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Chrysler's SRT8 Models to Get Optional 570-HP Supercharged V8?

Chrysler is serious about its new SRT8 versions of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Charger and Challenger and Chrysler 300. All four models are being offered for the 2012 model year with a 470 horsepower 6.4L V8. But what if you were hoping for even more power? Well the latest rumors claim that Chrysler is planning even more powerful...

Hyundai Confirms that the 2012 Hyundai Azera Will Debut in LA

Hyundai has announced today that the all-new 2012 Hyundai Azera will debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November. Hyundai didn't announce any other details about its large front-wheel-drive sedan, but it's expected that the 2012 Azera will essentially be the Grandeur sedan (above), which is sold outside of the U.S. A new Azera is definitely needed since...

Hennessey Gives Us a Preview of the 1,000-HP Cadillac CTS-V Coupe

If you think that the 556-hp Cadillac CTS-V isn't powerful enough, Hennessey has given us a preview of its 1,000 horsepower CTS-V coupe. Hennessey has already created a 700 horsepower version of the CTS-V and a 600 horsepower version of the Camaro, but this takes the CTS-V to even higher heights. The Hennessey V1000 Cadillac CTS-V coupe is powered by...

2012 Cadillac SRX Starts at $36,060

GM has already announced the new V6 for the 2012 Cadillac SRX, which is now powered by a 308-horsepower 3.6L direct-injected V6. The 2012 SRX now has the most standard power in its class and gets a driver-selectable ECO mode. The 2012 Cadillac SRX starts at $36,060. Bluetooth is now standard on all models and a heated steering wheel is...

2011 Nissan Leaf Gets 5-Star Safety Rating

The 2011 Nissan Leaf was recently given the highest safety rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and now the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has given the Leaf a five-star safety rating. The five-star safety rating is the highest rating possible from NHTSA and the Nissan Leaf is the first fully electric vehicle to earn the rating. "The...

GM Continues to Focus on Fuel Economy

GM is currently focusing its attention on releasing fuel efficient cars like the Chevy Cruze and upcoming 2013 Malibu. GM is going to continue to release key car models across its four brands, but in 2013 GM will shift its focus to launching new trucks. In 2013 GM will launch its next-generation full-size pickups and SUVs as 2014 models....

2012 Cadillac SRX Gets More Power Thanks to a 308-HP V6

Cadillac has given the 2012 SRX crossover the segment's most powerful standard engine, a 308 horsepower 3.6L V6. The new LFX 3.6L V6 puts out 16 percent more power than the outgoing V6 with 308 horsepower and 265 lb-ft. of torque. The V6 is mated to a standard six-speed automatic transmission. In addition to the new V6, the 2012 Cadillac...

Honda Announces the 2012 Ridgeline Sport

Honda has announced the updates to the 2012 Pilot and given us a preview of the 2012 CR-V with the CR-V Concept. Honda has already announced the death of the Element after the 2011 model year, but one other Honda, the Ridgeline pickup truck is getting some updates for the new year. The 2012 Ridgeline continues mostly unchanged since it's...

2012 Honda Pilot Gets a Refresh and Better Fuel Economy

Honda is giving the 2012 Honda Pilot a mid-life refresh. On the outside buyers will notice the new three-slat grille and revised fog lights. Under the hood is where the most important changes are. Honda claims that the 2012 Pilot will be the most fuel efficient three-row eight passenger SUV available, although the official specs have not been released. The...

Mercedes' BMW X6 Rival to be Built at its Alabama Plant

It's already been reported that Mercedes-Benz is working on a rival to the BMW X6. The Mercedes-Benz crossover will feature coupe-like styling, but share its platform with the new M-Class. According to the latest sources the crossover is expected to be dubbed the GLS and will be built at the automaker's plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama where the M, R and...

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