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Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Now Testing in the UK
Toyota has been testing a plug-in version of the popular Prius hybrid in Japan for some time, but now the automaker has announced that testing is going to continue in the UK as well. Toyota has teamed up with EDF Energy to test the small fleet of Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrids in the UK. Toyota employees will be driving the...
VIDEO: 2009 Chevy Corvette ZR1 Hits 195 MPH on the Autobahn
Here's a video of the 2009 Chevy Corvette ZR1 speeding down the Autobahn. In this video the uber-fast Corvette reaches 315 kph (195.73 mph). Apparently it could have gone even faster if it hadn't run out of road. The Corvette ZR1 is powered by a supercharged 638 horsepower 6.2L V8 engine. The starting price for the ZR1 is set at...
Chrysler Improves Gas Mileage by 2 MPG on 2009 Minivans
Chrysler has announced the changes to the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivans. With everyone's new focus on MPG, Chrysler engineers managed to squeeze a few extra MPG out of the 2009 minivans (8 percent increase over 2008 models). Chrysler now boasts that its 2009 minivans have the best MPG in their class, 17/25 mpg to...
Official Photos of the 2010 Chevy Camaro SS
Yes, yes...I've heard your gripes about all the Camaro news..but get over it. Some people still want to hear about this car. :P GM has officially released studio images of the 2010 Camaro SS...enjoy. Related Stories: 2010 Camaro SS Photos Emerge
Mercedes-Benz C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Prime Edition Unveiled and Gets 45 MPG
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the new 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Prime Edition that is powered by a new four-cylinder diesel engine. The 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Prime Edition is powered by a 204 horsepower 2.2L diesel engine. The car reaches 0-62 mph in 7 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph. In addition the 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Prime Edition also...
Mercedes-Benz ConceptFASCINATION Provides Hints of the Next-Gen E-Class
Next month Mercedes is going to unveil the Mercedes-Benz ConceptFASCINATION at the Paris Motor Show. The ConceptFASCINATION is a shooting brake concept that is based on the next-gen E-Class coupe. The concept also provides a glimpse at the front end of the new E-Class, although its expected that this front end is closer to the new coupe than the sedan. The...
MINI Crossover Concept Unveiled…Is the World Ready for a MINI Crossover?
MINI has officially unveiled the MINI Crossover Concept that is going to have its world debut at the Paris Motor Show next month. The concept is supposed to provide hints of what MINI's fourth MINI variant is going to look like. The concept features four doors, four individual seats, four-wheel-drive and measures four meters in length. Details on the powertrains...
2010 Ford Mustang Teaser Shots Released!
Following yesterday's most revealing spy photos yet of the 2010 Ford Mustang, we now have a few teaser shots of the new Mustang. These shots provide hints of what we have to look forward to when the Mustang is officially unveiled in November.... 69 days to be exact. Full Story: Ford: 2010 Mustang Related Stories: Spy Shots: More Photos...
Spy Shots: More Photos of the 2010 Ford Mustang…These Are the Best Yet
A reader over at Jalopnik sent in a few photos of the 2010 Ford Mustang with most of its leathery camo removed. These are the most revealing shots yet of the new Mustang that is set to be unveiled at the LA Auto Show this November. Head over to Jalopnik to see the rest of the photos. Full Story: Jalopnik Related Stories: Spy Shots:...
Chevy Orlando Concept to be Unveiled in Paris
GM is going to unveil the Chevy Orlando at the Paris Motor Show next month. The seven seater multi-purpose-vehicle is based on the upcoming Chevy Cruze compact sedan. GM describes it as having all the versatility attributes of a sport utility, a family van and a wagon in a single execution. The Orlando is powered by GM's latest-generation 150 horsepower 2.0L...
