Archive | March, 2009
2010 Kia Sorento breaks cover, shows front-end

2010 Kia Sorento breaks cover, shows front-end

We recently saw teasers of the 2010 Kia Sorento but the new Kia SUV has now been leaked on the internet. The 2010 Sorento will make its world debut at the 2009 Seoul Motor Show next month along with a U.S. debut a the 2009 New York Auto Show. As reported before, the 2010 Kia [...]

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Buick will now share products with Opel, Insignia will become rebadged Regal

Buick will now share products with Opel, Insignia will become rebadged Regal

Even though General Motors’ Opel stake is on the line, the automaker will source future Buick sedans from the German brand. Of course if you’re familiar with GM and its product lineup you’ve noticed that for the past two years GM has shared its Saturn lineup with Opel vehicles. However, sources say that future products will [...]

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Obama’s auto task force to test drive Volt prototype today

Obama’s auto task force to test drive Volt prototype today

As we told you last week, President Barack Obama’s auto task force will be headed to Detroit today to meet with executives from General Motors and Chrysler. Advisers Steve Rattner and Ronald Bloom will visit GM’s technical center in Warren and will also pay a visit to Chrysler’s truck assembly plant. They will also hold [...]

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This Week in Photos Geneva Style: 3-2-2009 – 3-7-2009

This Week in Photos Geneva Style: 3-2-2009 – 3-7-2009

Wrapping up a very busy week here at eGMCarTech, it’s time for our “Week in Photos” post with all new pictures from the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. This week, check out pictures of the 2010 Chevrolet Spark, 2010 Mazdaspeed3, Ford Iosis Max Concept, 2010 Volkswagen Polo, Nissan Qazana Crossover Concept, Infiniti Essence Concept, Bugatti Veyron [...]

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Buzz Garage: Ford Mustang

Buzz Garage: Ford Mustang

The 2010 Ford Mustang made its world debut at the 2008 LA Auto Show. The new 2010 Mustang gets a leaner, meaner and more muscular look with a new refined look inside-out. The 2010 Mustang also gets improved handling characteristics, more power, more options and more standard safety and technology features – all which give it strong characteristics to [...]

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Photos: Lot of 2010 Chevrolet Camaros spotted at GM’s Oshawa Plant

Photos: Lot of 2010 Chevrolet Camaros spotted at GM’s Oshawa Plant

It was reported earlier this year that the production of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro had been delayed to March 16, 2009. However, Camaro5 forum member “Elvisuperman” has evidence that production of the new Camaros is well under way. Elvisuperman writes: “In the lot at the Oshawa plant on the South-West corner of Wellington and Stevenson [...]

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Mitsubishi closes design center in Cypress, Cali.

Mitsubishi closes design center in Cypress, Cali.

Mitsubishi this week closed down its design center in Cypress, California laying off about 60 employees in the process. Mitsubishi said that it is focusing on consolidating its design work to its main corporate headquarters in Tokyo. A small design center in Ann Arbor, Mich., and one in Germany will remain open with a reduced [...]

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Ford launches new F-150 SVT Raptor site, simulator now at auto shows

Ford launches new F-150 SVT Raptor site, simulator now at auto shows

Hoping to build up some interest in its Ford F-150 SVT Raptor before it makes its market debut, Ford has launched a new website (www.fordvehicles.com/f150raptor) for the off-road beastly truck featuring videos, 360-degree views, photos and tools to allow you to build your own Raptor. Ford will also have a driving simulator visiting auto shows [...]

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2010 Ford Escape gets new safety features

2010 Ford Escape gets new safety features

Ford today unveiled the new 2010 Ford Escape and the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid. The 2010 Ford Escape models feature five new safety features including Integrated Spotter Mirrors, MyKey, Rear View Camera System and Active Park Assist. The standard 2010 Ford Escape models will carry the same engine lineup as the current Escape including the [...]

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2009 Geneva: 2010 Mazda CX-7 gets a facelift

2009 Geneva: 2010 Mazda CX-7 gets a facelift

Following its debut at the 2009 Canadian International Auto Show, Mazda brought the new 2010 Mazda CX-7 to the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. The successful Mazda crossover, with total sales passing 165,000 units and more than 10 global automobile awards, the 2010 model gets an appealing new facelift. While the European market will get Mazda’s MZR-CD 2.2 [...]

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