Subaru Releases More Photos of its Hybrid Tourer Concept
Subaru has released more photos of the Hybrid Tourer Concept that is set to debut in Tokyo. The gullwing Hybrid Tourer Concept is a four-passenger concept that is Subaru's first attempt at a hybrid vehicle. The concept is powered by two electric motors that get their juice from a lithium-ion battery pack and a 2.0L boxer engine with direct-injection. ...
More Photos of Toyota's FT-86 Concept…Check out the Details
Here are some more photos of Toyota's FT-86 Concept, thanks to ft86club that is set to debut in Tokyo. Head over to ft86club to see more of the photos Related Stories: New Sketches of Subaru's Version of the FT-86 Unveiled Tokyo 09' Preview: Toyota FT-86 Concept...Toyota and Subaru's New RWD Coupe
Chevy to Account for 70 Percent of GM's Sales
Now that Saturn, Pontiac, Saab and HUMMER are no longer under the GM umbrella, GM's remaining plans have to pick up those lost sales. Chevy in particular is being given the task of recovering GM's lost market share. Vice president of Chevrolet, Brent Dewar, wants Chevy to represent 70 percent of GM's North American sales. "As Pontiac goes away, Saturn...
Breaking News: GM Officially Sells HUMMER to Tengzhong
General Motors has officially reached an agreement with Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Co., to sell HUMMER, with Tengzhong acquiring 80 percent of brand. The remaining 20 percent has been acquired by Suolang Duoji, a private entrepreneur. "HUMMER is a strong global niche brand and this agreement signifies another important milestone in writing the next chapter for both GM and...
Porsche is Reportedly Working on a Panamera Convertible
Sources recently told the Automotive News that Porsche is contemplating a convertible (cabrio) version of its new four-door Panamera. If Porsche decides to green light the Cabrio version of the Panamera it will be a two-door with a soft top. There are also rumors circulating that a GT Coupe is also being considered. Porsche hasn't confirmed that the existence of...
New Sketches of Subaru's Version of the FT-86 Unveiled
Toyota unveiled a concept version of its upcoming rear-wheel-drive sports coupe, the FT-86 concept a few days ago. The coupe is the result of a collaboration between Toyota and Subaru, so we've all been waiting to see what the Subaru version is going to look like. Autocar has posted a few sketches of what Subaru's version of the coupe may...
VW Officials Confirm 2010 Golf GTI-R for the US
During an event in Wolfsburg yesterday, VW officials confirmed that the recently unveiled Golf R will indeed be sold in the US as the GTI-R. The GTI-R will replace the R32. When the GTI-R reaches the US it will be powered by a 265-hp 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder mated to either a manual transmission or Volkswagen's DSG. VW's 4Motion all-wheel-drive system...
Tokyo 09' Preview: Nissan Unveils the Leaning Land Glider Concept
In addition to the unveiling of the Leaf EV at the Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan is also going to show off another electric vehicle, the Land Glider Concept. Nissan boasts that its extremely narrow dimensions will help it maneuver through traffic in urban areas and make it easier to park. The Land Glider concept holds two passengers in a...
2010 Green Car of the Year Finalists Announced
Green Car Journal has announced the five finalists for its Green Car of the Year award. And the finalists are: -Audi A3 TDI -Honda Insight -Mercury Milan Hybrid -Toyota Prius -Volkswagen Golf TDI The winner of the 2010 Green Car of the Year award will be announced at the 2009 LA Auto Show on December 3. Which car do you think should win? ...
Honda CR-Z Will Only be Offered as a Hybrid
If you were hoping that Honda was eventually going to release a non-hybrid version of its upcoming CR-Z hybrid, it looks like your hopes are lost. Although a CR-Z with the 2.0L from the Civic Si would have been awesome, according to a source it's not going to happen. "This will definitely only be a hybrid," a source said. "The...
