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GM and OnStar Launch New Mobile App for Chevy Volt

GM and OnStar have announced the introduction of a new smartphone application that will allow Chevy Volt owners 24/7 connection and control of vehicle functions and OnStar features remotely. The mobile application allows drivers to communicate with their Volt via there Droid by Motorola, Apple iPhone and Blackberry Storm smartphones. Some features of the application are that it displays...

Nissan Goes it Alone with the Next Titan Pickup

Before Chrysler declared bankruptcy and Fiat stepped in to hopefully save the barely surviving automaker, Nissan and Chrysler announced a partnership that would yield a new truck that would replace the current Nissan Titan. Well now that, that deal is off Nissan has stated that it remains committed to the full size truck market. "We 're pretty much going...

Ford Mustang Outsells the Chevy Camaro in 2009

So it looked like the Chevy Camaro was set to outsell the Mustang this year with a strong month over month showing in the latter part of this year, but the final numbers are in and the Mustang holds onto its title. Ford sold 66,623 Mustangs, while Chevy sold 61,618 Camaros. Of course the Camaro didn't go on sale...

Auto Expo 2010: Toyota Etios Concept to Go on Sale at End of 2010

Just as Honda has unveiled the New Small Concept, Toyota has unveiled its own small vehicle for the emerging markets, the Etios Concept. The Etios concept, which is expected to be in production by the end of the year will be offered in both sedan and hatchback body styles when it is introduced in India. The small car can...

Auto Expo 2010: Honda New Small Concept Unveiled

Honda has unveiled the New Small Concept at the Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi. The New Small Concept is a five-door, five-passenger vehicle designed for emerging markets. Honda expects to introduce a new model based on the concept in 2011 in India and Thailand. It's doubtful that this vehicle would ever be offered in the U.S. or Europe. ...

Nissan Quest Dropped for 2010, New Minivan on the Way

Nissan has confirmed that there will not be a 2010 Quest minivan. Nissan apparently needed production space at its Canton, Mississippi where the Titan, Armada, and the Infiniti QX56 are also produced. The Titan and Armada will continue to be produced at the Canton plant, but production of the next Quest and Infiniti QX56 will shift to Japan to...

Detroit 10' Preview: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Unveiled

GM is set to unveil the V-Series performance of the 2011 CTS coupe at the Detroit Auto Show next week and here's our first look at what we can expect. The 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe combines the shell of the coupe with the 556-hp 6.2L V-8, which can be mated to either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission....

Saab Aero X Could be Produced if Spyker Buys Saab

As we all wait for GM to finally decide if there is going to be a deal with Spyker concerning the fate of Saab, Spyker has revealed some of its plans for the brand if it does indeed acquire it. Spyker's boss, Victor Muller recently revealed to AOL that if Spyker does acquire Saab it plans to rebuild the brand...

2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe to Take on the BMW 1 Series

With the death of the CLK, Mercedes-Benz is missing a smaller entry level coupe in its lineup. The E-Class coupe is nice, but definitely not cheap with a starting price north of $48K. Mercedes is reportedly working on a new C-Class coupe which will be launched for the 2011 model year. According to Inside Line, Mercedes is targeting the BMW...

2012 Porsche Boxster Could be Powered by a Three-Cylinder Engine

Porsche is currently working on the replacement for the Boxster, which is expected to be released late next year as a 2012 model and according to the latest reports Porsche could be working on a special fuel-efficient model. There have been rumors that Porsche has been thinking about a lightweight, turbocharged four-cylinder for the 2012 Boxster, but model line director,...

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