Toyota HC-CV Unveiled at the Melbourne Auto Show
Toyota has unveiled the HC-CV (Hybrid Camry Concept Vehicle) at the 2009 Melbourne Motor Show. Next year Toyota Australia is going to begin local production of the Camry Hybrid and to publicize it, Toyota has created the HC-CV for the show. The concept is basically the 2010 Camry Hybrid wish a modified front fascia, new wheels, decals and new leather...
2010 Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolet Unveiled
Audi has officially unveiled the 2010 Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolet. The droptop versions of the A5 and S5 will be in showrooms in Europe in the second quarter of 2009 and in the US this fall. In Europe engines range from the 160 hp 1.8L engine to the top of the line 333 hp supercharged 3.0L V6. There will...
2010 Jaguar XFR Starts at $80,000
The Jaguar XF, is definitely one of the best Jaguars in a long time. Jaguar has announced the pricing for the uber-fast version of the XF, the 2010 XFR that was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year. The 2010 XFR starts at $80,000 and is powered by a 510 horsepower 5.0L V8. At that price the XFR...
Geneva 09' Preview: Audi TT RS Teasers Released
Audi has released the first teaser images of the TT RS, which is the ultimate TT that will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The TT RS will feature over 300 horsepower from ts turbocharged 2.5L five-cylinder. It's still up in the air if we'll get it here in the U.S.
Ford's Romeo Plant Produces is 10,000,000th Engine
Ford's Romeo Engine plant has produced its 10 millionth engine. The plant has been producing V8 engines since it was converted from a tractor plant in 1990. In 1990 it produced a 4.6L two-valve V8. The 10 millionth engine was a 4.6L 3-valve V8 that will find its way under the hood of a 2010 Mustang GT. Romeo now produces engines...
Saab Files for Bankruptcy and Asks for $1 Billion
GM has announced that Saab has filed bankruptcy in Swedish courts in an effort to reorganize the company and to become independent from GM. The reorganization of Saab will lead to the design, engineering and manufacturing being concentrated back in Sweden. But in order for this to happen GM needs to secure financing, which is the main issue. The Swedish...
Hyundai Assurance Plan Adds 90-day Payment Relief to Help Even More
Hyundai has announced that its popular Assurance Program now includes 90 days of payment relief if a buyer is laid off within the first year of vehicle ownership. The Hyundai Assurance program that runs from Feb 23rd to April 30, 2009 allows buyers to return their vehicles if they lose their jobs within the first year that they own them....
Geneva 09' Preview: Rolls-Royce 200EX Concept Details Leaked
The Daily Telegraph has apparently broken the embargo on the Rolls-Royce 200EX Concept that will be officially unveiled next month at the Geneva Motor Show. The Rolls-Royce 200EX Concept previews the new smaller Rolls-Royce RR4 that will be released in 2010. Rolls-Royce chief designer, Ian Cameron, said: "The 200EX has a dynamic edge to its styling and is noticeably less...
2010 Ford Mustang to Start Under $21,000
Ford has officially announced the pricing for the all-new 2010 Ford Mustang. Pricing for the 2010 Ford Mustang will start at $20,995 for the base Mustang with the 210 horsepower 4.0L V6. The Mustang undercuts its two main competitors with the Camaro starting at $22,995 and the Challenger SE at $22,545. Moving up to the Mustang GT with its 315...
BREAKING NEWS: GM Disbands its High-Performance Vehicle Unit!
GM released its Viability Plan yesterday in which the automaker revealed its plans to return the company to profitability. Today GM has announced that it is disbanding its high-performance unit. This team was responsible for the development of the V-series Cadillacs and the Chevrolet Cobalt SS, HHR SS and a V-8 version of the Colorado. "All high-performance projects are on...
