Archive | June, 2009
Millionaire matchmaking agency offering Tesla Roadster with purchase of date

Millionaire matchmaking agency offering Tesla Roadster with purchase of date

So now that you’ve made your millions, you’re kicking back thinking about who you want to spend your life with and how you want to make the world a better place. Well, a company by the name of 4M Club can help you to do both at the same time. 4M Club, a millionaire matchmaking [...]

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2010 Lincoln MKZ gets an Executive Appearance Package for more luxury

2010 Lincoln MKZ gets an Executive Appearance Package for more luxury

Ford announced today that it has added a new trim-level to the 2010 Ford Lincoln MKZ for those that want an even more luxurious MKZ. The 2010 Lincoln MKZ with the Executive Appearance Package offers more luxury appointments such as a genuine walnut wood trim and standard Navigation with Sirius Travel Link. Inside, the 2010 [...]

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BREAKING Twitter News: Nissan to unveil new electric-vehicle on August 2

BREAKING Twitter News: Nissan to unveil new electric-vehicle on August 2

Nissan is using social media giant Twitter to spread news about a new electric-vehicle it will unveil on August 2. “Nissan will unveil our all-new electric vehicle for the first time on August 2, at the opening of our new global headquarters in Yokohama,” NissanEVs Twitter status said. The Japanese automaker received $1.6 billion from [...]

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Porsche to give Qatar some of its stake in Volkswagen

Porsche to give Qatar some of its stake in Volkswagen

Reuters is reporting that Porsche is advancing talks toward a deal with Qatar to give the Gulf state a shareholding in Volkswagen. The move is expected to clear the way for the two German automakers to merge. The developments come after Porsche, which racked up $12.7 billion of debt trying to take majority control of [...]

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Hyundai and Kia benefit from Detroit woes

Hyundai and Kia benefit from Detroit woes

Hyundai and Kia, both held by Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, are enjoying a bigger share of the U.S. market. Together, both brands hold 7.3 percent of the American market – the same as Nissan. Last year, Hyundai and Kia held a 5 percent share of the U.S. market. Analysts say that their are two main reasons [...]

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Miscellaneous Thoughts: Hennessey HPE550 Camaro on eBay, we found the best feature on the 2009 Nissan Cube

Miscellaneous Thoughts: Hennessey HPE550 Camaro on eBay, we found the best feature on the 2009 Nissan Cube

As people take up my time to ask me about “that box” (2009 Nissan Cube) I’ve driving around, I’ve taken some time out to compile some of the random things we’ve come across on the internet today. Hennessey HPE550 Camaro on eBay: With Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen in theaters and the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro [...]

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Videos: New Grand Bentley teasers don’t show anything, feature nice music

Videos: New Grand Bentley teasers don’t show anything, feature nice music

The only real teaser we have from Bentley about the all-new Grand Bentley (otherwise known as the successor to the Arnage) is the image released on June 10. Other than that Bentley feels releasing small videos of random landscapes in its hometown of Crewe, England are enough to keep us interested. Guess what? We’re still interested [...]

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GM wins court approval to receive $33 billion government loan

GM wins court approval to receive $33 billion government loan

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Robert Gerber gave General Motors the right to borrow $15 billion on an interim basis on June 1. GM today won approval from Gerber for the full $33.3 billion available under a bankruptcy loan from the U.S. and Canada. Gerber approved the loan today after all the objections to the loan and its terms [...]

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Volkswagen to team up with Suzuki for ultra compact car

Volkswagen to team up with Suzuki for ultra compact car

According to a source familiar with the matter, Volkswagen is considering a cooperation deal with Suzuki Motor to boost the German automaker’s expertise and reach in ultra compact cars. The source said Volkswagen is considering a new model that would fit into its upcoming “New Small Family,” which currently consists of the Volkswagen Up! concept. [...]

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Video: 2010 Jaguar XJ sound system and aluminum spaceframe teaser

Video: 2010 Jaguar XJ sound system and aluminum spaceframe teaser

Jaguar has released two new teasers for the upcoming 2010 XJ, which will be revealed earlier next month. The first video features Matt Jones, Technical Specialist for Audio Systems at Jaguar, talking about the new XJ’s Bowers & Wilkins audio system. The second video features Mark White, Chief Technical Specialist for Body and Engineering, talking [...]

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