Posted in Automotive, Gas Prices on Feb 23rd, 2009
On Friday, the “yes we can” president said “no we won’t” to implementing a mileage tax for drivers. The president’s Transportation Secretary, Ray LaHood, was interviewed on Thursday by the Associated Press, in which he suggested that the current administration look into moving away from the current gasoline tax and transition into a system of […]
Posted in Automotive, Ford, Future Cars on Feb 20th, 2009
Is that a new toy car in Ford CEO Alan Mulally’s pocket or is he just happy to see us? Yes, after an 11-year absence, Ford is finally planning to release a new SHO version of the Taurus. For you landlubbers, that’s an acronym for super high output, and this one definetely looks like it […]
Posted in Automotive, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Electric cars, GM on Feb 19th, 2009
GM plans to stop the bleeding in part by shutting down its unit that develops high performance cars, according to GM spokesman Vince Muniga. In a Thursday Auto Week article, the auto giant’s comprehensive plan for getting itself out of its financial quagmire includes disbanding the unit that produces V-series Cadillacs and the Chevrolet Cobalt SS, HHR SS […]
Posted in Automotive, Chevrolet, GM on Feb 19th, 2009
Recently at the Chicago Auto Show, General Motors unveiled five vehicles that will be characters in the new “Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen” movie. Bumblebee the Camaro returns for the sequel Skids, a Chevy Beat concept Mudflap, a Trax concept Jolt is a modified version of the Chevy Volt Sideswipe, the Corvette Stingray concept […]
Posted in Automotive, Hybrids, Toyota on Feb 19th, 2009
The Toyota Prius Hybrid has already made its mark as being a very fuel-efficient vehicle. According to Toyota’s Web site, a brand new 2009 Prius Hybrid can achieve 48 mpg in the city and 45 mpg on the highway. For some, those numbers just aren’t good enough. They feel the need to juice up their Prius a little bit. […]
Posted in Automotive, Cadillac, Celebrities on Feb 19th, 2009
Some of you may think that Super Bowl XLIII MVP Santonio Holmes may have been shorted one of his exclusive prizes. Sure, he made the customary trip to Disneyworld, but doesn’t the MVP get to choose a brand new Cadillac? Well, the MVP choose a 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Platinum, worth an estimated $85,000, complete with […]
Posted in Automotive, Battery-powered vehicles, Chevrolet, GM on Feb 18th, 2009
A long time ago, The Simpsons parodied Detroit’s struggle to keep pace with overseas car companies. Homer’s half-brother, a Detroit auto executive, allowed him to have free reign in his design of the quintessential American car. Because he believed Homer to be an “average American”, his half-brother thought he would design the perfect car for […]
Posted in Automotive on Feb 9th, 2009
Kia’s Soulster convertible SUV concept, which debuted at the Detroit auto show, got such an overwhelming positive response that the Korean company is considering making it a production model. According to Automotive News (Via Autoblog), the Soulster was built as if it were a future production model, rather than just a one-off concept. This means […]
Posted in Automotive on Feb 6th, 2009
Oregon’s speaker of the house has introduced legislation that would ban any and all aftermarket parts from Oregon’s vehicles. This new legislation goes beyond the typical big-brother stuff the car enthusiast community repeatedly has to deal with. Oregon actually wants to regulate which tires you’ll be allowed to put on your car. SEMA speculates […]
Posted in Automotive on Feb 6th, 2009
Aston Martin has allowed Autoexpress a sneak peek at its upcoming V12 Vantage supercar. Aston will officially debut the V12 Vantage at the Geneva Motor Show next month, but we have pictures of the bodacious British beauty below. The Aston Martin V12 Vantage is powered by… you guessed it, a V12 engine! More specifically, the […]
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