Yearly Archives: 2008
Detroit Auto Show Preview: 2009 Hyundai Genesis Unveiled with 368HP
Hyundai is going to officially unveil its new Genesis sedan next week at the Detroit Auto Show. Hyundai's newest model is based on all-new rear wheel drive architecture and is expected to have the capabilities and features comparable to $60,000 premium sedans at a starting price under $30,000. Hyundai's new "premium sports sedan" will be offered with three engine choices,...
Cadillac Provoq Fuel-Cell SUV Concept Unveiled
Cadillac has unveiled the Provoq fuel-cell SUV concept today, which is the latest example of GM's E-Flex propulsion system. The E-flex system combines the new fifth-generation fuel cell system and a lithium ion battery to produce an electrically driven vehicle that does not use gas and only emits water. The concept can be driven a total of 300 miles on...
Rinspeed Gives the Porsche Cayenne 600 Horsepower and More Style
Swiss tuner Rinspeed has unveiled the Rinspeed X-treme, which is based on a Porsche 957 Cayenne. Rinspeed's tuning package gives the recently refreshed Cayenne even more power and style. On the outside the tuning package includes a new front skirt/ bumper, bigger air intakes with fins, beefy wheel arches, new skirts on the side and rear and two rear chrome...
Detroit Auto Show Preview: Ford Explorer America Concept Unveiled
The Ford Explorer has been one of the most popular SUVs since it was introduced in the early nineties. But today the Explorer is being overshadowed by the new car based SUVs such as the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV-4 and even the new Ford Edge. Crossovers are where the segment is going and for the next generation Explorer, Ford is...
Detroit Auto Show Preview: Ford Unveils EcoBoost Turbo Direct Injection Engines
Ford is going to unveil its newest engine technology at the Detroit Auto Show this month. The new engine technology label EcoBoost delivers up to 20 percent better fuel economy than Ford's current engines. The new 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines feature turbocharging and direct injection technology. Ford sees this new engine technology as a cheaper alternative to hybrids and diesel...
Detroit Auto Show Preview: 2009 Saturn Vue 2 Mode Hybrid Unveiled
GM has unveiled the second hybrid version of its Saturn Vue SUV with two-mode hybrid technology. The Vue Green Line 2 joins the Vue Green Line that is currently in showrooms. The second of three Vue hybrids uses the same technology as the two-mode Tahoe and Yukon SUVs. In the Vue this technology has been applied to the Vue's 3.6L...
Aston Martin Racing Unveils Sketch of Vantage GT2
Aston Martin has officially unveiled a sketch of the Vantage GT2 racing car that is based on the V8 Vantage. The Vantage GT2 can run on either racing fuel or E85 bio-ethanol. The new introduction of the GT2 means that Aston Martin will now have a GT car in every racing category (GT1 – DBR9, GT2 – Vantage GT2, GT3...
Detroit Auto Show Preview: Is Audi Going to Unveil a Diesel Powered R8?
It is being rumored that Audi is going to bring a V12 turbodiesel R8 to the Detroit Auto Show this month. The diesel powered R8 is expected to be a concept, but according to rumors the car is already planned for production. The V12 engine will produce around 500 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque while getting 28mpg. The engine...
Toyota Takes the 2nd Spot in the US from Ford
After 75 years of being in the number two spot in the US, Ford has given up the title to Toyota. In 2007 Toyota managed to increase its sales so much that the automaker surpassed Ford. Toyota's rise to the number two spot is largely due to the fact that Ford's sales dropped 11.8 percent. Toyota's sales increased 3...
Detroit Auto Show Preview: US-Spec Diesel Powered BMWs Unveiled
Diesels are quickly becoming one of the more popular news stories, with almost every automaker talking about their upcoming diesel powered vehicles. BMW has just released info about their upcoming diesel powered 3-series and X5 models for the U.S. market. This month BMW is going to officially unveil two new diesel-powered models for the U.S. market at the Detroit Auto...
