Yearly Archives: 2008
Chicago 2008 Preview: 2009 Ford Edge Sport Unveiled
Ford is going to unveil a new sport version of its popular Edge crossover for the 2009 model year. The 2009 Edge Sport gets standard 20 inch or optional 22 inch wheels, low profile tires, an eight-piece body kit, smoked headlights and taillights, polished dual exhaust tipes and sport badging. Inside there are dark gray leather seats with unique suede-feel...
2009 Acura TSX/ Euro Accord Spy Photos
Thanks to a guy located near Honda's headquarters in California we have some new spy photos of the 2009 Acura TSX/ European Accord. Last month Honda released a few teaser images of the new car, which will come in two versions in Europe, the Touring wagon and the regular sedan. The US will only get the sedan. From these images...
More Photos of the Restyled 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Released
Yesterday we had our first view of the restyled 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse, now Mitsubishi has released even more photos of the new car. For the 2009 model year the Eclipse gets a restyled front end with an EVO-like grille and a restyled rear end. The GT model now has dual exhaust pipes which bumps the final output up two horsepower...
Lexus May Build an X3 and RDX Competitor
With the introduction of the new Infiniti EX35, Mercedes-Benz GLK and Acura RDX it seems like Lexus is the only luxury nameplate without a small crossover. This may change as Lexus may be working on a smaller than RX 350 crossover. Although some executives previously have had no desire to build a small crossover, some are rethinking the idea. The...
Chevy Camaro Hybrid in the Works and RWD Impala and LaCrosse are Dead?
The new fuel-economy rules are forcing automakers to rethink their current and future vehicle lineups. Well GM which is making a come back with its new models like the Cadillac CTS and Chevy Malibu, the automaker is having to rethink its plans for some of its future models. The new CAFE regulations are forcing automakers to figure out ways to...
Chicago 2008 Preview: 2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid Pickup Unveiled
GM has officially unveiled the 2009 Sierra Hybrid, which is essentially the same thing as the Chevy Silverado Hybrid. The Sierra Hybrid delivers a 25 percent improvement in overall fuel economy thanks to its two-mode hybrid system. The system is mated to a 6.0L V8 and is capable of moving the truck up to 30 mph on electricity alone. The...
Rumor Has it That Subaru May Build a New Toyota Celica
There have been rumors that Toyota is working on a replacement for the discontinued Celica, but now there are more rumors that the next-gen Celica could be built by Subaru. According to Japanese magazine Best Car Toyota is going to release two versions of the Celica that will borrow parts from Subaru, by 2011. The base GT version is going...
Chicago 2008 Preview: GMC Denali XT Hybrid Concept Truck Unveiled
GM has unveiled the GMC Denali XT Hybrid Concept truck that will be officially unveiled this week at the Chicago Auto Show. The Denali XT Hybrid Concept is the first combination of GM's two-mode hybrid system with an E85 ethanol-capable engine. The concept offers a 50 percent increase in fuel economy compared to other small pickup trucks. The concept is...
Chicago 2008 Preview: 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Gets a Facelift
In addition to the revised 2009 Galant, Mitsubishi is also going to unveil a revised 2009 Eclipse at the Chicago Auto Show later this week. The main changes to the 2009 Eclipse are a new front end that is very EVO-like and a revised rear end with dual exhausts on the GT model. The dual exhaust adds two more horsepower...
Chicago 2008 Preview: Refreshed 2009 Hyundai Sonata Unveiled
Hyundai has unveiled the refreshed 2009 Sonata that will be officially unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show in a few days. Under the hood both the 4-cylinder and V6 powerplants have been upgraded. The 2.4L 4-cylinder now has more power (175HP) and also gets better gas mileage than the Camry and Accord. The 3.3L V6 now has 15 more horsepower...
