Detroit 09' Preview: 2010 Chevy Equinox Unveiled
GM has unveiled the all-new 2010 Chevy Equinox, which will have its official public debut at the Detroit Auto Show next month. The all-new Equinox receives new styling inside and out in addition to new 2.4L and 3.0L direct injected engines. The 2.4L four-cylinder engine puts out 182 horsepower and gets 30 mpg on the highway and 21 mpg...
President Bush Approves $17.4 Billion in Loans to the U.S. Automakers!
Since Congress was unable to come to an agreement about a bailout for the U.S. automakers, President George W. Bush has approved $17.4 billion in emergency loans to the U.S. automakers. The loans are needed to help save hundreds of thousands of jobs and prevent GM and Chrysler from going bankrupt. GM and Chrysler are expected to dip into the...
Audi Expands the A4 Lineup with New FrontTrak and and Six-Speed Manual Models
Audi has announced the expansion of the A4 lineup with a new front-wheel-drive (FrontTrak) model and the addition of a six-speed manual transmission on the A4 quattro sedan. The A4 2.0T FrontTrak features Audi's 2.0 TFSI engine that is paired to a multitronic continuously variable transmission. The setup helps the A4 get 23 mpg in the city and 30 mpg...
Honda to Release 67 MPG Fit Hybrid in 2010
Honda is finally trying to catch up to Toyota in the hybrid game with three new hybrid vehicles joining Honda's lineup in the next few years. First we will get the Insight hybrid next year, followed in 2010 by a production version of the CR-Z hybrid concept and then eventually a Fit hybrid. Sources are now claiming that Honda is...
Detroit 09' Preview: Subaru Legacy Concept Teaser Released
Although a few automakers have shelved plans to have any big releases at the Detroit Auto Show next month, a few such as Volvo, Subaru and Audi are still planning some big intros. Subaru has released a single teaser photo of the Legacy Concept that the automaker will unveil next month. The concept is supposed to provide a glimpse of...
Acura Reportedly Kills the Next-Gen NSX…It's a Sad Day
Thanks to the economic downturn many automakers are being forced to cut many of their programs, vehicle plans, etc. Most of the most dire news lately has come from the Big 3 U.S. automakers, but now Toyota and Honda are also being forced to make some cuts. Honda recently announced plans to cancel its participation in Formula One and...
2009 Pontiac G8 GXP Starts at $39,995
Pontiac has announced the pricing for the 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP. Pricing starts at $39,995. The G8 GXP is powered by a 6.2L V8 that puts out 415 horsepower and 415 lb-ft. of torque. It reaches 0-60 mph in under 5 seconds and comes standard with a six-speed automatic transmission. A six-speed manual is available. PRESS RELEASE: Pontiac today confirmed pricing for...
Ford F150 Named Motor Trend's 2009 Truck of the Year
Motor Trend has announced the recipient of its 2009 Truck of the Year award and this year the redesigned 2009 Ford F150 receives the award. This year there were only 4 contenders for the award, the Ford F150, also redesigned Dodge Ram, Suzuki Equator and HUMMER H3T. Basically the choice for Motor Trend's editors was between the F150 and Ram...
Detroit 09' Preview: Volvo S60 Concept Unveiled
Although there are rumors that Ford may soon sell Volvo, Volvo is continuing work on its current lineup. Volvo has unveiled the S60 Concept that will be officially unveiled next month at the Detroit Auto Show. The S60 Concept shows that the next generation S60 will be more aggressive than the current generation with a coupe-like roof line. The concept...
Audi A7 Concept Headed to Detroit
Next month Audi is going to unveil the A7 concept at the Detroit Auto Show in addition to the V10 version of the beautiful R8. The A7 is Audi's version of the Mercedes CLS, which basically means its a four-door sedan with coupe-like styling. According to sources the couple-like lines of the concept mirror those of the production version. In...
