Yearly Archives: 2008
2009 Subaru WRX Gets Bump in Horsepower to 265HP
It looks like Subaru is going to tweak its popular WRX right before its closest competitor, the Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart is launched. A forum member over at NASIOC has intercepted a memo that was sent to Subaru dealers from corporate about the changes to the 2009 Impreza line. The 09' Impreza is going to be refreshed with interior changes to...
More Photos of the All-New 2009 Mazda6
Mazda has released more photos of the all-new 2009 Mazda6 following an official press release a few days ago. The all-new Mazda6 will be in showrooms in late August with a starting price of $18,550. Related Stories: All-New...
Mercedes Announces Plans to Offer Turbocharged Engines Across its Lineup by 2010
Lately the quick fix for most automakers that are trying to improve their vehicles' fuel-efficiency is to produce smaller engines that are also turbocharged. Daimler board member, Thomas Weber, who is in charge of research and development recently told the Automotive News, that all Mercedes-Benz models will have turbocharged engines within the next two-and-a-half years. "All our vehicles will have turbocharged...
First Spy Photos of Honda's New Hybrid…It Looks a lot Like a Prius
Honda as already announced plans for a new stand alone hybrid model that will go head to head with the Toyota Prius, but until now we had not seen what the actual hybrid would look like. At first glance the yet to be named Honda hybrid looks very similar in shape to the current Toyota Prius. Spy photographers caught the...
Kia Releases More Info and Photos of the 2009 Kia Soul
Kia has released more images and info about the all-new Kia Soul that is going to have its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show on October 2nd. The Kia Soul is going to be powered by a choice of three engines (two gasoline and one diesel). The most powerful gasoline engine will be a 2.0L unit while a 1.6L...
All-New 2009 Mazda6 Starts at $18,550
Mazda has announced the pricing for the all-new Mazda6. The 2009 Mazda6 starts at $18,550 for the Mazda6 i SV with a 170 horsepower 2.5 4-cylinder mated to a six-speed manual transmission. The Mazda6 s that is powered by a 273 horsepower 3.7L V6 engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission starts at $24,130. The 2009 Mazda6 is only going...
2010 Porsche Cayman and Boxster Revealed via Photo Renderings
The photo renderings you see here showed up on Cayman Club earlier today and according to sources they are an authentic representation of the revised 2010 Porsche Cayman and Boxster. For 2010 the Cayman and Boxster receive new front and rear fascias in addition to more powerful engines thanks to direct injection. The Cayman S gets a boost in power...
GM Announces Plans to Cut Workers and Truck Production to Boost its Cash Flow
GM’s CEO Rick Wagoner announced today the many new steps that GM is going to take to cut costs by $15 billion by the end of 2009. “We are responding aggressively to the challenges of today’s U.S. auto market,” said GM Chairman and CEO, Rick Wagoner. “We will continue to take the steps necessary to align our business structure with...
Mazda Kazamai Concept Unveiled Before its Official Unveiling in Moscow
Mazda has unveiled the Kazamai concept ahead of its official unveiling on August 26 at the Moscow International Auto Salon. According to Mazda "Kazamai, which means "swirling crosswinds" in Japanese, expresses the powerful yet nimble image of a stylish and compact crossover." The Kazamai concept features Mazda's "Nagare" design language that is mated to a four-wheel-drive powertrain. The concept also features...
VW Officially Announces Plans to Build a US Plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee
VW has officially announced plans to build a U.S. production plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The automaker is going to invest $1 billion in the new plant that will generate about 2,000 jobs for the tri-state area. “The U.S. market is an important part of our volume strategy and we are now very resolutely accessing that market,” said Prof. Martin Winterkorn,...
