Toyota Announces All-New Four Cylinder for the 2009 Highlander
Buyers only want fuel efficient engines now and for the most part that means a 4-cylinder engine. Toyota has announced that its Highlander SUV will be available with a new 2.7L four-cylinder engine. The new four-cylinder engine puts out 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque and gets 20/27 mpg. The 2.7L engine is mated to an all-new six-speed automatic...
SEMA 2008: Honda Civic HFP Concept Unveiled
Honda has unveiled the Honda Civic HFP Concept at the SEMA show today. The HFP Concept takes the standard Civic Si and adds an HFP body kit, super-light alloy wheels with aerodynamic covers a lighter HFP exhaust system and an upgraded HFP suspension kit all of which improve the vehicles gas mileage without compromising its performance. Honda didn't release...
SEMA 2008: Rhys Millen Racing Hyundai Genesis Coupe Unveiled
Rhys Millen Racing (RMR) has unveiled an RMR-designed "Art of Speed" Hyundai Genesis Coupe at the SEMA show. To create the coupe Hyundai delivered its first prototype Genesis Coupe 2.0T 12 weeks ago. RMR employees stripped the car to bare metal and then began creating new aftermarket parts and accessories for the new Genesis Coupe. Inside all comfort and convenience...
BMW is Not Going to Produce the Concept CS
Last month was a horrible month for automobile sales with most automakers posting double digit declines. Well decreased sales and profits are also cutting into the product plans for many automakers as well. BMW has announced that the Concept CS is not going to be produced because the vehicle will not be profitable. This news means that the 7 Series...
SEMA 2008: 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Unveiled
Ford has officially unveiled the 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. The SVT Raptor starts with the new 2009 F-150 and adds a unique grille and a body that is seven inches wider. In addition the suspension has been upgraded with new upper and lower A arms, upgraded tie rods, new half shaft joints, and...
Mitsubishi Wants to Kill Galant Production in the U.S. in Favor of Small Cars
Mitsubishi released a re-styled 2009 Galant earlier this year...too bad the re-style was completely forgettable. Mitsubishi's Normal, Illinois plant produces the Galant, Eclipse and Endeavor, none of which are really bringing in any sales for the brand. The plant has the capability of producing 100,000 vehicles per year and Mitsubishi's CEO Osamu Masuko wants to shuffle which vehicles are...
2009 Toyota Venza Crossover Starts at $25,975
Toyota unveiled the Venza crossover earlier this year, but since then we haven't heard much about Toyota's newest crossover. Today Toyota officially announced the pricing for 2009 Venza that starts at $25,975 for the 2.7L four-cylinder, front wheel drive model. The top of the line 3.5L V6 with AWD goes for $29,250. I don't know how much longer I can look...
SEMA 08' Preview: Chevy Unveils Four Custom Camaro Concepts
GM has taken the wraps off of four Camaro concepts that will be unveiled tomorrow at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. This year's Official Vehicle of SEMA will be shown in four distinct concepts: Camaro LS7 Concept, which features the GM Performance Parts LS7 Crate engine with 550HP; Camaro Dale Earnhardt Jr. Concept, which was produced with input from...
Should Ford Bring the Ka to the U.S.? Ford's CEO Wants To…
Ford recently unveiled the all-new Ka subcompact in Europe. Last month Ford's CEO told reporters that the automaker is re-thinking the idea of bringing the small car to the U.S. Ford has made a commitment to small cars in the U.S. with its upcoming Fiesta and new Focus. The Ka is smaller than the Fiesta. Mulally recently told the Automotive...
SEMA 08' Preview: Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe Unveiled
GM officially unveiled the Pontiac Solstice Coupe at the New York Auto Show earlier this year and now the automaker is going to show off a GXP version of the coupe at this year's SEMA show. The production Solstice Coupe is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder that puts out 260 horsepower. For the GXP version GM Performance Parts added...
