Archive | February, 2009
2010 Mazda CX-7 gets new 2.5L 4-cylinder option

2010 Mazda CX-7 gets new 2.5L 4-cylinder option

The 2010 Mazda CX-7 has made its world debut at the… (hint: it’s not 2009 Chicago Auto Show) 2009 Canadian International Auto Show. Besides a couple of cosmetic changes the 2010 Mazda CX-7 gets a new 4-cylinder powertrain. The new engine option for the 2010 Mazda CX-7 is a 2.5L MZR 4-cylinder unit that produces a [...]

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Roush releases 2010 Ford Mustang Performance Parts teaser

Roush releases 2010 Ford Mustang Performance Parts teaser

Jack Roush’s fetish with the Ford Mustang has brought us some of the hottest high-performance ponies since 1995. Roush Performance engineers are now hard at work completing the parts for the 2010 Ford Mustang. Starting early March, Roush will offer 35 difference parts for the 2010 Mustang including suspension packages, brake kits, resonator exhaust & [...]

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Ford signs 3-year deal to sell vehicles Dollar Thrifty rental group

Ford signs 3-year deal to sell vehicles Dollar Thrifty rental group

Bob Nardelli isn’t going to be too happy about this one. FoMoCo has just signed a 3-year deal with Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. to sell vehicles to the rental company which mostly has a Chrysler fleet. Dollar Thrifty has a contract with Chrysler which requires it to buy at least three-fourths of its fleet [...]

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Chicago 2009: 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, 4500, 5500 Chassis Cabs Unveiled

Chicago 2009: 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, 4500, 5500 Chassis Cabs Unveiled

Chrysler LLC today unveiled a new line of commercial trucks based on its Dodge Ram truck. The 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs will all make their debut later this fall and will be targeted towards small-business construction workers. All trucks are available for the first time with crew cabs to carry [...]

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Chicago 2009: 2010 Acura TSX V6 unveiled with 280-hp

Chicago 2009: 2010 Acura TSX V6 unveiled with 280-hp

“The automotive market may be slowing down, but not Acura,” said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. That’s right after much disappointed and plea from Acura fans all over the nation, Acura today introduces a new 3.5L V6 option for the 2010 Acura TSX. The new 2010 Acura TSX V6 carries a 3.5L 6-cylinder [...]

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Video: 2010 Ford Taurus SHO in Action

Video: 2010 Ford Taurus SHO in Action

The new 2010 Ford Taurus SHO is out of the bag with a new 3.5L twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 making 365-hp and 350 lb-ft of torque. We have just uploaded a video of the 2010 Taurus SHO in action which you can check out after the jump. The 2010 Ford Taurus SHO will be available to purchase [...]

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Hyundai Motor America CEO: U.S. auto industry is viewed as slow and dimwitted

Hyundai Motor America CEO: U.S. auto industry is viewed as slow and dimwitted

Speaking during his keynote speech at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai Motor America CEO John Krafcik said that the U.S. auto industry suffers from poor public perception and must undertake a revolutionary change to pull itself out of that image. He said that the industry must lead the way instead of dwelling over issues [...]

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Chicago 2009: 2010 Toyota Tundra gets new 310-hp 4.6L V8

Chicago 2009: 2010 Toyota Tundra gets new 310-hp 4.6L V8

We first saw the 2010 Toyota Tundra during the Super Bowl XLIII. Toyota has now taken the wraps off its 2010 Tundra at the Chicago Auto Show with sales to begin in April. For 2010, Toyota added two new packages (including the Tundra Platinum and the Tundra Work Truck) along with a new 4.6L V8. [...]

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Tesla Model S Sedan to debut on March 26, DOE funding on the way

Tesla Model S Sedan to debut on March 26, DOE funding on the way

Tesla CEO Elon Musk today sent out a newsletter updating those interested in Tesla financial situation, its Daimler partnership to create battery packs for an electric version of the Smart car, new Tesla Sales & Service Centers that will open by the end of this year, updates on the battery replacement program and additional updates [...]

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Chicago 2009: Rhys Millen Racing Hyundai Genesis Coupe Drift Race Car

Chicago 2009: Rhys Millen Racing Hyundai Genesis Coupe Drift Race Car

Along with details on the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe pricing and the R-Spec Genesis Coupe, Hyundai announced today that is teaming up with Rhys Millen Racing and Red Bull Energy Drink to race a 550-hp Genesis Coupe in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, the Formula Drift Professional Drifting Championship and at select Redline Time [...]

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