Infiniti Confirms M35 Hybrid for 2012 Model Year
Infiniti virtually unveiled the 2011 Infiniti M at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in August and today the automaker revealed plans for the introduction of the 2012 M35 Hybrid and its JDM equivalent the Nissan Fuga. Infiniti's first hybrid, the M35 hybrid will not rely on Toyota's technology like the Nissan Altima hybrid, but rather a new internally developed hybrid...
DeLorean to Ressurrect the Pontiac Solstice?
There are some strange rumors brewing between DeLorean Motor Company and Pontiac. You will recall that DeLorean was responsible for the production of the "Back to the Future" car in the 80's. Well since then the company has basically been just servicing the old DMC's. Now there are rumors that DeLorean may be considering buying the recently killed Pontiac...
BMW to Release "0 Series" Based on MINI Platform
BMW has said in the past that the automaker has no plans to ever offer a front-wheel-drive, but it looks like that will soon change. It's being reported that BMW is currently working on a new line dubbed the 0 Series that will share its platform with the next generation MINI. If the rumors are true, the 0 Series will...
VW "NMS" to Replace Passat and Phaeton Returns to the US
Volkswagen of America president Stefan Jacoby recently confirmed that the upcoming sedan codenamed "NMS" will replace the Passat in the US. The new sedan is to be built at Volkswagen's new facility in Tennessee. Jacoby admitted that the current Passat is too small for American car buyers. The new sedan will be introduced in about two years and arrive as...
Study: Small Car Buyers are Having Buyers Remorse
Last year when gas prices topped $4.50 a gallon in many parts of the country, car buyers ditched their large SUVs and trucks for smaller cars like the Honda Fit, but now many of those buyers are beginning to regret their purchase. Gas prices are not quite as high as they were last year, which is part of the explanation...
Xmas is Here! Jaguar XJL Supercharged Neiman Marcus Edition Unveiled
Just in time for your the start of your holiday shopping Jaguar is releasing a limited edition XJL Supercharged that will be featured in this year's Neiman Marcus catalog. Only 50 of the limited edition 2010 Jaguar XJL sedans will be sold. The 2010 Jaguar XJL Supercharged Neiman Marcus Edition starts with the extended wheelbase XJL equipped with the 470-hp...
US-Spec 2011 Ford Fiesta to Debut at LA Auto Show
This December we will finally get our first look at the US-spec Ford Fiesta that has been on sale in Europe since last year. We've seen the Fiesta all over the internet, print, television, etc., but those Fiesta's were never US-spec. The Fiesta destined for the US will have a slightly different look thanks to our different crash standards....
Porsche Exec States Creating a Budget Porsche is Top Priority
Wolfgang Duerheimer, head of development at Porsche recently told Germany's Automobilwoche that creating a model that is significantly cheaper than the current Boxster is top priority for the automaker. What does this mean? It looks like Porsche is going to get a version of the Volkswagen Bluesport concept. Volkswagen unveiled the Bluesport Concept earlier this year. The two-seater mid-engine...
Honda Releases Interior Photos of the 2010 Accord Crosstour
Honda has released interior photos of the controversial 2010 Accord Crosstour. Honda describes the interior of the Accord Crosstour as "versatile" with its one touch lever, which is used to fold the rear seats from the cargo area and under floor hidden storage area. The dashboard is pretty much right out of the sedan version. Does the interior help you like...
Tokyo 09' Preview: Toyota FT-86 Concept…Toyota and Subaru's New RWD Coupe
We've been hearing for a while that Toyota and Subaru have been working on a new rear-wheel-drive coupe together. Well here is our first look at the concept that is going to be unveiled this month in Tokyo. The concept is inspired by the Corolla-based AE86 sports coupe of the 1980's and was designed in France. It is powered by...
