Apparently two-door coupes are hard to sell and that’s one issue that’s keeping GM from putting its latest Cadillac Converj concept into production. According to Motor Trend, GM is now considering a four-door version of the Converj concept for production making it more of a four-door-coupe for Cadillac. Don’t get too excited because sources say [...]
Magna International is really pushing for a contract where the supplier will build an electric-vehicle for FoMoCo. CEO Don Walker says that Magna International is more than capable of assembling the car and actually produced the BEV Concept that Ford unveiled at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show without telling Ford. A production version of the first [...]
The upcoming Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid has been averaging 65 mpg in combined gasoline and electric-mod testing according to Bill Reinert, Toyota Motor Sales USA’s national alternative-fuel vehicle manager. “That is real-world driving,” Reinert told Automotive News. “I ask my guys to drive them as you drive your normal Prius.” The 2010 Toyota Prius, with its [...]
BMW’s development chief Klaus Draeger says that the German automaker is turning way from dual-clutch and more towards automatic transmissions for its high-volume models. “The eight-speed automatic that we developed with ZF can compete with dual-clutch transmissions on shifting times, but it”s lighter and more efficient and has cost advantages,” he told Automotive News Europe. “The [...]
With unavailable credit and the cutbacks in leisure and business travel, rental car companies are joining the many companies seeking federal aid. A bill passed the House last month that allows low-interest government loans to rental companies to buy new cars and trucks. It faces an uncertain future in the Senate. Rental car companies are [...]
Scion is planning on expanding its vehicle lineup with another vehicle that will join the xB, xD and tC. According to Scion’s Vice President Jack Hollis, Scion will replace the tC within the next two years. The tC, which made its debut 7 years ago, has yet to receive a major redesign; however, Hollis says [...]
Chrysler’s CEO Bob Nardelli has promised that the company will use its $3 billion in second-stage federal loan money for North American operations even if Chrysler and Fiat move forward with their partnership. He said that the second round funding will be “the only way that a deal will get consummated.” “None of the funds [...]
Closing up another week here at eGMCarTech – it’s time for our “This Week in Photos” post. This week check out pictures of the 2009 Audi Q5, 2009 Porsche 911 GT3, Honda S2000 Ultimate Edition, 2010 Volvo XC60, Bentley Biofuel Supercar Teaser, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide Renderings, 2009 Ford Focus RS and the 2010 Audi [...]
So we’ve been covering all the automotive Super Bowl XLIII commercials all night and we didn’t want to forget Hyundai. Although the commercials made their debut on eGMCarTech two days ago, we felt it necessary to bring them back tonight as we grade all the automotive commercials we saw during the big game. Follow the jump [...]
Castrol EDGE’s Super Bowl spot gives a whole new meaning to Grease Monkeys just like Harrison from the Steelers gave a whole new meaning to the word ”jerk” in the 4th quarter. Well the game is over and we’re sure it’s a straight party night for you Pittsburgh fans. Drive home safe and make sure you [...]
