It’s official – NBC has finally decided to stop killing us softly with the remake of the Knight Rider series. The network has released its list of new programs for this fall and it clearly said… Gone forever are: “Lipstick Jungle,” “Kath & Kim,” “Knight Rider,” “Kings,” “My Own Worst Enemy” and “Crusoe.” Life is [...]
As Chrysler goes through Chapter 11 bankruptcy, it’s inevitable that the automaker’s sales will decline. The Auburn Hills automaker just ended its “Employee Pricing Plus Plus” program, which combined price reduction and cut-rate financing for qualified customers. According to industry analyst Jessica Caldwell, the new incentives will rely heavily on cash incentives leading to big [...]
The Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced today that the Mercedes-BEnz R-Class (apparently seen as a large SUV) and the Lincoln MKZ midsize luxury sedan have received the 2009 Top Safety Pick Award. “To qualify for Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of good in the Institute’s front, side, and rear tests and [...]
This past weekend, Chrysler LLC ran an ad in a dozen major newspapers across the U.S. called “We’re building a new car company.” The ad will also make its debut today in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and USA Today. “The ad is intended to remind customers and the general public that the [...]
Hermann Salenbauch, FoMoCo”s director of advanced product creation and global performance, said earlier last month that Ford is considering bringing the 2009 Ford Focus RS to the stateside. He said that the decision to sell the Focus RS in the U.S. depends on enthusiasts such as Focus SVT owners. According to our poll, the majority [...]
Chrysler’s manufacturing chief Frank Ewasyshyn said today that the automakers 2010 models will be delayed due to the company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. He said that the current shutdown of plants may also delay the 2011 models next year. According to Automotive News, Ewasyshyn said that once Chrysler comes back to production with an alliance with Fiat [...]
Back in November, we showed you the first sketches of PPI Automotive Design’s Audi R8 Razor GTR – a faster and harder version of the original PPI Audi R8 Razor. Well, the car has finally made its official world debut at the Top Marques Monaco 2009, and we have all the details for you right [...]
The first time we saw the Hyundai Equus in person was at the 2009 New York Auto Show – it was also the first time we saw Hyundai’s full-size sedan on U.S. soil – until now. Hyundai Equus spotted in L.A. with U.S. plates: A 2010 Hyundai Equus was spotted roaming around in L.A. by [...]
Chevrolet has announced that its new 2010 Chevrolet Equinox crossover is expected 32 mpg on the highway. Originally Chevrolet predicted 30 mpg. City mileage for the 2010 Equinox is estimated at 22 mpg, 1 mpg better than the previous estimate. The figures released here are for the base front-wheel-drive 4-cylinder model. The 2.4L Ecotec direct-injected 4-cylinder [...]
Toyota, which saw a 41.1 percent drop in April sales, is going to be beefing up incentives by reducing interest rates, offering consumers cash and pushing for more leases. The Japanese automaker said that it will also boost production of its best-selling model – the Camry. Toyota lost 1.5 percentage points in April, coming in [...]
