Yearly Archives: 2008
More Info on the New Lexus Hybrid…Dubbed the HS250h?
Lexus is going to unveil a concept version of a new dedicated hybrid model at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show in January. We're now getting more info about the new model thanks to Japanese magazine, Mag-X. Mag-X claims that the new Lexus hybrid is going to be dubbed the HS250h and that the car is going to be a sedan....
2009 Nissan 370Z Officially Puts out 332 HP
Nissan is going to officially unveil the all-new 2009 Nissan 370Z at the LA Auto Show next week, but some of the specs been trickling out. Thanks to the LA Auto Show website we now know that the final horsepower rating for the 3.7L V6 is 332 horsepower. The engine can either be mated to a new 7-speed automatic transmission...
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Set to be the First Ever Hybrid Pace Car
Ford has announced that the all-new 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid will be the first ever hybrid pace car in the NASCAR Sprint Cup. The 2010 Fusion Hybrid and Fusion Sport will both make their debut at the race. Both vehicles will be camouflaged in NASCAR-inspired camouflage during the race. The Fusion Hybrid will lead the field to the green...
GM Stock Drops to its Lowest Point in 55 Years…Is the End Near?
Last week GM reported that it lost $2.5 billion in the third quarter of 2008, while spending $6.9 billion. Today General Motors stock has plunged more than 31 percent to their lowest level in more than 55 years after two analysts downgraded GM's stock claiming that it will be worth very little of nothing if GM does receive a...
Detroit 2009 Preview: Nissan NV2500 Set to be Unveiled
Nissan is going to unveil the NV2500 Concept at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Athough Nissan hasn't released any official specs of the concept it's supposed to preview Nissan's entry into the North American Commercial Vehicle market in 2010. The concept looks bigger than Ford's commercial vehicle, the Transit Connect. When the concept enters production it...
VW Mid-Engine Roadster Concept Headed to Detroit Instead of LA
VW was set to debut its upcoming mid-engine roadster at the LA Auto Show in a little over a week, but has decided to push back its unveiling until January at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. VW hopes to attract more interest for the roadster at the show in Detroit. The final details are pretty...
GM is Out…But Hyundai Might be the Next Chrysler Suitor
Last week it was reported that GM had suspended all talks with Chrysler about an apparent merger after the U.S. treasury denied GM's request for aid to buy Chrysler. Now it're being reported that Hyundai may be interested. According to Reuters, Hyundai and Chrysler's owners, Cerberus Capital Management, have been in talks about Hyundai acquiring the Jeep brand. Both automakers...
More Details on Nissan 370Z NISMO S-Tune Packages Leaked
The 2009 Nissan 370Z is set to be officially unveiled in just over a week and now more info is leaking out about the 370Z NISMO S-Tune packages. The first package is the NISMO S-Tune Aero Package that improves the car's aerodynamic performance a new nose, front lip spoiler, side skirts and rear spoiler that will reduce lift and provide...
Jaguar is Planning an XF-based Roadster and Porsche Boxster Competitor
Now that Jaguar is no longer tied to Ford, we can expect some big changes from the automaker. Jaguar's new owner Tata Motors wants to add up to three new models to the Jaguar lineup. The three new models could include a new coupe, a roadster based off the XF sedan and a new lightweight sports car that would compete...
Mercedes CLK Coupe Axed in Favor of a Larger E-Class Coupe
According to Mercedes-Benz US CEO Ernst Lied, the CLK coupe is going to die after the 2010 model year. Its replacement will be based off the next-generation E-Class sedan that is set to be released in mid-2009. The larger E-Class coupe and convertible will draw inspiration from the ConceptFASCINATION that was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show earlier this year....
