Archive | July, 2009
Honda Accord closing in on Toyota Camry sales
Honda is creeping up on the No.1 car sold in the United States – the Toyota Camry. In the first six months of 2009, the Honda Accord trails behind by just 19,199 units, reports WardsAuto. Data shows that Toyota sold 150,242 units of the Camry through June, while Honda sold 131,043 units of the Accord. [...]
NHTSA roadside survey shows decline in alcohol levels, drug use detected
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a new roadside survey today that confirms a significant decline in the percentage of legally intoxicated drivers. In 1973, 7.5 percent of drivers had a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher – the latest figure has fallen to 2.2 percent. However, the survey also found that [...]
BREAKING: Lutz says Pontiac G8 won’t be a Chevrolet Caprice after all
We know the title of this article angers a lot of you (and no one is probably more angry then us who had the privilege to experience the top-of-the-line Pontiac G8 GXP for a whole week). During a live chat earlier this week, Maximum Bob Lutz said that the Pontiac G8 will be saved as [...]
GM and Chrysler dealers lobby Congress for support
The House of Representatives, in a move of defiance against the Obama administration, added a provision to a spending bill that will force GM and Chrysler to restore franchise agreements with their networks of dealers as necessary conditions of partial government ownership. Dealers have been lobbying Congress for its support and claim that the government [...]
Miscellaneous Thoughts: Hybrid drivers get more traffic tickets than their counterparts, Tata to deliver first Nano on Fri.
Hybrid drivers get more traffic tickets than gasoline-powered car drivers: According to a study conducted by California-based Quality Planning Corporation, drivers of hybrid vehicles are more likely to get a traffic ticked or into a collision than gasoline powered vehicles. Seems odd right? But it makes a little sense when you look at the statistics [...]
Brand Spankin’ New Images: 2010 Jaguar XJ
Jaguar has released additional images of its new 2010 Jaguar XJ, which will go on sale in the U.S. in December 2009 with prices starting at $72,500. Engine choices on the XJ will include a 385-hp 5.0L naturally aspirated V8, a 470-hp 5.0L supercharged V8 and a 510-hp 5.0L supercharged V8. We will get behind the [...]
HGTE Package being offered as dealer installed package on Ferrari 599 GTB
The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE made its debut earlier this year at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show as a sportier 599 GTB with better handling. But what happens if you already own a standard Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano – do you miss out on all the extra fun? Not exactly. Lucky for you Ferrari [...]
Poll: Would you like Audi to bring the A5 Sportback to the United States?
Yesterday, Audi revealed the official details on the new 2010 Audi A5 Sportback, which will go on sale in Europe this September. Audi clearly confirmed that the A5 Sportback “is not planned for the United States.” Audi’s decision really disappoints us and we’re pretty sure that there are many out there that feel the same [...]
Wendelin Wiedeking will continue on as Porsche’s CEO
German Business weekely WirtschaftsWoche reported yesterday that Porsche CEO Wendelin Wiedeking, who opposes a merger with Volkswagen, would leave his position and would be replaced by an interim CEO until a successor is chosen. According to Automotive News, Porsche has now denied reports that Wiedeking will leave the sports car maker after Volkswagen AG takes a 49 [...]
