Posted in Automotive, Hybrids, Toyota on Jul 7th, 2008
Toyota might install solar panels on some of its next generation Prius hybrids, reports PCMag.com and Reuters. According to Toyota’s unidentified source on this matter, the panels, supplied by Kyocera Corp, would be able to power part of the air-conditioning on high-end versions of the Prius. “It’s more of a symbolic gesture,” said the source, […]
Posted in Automotive on Jul 7th, 2008
What’s the new “hot” item for thieves? Believe it or not, thefts of catalytic converters are quickly escalating in many cities. Apparently, the converters, which reduce pollution, contain small amounts of high-priced metals like platinum and palladium, reports the Detroit News and the AP. Copper pipes, wire and sewer grates have recently become hot items […]
Posted in Automotive, car buying incentives, Chrysler, Financing, Ford, GM on Jul 7th, 2008
The Detroit Big Three are extending sales and promotions, increasing rebates and offering low or no interest financing to get car shoppers in the doors of their dealerships in the hopes of selling their vehicles. All three are suffering in the sales department and are hoping that recent incentives will help. Last week, Chrysler extended […]
Posted in Automotive, GM on Jul 7th, 2008
Although GM has not announced anything yet, the AP and USA Today are reporting that the company may cut more white-collar jobs, possibly get rid of some brands and quickly introduce more small cars into the U.S. market. A person familiar with the company’s discussions said Monday that all the options are being considered as […]
Posted in Automotive, Cars For Commuting on Jul 7th, 2008
The Kia Spectra has never really been a car to set hearts afire. But nonetheless it sold well for the fledging Korean manufacture due to it’s cheap price and great powertrain warranty. Still, it never materialized as a Civic or Corolla fighter from Korea. It was always a bit short of the mark. This new […]
Posted in Automotive, Chrysler on Jul 6th, 2008
Chrysler is in trouble. With the rising cost of fuel and the ever growing trend towards smaller, more efficient cars, Chrysler is coming to grips with the fact that their lineup just isn’t cutting it. They need small fuel-efficient cars, and they need them now. That’s why Chrysler is on the lookout for a Chinese […]
Posted in Automotive on Jul 6th, 2008
In the days of ever-rising gas prices and ever more conscious consumers, you would think introducing a new full-size, 7 passenger, V8 SUV as lunacy. But that is exactly what Kia is doing. Their newest offering is called the Borrego, and it is aimed directly at SUV’s like the Ford Explorer. This is a traditional […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jul 6th, 2008
You would think this was straight out of a movie, but it’s real life. Police in Miami Florida recently busted a prostitution ring that was being operated out of a party bus! That’s right, a bus. While most people from the outside wouldn’t have thought it anything different from the countless party buses that scour […]
Posted in Automotive on Jul 6th, 2008
Bentley’s have always been known for their superior build and quality. The historic British manufacture has always been about quality and quantity. Speed and racing is in Bentley’s blood, and it’s newest model takes that credo to all new heights. Called simply the Continental Flying Spur Speed, the newest Bentley sedan packs quite a punch. […]
Posted in Automotive, Chevrolet, Sports cars on Jul 4th, 2008
To the surprise of many Americans, GM sells a good amount of Corvettes in Japan. In fact, the sports cars has quite a loyal, yet smaller, following in the land of the rising sun. To celebrate the automaker’s 100th anniversary, GM Asia Pacific is set to release a special-edition Corvette, dubbed simply the Corvette S-Limited. […]
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