GM Unveils the 2011 GMC Acadia Denali
GM has unveiled the first ever GMC Denali crossover, the 2011 GMC Acadia Denali. The 2011 GMC Acadia Denali stands out from the rest of the Acadia lineup with a mono-color exterior and chrome honeycomb grille, a feature on all GMC Denali models. The exterior also features unique lower front and rear fascias, HID headlamps, Denali badges and 20-inch chrome...
Detroit 10' Preview: 2011 BMW 740i Brings Six-Cyl Power Back to the US
BMW has announced the return of the 740i and 740Li models for the 2011 model year. The 2011 740i and 740Li will be powered by BMW's twin-turbocharged inline-six with 315 horsepower at 5800 rpm and 330 lb-ft of torque from 1600-4500 rpm. The six-cylinder is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Both models will be available in the spring of 2010. ...
Want the VW Amarok Pickup to Come to the US? VW Would Need to Sell 100k Units
VW unveiled the Amarok pickup truck earlier this month. The body-on-frame truck is powered by a 2.0L turbo diesel with 163-hp and 295 lb-ft. of torque that helps it tow 5,600 pounds. There has been a lively debate about if the car should be sold in the US, since right now VW only plans on selling it in in...
Justin Timberlake Becomes Audi's Brand Ambassador
Audi has just announced that ex-N'SYNC member, Justin Timberlake is going to become the brand ambassador for Audi in 2010. Justin Timberlake is expected to play a key role in the launch of the Audi A1 next spring. "Audi has always been at the forefront of engineering and technology", says Timberlake, "and I am very excited to be a part...
Aston Martin Releases the First Official Photos of the Cygnet
It's not a joke. Aston Martin has taken a Toyota iQ and modified it to create the Cygnet. To create the Cygnet concept, Aston Martin took the familiar styling cues from the other Aston Martin models like the DBS and upcoming Rapide and applied them to Toyota's tiny iQ. For now the car remains purely a concept, but Aston Martin...
Mercedes-Benz Twin-Turbo 5.5L V8 to Replace 6.2L V8 in AMG Models
BMW and Audi are both ditching their large displacement engines for small more efficient engines with turbos, well it looks like Mercedes-Benz is also about to follow the trend. The latest reports are claiming that Mercedes-Benz is going to replace the 6.2L V8 it currently offers in its AMG models with a turbo-charged 5.5L. Daimler AG Group Research & Mercedes-Benz...
Detroit 10' Preview: MINI Beachcomber Concept Unveiled
We're still waiting for the upcoming MINI crossover, but in the mean time MINI is set to unveil the Beachcomber concept at the Detroit Auto Show next month. The Beachcomber concept is based on the new crossover, but features styling that is similar to a Jeep Wrangler with its missing doors and open top design. If you can think all...
Detroit 10' Preview: 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet Unveiled
It's going to be freezing in Detroit next month for the Detroit Auto Show, but Mercedes-Benz has chosen the show as the official unveiling of the 2011 E-Class Cabriolet. The replacement for the CLK Cabriolet is based on the E-Class coupe and can be powered by either a 268-hp 3.5L V6 in the E350 or a 382-hp 5.5L V8...
Volvo Announces 2011 C30 T5 Starts at $24,600 and C30 T5 R-Design Goes for $26,950
Volvo has announced the pricing for the refreshed 2011 C30 T5 and the sportier C30 R-Design. The 2011 Volvo C30 T5 starts at $24,600, while the C30 R-Design starts at $26,950. The 2011 C30 gets a new front end including a new nose, front fenders, grille, headlights and lower front spoiler. The rear of the C30 gets a facelift as...
Detroit 10' Preview: Toyota to Debut Dedicated Hybrid Concept
Toyota has just announced that the automaker is going to unveil a new dedicated hybrid concept at the Detroit Auto Show next month. Toyota didn't release any details about the concept, but since its being labeled as a "dedicated hybrid concept" it will not be a hybrid version of anything currently in Toyota's lineup. It could however be a concept...
