Yearly Archives: 2010
Porsche Announces New Panamera Personalization Program that Adds 40-HP
Porsche has announced a new personalization program (Porsche Personalization Program) for its Panamera sedan. The new program allows for owners to tweak the styling and performance of the Panamera. The top of the line, Panamera Turbo can be outfitted with a new Powerkit package that uses two new turbochargers and revised engine management to produce 40 more horsepower and...
2012 Saab 9-4X to Debut at LA Auto Show in November
According to the LA Auto Show's Twitter page, Saab has confirmed that the 2012 Saab 9-4X crossover will debut at this year's show in November. The Saab 9-4X shares its Theta platform with the Cadillac SRX. It's expected to be released sometime in the spring of 2011 as a 2012 model. Full Story: Twitter
2011 Mercedes Benz CLS Photos Leaked
As seems to all ways happen now, photos of the 2011 Mercedes CLS have leaked out before the four-door coupe's official unveiling. The guys over at eMercedesBenz managed to grab the first official press shots of the new CLS, which borrows styling cues from the Shooting Break concept. According to eMercedesBenz, when the 2011 CLS launches it will be available...
2011 Cadillac CTS and Infiniti M Named IIHS Top Safety Picks
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has announced that the 2011 Cadillac CTS and Infiniti M have earned its top rating of good in roof strength tests. The new roof strength tests, test how well a vehicle will protect its passengers in a rollover crash. The CTS and Infiniti M beat out the Lexus GS and Audi A6, both...
Video: Mini Kicks off 2011 Countryman Ad Campaign
Mini has kicked off its ad campaign for its new crossover, the four-door Countryman. The Mini Countryman will be powered by either a 120-hp 1.6L or a 180-hp turbocharged 1.6L. Both engines can be mated to either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel-drive is only available on the 180-hp Cooper S Countryman. Related Stories: 2011 MINI Countryman US-Spec Details...
Dodge Officially Keeps the Durango Nameplate for 2011
Dodge has officially killed the rumors that it's new SUV would ditch the Durango name and be renamed Magnum. The automaker has released teaser images of the new 2011 Durango which has a lot in common with the new Jeep Grand Cherokee. The 2011 Durango is expected to be powered by the 3.6L Pentasta V6 and the 5.7L Hemi V8...
The Boss is Back! Ford Unveils the 2012 Mustang Boss 302
Mustang fans just got exciting news this morning. Ford has announced the return of the Mustang Boss 302 for the 2012 model year. "The decision to build a modern Boss was not entered into lightly," said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president, Global Product Development. "The entire team at Ford felt the time was right and with the right ingredients, the...
2011 Infiniti G25 Sedan Starts at $30,950
Infiniti is expanding the G lineup this fall with the introduction of the G25 sedan. The G25 joins the G37 sedan and will be powered by a 2.5L V6 that puts out 218 horsepower and 187 lb-ft. of torque and is mated to a standard seven-speed automatic. The new entry-level sedan starts at $30,950. "With the new G25 Sedan, we're...
Infiniti Debuts Infiniti Performance Line with 348-HP IPL G Coupe
Up until now, Infiniti has lacked a performance line to go against the best from BMW's M division and Mercedes' AMG models. Infiniti has just announced the first vehicle from its new, Infiniti Performance Line, the 2011 Infiniti Performance Line G Coupe. "IPL was conceived to create a new premium performance envelope, going beyond equipment upgrades to accelerate the...
GM Announces New CEO, Dan Akerson…Ed Whitacre Steps Down on 9/1
GM has announced that its current CEO, Ed Whitacre is going to step down on September 1, 2010 and that his title of Chairman of the Board will terminate at the end of 2010. Whitacre is going to be replaced by Dan Akerson, who has served on the GM board of directors since July 2009. "My goal in coming to General...
