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2009 Kia Forte Brochure Hits The Web

Kia released more info and photos of the all-new 2009 Kia Forte (Spectra replacement) last week and now we have even more images thanks to a leaked brochure for the new car. The 2009 Kia Forte is powered by a 124 horsepower 1.6L engine or a 128 horsepower 1.6L diesel. A 2.0L 4-cylinder will be offered in the future. ...

2010 Camaro SS Photos Emerge

GM has yet to officially release any photos of the 2010 Chevy Camaro SS, so for now we've had to just deal with the photos of the lesser powered Camaros..until now. Thanks to forum member, Kevin Kolvenbach we've got some new photos of the Camaro SS on location during a GM photoshoot. Kolvenbach claims to have taken these photos, although...

Chrysler Begins Production of the 2009 Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen Hybrids

Chrysler's first hybrids, the 2009 Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen two-mode hybrids are going to be in showrooms later this year. The new SUV hybrids began rolling off the assembly line this week at Chrysler's Newark (Delaware) Assembly plant. Both the Aspen and Durango hybrids are powered by a 385 horsepower 5.7L HEMI V8 engine that is mated to an...

More Details and Photos of the All-New 2009 Kia Forte

Kia has officially released the details of the all-new 2009 Kia Forte, which will eventually replace the Kia Spectra in the US. The 2009 Kia Forte is powered by a 124 horsepower 1.6L engine. Kia plans on offering a 2.0L 4-cyl and a diesel engine in the near future. From the official pics the Kia Forte is going to feature...

The Torque Report and SocialVibe Team up to Raise Money for Stand Up To Cancer

SocialVibe and The Torque Report have teamed up to raise money for a very important cause, Stand Up To Cancer. Everyday we lose loved ones and friends due to cancer. The Stand Up to Cancer campaign is trying to raise awareness and funds to finally find a cure. All that you have to do is sign up here and SocialVibe...

2011 Chevy Cruze Photos Officially Released

GM has officially released three photos of the upcoming 2011 Chevy Cruze small sedan that is going to be officially unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in October . GM is calling the Chevy Cruze a four-door coupe that expresses Chevy's new global design language. The Cruze basically takes some of the design themes from its larger brother the Malibu,...

First Official Image of 2010 Chevy Camaro SS Unveiled Thanks to Fergie

GM has officially unveiled the V6 powered 2010 Chevy Camaro, but has yet to unveil the V8 Camaro SS...although thanks to Fergie and Conde Nast, we have the first photo of the car. Chevy and Conde Nast (New York magazine publishing giant) have produced an advertising photo spread that features pop singer Fergie next to the 2010 Camaro SS. The...

2011 Honda Civic Euro-Spec Exposed?

Honda unveiled the refreshed 2009 Honda Civic a few days ago and now AutoExpress claims that they have the first exclusive shots of the all-new 2011 Civic. From these photos it looks like the next Civic (Euro spec at least) is going to draw inspiration from the Honda Open Study Model Concept that was recently unveiled. It also looks like...

2010 Pontiac G8 ST To Get the Same Direct-Injection V6 as the Camaro

GM officially unveiled the 2010 Pontiac G8 Sport Truck earlier this year with the same 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 as the sedan, well now it looks like the G8 ST might get a V6 as well. According to Inside Line, the 2010 G8 ST will be available with the direct-injection 3.6L V6 in addition to the V8. That's the same 300+...

Hyundai Targets 50,000 Genesis per Year and Announces Sonata Hybrid in 2010

Hyundai's first entry in the rear-wheel-drive luxury segment, the Genesis is just hitting dealerships. Next year Hyundai is also going to launch the Genesis coupe and together Hyundai is hoping to sell 50,000 units combined in the US. John Krafcik, Hyundai’s vice president for product development said that Hyundai is targeting 20,000 sedans and 30,000 coupes sales per year in...

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