Yearly Archives: 2010
Detroit 2010: GMC Granite Concept Takes GMC in a New Direction
At this year's Detroit Auto Show, GM is going to unveil the smallest GMC ever, the Granite Concept. "Granite was conceived as a new type of vehicle from GMC - one that could stretch people's ideas of what a GMC can be," said Lisa Hutchinson, product marketing director for GMC. "We call it an 'urban utility vehicle' and our...
Ford to Launch Nine New Engines and Six New Transmissions in 2010
2010 is going to be a big year for Ford with the introduction of nine new engines and six new transmissions, which is part of a five year plan to overhaul its entire global powertrain portfolio, which totals 60 new powertrains. Ford began working on the new engines and transmissions in 2008 and the push continues through 2013. "Ford is...
Lutz Confirms that GM will Build the Cadillac Converj
Today GM's Bob Lutz officially announced at the conference of the Society of Automotive Analysts that GM is going to build the Cadillac Converj extended-range electric vehicle. Teh Cadillac Converj will officially be the second plug-in extended-range electric vehicle that GM is going to introduce. The Converj Concept was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show last year and was based...
Geneva 10' Preview: Peugeot SR1 Concept Unveiled
Here's another reason we wish that Peugeot would return to the US, Peugeot has unveiled the SR1 Concept ahead of its official debut in Geneva in March. The SR1 Concept provides a hint of the future Peugeot design language, but that means it's doubtful that this concept will see production. The concept is powered by Peugeot's HYbrid4 technology, which in...
SMS Supercars Unveils the 2010 SMS Camaro 620 and 620X
At the Detroit Auto Show in a few days Steve Saleen's company, SMS Supercars is going to unveil the 2010 SMS 620 Camaro, which follows the introduction of the SMS 460/460X Mustang and the SMS 570x Challenger. Chief Creative Officer of SMS, Phil Frank notes, "We have incorporated our well-known functional SMS Red Butterfly™ Dual Side Induction Hood as well...
2011 BMW Alpina B7 Puts out 500-HP and Reaches 0-60 in 4.5 Secs
BMW has announced the 2011 BMW Alpina B7, which will be the most "dynamic" 7 Series available. The Alpina B7 features the same 4.4L V8 as the 750i, but it's power has been bumped up from 400 to a nice 500 horsepower and 516 lb-ft. of torque. The V8 is mated to a ZF 6-speed automatic transmission. The Alpina B7...
The Toyota Prius Was the Top-Selling Vehicle in Japan Last Year
Toyota's popular Prius became the top-selling vehicle in Japan last year. It was the first time a hybrid model has held the top spot. Toyota sold 208,876 units in Japan last year, which is almost three times more than were sold in 2008. Hybrid sales account for 10 percent of the market in Japan. According to Green Car Congress...
Detroit 10' Preview: Jeep Unveils New Liberty Renegade and Wrangler Islander and Mountain Packages
Jeep is going to unveil three new limited edition models at the Detroit Auto Show next week: the Liberty Renegade, Wrangler Islander and Wrangler Mountain. The Liberty Renegade will be positioned between the Liberty Sport and Limited models. It features painted Mineral Gray Keystone 16-inch wheels; dark neutral metallic wheel flares, lower side sills, front and rear fascia. Inside there...
Detroit 10' Preview: Chevy Aveo RS Concept is Light Years Ahead of the Current Aveo
GM has unveiled the Chevy Aveo RS Concept ahead of its official unveiling at the Detroit Auto Show next week. Let's just say it as it is...this concept is so much better than the current bargain basement Aveo. The Aveo RS Concept is our first hint of what to expect from the next Aveo, which should arrive in a...
Geneva 10' Preview: Nissan Juke Crossover Teased
Last year Nissan unveiled the interesting Qazana concept at the Geneva Motor Show and now the automaker has released the first teaser image of the Juke Crossover, which has the same basic form of last year's concept. Nissan is going to unveil the Juke crossover at this year's Geneva Motor Show in March, with sales starting in October. The Juke...
