Ford Fusion Will get 4-Cyl EcoBoost Engine in 2010
Ford has yet to release its much talked about V6 EcoBoost engine, but sources say that Ford is already putting the finishing touches on a new 2.0L 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine. It is expected that the Fusion will get the new engine in 2010. Ford's new EcoBoost engines combine turbo-charging and direct injection technology to produce more horsepower from a smaller...
All-New 2010 BMW Z4 Officially Unveiled Before Detroit
Following several spy photos and photo leaks, BMW has officially unveiled the 2010 Z4 before its official unveiling at the Detroit Auto Show next month. The new Z4 gets all-new styling that is both more aggressive (front end) and cleaner (back end). A new first for the Z4 is a two-piece retractable hard-top that ditches the soft-top from the last...
525 Horsepower 2010 Audi R8 V10 Unveiled in Red
Audi unveiled the Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro yesterday ahead of its official unveiling at the Detroit Auto Show next month. Now the first photos of the R8 V10 in red have been released. The Audi R8 V10 is powered by a Lamborghini-sourced 5.2L V10 engine that puts out 525 horsepower and propels the car from 0-62 mph in...
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Photos Leaked via the Web
The first official images of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have leaked onto the web today. We've seen lots of spy photos and renderings of the new sedan, so these photos aren't all that exciting. The 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class will be officially unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show next month. Mercedes previewed the new E-Class with the Mercedes-Benz ConceptFascination and its...
If GM Survives Should Saturn Simply Disappear?
Everything is in a "state of flux" right now for the U.S. automakers. Even if they manage to secure loans from the U.S. government and possibly the Candian government, there will still be major changes. There have been many reports and rumors that GM may end up dropping or scaling back the slow selling Saturn, Pontiac and GMC brands. In...
Detroit Automakers Ask the Canadian Government for $6.8 Billion
A final decision from the U.S. government about the loans for the U.S. automakers is expected anytime now, but it's expected that the final amount will only be between $15-17 billion. Which is much less than the original $34 billion the automakers were asking for. To help raise more money, the automakers are now asking the Canadian government for...
Ward's Auto Announces the 2009 10 Best Engines
Ward’s Automotive Group has announced its 2009 10 Best Engines list. The list is compiled by Ward's editors and 2009 is officially the 15th year of the Ward’s 10 Best Engines program. This year the list of winners is very broad with hybrid engines as well as high output turbocharged engines receiving the award. “A decade ago, few consumers in the U.S....
2010 Audi R8 V10 Unveiled Before its Official Unveiling in Detroit
If it wasn't already sad enough that most of us can't afford the current Audi R8, Audi has unveiled an even better version of the R8, the R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro. The R8 V10 shares its engine with the Lamborghini Gallardo. The V10 puts out 525 horsepower and 390 lb-ft. of torque, which is a little less than the...
2010 BMW Z4 Exposed on a Movie Set
Test mules of the 2010 BMW Z4 have been caught testing around the world many times, but now we have our first look at the new Z4. The new Z4 borrows styling elements from the new 2009 3 Series and 7 Series. It's also expected that the Z4 will also feature a retractable hardtop. Too bad that guy is...
First Official 2009 Honda Insight Photo Released
Honda is going to officially unveil the production version of its Honda Insight Hybrid at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, next month. The production version of the Insight is pretty close to the concept version that has been touring the auto show circuit. The apparent differences on the outside are different wheels, larger mirrors, door handles and...
