Mid-Engined Corvette Reportedly in the Works
It's been rumored that GM has been working on a mid-engined Corvette and now according to Autocar, its been confirmed. According to a Saab engineer, Saab's engineers had developed a double-clutch transmission for a mid-engined version of the Corvette when Saab was still part of GM. The source also revealed that the double-clutch transmission was designed to handle up...
2011 Nissan Quest Unveiled as Elgrand in Japan
Nissan has yet to officially unveil the all-new 2011 Quest minivan that is set to debut here by the end of the year, but we have our first look at the Quest thanks to the Elgrand's debut in Japan. The JDM-spec Elgrand has been revealed and it looks very close to the teaser shots that Nissan has released of...
Honda Reportedly Builds More Cars in the US than Japan…First Time Ever
Yes, Honda is a Japanese automaker, but that doesn't mean that all of its production is based in Japan. Honda has had factories in the US for years and according to The Detroit News, Honda produced more cars in the US than Japan in the second quarter of this year. Honda built 236,819 vehicles in the US compared to...
2011 Land Rover LR2/ Freelander 2 Unveiled with FWD
Land Rover has unveiled the new 2011 LR2/ Freelander 2, which is now available in a more fuel efficient front-wheel-drive version. The new front wheel drive model will be the most fuel efficient Land Rover ever produced in large part due to the fact that it is also mated to a 2.2L turbocharged diesel engine. As of right now...
All-New 2011 Hyundai Elantra to Arrive in the US by the End of the Year
Hyundai's all-new Elanta aka Avante is officially on sale now in South Korea. The Avante debuted at the Busan show in Korea earlier this year with styling that is reminiscent of its larger brother, the Sonata. The Avante is powered by a 1.6L 138-hp four-cylinder that is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Hyundai hasn't released official details on...
Chevy Dealer in California Asks for $20k over MSRP for Volt
It's pretty common for some dealers to try to tack on a premium for models that are in high demand, but $20k? GM officially announced the pricing for the Volt last week, so researchers from Edmunds decided to inquire about getting one of the first Volts. At a lease rate of $350 a month with only $2,500 due at...
2011 Ford F-Series 6.7L Power Stroke Now Puts out 800 lb-ft and 400 HP
Ford's 6.7L Power Stroke turbocharged diesel engine is getting an upgrade with an extra 10 horsepower and 65 lb-ft of torque, which brings the final numbers to 400 horsepower and a massive 800 lb-ft. Those numbers are enough to put the Super Duty pickup at the top of the class, narrowly beating GM's 6.6L Duramax. In case you bought a...
Ford Completes the Sale of Volvo to Geely for $1.8b
Ford has officially sold Volvo to Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Company Limited (Geely) for $1.8 billion. "Volvo is an excellent brand with a strong product line, and it has returned to profits after a successful restructuring. We are confident Volvo has a solid future under Geely's ownership," said Alan Mulally, Ford's president and CEO. "At the same time, the...
