Geneva 11' Preview: Dodge Journey Based Fiat Freemont Unveiled
The first fruit of the Fiat/ Chrysler partnership is finally hitting the US in the form of the Fiat 500. Now it's time for some of Chrysler's models to head over to Europe under the Fiat name. The first model is the Dodge Journey, which is being dubbed the Fiat Freemont. The 2012 Freemont will be officially unveiled at the...
Mitsubishi to Kill Eclipse, Galant and Endeavor
Mitsubishi is barely still around, but the automaker has big plans that will hopefully breath some life back into the brand. Mitsubishi announced a new global plan last week that includes the introduction of six new plug-in hybrid and electric models by 2015. The bad news for Eclipse fans is that by 2013 Mitsubishi plans on discontinuing the slow...
2011 Chevy Camaro SS Convertible…Official Pace Car of Indianapolis 500
The 2011 Chevy Camaro SS Convertible is going to be the official pace car of the 2011 2011 Indianapolis 500. The announcement at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale classic auto auction, where a bidder will have the opportunity to purchase the first of 50 Indianapolis 500 Festival Committee cars. 2011 marks the 22nd time a Chevy has been chosen to pace...
Ferrari Officially Unveils the Four-Wheel-Drive FF Four-Seater
Ferrari has released the first official photos of the new four-seater FF, which is Ferrari's first ever four-wheel-drive model. The FF stands for Ferrari Four (four seats and four-wheel-drive). Ferrari's new flagship features a shooting brake design with its elongated roof and hatchback rear. Under the hood the FF is powered by a 6.3L V12 that puts out 651 horsepower...
2012 McLaren MP4-12C Starts at $229,000
McLaren has released the pricing for the MP4-12C supercar, which starts at $229,000. Although $230k may seem like a lot for most people, the pricing is right in line with the competition from Ferrari and Lamborghini. McLaren expects to build 1,000 units in its first year of production. The 12C is powered by a 592-hp 3.8L V8 twin-turbo engine that is...
Chevrolet Officially Replaces Daewoo Name in Korea
GM Daewoo has officially announced the death of the Daewoo name in Korea. In its place will be the Chevrolet nameplate. In addition GM Daewoo also announced that it will be changing its company name to GM Korea Co. by the end of Q1. "This important new brand strategy is designed to strengthen our commitment to the Korean market, recognizing...
Aston Martin Cygnet Starts at £30,995
Aston Martin has released the pricing details for its Cygnet city car, which is based on the Toyota iQ. Aston Martin has also announced that the Cygnet will be available in two special launch edition models. The two Cygnet Launch Edition models; White and Black, are available with either standard manual or optional CVT automated transmission and each will be...
Cadillac CTS-V Race Car Hits the Track for the First Time
Cadillac's newest race car, the CTS-V coupe has just hit the track for the first time at the Sebring International Raceway in Florida. For its first test the coupe was driven by Johnny O'Connell and Andy Pilgrim. The CTS-V Coupe race car, which marks Cadillac's return to the SCCA World Challenge. The last time that Cadillac competed in the...
Chrysler and the EPA Announce New Partnership for Hydraulic Hybrid Powertrain
Chrysler and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency have announced a new research project to include design and development of an experimental hydraulic hybrid powertrain. The purpose of the partnership is to determine the possibility of adapting a hydraulic hybrid system for large passenger cars and light-duty vehicles. "Hydraulic hybrid vehicles represent the cutting edge of fuel-efficiency technology and...
Geneva 2011 Preview: 2012 Saab 9-5 SportCombi Teased
Saab is going to be unveiling the wagon version of the 9-5 at the Geneva Motor Show in March. In the meantime we have our first glimpse of the 9-5 SportWagon aka 9-5 SportCombi. The 9-5 SportCombi will be powered by the same powertrains as the sedan. "The launch of the 9-5 SportWagon is a much-awaited next step in the...
