Posted in Luxury vehicles, Mercedes Benz on Apr 9th, 2010
Infiniti plans to add a four-cylinder engine option to its G car. The engine will come from Mercedes-Benz as part of the alliance between the companies. Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn said the addition of a Mercedes-Benz sourced four-cylinder will improve fuel economy, according to Autoweek. Expect more moves like this in the coming years as […]
GM announced pricing today for the 2011 Chevy Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD twins. The Sierra and Silverado 2500 2wd models will start at $27,965, and total $28,960 with a destination charge. Luxury GMC Sierra 2500 Denali models will start at $45,865, plus a destination fee. The GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado 2500 will […]
Posted in Diesel, Luxury vehicles, New cars on Apr 8th, 2010
When Land Rover replaces the Range Rover in 2012 with a new generation, the luxury SUV could get 30 mpg, according to Autocar. Land Rover is focusing on making the next Range Rover more luxurious and economical than the current model and the competition. To maximize gas mileage, the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will […]
Posted in Luxury vehicles, Sports cars, Technology on Apr 8th, 2010
The 2011 Audi TT will be refreshed with visual and performance upgrades over the 2010 model. The 2011 Audi TT coupe and convertible models won’t be completely new, but will be tweaked with new technology to make them more appealing to customers. The main changes are more power from the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and the […]
Posted in 0% Financing, Recalls, Toyota on Apr 7th, 2010
While preparing for a meeting in Washington with federal regulators about Toyota’s unintended acceleration problems, Irv Miller, Toyota’s vice president for environmental and public affairs, wrote in an e-mail, “We need to come clean.” Five days later, Toyota announced a recall on accelerator pedals, according to the Associated Press. Apparently there was a push from […]
Posted in Compact cars, Electric cars, Mercedes Benz, Nissan on Apr 7th, 2010
Renault-Nissan and Mercedes-Benz announced today that they will form a partnership and begin sharing platforms and engines. The next generation Smart Fortwo and Renault Twingo microcars will be built on the same platform, saving cost and allowing the companies to develop an electric powertrain. Larger passenger cars and some light commercial vehicles will also share […]
Posted in Dodge, Sports cars on Apr 6th, 2010
Chrysler announced today that it will sell 50 Dodge Viper SRT10 Final Edition models as a tribute to the fourth generation of the Viper, which was first sold in the 2008 model year and will not be sold after the 2010 model year. The limited edition model will get unique styling and a numbered plaque […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating whether or not there will be a GM truck recall that will include 6.2 million trucks. The NHTSA has received complaints claiming that corrosion can cause the brake lines on 1999-2003 GM pickups and SUVs to rupture, resulting in a loss of stopping power, according to The […]
Posted in Recalls, Sports cars on Apr 5th, 2010
Convertibles are great. You can feel the wind in your hair and get some sun while driving. Part of the appeal of a convertible is that you get to choose when you have the top down and when you have it up. Unfortunately, some Porsche Boxster Spyder owners have found that their choice to have […]
Posted in Luxury vehicles, Mercedes Benz, New cars on Apr 5th, 2010
Mercedes-Benz has officially announced that there will be a coupe version of the C-Class entry-level luxury car in the 2011 model year, according to Autoblog. The 2011 C-Class coupe will be made at Mercedes’ Bremen manufacturing plant alongside the sedan and wagon models. Mercedes doesn’t export the C-Class wagon to the United States, but it […]
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