Chrysler Kills the Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen Hybrids
It's only been a few months since Chrysler introduced the Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen Hybrids, but Chrysler has announced that it is going to stop producing the hybrid SUVs. Last week Chrysler reported that it is closing its Newark, Delaware factory that produces the Durango and Aspen. Originally Chrysler planned on closing the factory at the end of 2009,...
LA Preview: 2009 Nissan 370Z Unveiled!
Nissan has officially unveiled the 2009 Nissan 370Z ahead of its official unveiling at the LA Auto Show in a few weeks. Although Nissan has released three photos of the new Z, official specs have not been released. All that we know right now is that it is powered by the same 3.7L V6 as the Infiniti G37. Stay tuned. ...
Acura TSX Diesel Killed?…But TSX V6 is On the Way
Earlier this year Honda's CEO, Takeo Fukui announced that Honda was going to introduce its first four-cylinder diesel in the U.S. in 2009. Many speculated that the Acura TSX would be the first recipient of the new engine. Well now it looks like those plans have been put on hold "indefinitely." Apparently Honda's 2.2L i-DTEC engine can't pass the strict...
2010 Pontiac G8 ST Expected to Start in the Low $30,000 Range
Although rumors are circulating that the Pontiac G8 may be dead in five years (Pontiac has denied these rumors), Pontiac still has two new versions of the G8 to introduce. The G8 GXP will be in dealerships by the end of the year and the "truck" of the G8, the G8 ST will be released mid-2009. According to Pontiac spokesman...
Aston Martin One-77 Photos Leaked…More than 700 HP for $2 Million
Leaked photos of the upcoming Aston Martin One-77 supercar have leaked onto the web. Once production begins Aston Martin's newest flagship will go for around £1.2 million (roughly $2 million) and production will be limited to 77 units. Surprisingly Aston Martin has already received 100 orders for the car, which means the car is already sold out. The One-77 will be...
GM Performance Parts Releases the Supercharged 638HP LS9 Crate Engine
GM's LS9 6.2L supercharged V8 makes the 2009 Corvette ZR1 the fastest production GM car ever. GM Performance Parts has announced that the 638 horsepower engine will be available as a complete crate engine package. The LS9 crate engine is ideal for enthusiasts that want to add even more power to their vintage Corvettes and project cars. The crate engine...
No 2009 Volkswagen R32 for the U.S…Better Go Grab a 2008!
Bad News! The U.S. isn't getting the VW R32 for the 2009 model year. Thomas Wegehaupt, spokesman for Volkswagen, has confirmed the bad news. The R32 has only been on the market in the U.S. for less than a year, but that doesn't matter because we won't get a new one for at least a year or two. The...
Ford Blames Slow Flex Sales on Bad Marketing…What Do You Think?
Ford recently launched its "box on wheels" crossover the Flex, but sales have fallen short of expectations. Of course much of the blame for the slow sales can be blamed on the horrible economy, but Ford also feels that its current marketing for the Flex has failed to spark any interest in the vehicle. Ford Motor Co.'s new sales and...
BMW to Launch a "Green" Supercar by 2012
BMW is working on a new "green" supercar that will be launched by the end of 2012. The new BMW supercar would rival the Audi R8 and upcoming Mercedes SLC. The new supercar will showcase BMW's EfficientDynamics system, which combines fuel-saving technology such as direct injection, brake energy regeneration and stop-start. Sources claim that the two-seater will be a modern...
GM Asks U.S. Government for $10 Billion to Buy Chrysler
General Motors has reportedly asked the U.S. government for $10 billion in aid to support its acquisition of Chrysler LLC from Cerberus Capital Management. Roughly $3 billion of the proposed aid would be in exchange for preferred stock in a merged automaker. GM has been in talks with Cerberus since last month, but the talks have stalled due to difficulty...
