Yearly Archives: 2010
BMW 5 Series Diesel Headed to the US
There have been rumors that BMW is going to bring a diesel powered 5 Series to the US, but now the rumors have been confirmed. Inside Line has received confirmation that a diesel-powered 5 Series is going to be offered in the US. The BMW official did not give any other details other than saying that the 5 Series...
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Starts at $32,995
Chrysler has announced the pricing for the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The new Jeep Cherokee, which will be in showrooms next month starts at $32,995 for the Laredo 4x4 model. The Jeep Cherokee will be available in three models: Laredo ($32,995), Limited ($39,995) and Overland ($42,995). The standard engine is a new 290-hp 3.6L V6 that gets an 11...
All-New 2011 Volvo S60 Starts at $37,700
Volvo has announced the pricing for the all-new 2011 S60 sedan that now starts at $37,700 plus an $850 destination fee. The S60 undercuts a comparably equipped BMW 335i xDrive by $7,150 and the Mercedes-Benz C350 by $1,765. "The all-new S60 has been a long time coming," said VCNA President and CEO, Doug Speck, "but it's been worth the wait....
Ford Confirms 7-Seater C-MAX Headed to the US in Late 2011
Ford has announced plans to bring its seven-seater Grand C-MAX to North America in late 2011. The Grand C-MAX is based off Ford's new c-segment platform, which is shared with the new Focus and the Mazda5. The small minivan marks the return of a Ford vehicle with sliding rear doors. Ford has yet to announce what will power the Grand...
Toyota is Reportedly Working on a Cheaper Baby FT-86
The much anticipated Toyota FT-86 is set to go on sale in 2011. Originally Toyota wanted the car to start below $20,000, but development costs have run way over budget, meaning that the car will definitely cost more than $20k. Now there are rumors that Toyota is working on a milder version of the FT-86 that will be $5,000...
Next-Gen BMW X3 Causes Bomb Scare in New York
Yet another bomb scare in New York City, but this one is a little different. Yesterday a "funky looking" BMW SUV was parked outside of the Museum of Natural History in the Upper West Side of NYC. A passer by called the police after noticing the SUV was parked outside the entrance to the museum and that it was...
Land Rover to Offer Front-Wheel-Drive Version of LRX
When Land Rover launches the production version of the LRX this fall it will it will launch with a front-wheel-drive variant. Land Rover initially ruled out creating a front-wheel-drive LRX, but due to the growth of the front-wheel-drive segment, Land Rover was forced to. The front-wheel-drive version will not be available at launch, instead it will follow "shortly after" the...
Aston Martin Confirms Plans to Sell the V12 Vantage in the US
Aston Martin has announced plans to bring the V12 Vantage to the US, which is good news especially if you can actually afford it. The V12 Vantage is powered by a 6.0L V12 engine that puts out 510-hp and 420 lb-ft. of torque. It reaches 0-62 mph in 4.2 seconds and has a top speed of 190 mph. Aston Martin Chief...
Consumer Reports Takes the Lexus GX 460 off its "Dont Buy" List
Consumer Reports has announced that it has removed the 2010 Lexus GX 460 from its "Dont Buy" list since Toyota has fixed the handling problems that the publication discovered during its emergency handling tests. Toyota corrected the issue by fixing the software that allowed the stability control system to not prevent the vehicle from sliding during certain maneuvers. Consumer Reports...
Hummer Recalling all H3s Produced Since 2006 to Fix Hood
GM announced today that it is recalling all Hummer H3s produced since the 2006 model year to fix an issue with the hood. The recall affects 198,404 Hummer H3s and H3Ts. According to Hummer spokesman Nick Richards, a device on the hood called a hood louver can come loose during driving and in some cases it can detach. The louver...
