2010 Pre-Production Chevy Camaros Start Rolling off the Assembly Line
GM has released several photos of the first pre-production 2010 Chevy Camaros rolling down the assembly line in Oshawa, Ontario. The first 2010 Chevy Camaros will start production on March 16th. Enjoy the photos Related Stories: Chevy Camaro Production Delayed a Month and The...
Aston Martin V12 Vantage to be Unveiled in Geneva
Aston Martin is set to unveil a new V12 powered Vantage at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The V12 Vantage is powered by a 6.0L V12 engine that puts out 510 horsepower and 420 lb-ft. of torque. It reaches 0-60 mph in 4.1 seconds and has a top speed of 190 mph. Aston Martin only plans on producing 1,000 units...
U.S. Senate Approves Tax Breaks for New Car Shoppers
Yesterday the U.S. Senate voted to make car loan interest and sales taxes on new vehicle purchases tax deductible. The proposal was brought forth by the National Automobile Dealers Association and received a 71-26 vote. The proposal, which would mark the first time since 1986 that you will be able to write off the interest on your car loan...
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Takes a Break for 2009
Slow sales of 2008 models and remaining inventory have forced some automakers to not release certain models for the 2009 model year. Last week it was announced that GM was not going to release a 09' Saturn Astra due to high inventory levels and now Mitsubishi is going to do the same thing with its Lancer Evolution. According to Mitsubishi...
GM Sales Plunge 49 Percent, Ford 40 and Toyota 32 Percent
The sales numbers from last month have been released and they are not good. Nearly every major automaker was down in January compared to January 08'. Chrysler lead the pact with a 55 percent drop last month. GM's sales were off by 49 percent and Ford declined 40 percent. Japan's major automakers didn't escape the dismal auto sales with Toyota...
Audi President Says U.S. Not Ready for the A1 Subcompact
Audi of America President, Johan de Nysschen apparently doesn't think that the U.S. is ready for a premium subcompact from Audi. Peter Schwarzenbauer, Audi’s worldwide sales and marketing boss, revealed last October that the automaker was reconsidering the A1 for the States, but now it looks like those plans have been stopped. Audi polled its U.S. dealers about selling the...
2009 Honda Fit Recieves Consumer Reports' Top Rating
Consumer Reports' has announced that the 2009 Honda Fit has managed to outscore its competitors, which includes the Toyota Yaris, Nissan Versa, Chevrolet Aveo and Suzuki SX4. Consumer Reports' tested six subcompacts and small sedans for its March issue. The Honda Fit which is all-new for 2009 received CR's top rating due to its roomy, versatile and flexible interior. CR...
2010 Mazda3 MPS and Mazda3 i-stop to be Unveiled in Geneva
Mazda has announced the introduction of two new Mazda3 models at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. First is the 2010 Mazda3 MPS, which is known as the Mazdaspeed3 in the U.S. The more exciting version of the Mazda3 will feature the same 2.3 DISI turbo engine as the current Mazdaspeed3, but its not yet known if it will feature...
Cadillac Considering Four-Door Converj
Last month GM unveiled the Cadillac Converj Concept that combined the Volt's powertrain with a much sexier shell. Although the Converj Concept is a coupe, GM is reportedly considering a four-door version for production. A four-door Converj would keep its coupe-like roofline, meaning it would be dubbed as a four-door coupe. Four-door vehicles simply sell better than two-doors so it...
Plug-In Toyota Prius Will Average 65 MPG in 2010
Toyota unveiled the all-new 2010 Toyota Prius at the Detroit Auto Show last month. Initially the new Prius will only be offered with the current nickel-metal hydride batteries, but sometime in 2010 a plug-in Prius will be introduced. According to Bill Reinert, Toyota Motor Sales USA’s national alternative-fuel vehicle manager, the Prius plug-in hybrid has been averaging 65 mpg in...
