Yearly Archives: 2010
Buick Regal GS Gets the Green Light
GM unveiled a concept version of the Regal GS at the Detroit Auto Show in January, but at the time GM would not say if it was going to actually be produced (it made sense that it would). Well Tom Stephens, vice chairman of global product development, confirmed exclusively to The Detroit News that the Regal GS has been...
2011 Porsche Cayenne Starts at $46,700
Porsche has yet to release an official press release about the pricing for the all-new 2011 Cayenne, but if you head over to its US website, the pricing is all there. The 2011 Cayenne, which will be on sale soon starts at $46,700 for the base 3.6L V6 model. The 4.8L V8 S starts at a much higher $63,700,...
Ford Kicks off "It's a Pretty Big Deal" 2011 Fiesta Campaign
Ford just announced that the 2011 Fiesta officially gets 40 mpg on the highway and now Ford has announced the launch of a new ad campaign for the new Fiesta, "It's a Pretty Big Deal." "The Fiesta Movement enabled us to introduce the car to market in a whole new way," said Matt VanDyke, Ford's director of U.S. Marketing Communications....
GM Adds Google Maps to Chevy Volt App
Back in January GM announced the creation of a new OnStar smartphone application for the upcoming Chevy Volt. The application would give Volt owners 24/7 connection and control of their Volt. The application displays charge status, miles per gallon, has the ability to remotely start the vehicle, etc. It was also reported last week that GM has been working...
GM Posts $865M First Quarter Profit, First Quarterly Profit in Three Years
There's good news coming out of GM this morning. GM recorded its first quarterly profit in almost three years in the first quarter of this year. During the first quarter of this year, GM made $865 million. Operating income in the first quarter was $1.2 billion and revenue rose 40 percent to $31.5 billion. GM also generated $1 billion in...
Nissan is Pondering the Idea of Coupe and Convertible Versions of the Infiniti M Sedan
According to Inside Line, Nissan execs have discussed the idea of expanding the Infiniti M lineup to include coupe and convertible versions. Mercedes has sedan, coupe and convertible versions of its latest E-Class and BMW is also working on coupe, sedan and convertible versions of its next 6 Series. It only makes since that if Infiniti wants to...
Next-Gen Honda Civic Delayed Until 2011
The current generation Honda Civic has been on the market since the end of 2005 and normally we would expect the next generation to be on the market by the end of this year, but its been delayed. According to John Mendel, American Honda Motor Co.'s executive vice president, the redesigned Honda Civic won't arrive until 2011. Mendel claims...
2011 Ford Fiesta Officially Rated at 40 MPG Highway
The EPA has officially rated the 2011 Ford Fiesta at 40 mpg highway and 29 mpg in the city when it is equipped with the new six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission. "The new Fiesta is yet another car in Ford's lineup that delivers class-leading fuel economy," said Barb Samardzich, vice president, Global Powertrain Engineering. "From Super Duty to Fusion Hybrid and...
All-New Ford Explorer Teased in Photo with Chief Designer
The Ford Explorer was once the best-selling SUV for years, but lately its been off the radar with sales dropping sharply the last few years. Well Ford hopes to reverse that with the next-generation Ford Explorer, which for the first time is going to be built off a car platform. Jim Holland, chief engineer for the redesigned Ford Explorer,...
Acura Unveils the TL A-Spec Limited Edition for Canada
Acura has announced the limited edition TL- A-Spec for our neighbors up north. The TL A-Spec gets 19-inch wheels with special summer tires, a full aero kit, midnight chrome grille and A-Spec badging. The TL A-Spec also features Acura's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system and can be equipped with either the 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission. Canadian buyers...
