Archive | January, 2009
Marchionne says he will not run Chrysler

Marchionne says he will not run Chrysler

Sergio Marchionne, CEO of the Fiat Group, said today that he has no intention to run Chrysler LLC. He said that there isn’t going to be a direct operating responsibility on his side. However, Marchionne said that he will join Chrysler’s board as one of the three Fiat executives of a new seven-member board. “I [...]

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Porsche unveils 2009 GT3 RSR with 450-hp

Porsche unveils 2009 GT3 RSR with 450-hp

Porsche has just unveiled an upgrade to its GT2 racing class with the upgraded 2009 Porsche GT3 RSR. Appearance and aerodynamical upgrades include a new front spoiler, a front underfloor and an adjustable rear-wing. Inside you get new bucket-type racing seats with flame-resistant seat covers, 6-point seat belt and an electric fire-extinguishing system. The GT3 RSR [...]

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KW gives Dodge Challenger Lambo scissor doors and a hydraulic package

KW gives Dodge Challenger Lambo scissor doors and a hydraulic package

German tuner KW Suspension has teamed up with Geiger Cars to unveil a new tuning package for the the 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8. The package features a hydraulic handling package, 22-inch HRE wheels and Lamborghini-styled scissor doors. The KW Challenger SRT8 features KW’s Hydraulic Lift System that allows drivers to lift and drop the car [...]

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Top Gear unveils The Stig once again as… Barack Obama

Top Gear unveils The Stig once again as… Barack Obama

Seems like the Top Gear blog is obsessed with getting traffic from all the car blogs out there and is milking this “unveiling The Stig” story for all it’s worth. Yesterday, Top Gear revealed the The Stig, the shows secret white-helmet driver, was none other than the deceased Graham Hill. Today the blog reported The [...]

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Chromed out 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG spotted in Dubai

Chromed out 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG spotted in Dubai

Here it is – the first chrome finished vehicle for 2009 found in… wait for it… Dubai. This chromed-out 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG was spotted hanging outside of the Burj Al-Arab. We’re still baffled by why someone would chrome out their whole car – especially in a city where the weather is usually sunny [...]

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Carlsson SL CK63 RS: A 600-hp stealth Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG

Carlsson SL CK63 RS: A 600-hp stealth Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG

Carlsson has released the details and pricing on its new SL CK63 RS which is based on the new 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG. Carlsson added some exterior upgrades including a new front bumper with mesh inserts for the air intakes, a new front spoiler, a rear diffuser. For all you matte-finish fans Carlsson is [...]

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Brand Spankin’ Electrifyin’ New Images: 2011 Chevrolet Volt

Brand Spankin’ Electrifyin’ New Images: 2011 Chevrolet Volt

GM has just released a bunch of new 2011 Chevrolet Volt images for you guys to see. You can check out the new updated gallery after the jump. If you want to learn more about the plug-in hybrid electric-car  – click here to visit the Chevrolet Volt Buzz Garage page. Follow the jump for the high-res image gallery. [...]

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SSC to build new electric-powertrain that recharges in 10 minutes and provides 200 miles

SSC to build new electric-powertrain that recharges in 10 minutes and provides 200 miles

Watch out Tesla and Fisker, Shelby SuperCars, the makers of the fastest production road-legal car, has released details for its new electric vehicle technology that will be unveiled later this year. Besides working on the fastest electric-car production car, the Ultimate Aero EV, SSC will unveil a new technology that allows electric-vehicles to recharge in 10 [...]

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Fiat 500 may come to Chrysler dealerships in under 18 months

Fiat 500 may come to Chrysler dealerships in under 18 months

While we love bringing you the political side of the automotive industry news, we here at eGMCarTech are true product junkies that love looking under the hood, getting behind steering wheel, putting the key in the ignition and hitting the pedal. So while some may love the Fiat/Chrysler partnership and some may hate it, we’re [...]

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Fiat reports a 69.8% drop in fourth-quarter profits

Fiat reports a 69.8% drop in fourth-quarter profits

Shares of Fiat went plummeting today just two days after they were pushed up when the Italian company announced its partnership with Chrysler LLC. Fiat announced on Thursday that its fourth quarter profits fell 69.8 percent due to a slump in demand and the global economic slowdown Net profits for Fiat were down for the last three [...]

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