2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Brochure Leaked
We've already seen several leaked photos of the all-new 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, but now we have the leaked brochure and if you can read German you can read all the details. In Europe the new E-Class will be powered by a series of 4 and 6-cylinder engines in both gas and turbo diesel formats: The gas powered lineup: 184-hp E200 CGI, 204-hp...
Honda Reveals its 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon Lineup
Honda has unveiled its lineup for the 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon, which is basically similar to SEMA. The show kicks off at the same time as the Detroit Auto Show, this Sunday. The two main vehicles at the show will be the Sports Modulo S2000 and Fit Concepts, but check out the gallery to see the other models. ...
Rumors are False… Suzuki Kizashi is Not Dead
Earlier this week reports surfaced that Suzuki had killed the Kizashi midsize sedan that was supposed to be released later this year. Now Suzuki has answered those reports by stating that they are false. “The production version will debut at this year’s New York auto show in April,” Jeff Holland, spokesman for American Suzuki Motor Corp., told Automotive News. The car...
Honda Reportedly Kills the Next-Gen S2000, RWD Acuras and V8 Engine Program
It was already reported that Honda has killed the next-gen Acura NSX, but it looks like the economic downturn is causing Honda to cut even more programs. Autocar is now reporting that in addition to the death of the NSX, Honda has also killed the next-gen S2000. 2009 is reportedly going to be the last model year...
Hyundai has Killed Rumors of a Genesis Convertible
Hyundai has killed any speculation or rumors that a convertible version of the upcoming Genesis Coupe is in the works. Hyundai officially unveiled the Genesis Coupe last March and sales are expected to start this spring. According to Miles Johnson, manager of product public relations, a Genesis Convertible was never in the works. “It’s never been in the plan,” Johnson...
GM Reportedly Kills the 2010 Pontiac G8 ST!
Pickuptruck.com is reporting that GM has quietly decided to kill plans for the 2010 Pontiac G8 ST. GM unveiled the Pontiac G8 ST last year at the New York Auto show. The unibody pickup version of the G8 sedan was expected to be V8 powered, feature a 74-inch cargo bed and be able to tow up to 3,500 pounds....
Toyota to Halt Production for 11 Days Due to Declining Sales
Toyota has announced plans to idle its plants in Japan for 11 days in February and March due to declining sales in the U.S. Last month Toyota reported a 37 percent sales decline and now vehicles are beginning to pile up. Last month was Toyota's sharpest decline in more than a quarter of a century. Toyota even performed worse...
What Were the Top Ten Best-Selling Vehicles in 2008?
2008 is finally over and with it ends one of the worst years for the automotive industry in recent history. Most of 2008 was plagued by high fuel prices, which forced buyers to look for more fuel efficient vehicles. Even with this trend the Ford F-150 and Chevy Silverado pickups managed to remain at the top of the list...
Nissan Abandons Detroit Auto Show and Asks Dealers to Stay Away
Nissan has previously announced that the automaker is not planning on attending the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, which means that no Nissan or Infiniti vehicles will be present on the show floor. Last month Nissan and Infiniti dealers stepped up and said they would donate their own vehicles to be displayed at the show. Nissan has now reportedly asked...
2009 Honda Insight Euro-Spec Photos Leaked
Honda is going to officially unveil the 2009 Honda Insight at the Detroit Auto Show this month, but photos of the euro-spec Insight have already leaked onto the web. The euro-spec and U.S.-spec versions of the Insight are not expected to differ much. What you can tell from these photos is how little the production version differs from the concept....
