Yearly Archives: 2010
Lexus Trademarks ES300h…Another Lexus Hybrid on the Way
Lexus is about to launch its newest hybrid, the CT200h, which starts just below $30k, but it looks like another hybrid is on its way. Lexus has recently trademarked the ES300h, which means that Lexus is planning on releasing a hybrid version of the next ES350. It's not known if the ES300h, which use the same 187-hp hybrid setup...
2012 Ford C-Max Officially Unveiled with 1.6L EcoBoost Engine
Earlier this year Ford confirmed that it would be bringing its C-Max MPV to North America. Ford has now officially released the photos and stats for the mini-minivan. The 2012 C-Max shares its platform with the new Focus and seats up to seven passengers. Of course the C-Max is not as big as an Odyssey or Grand Caravan, so those...
Detroit 11' Preview: Mini Paceman Concept is Basically a Two-Door Countryman
Mini continues to expand is lineup and it looks like it has another new model in the works. Mini has unveiled the Paceman concept, which will be officially unveiled next month at the Detroit Auto Show. Mini is calling the Paceman the first Sports Activity Coupe in the premium small segment market. The Paceman is essentially a two-door Countryman. The...
2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Starts at $25,795
Hyundai has announced the pricing for its first hybrid in the US, the 2011 Sonata Hybrid. The 2011 Sonata Hybrid starts at $25,795 and goes on sale this January. The third Sonata model after the 2.4L and 2.0L Sonata Turbo, features Hyundai's Hybrid Blue Drive technology and lithium-polymer batteries. The hybrid mates a 2.4L Atkinson Cycle 4-cyl engine to an...
GM Recalls Almost 100k Crossovers Due to Seatbelt Buckle Fractures
GM has issued a recall of almost 100,000 2011 Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain and Cadillac SRX crossovers due to seatbelt buckle anchors that may fracture and separate during a crash. Since the seatbelt buckles may fracture, the seatbelts will not restrain the occupants in a crash. The recall is expected to begin on January 18. Dealerships will modify the seatbelt buckle...
3,000 Buyers Pay $5,000 to Reserve the Tesla Model S
The Tesla Model S electric sedan is set to go into production next year, with deliveries starting in 2012. Tesla has announced that more than 3,000 buyers have plopped down $5,000 to reserve the sedan. It may take sometime for Tesla to build 3,000 units of the S sedan, since it has only delivered 1,400 roadsters since it was introduced...
U.S. House Votes to Require Min Sound Levels From Hybrids and EVs
The House has voted 379-30 today requiring minimum sound levels from electric and hybrid vehicles. The minimum sound levels will warn blind pedestrians of the presence of the "quiet" vehicles. The bill requires that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration establish "performance requirements for an alert sound that allows blind and other pedestrians to reasonably detect a nearby electric or...
2011 Nissan Versa Still Starts Under $10k
The 2011 Nissan Versa will remain one of the lowest price cars in the US since its starting price remains at $9,990. For 2011 Nissan has made a few small changes to the Versa lineup. First up, power windows and locks are standard on all Versa models, including the 1.6 Base sedan. Since power windows and locks are now standard,...
Sportier Chrysler 200S in the Works
For 2011 Chrysler heavily reworked the lame Sebring and slapped a new name on it, the Chrysler 200. For those that think the 200 is not very sporty (I raised my hand), Chrysler is working on a sportier S version of the sedan. This single photo confirms that a sportier version is in the works, but it's not known what...
Detroit 11' Preview: GMC Sierra All Terrain HD Concept Takes on the Raptor
The GMC Sierra All Terrain HD Concept looks like GM's answer to the successful Ford F-150 SVT Raptor. The GMC Sierra All Terrain HD Concept is going to debut next month at the Detroit Auto Show. GM started with the Sierra HD as the basis for the concept. It's powered by the 6.6L Duramax diesel V8 that puts out...
