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2010 Ford Mustang Set to Debut at LA Auto Show this Fall

Earlier this week Ford gave spectators their first look at the new 2010 Ford Mustang, although it was heavily camouflaged. Now comes word that the new Mustang is going to officially debut at the LA Auto Show this November. It was originally planned to be unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show next January. The unveiling of the 2010 Camaro probably...

Opel Insignia Headed to the US as the Next Saturn Aura, but with a Different Body

Bob Lutz has confirmed that the all-new Opel Insignia is definitely coming to the US as the next Saturn Aura, but the Aura will have not share the Insignia's body. The Opel Insignia and next-gen Aura will share the same engines, suspensions, etc., but will have different exterior and interior styling. “We’ve researched the Insignia around the world, including the...

2010 Chevy Camaro Reaches 0-60 MPH in 4.6 Secs and Lapped the Nurburgring in 8:20

GM finally took the wraps off the 2010 Chevy Camaro on Monday and the news is still coming in on the new car. At the press event, GM failed to release any details about the performance of the new Camaro beyond actual horsepower numbers, but now we have the details. The base 300 horsepower 2010 Chevrolet Camaro reaches 0-60 mph...

Honda OSM Concept Unveiled

Honda has officially unveiled its Open Study Model (OSM) concept at the British International Motor Show, at ExCeL, London. The OSM concept is meant to show that it is possible to create a stylish and fun car that is also environmentally friendly. "We're trying to show that low emission cars can be attractive," says Andreas Sittel, Project Leader for OSM. "There...

Honda Cuts Pilot and Odyssey Production but Boosts Civic Production

Across the industry automakers are cutting truck and SUV production in favor of more fuel-efficient cars. Honda has announced plans to cut its Pilot SUV and Odyssey minivan production in order to pump out more of the highly sought after Civics. Honda recently introduced an all-new Pilot and a refreshed Odyssey, but both models are not selling as well as...

2010 Chevy Camaro Officially Unveiled with 422 HP

2010 Chevy Camaro

Well the wait is finally over GM has officially taken the wraps off the production 2010 Chevy Camaro. The 2010 Camaro is powered by a choice of three different engines, LS and LT models are powered by a 3.6L direct-inject V6 (300 hp/273 lb-ft), SS six-speed manual is powered by a 6.2L LS3 V8 (422 hp/408 lb-ft), SS six-speed automatic...

Production 2010 Chevy Camaro Unveiled

Well its still a few days until the official unveiling of the 2010 Chevy Camaro, but a few photos of the coupe have already leaked. CarTribe has posted a few photos and details about the Camaro. The 2010 Camaro will be offered in three trims (LS, LT and SS)...even though the photos seen are of an RS model, so...

GM's Future Models Leaked…First Look at the Chevy Cruze and Saab 9-4X

This month has been a very difficult month for GM with its declining sales and plans to reduce costs by $15 billion by the end of 2009. Earlier this week GM gave a presentation to employees and the few images you see here of future models have now leaked onto the web. Bob Lutz spoke with the media after GM’s...

2009 Subaru WRX Gets Bump in Horsepower to 265HP

It looks like Subaru is going to tweak its popular WRX right before its closest competitor, the Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart is launched. A forum member over at NASIOC has intercepted a memo that was sent to Subaru dealers from corporate about the changes to the 2009 Impreza line. The 09' Impreza is going to be refreshed with interior changes to...

More Photos of the All-New 2009 Mazda6

Mazda has released more photos of the all-new 2009 Mazda6 following an official press release a few days ago. The all-new Mazda6 will be in showrooms in late August with a starting price of $18,550. Related Stories: All-New...

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