Posted in Automotive on May 6th, 2009
According to 370Z.com, Nissan is considering building a hybrid version of its 370Z Sportscar. The hybrid 370Z would keep the powerful 3.7 liter V6 and add the same hybrid system that will be featured on the 2011 Infiniti M, which will include lithium ion batteries and plug in capabilities, according to Motor Authority. The system […]
Posted in Automotive on May 5th, 2009
According to Edmunds, Chrysler’s restructuring plans include the possibility of eliminating the Jeep Wrangler. This sounds like a terrible idea, why would Chrysler get rid of the Wrangler, the company’s most recognizable, most fun, most utilitarian and most awesome vehicle? Apparently because nobody would buy it. Inside the thousands of pages of Chrysler’s restructuring documents, […]
Posted in Automotive on May 5th, 2009
Just kidding, it still looks like a 911. Edmunds Inside Line has published some recently taken pictures of a prototype of Porsche’s 2011 911 redesign. The design of the next generation 911, called the 998, is not exactly a radical departure from the current 997. In fact, there’s not much visually that separates the new […]
Posted in Automotive on May 4th, 2009
Chevrolet tuner Lingenfelter has revealed its designs for the 2010 Camaro. Lingenfelter is most famous for building high-horsepower Corvettes, but also offers performance packages for a variety of domestic vehicles, including the Viper, Trailblazer SS, Pontiac G8 and Cadillac CTS-V. Five different performance packages will be offered on the 2010 Lingenfelter Camaro, a 550 HP […]
Posted in Automotive on May 4th, 2009
Over the past few months, GM has gone back and forth with their plans for Saturn. With no unique vehicles or manufacturing plants, the only thing really for sale is the Saturn name and dealer network. GM only has a reputation for sale, and one that has been sullied in recent years by GM’s favorite […]
Posted in Automotive on Apr 30th, 2009
The Tata Nano, which is the world’s least expensive car at just $2,000, launched earlier this month in India. The response has been immense. Indian newspapers are claiming that as many as 1 million orders for the tiny car have poured in, according to Edmunds Inside Line. Tata is refusing to estimate the number of […]
Posted in Automotive on Apr 30th, 2009
Last week, we reported that Porsche’s new sales incentive is test driving, and wondered if it would become one of automotive history’s best examples of pride coming before the fall. Now Ford is (sort of) trying the same strategy. In addition to the heavy sales incentives on Ford vehicles, the company is offering to donate […]
Posted in Automotive on Apr 29th, 2009
All this week we’ve been lamenting the demise of Pontiac, mostly the Solstice and G8, which GM has no plans to bring over to one of its other brands. The Solstice has lead a long life, and it’s due for a refresh before 2010 anyway, so we’re not too upset about that. What really chokes […]
Posted in Automotive on Apr 28th, 2009
The United Auto Workers union chiefs voted last night to approve concessions required for the potential Chrysler-Fiat merger. All other union members will vote today. The concessions will mean pay cuts for all union members in exchange for a 55% share in Chrysler and a board member seat for the retiree health care trust, according […]
Posted in Automotive on Apr 28th, 2009
BMW unveiled the X6 M and announced pricing for both the 2010 X5 M and X6 M on Monday. The X5 M will cost $86,225 and the X6 M will cost $89,725. Both will feature a 555 horsepower twin-turbo V8 that will give the SUVs a 0-60 time of just 4.5 seconds. All-wheel drive will […]
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