Ford will focus on introducing its much talked about EcoBoost engines across its lineup in 2009. One of the first vehicles to get the gasoline direct-injected twin-turbocharged 3.5L V6 will be the 2010 Ford Flex. Ford says that by 2013, more than 90 percent of its North American lineup will have EcoBoost technology. The new engine [...]
Ford will take the wraps off its 2010 Ford Taurus tomorrow during the 2009 Detroit Auto Show. The 2010 Taurus, as you can see from the pictures, has been completely redesigned with class-leading features, new technologies and better quality that will help it compete better against other premium luxury sedans. The best part of it [...]
The new and improved 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has been officially revealed. With a new sleek look and more than 20 new technical developments, 30 percent greater rigidity and an engine lineup that consumes up to 23 percent less fuel than before, the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the probably the best E-Class ever offered from Daimler. [...]
You know the routine – it’s the end of the week and before we kick off coverage of the 2009 Detroit Auto Show – we thought we’d get all the photo galleries posted before Sunday out the way. This week check out photos of the new 2009 Bentley Continental GTC Speed, Nissan GT-R SpecV, 2010 [...]
“¢ Competes With: BMW 6-Series and M6. “¢ 5.4L AJ-V8 Gen III mated to a 6-speed ZF 6HP28 automatic. “¢ XK Portfolio produces 385-hp; XKR produces 510-hp. “¢ Both models arrive in dealerships later this summer. It’s the night before the 2009 Detroit Auto Show press days and the world debuts are starting to roll [...]
Just two days ago, Ed Welburn gave Matt Lauer from the Today Show a sneak peek at the production version of the Chevrolet Beat. An image of the car has now leaked out onto the web prior to its Detroit Auto Show debut tomorrow. Details on the availability of the 2010 Chevrolet Spark are still [...]
“¢ Toyota’s new FT-EV is a beefed-up electric iQ. “¢ Toyota confirms plans to launch a batter-electric car by 2012. “¢ FT-EV allows for 50 miles on a single charge. On the eve of the 2009 Detroit Auto Show press days, Toyota has announced that it will show its FT-EV Concept and has confirmed plans [...]
Tomorrow at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Chrysler’s ENVI department will be showing off a number of electric-vehicles and EREVs (Extended-Range Electric Vehicle). Joining the Jeep EV, Chrysler EV and the Dodge EV will be the Jeep Patriot EV. As an EREV, the Jeep Patriot EV uses an electric-motor that is [...]
As reported earlier last month GM received over 10,000 advance orders for the new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. However, the automaker is facing a delay in production as Cadence Innovation, a bankrupt parts supplier that is liquidating, holds up parts that are needed for the production of the new muscle car. According to Rick Conti, owner of EVS [...]
Besides showing off the new SYNC at the 2009 CES, Ford also showed how customers can react and interact with a vehicle’s controls and display by making voice recognition more natural and conversational. Ford’s Human Machine Interface’s (HMI) first breakthrough was the SmartGauge with EcoGuide - an innovative instrument cluster that provides real-time info that helps [...]
