2010 Lincoln MKS with the 355HP EcoBoost Engine Starts at $47,760
Ford has officially announced the debut of the 2010 Lincoln MKS with the new 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine. The 3.5L EcoBoost V6 puts out 355 horsepower and 350 lb-ft. of torque thanks to direct-injection and twin turbochargers. The EcoBoost V6 gives the Lincoln MKS the power of a normally aspirated 4.6L V8, but without sacrificing fuel economy. The MKS with...
GM Announces Plans to Close 1,100 Dealers
Just like Chrysler did yesterday, GM has announced plans to close 1,100 of its "underperforming" dealers. Although GM has identified the 1,100 dealers that will be closed, the automaker is not closing any dealerships today. GM will be working with the dealerships over the next few weeks to come up with a long term plan. It is expected that their...
Chrysler Rejects 789 Dealers Leaving Only 2,392 to Continue On
Chrysler has announced plans to reject 789 of its current dealers. The 789 dealers were sent overnight letters informing them that they have until June 9th to close their doors. Chrysler officially filed a motion with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court to reject certain Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep dealers. 2,392 dealers will continue to sell vehicles under the new company...
2011 Nissan Murano Convertible in the Works?
Last year Inside Line reported that Nissan was working on a convertible version of its Murano crossover...many of us didn't believe the rumors. A Murano convertible? Right! Well now Inside Line has received confirmation from sources that Nissan is still working on the Murano convertible and that it will hit dealerships before the summer of 2010. The Murano convertible is...
BMW X6 xDrive50i Ambulance Concept…Another Car That No One Asked For
BMW has created a new concept of the X6 that no one has probably asked for, although a few ambulance drivers may rejoice. The BMW X6 xDrive50i Ambulance concept is going to be shown off at the upcoming RETTmobil rescue vehicle show in Fulda, Germany. The concept is powered by the 407hp twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 and is being positioned as...
2010 Opel Astra Officially Unveiled
Following yesterday's photo leaks, GM has officially unveiled the next-generation 2010 Opel Astra ahead of its unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show this fall. The 2010 Astra borrows styling cues from the mid-size Insignia. The new Astra has more interior room thanks to a longer wheelbase. It also features a cab-forward design that exhibits Opel's new design language, sculptural artistry...
Suzuki XL7 Production Halted
It looks like Suzuki has stopped production of its only US-produced model, the XL7. Due to slow sales and the credit crisis, Suzuki has decided to halt production of the US-only crossover. The XL7 was produced at General Motors' CAMI joint-venture facility in Ingersoll, Ontario. Although no other XL7s are going to roll off the production line, the factory...
Ford Engineers Push Shopping Carts into the 2010 Taurus
Ford has announced a new series of safety testing that the automaker is using to evaluate the the sensitivity of new air bag pressure sensors being introduced on the new 2009 F-150 and 2010 Taurus. The new "extreme" testing involves ramming shopping carts into car doors and blasting water cannons. The new airbag sensors being used in the new F-150...
Toyota Cuts Annual Production to Lowest Level in 7 Years
Toyota has announced that the automaker will cut production this year by 28 percent to its lowest level in seven years. Slow sales mean that Toyota will produce 6.68 million vehicles in 2009, down from 9.24 million in 2008. "We expect the severe conditions to continue this year," said Toyota spokeswoman Ryoko Nishinohara. Toyota also expects the fiscal year ending...
2010 Opel Astra Photos Leaked Onto the Web
Although the Saturn Astra may be dead, the US may still get the next Astra under the Buick brand. The first photos of the all-new Astra (Euro-spec) have surfaced. The new Astra is based on the Delta platform, which underpins the Chevy Cruze and upcoming Volt. The sixth-generation Astra will be powered by a normally aspirated gasoline1.4L four-cylinder according to...
