Posted in Automotive on Aug 17th, 2011
Fans of Ford’s conventional Escape SUV can expect a lot of changes for the 2013 model, according to new media reports from top car magazines. The Ford Escape has been routinely sold in the same form for over ten years, and it’s sold well, but now, those on the inside of the auto industry reveal […]
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Posted in Automotive on Aug 16th, 2011
Although it’s a long time off, some car media sources are already starting to reveal details about Ford’s plans for the Mustang Shelby GT500 model in 2013, namely, an additional power increase that’s slated to bring total horsepower for this car up to the 600 mark. Today’s GT500 already offers 550 hp or thereabouts, and […]
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Posted in Automotive on Aug 15th, 2011
Some sports car enthusiasts are starting to talk about a 2013 Toyota Scion FR-S, a rear-wheel drive, high performance car to rival models like the Dodge Charger on the North American market. Details from showings at the 2011 New York Auto Show reveal that Toyota is working on a 2013 Scion FR-S Concept, a joint […]
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Posted in Automotive on Aug 11th, 2011
Toyota fans are reporting that the Japanese auto maker is offering bits of information about the newly styled 2012 Toyota Camry due to hit the market this fall in both conventional and hybrid models. The Camry is a car that has stomped all over the competition for years, a car that shows up all over […]
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Posted in Automotive on Aug 8th, 2011
Infiniti has just put out the word on pricing for the 2011 FX, a luxury crossover with style and power for next year’s market. Those who are following the emergence of this newly styled luxury badge SUV report that the vehicle is due to go on sale late this fall. Along with the regular 2012 […]
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Posted in Automotive on Aug 5th, 2011
Lots of people are talking about the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8. This model promises to add a lot to Jeep’s lineup for next year’s new car audience. As an additional trim for the best-selling vehicle, the SRT8 model is not for the modest shopper. Its bells and whistles, along with raw power for the […]
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Posted in Automotive on Aug 2nd, 2011
In years past, the Honda Civic has dominated the top of consumer car lists from established consumer advocate groups, but now, Consumer Reports magazine is saying that this model has slipped to near the bottom of their list. A press release from 1 August shows that the magazine, a project of the Consumers Union company, […]
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Posted in Automotive on Aug 1st, 2011
Fans of modern car design can get a look at what Korean auto maker Hyundai is planning for next year by perusing pre-sale information on the Hyundai Veloster, a coup-style car with mpg, style and lot more for the modern buyer. Although not all information is available yet on the Veloster, this vehicle, which will […]
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Posted in Automotive on Jul 28th, 2011
Honda’s not giving a whole lot of specs on next year’s round of SUVs from this popular Japanese brand, but they are promoting both the 2012 Pilot and 2012 CR-V vehicles as having improved fuel economy, along with more features. The 2012 Pilot will continue to offer seven passenger seats (plus one for the driver) […]
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Posted in Automotive on Jul 27th, 2011
Toyota is setting the record straight on the 2012 electric version of the Toyota Rav4: a July 19 press release straight from the Toyota newsroom shows that Toyota is definitely going to release its electric Rav4 EV model next year for the general public car buyer audience. Buyers will be able to get this compact […]
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