Yearly Archives: 2009
Chicago 09′: 2010 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson Edition Unveiled
Ford has unveiled the 2010 F-150 Harley-Davidson edition, which marks the 14th Harley-Davidson edition of the F-150. The exterior of the 2010 F-150 Harley Davidson edition features a bold front fascia and six-bar shaped billet style grille and boasts specialized forged aluminum and Harley-Davidson® chrome badging. The truck is available either in Lava or the same Tuxedo Black. 22-inch wheels...
Geneva 09' Preview: Hyundai HED-6 Concept Rendering Released
Hyundai has released an official sketch of the HED-6 Concept that will be officially unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The HED-6 was designed at Hyundai's European Design headquarters in Rüsselsheim, Germany and provides a new look for Hyundai's SUVs. The concept features a muscular design with its hexagonal grille, angular style lines and piercing back-swept front headlamps,...
Electric-Powered MINI E Delayed Due to High Demand
BMW had hoped to release the electric powered MINI E early this year, but due to overwhelming demand the release has been delayed until April. BMW has received 1,800 applications for the car, but only plans on producing 450 units. The high number of applications have delayed the process. Since only 450 units are going to be produced BMW now...
Breaking News! GM's Bob Lutz to Retire at the End of 2009
GM has announced that Bob Lutz, GM's Vice Chairman of Global Product Development is going to transition into a new role starting on April 1, 2009 as Vice Chairman and Senior Advisor. Lutz's new role will allow him to provide strategic input into GM's global design until his retirement at the end of 2009. Thomas Stephens will take over as...
2010 Pre-Production Chevy Camaros Start Rolling off the Assembly Line
GM has released several photos of the first pre-production 2010 Chevy Camaros rolling down the assembly line in Oshawa, Ontario. The first 2010 Chevy Camaros will start production on March 16th. Enjoy the photos Related Stories: Chevy Camaro Production Delayed a Month and The...
Aston Martin V12 Vantage to be Unveiled in Geneva
Aston Martin is set to unveil a new V12 powered Vantage at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The V12 Vantage is powered by a 6.0L V12 engine that puts out 510 horsepower and 420 lb-ft. of torque. It reaches 0-60 mph in 4.1 seconds and has a top speed of 190 mph. Aston Martin only plans on producing 1,000 units...
U.S. Senate Approves Tax Breaks for New Car Shoppers
Yesterday the U.S. Senate voted to make car loan interest and sales taxes on new vehicle purchases tax deductible. The proposal was brought forth by the National Automobile Dealers Association and received a 71-26 vote. The proposal, which would mark the first time since 1986 that you will be able to write off the interest on your car loan...
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Takes a Break for 2009
Slow sales of 2008 models and remaining inventory have forced some automakers to not release certain models for the 2009 model year. Last week it was announced that GM was not going to release a 09' Saturn Astra due to high inventory levels and now Mitsubishi is going to do the same thing with its Lancer Evolution. According to Mitsubishi...
GM Sales Plunge 49 Percent, Ford 40 and Toyota 32 Percent
The sales numbers from last month have been released and they are not good. Nearly every major automaker was down in January compared to January 08'. Chrysler lead the pact with a 55 percent drop last month. GM's sales were off by 49 percent and Ford declined 40 percent. Japan's major automakers didn't escape the dismal auto sales with Toyota...
Audi President Says U.S. Not Ready for the A1 Subcompact
Audi of America President, Johan de Nysschen apparently doesn't think that the U.S. is ready for a premium subcompact from Audi. Peter Schwarzenbauer, Audi’s worldwide sales and marketing boss, revealed last October that the automaker was reconsidering the A1 for the States, but now it looks like those plans have been stopped. Audi polled its U.S. dealers about selling the...
