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Honda Boosts the Number of 2009 Fits Headed to the US

Small cars are all the rage right now with gas prices getting closer and closer to $5 bucks a gallon. The Honda Fit has been exceeding sales expectations since it's release in the US in early 2006. Sales of the current Fit have gone up 64 percent to 29,784 units in the first five months of this year compared to...

2010 Chevy Camaro SS Exposed While Filming for a New TV Show

Thanks to the Camaro5 forums we now have or first look at what looks like to be a production-spec 2010 Camaro SS in silver. Note the SS badge next to the front headlight. The Camaro was caught on set filming for a new Christian Slater TV show that is going to debut this fall. Full Story: Camaro5 Related Stories: GM Releases Photos...

Ford Officially Confirms the European Focus for the US in 2010..Finally

Ford has already confirmed plans to bring the all-new Fiesta to the US that will compete with the Fit, Yaris and Versa. But now the automaker has also confirmed that the next-gen European Focus will also be sold on our shores. Ford is currently reworking its current lineup to include more fuel-efficient cars and crossovers. This means that Ford is...

Ford Delays the Launch of the All-New 2009 F-150

Gas prices have been killing truck sales. Last month the Ford F-Series lost its sales crown to not one, but four more fuel-efficient cars. Because of this Ford is delaying the launch of the all-new 2009 F-150. Ford is going to delay the introduction of the new F-150 by two months (late fall) and continue to cut production in favor...

2010 Acura NSX Hits the Nurburgring and Posts a 7:37 Lap Time

A few days ago the resurrected 2010 Acura NSX was caught by spies on the famed Nurburgring in Germany. Now the car has been unofficially clocked doing a lap time of 7:37 by spies. If you recall the Nissan GT-R officially did the lap in 7:29. Honda's CEO has set a goal of beating the GT-R and upcoming Lexus LF-A...

GM Postpones Redesigned Versions of its SUVs and Full-Size Trucks

GM is postponing redesigning its large SUVs and full-size pickups as the market shifts towards more fuel-efficient vehicles. Gas prices are way over $4 a gallon in many parts of the country, which is forcing many consumers to finally look at more efficient vehicles. This has forced many of the automakers to rethink their current production plans. GM, Ford, Toyota,...

2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Gets 44 mpg and Starts at $21,990

Volkswagen has announced the pricing for the much anticipated 2009 VW Jetta TDI. The Jetta TDI starts at $21,990 and the Jetta TDI Sportwagen starts at $23,590. The 50-state legal Jetta TDI gets 38 mpg city and 44 mpg on the highway. "Our clean diesel vehicles offer consumers a true value with the fuel efficiency that drivers are looking for while...

All-New 2009 Subaru Exiga 7-Seater Unveiled

Subaru today unveiled the all-new 2009 Exiga seven-seater touring. The all-new Exiga is powered by either a 2.0L DOHC or a 2.0L DOHC Turbo engine. A 4-speed automatic is available on the 2.0L model and all turbo models get a 5-speed automatic transmission. The 2.0L version comes in three different trim levels (2.0i, 2.0i-L, 2.0i-S) and the 2.0L turbo is...

2009 Corvette ZR1 Starts at $103,300

Chevrolet has announced the final pricing for the uber fast 2009 Corvette ZR1. The 2009 Corvette ZR1 starts at $103,300, which includes the $850 destination charges. In addition to that starting price you will also have to add the $1,700 Gas guzzler tax. If you want the upgraded interior package which includes: a power-adjustable, heated and leather-trimmed sport seats (embroidered...

Ford Shuts Down Expedition and Navigator Plant for Nine-Weeks…Slow Sales

Ford has announced plans to temporarily shut down the Michigan Truck Plant in Wayne that currently produces the Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs. The plant is going to close on June 23rd and not reopen until August 25th. Expedition sales were off 31 percent in the first five months of the year and the Navigator's sales are off 22...

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