Yearly Archives: 2009
BMW is Not Planning a High-Performance 5-Series GT M
BMW recently released M versions of its X5 and X6 SUVs, but according to the latest reports BMW is not planning an M version of the 5-Series GT. A source told AutoCar that the most powerful 5-Series GT will be the twin-turbo V8 550i. BMW is also not planning an M version of the new Z4. Full Story: AutoCar
Toyota May Revive the Celica Name for its Upcoming RWD Coupe
Toyota recently unveiled a concept version of its new rear-wheel-drive coupe in Tokyo. The production version that is the result of a collaboration between Toyota and Subaru is expected to go on sale some time in 2012. Toyota hasn't announced what the official name will be for the coupe, but according to Autocar, the coupe could be named the...
2010 Subaru Outback Wins Motor Trend's SUV of the Year Award
Motor Trend has announced the recipient of this year's 2010 Sport Utility of the Year Award and for the second year in a row it goes to a Subaru. The 2010 Subaru Outback has been named the SUV of the Year. MOTOR TREND editor-in-chief, Angus MacKenzie, said, "The 2010 Subaru Outback offers a unique combination of comfort, efficiency, versatility and...
Regal Name Returns for Next Buick Mid-Size Sedan
GM is hard at work on fixing Buick's portfolio. It was just announced that the Regal name is going to return on Buick's next mid-size sport sedan. The announcement was made at the Buick GMC dealer business meeting. "The transformation of Buick began with our luxury crossover, the Buick Enclave and continued this year with the launch of the 2010...
Motor Trend 2010 SUV of the Year Contenders Announced
Motor Trend has announced the list of SUV contenders for its "SUV of the Year" award. Of course this award is great to whomever wins, due to all of the bragging rights that come along with it. It's usually heavily used in every ad campaign. Last year the Subaru Forester took home the award. Which SUV do you think should...
Another Sketch of Subaru's 086A (FT-86) STI Coupe
Subaru has given the details of what we can expect to see in Tokyo next month, but unfortunately we will not see a concept version of its version of the FT-86 coupe that it is working on with Toyota. For now we have to make due with the numerous sketches and spy photos. More details continue to surface about Subaru's...
2010 Ford Mustang NASCAR Nationwide Car Unveiled
In July Ford announced that the Mustang would compete in the NASCAR Nationwide Series beginning in July 2010. Today we have our first glimpse of the Mustang that will race in the series, which is a collaboration with Roush Fenway Racing and Con-way Freight. 21 year old Colin Braun will drive the No. 16 Con-way Freight Mustang. "I'm so happy that...
Ford Recalls 4.5 Million Vehicles Due to a Faulty Switch
Ford is expanding its largest recall ever over a faulty switch that has lead to at least 550 vehicle fires and many complaints. The recall concerns cruise-control deactivation switches, made by Texas Instruments that were installed in 16 million Fords over a decade before Ford stopped using them in 2002. This new announcement of an additional 4.5 million vehicles being...
2010 MItsubishi Lancer Evolution MR Touring Starts at $40,990
Mitsubishi has released the pricing for its top Lancer Evolution model, the Lancer Evolution MR Touring. The MR Touring model starts at $40,990 and easily moves the car into the price range of many luxury models. The MR Touring comes standard with the all the good stuff as the MR model, which includes the 291-hp turbocharged four-cylinder, six-speed dual...
Subaru SVX to Return based on Hybrid Tourer Concept
Who remembers the Subaru SVX from the 90's? The SVX was produced from 1991 to 1997 and was Subaru's first attempt at making GT Coupe. Although the SVX failed to meet expectations, Subaru is reportedly working on a successor. According to the latest reports, Subaru is working on a new coupe that will be based on the same platform as...
