GM Bets Big on its Full-Size Trucks
Trucks produce large profits for automakers, especially the Detroit automakers. The truck market has been badly hurt with the economic downturn, especially since the housing market is dead. But it will come back, which explains why GM is going to spend $1 billon bucks on redesigning its Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups. Chairman and Chief Executive Edward Whitacre recently...
Audi is Hoping to Sell 80,000 Units of the A1 in its First Year
Audi has released several teasers of the upcoming A1. Photos have also surfaced of Justin Timberlake filming a commercial with the small car. Well Audi has now released a video of new video with Peter Schwarzenbauer, Member of the Board of Management for Marketing and Sales at Audi AG speaking about the new vehicle and how the automaker expects...
Chrysler Will be the Only US Automaker Running Commercials During the Superbowl
This year's Superbowl is right around the corner, which means the usual hype about the commercials is beginning and the advertiser list is starting to trickle out. It looks like out of the the three Detroit automakers, only one is advertising this year. It's a little surprising that it's going to be Chrysler, considering their current financial situation and...
Jeep Wrangler Will Not Get a Diesel in North America
The Jeep Wrangler is not set to get a diesel engine in North America in 2011. "We have no plans at the moment for diesel Jeeps in North America, although one of the things I've learned in this business is to never say never," said Michael Manley, president and chief executive officer of the Jeep brand. "I wouldn't rule it...
Chrysler May Kill the Sebring Name for its Midsize Replacement
Let's be honest, the current Chrysler Sebring has been a failure since it launched. It's styling was questionable and it was behind the competition from the start. So it's not a surprise that the revived Chrysler may not use the Sebring name for its replacement that is coming late next year. According to CEO Sergio Marchionne, when the new...
Nissan Murano Convertible is Still on for 2011
When the rumors started circulating last year many of were shocked that Nissan was actually contemplating introducing a drop-top version of its Murano crossover. Inside Line originally reported Nissan's plans to produce the convertible Murano and this week they got confirmation from an inside source that the project is still on. According to a source at the Detroit Auto...
Chevy Debuts the Camaro Synergy Special Edition
Chevy has unveiled the Camaro Synergy Special Edition, which will only be in production from February until May of this year. The Chevy Camaro Synergy Special Edition starts at $26,790 and is based on the Camaro 1LT, which is powered by the 304-hp 3.6L V6. The Camaro Synergy Special Edition is available with either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission...
Upcoming BMW 335is to Put Out 322HP and Have Opt 7-Speed Double Clutch Transmission
Official details have surfaced regarding the upcoming BMW 335is. Just in case you thought the 335i needed more power, but can't quite afford the M3, BMW is set to launch the 335is coupe and cabriolet with 322 horsepower and 332 lb-ft. of torque from the twin-turbo inline-six. In addition to more power under the hood the 335is is available...
Honda Recalls 2006-2007 Ridgeline Pickups Due to Kicking Passengers
Honda has issued a recall of the 2006-2007 Honda Ridgeline due to an issue with the wiring harness connector for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning blower motor. The blower motor is located under the passenger's side of the instrument panel and is accessible to kicking from the front passenger. Kicking the system can cause the connector terminal to...
Honda CEO Announces that Acura Will Get Hybrid Models
At the Detroit Auto Show, Honda's CEO Takanobu Ito announced that the automaker is working on hybrid models for the Acura brand. Ito gave no other details about what models will get the hybrid powertrain, but its probably safe to assume that the TSX and TL will. It's also not known if the hybrid powertrain that the Acura models will...
