Rolls Royce Ghost Officially Puts out 563 HP
Rolls Royce has released the official horsepower numbers of the Rolls Royce Ghost. The Ghost's 6.6-liter, twin-turbo V12 pumps out 563 hp and 575 lb-ft. of torque. The engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic ZF transmission. The Ghost reaches 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph. Rolls Royce also confirmed...
2010 Lexus HS 250h Starts at $34,200
Lexus has announced the pricing for its first dedicated hybrid, the HS 250h. The 2010 HS 250h starts at $34,200 and the premium model starts at $36,970, which prices it above the Prius, but significantly less than the Lexus GS 450h. The HS 250h is powered by a 147-hp four-cylinder engine that is mated to an electric motor for a...
Honda's New Pres Says No to V8's and Rear Wheel Drive
Honda's new president, Takanubo Ito, who took over for Takeo Fukui, recently stated that V8 engines and rear-wheel-drive are not in the automaker's near future. "I don't think we need a classic front-engine, rear-drive car. It would be meaningless to emulate what other companies have done for more than five decades." He also stated that, "We are considering incorporating new engines,...
2010 Acura ZDX Four-Door Sports Coupe Officially Unveiled
Acura has officially unveiled the 2010 ZDX four-door sports coupe. The ZDX is Acura's answer to the BMW X6 and will hit dealerships this coming winter. The ZDX is powered by a 300-hp 3.7L V6 that is mated to a six-speed automatic with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters. Acura's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) is standard. 19-inch 7-spoke alloy...
Ford Transit to Be Built in the U.S. in 2012
The current Ford Transit is built in Turkey on a version of the Euro Focus platform. By mid-2012 production of the Transit is expected to move to one of Ford's plants in the U.S. The next-gen Transit will be built on the new Focus platform that we are expected to get here as well. Production of the Focus and other...
Ford Mustang AV-X10 Dearborn Doll Headed to the EAA Gathering of Eagles Festival
Last year Ford built custom Mustang AV8R the for the annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Gathering of Eagles festival. The car was auctioned off for the charity for $500,000. This year Ford has produced another Mustang with the same aviation theme, dubbed the AV-X10 Dearborn Doll. It is based off the 2010 Mustang and features 19" wheels, a rear spoiler,...
U.S. House Passes Bill That Could Force GM and Chrysler to Reopen Closed Dealers
The U.S. House approved a plan that will force GM and Chrysler to renew agreements with the dealers that were unexpectedly closed during their bankruptcy proceedings. The bill that is opposed by Barack Obama passed 219 to 208 yesterday and would require the automakers to restore franchise agreements with the dealers in order to get future government aid. U.S....
Lutz Now Claims That the G8 Won't Become the Chevy Caprice
Earlier this week, the newly unretired Bob Lutz stated that the soon to be dead Pontiac G8 was going to live on under the Chevy brand as the Caprice in the US. This statement contradicted statements from GM CEO Fritz Henderson who stated that the G8 would not be rebranded for one of GM's remaining brands. Well now it looks...
Ford Poised to Gain Market Share and Overtake GM
According to a recent Merrill Lynch report Ford is expected to gain market share in the next few years, while its domestic competitors, GM and Chrysler are expected to see declines. The annual "Car Wars" study from Merrill Lynch claims that Ford's market share could surpass GM's. Over the next three years Ford's share could go up three points to...
Toyota and Mazda in Talks to Supply Mazda With Hybrid Technology
Now that Ford no longer holds a significant stake in Mazda, Mazda is needs to have a new source for its upcoming hybrid vehicles. Currently the only Mazda hybrid is the Tribute that borrows its hybrid powertrain from the Ford Escape. Inside sources are now claiming that Mazda is seeking a new partner and is reportedly in talks with...
