Yearly Archives: 2009
Chevy Camaro Outsells the Ford Mustang Last Month
June 2009 auto sales are just being reported and it looks like the revived Chevy Camaro outsold the also new Ford Mustang. According to GM, the automaker sold 9,320 Camaros, which compares to the 7,632 Mustangs that Ford sold. GM still has a backlog of 10,000 Camaro orders to fill, so it remains to be seen if the Camaro will...
Top 10 Best-Selling Cars in June 2009 Were….
Today is officially the start of July and with that comes the sales numbers for the month of June. While we wait for all the official numbers, here are the top ten best-selling vehicles last month: * Ford F-Series: 35,915 * Toyota Camry: 26,394 * Chevy Silverado: 24,766 ...
2010 BMW 7 Series to Offer xDrive AWD This Fall
BMW has announced that the 2010 BMW 7 Series will be offered with the xDrive AWD system for the first time ever. The 2010 BMW 750i and 750Li will be offered with BMW's xDrive all-wheel-drive system. In addition the 2010 model year also sees the introduction of the V12 powered 760Li model, which brings the total to five variants of...
GM Announces 72-Hour Sale with Zero Percent Financing for 72 Months
GM has announced the start of a 72-hour sale that includes zero percent financing for up to 72 months on all Pontiacs and large Chevy and GMC trucks and SUVs. The soon to be dead Pontiac Vibe, G3, G5, G6 and G8 are all included in the sale, which starts today and funny enough runs through July 6th. Too bad...
2010 Subaru Outback Gets 29 MPG….Even with AWD
Subaru has released the fuel economy figures for the all-new 2010 Outback and even with standard AWD the wagon manages to get 29 mpg on the highway. The Outback 2.5i CVT with its 170-hp 2.5L engine that is mated to the new Lineartronic CVT gets a combined 24 mpg and 29 mpg on the highway, which is better than many...
2010 BMW X1 Officially Revealed
After many spy photos and teasers, BMW has finally released the official photos of the 2010 X1. In Europe the X1 will be offered mainly offered with diesel engine choices with the most powerful model being the xDrive23d with 201-hp and 295 lb-ft. of torque. The most powerful gas powered engine will be the xDrive28i with 258-hp and 228...
Hyundai Announces Assurance Gas Lock… $1.49/Gal for a Year
Just like Chrysler did when gas prices were out of control, Hyundai has announced a new incentive called Assurance Gas Lock, which locks in gas prices for buyers of new Hyundai vehicles at $1.49 per gallon for up to a year. With gas prices expected to be over $3 a gallon this summer, Hyundai is hoping this new incentive...
Consumer Reports' Labels the Honda Insight as the Most Disappointing Honda
Consumer Reports' recently tested the 2010 Honda Insight and after completing its series of tests, claims that the new Honda hybrid "is the most disappointing Honda Consumer Reports has tested in a long time." The publication gave the Insight poor scores due to ride quality, handling, interior noise, acceleration, rear-seat, access and visibility. "The Insight is a noisy, stiff-riding car with...
Jaguar Announces the 2010 XF Supercharged with 470HP
Jaguar has announced the introduction of the 2010 Jaguar XF Supercharged, which brings the total XF models to four. The XF Supercharged is powered by a 470 hp version of the 5.0-liter supercharged AJ-V8 Gen III engine and reaches 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds. It slots in below the 510-hp XFR in the lineup and will start at $68,000 when...
GM Ends NUMMI Partnership with Toyota After 25 Years of Production
GM has announced plans to end its 25 year New United Motor Manufacturing Incorporated (NUMMI) joint venture with Toyota. The plant currently produces the Pontiac Vibe and has produced other GM vehicles such as the Geo/Chevrolet Prizm in the past. Production of the Vibe will end at the plant in August. GM and Toyota could not come to an agreement...
