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Chevy Camaro Convertible Delayed and Z28 Canceled

The 2010 Chevy Camaro is finally starting to roll off the production line, but there are rumors that two of the hotly anticipated variants are in jeopardy. The Detroit Bureau is reporting that the Camaro convertible and Z28 variants are being delayed and may eventually be canceled due to the budget crisis hitting GM and its many suppliers. The main...

Buick and Jaguar Rank Highest in 2009 J.D. Power Study

J.D. Power and Associates has released its 2009 Vehicle Dependability Study. This year Buick and Jaguar tied for the top spot dethroning Lexus from the top spot, which its held for the past 14 years. Lexus came in at no. 3 followed by Toyota at no. 4 and Mercury at no. 5. “Buick has ranked among the top 10 nameplates each...

Production BMW 5 Series GT Unveiled via BMW TV

BMW unveiled the 5 Series Gran Turismo concept at the Geneva Motor Show now we have our first unofficial look at the production version. As expected the production version remains mostly true to the concept, but with a much more toned down interior. Expect the production version to have its official world debut sometime later this year. Full Story:...

Toyota Developing a Prius Coupe Dubbed the MR2 to Compete with the Honda CR-Z?

According to Auto Express the once loved MR2 is making a comeback, but not as the small mid-engined roadster like the last generation. Instead Toyota is going to apply the MR2 name to a new performance hybrid that would be similar to the upcoming Honda CR-Z. The small coupe would feature rear-wheel-drive, a paddleshift gearbox and a specially developed version...

2010 Lincoln MKZ Starts at $34,965

Ford has announced the pricing for the redesigned 2010 Lincoln MKZ. The 2010 Lincoln MKZ now features more standard features and starts at $34,965. The MKZ now comes standard with Bridge Weir leather seats, genuine wood trim, heated and cooled front seats, the popular SYNC entertainment and connectivity system, a reverse sensing system and driver multi-adjustable power seat. The MKZ...

Scion to Unveil a Micro-Subcompact in New York

After much speculation, Scion has officially announced the introduction of a micro-subcompact concept car at the 2009 New York International Auto Show. The concept is supposed to represent a new segment for the brand and is largely expected to be a Scion badged version of the Toyota iQ. It's also expected that the production version will be dubbed the...

Audi RS3 May Get the 340 HP Engine from the TT RS

It's being rumored that Audi engineers are working on an even more powerful A3, dubbed the RS3 that could borrow the 340 horsepower engine from the 2010 TT RS. Michael Dick a member of Audi's technical development management board told Autovisie Magazine that an RS3 could be in the future and could be powered by the direct injection turbocharged 2.5-liter...

More Photos of the 2010 Kia Sorento Hit the Web

Kia World has managed to get some more photos of the 2010 Kia Sorento. The all-new Sorento ditches its old body-on-frame design for a unit-body platform. In the US engine choices should include a 2.4L 4-cyl and a 3.8L V6 mated to six-speed transmissions. The all-new Sorento is expected to have its world debut at the Seoul Motor Show and its...

Nissan May Delay the Introduction of the Diesel-Powered Maxima

In 2008 Nissan confirmed that the Maxima would receive a 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel, that was developed by Renault for the US market. The original plans saw the introduction of the diesel-powered Maxima being released later this year. But now it looks like those plans have either been delayed or scrapped altogether. A Nissan spokesman told AutoObserver there is "no official...

Chrysler Wants Another $1.5 Billion to Give Out More Auto Loans

Chrysler Chief Executive Bob Nardelli is asking for another $1.5 billion from the US government to fund the company's financial arm, which would allow for more loans to individuals that haven't been able to qualify. Due to the credit crunch it has become increasingly harder for individuals to receive financing, since banks are now requiring better credit scores and higher...

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