about an inch longer than the X6. Most...
Gas Prices are Insane…But Land Rover Continues Work on a new 7-Seater SUV
According to AutoCar, Land Rover is working on a new 7-Seater SUV that will be released by 2012. The new SUV, known internally as the ‘Project L486’ is going to be based on a heavily modified Freelander/ LR2 platform that will likely be extended to make room for an extra row of seats. The new SUV will be positioned more...
All-New 2009 Nissan Maxima Starts at $29,290
Nissan has announced the pricing for the all-new 2009 Nissan Maxima. The Maxima 3.5 S starts at $29,290 and the Maxima 3.5 SV goes for $31,990. “The 2009 Maxima 3.5 S features an increase in standard equipment, horsepower and style, combined with better fuel economy, yet remains very competitively priced with nearly $400 more value than the 2008 Maxima 3.5...
All-New 2009 Acura TL Shows Off its Rear End
Acura is in the middle of a major revamp of its current lineup. By the end of this year all three of the automaker's sedans will either be all-new or refreshed. Acura's bread and butter sedan, the TL is the last of the three sedans to get a redo. We've seen spy photos of the all-new TL recently, but...
Toyota Launches Ironman Versions of the Tundra, Tacoma and FJ Cruiser
Toyota has announced that the addition of new "Ironman" versions of its Tundra, Tacoma and FJ Cruiser SUV. The special Ivan “Ironman” Stewart versions of the three vehicles will be available at dealers later this year. Dealers will be set up to convert the Tundra, Tacoma and FJ Cruiser in their service centers with kits supplied by Halo Special Edition...
Ford Kills Plans for a 6.2L V8 in the All-New F-150
Insane gas prices and declining truck sales have prompted Ford to rethink its plans for its large trucks and SUVs. Ford told suppliers last week to stop work on a 6.2L V8 engine that was going to go into the new F-Series pickups. The engine was originally planned to go into production as early as next year, but now those...
2009 Acura TSX Awarded IIHS "Top Safety Pick"
The all-new 2009 Acura TSX may have a weird grille, but at least the car will perform well in a crash. The IIHS has named the all-new TSX as a "Top Safety Pick" in its class. In order to qualify for the "Top Safety Pick" Award a vehicle must receive the institutes highest rating (good) in front, rear and side...
