Yearly Archives: 2008
2009 Dodge Challenger Starts at $21,995
For those of us that can't quite afford the $40K for the Dodge Challenger SRT8, Dodge is releasing two cheaper models the 2009 Dodge Challenger SE and R/T models. The base Dodge Challenger SE starts at $21,995 and is powered by a 3.5L V6 that puts out 250 horsepower and 250 lb-ft. of torque. The engine is mated to...
2009 Cadillac CTS-V Officially Puts out 556 Horsepower
When the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V was unveiled earlier this year, Cadillac estimated its final output at 550 horsepower, but now it is confirmed and the car actually produces 556 horsepower. The 2009 CTS-V is powered by a 6.2L supercharged V8 engine that puts out 556 horsepower and 551 lb-ft. of torque. Cadillac claims that the car will reach 0-60 mph...
2009 Chevy Aveo Starts at $12,120
Chevrolet has announced the pricing for the 2009 Aveo and redesigned Aveo5. Pricing starts at $12,120 for the Aveo LS and Aveo5 LS. The Aveo sedan and Aveo5 LT models start at $14,255 for 1LT trim and $15,520 for 2LT trim. The Aveo is powered by a 1.6L engine and achieves up to 27 mpg city and 34 mpg on...
Next-Gen Ford Mondeo Will be Badged as the Taurus in the US
Ford is finally listening and bringing its European models to the US. First we will get the all-new Fiesta, then the next Focus and eventually the Mondeo is going to come here as the next Taurus, according to CAR. CAR is reporting that the next Mondeo that is due out in late 2012 or early 2013 is expected to be...
Subaru Impreza Coupe is Going to be Released by 2010
Toyota and Subaru have already announced that the two automakers are collaborating on a new rear-wheel-drive coupe that will be sold under both brand names. Now it looks like the two are also working on a new Impreza Coupe that will be released for 2010. According to Auto Express the two automakers are working on an Impreza Coupe that will...
Truck Sales are Dead…so Ford is Offering "Employee Pricing" on the F-Series
Yesterday the sales numbers for May were released and they weren't pretty. The Ford F-Series trucks moved from the typical number one spot all the way down to number 5. Ford's SUV and truck sales declined 44 percent in May. To counter the slipping sales Ford is going to offer its "Employee Pricing" on the F-150, F-250 or the...
Honda Civic Outsells the Camry, F-150 and Corolla in May
Gas prices are so insane right now and car buyers are finally realizing they can't afford to drive those huge gas guzzlers anymore. The F-150 has been the best selling vehicle in the US for decades, but its reign at the top is soon over. Last month it moved down to the number five spot behind the Honda Civic,...
GM is Going to Close Four Truck Plants and Maybe Kill or Sell HUMMER
GM's CEO is set to announce the closer of 4 of GM's truck plants in North America. The plants in Janesville, Wisconsin, Oshawa Ontario, Moraine, Ohio, and Toluca, Mexico, which are already running reduced production schedules are set to close by 2010. The models produced at these plants will either be discontinued or produced at GM's other existing plants. The...
2010 Ford Mustang is Going to Look Smaller
With gas prices the way the are, small is quickly becoming the new black. Everything is downsizing. Driving a large car is so "un-cool" now. Ford knows this and is going to make its next-generation 2010 Mustang look smaller. Ford's North American design director, Peter Horbury, recently told the Automotive News that "We have a car which I think is...
2009 Lincoln MKS Has Already Sold 8,600 Units and its Not Even on Sale Yet
The 2009 Lincoln MKS was officially unveiled earlier this year and isn't going on sale until later this month, but that hasn't stopped Lincoln from selling 8,600 of the new sedans. Mike Stanford has already sold over 60 units at his his Varsity Lincoln Mercury dealership in Novi. "It's going to be an awesome product for us," Stanford said. "We...
