According to the U.S. Transportation Department, traffic related deaths fell to their lowest level since 1961 last year. In 2008, 37,271 people were killed in vehicle crashes, 3,998 fewer people than in 2007. The study says that part of the decrease was due to a sharp decline in driving last year as a result of [...]
In a move similar to Hyundai’s Gas Lock program, Suzuki announced today that it will offer three months of free gasoline on its SX4 compact lineup. Suzuki, which as been hit by an industry-worst 78 percent decline in June sales, is not offering the incentive on the Grand Vitara SUV or any other models. The [...]
After the image leaks we saw yesterday, BMW has finally revealed all the official details and high-res photos of the new 2011 BMW X1. “For the first time the features and qualities so typical of a BMW X model are also available in a premium vehicle in the compact segment,” says BMW. “With its superior [...]
Toyota’s luxury division Lexus announced that it is offering a 20 percent discount coupon for use on all F-Sport accessories in July. The coupon is worth up to $2,000 for accessories available on the, IS, IS C Convertible and the GS. F-Sport accessories include forged alloy wheels, braking system upgrades, sway bar kits and other items. [...]
We just took delivery of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS and I will be driving it around for the next 10 days (honestly, I can’t get myself to get away from it). I’ll be posting live updates throughout my test drive so you can follow me on Twitter and I’ll be sure to post live [...]
Volkswagen of America today reported June 2009 sales of 19,027 units, an 18 percent decline over June 2008 sales. Volkswagen said that its clean diesel models posted their best sales month since their launch with a total of 5,072 units sold, or 26 percent of total sales. The Jetta SportWagen posted its best sales month [...]
CT&T, a South Korean company, announced that it plans to manufacture and sell a low-speed electric-car for cities and gated communities in the United States. According to Automotive News, CT&T said that it will manufacture the electric-cars in the U.S. and will employ as many as 2,600 workers by 2013. CT&T also plans to manufacture [...]
General Motors has just released an unusual statement warning investors that its stock likely will be worthless when the company leaves bankruptcy reorganization. GM Statement re: GM stock price and volume: “ GM management has noticed the continuing high trading volume in GM’s common stock at prices in excess of $1. GM management continues to remind investors [...]
July is finally here and we’re awaiting delivery of our 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS as we write this – yes, we are crazy excited right now. Either way, the show must go on and we must fill you in on the random things we’ve come across today on the World Wide Web. Oh, and you [...]
Chris Lentz has realized his childhood dream of owning a jet-powered pickup. Lentz purchased a turbojet engine from a pilot he met from New York who imported and sold them in the United States. Lentz later bought a 2005 Ford F-150 STX on eBay for $12,000 and fitted his $10,000 Motorlet M-701 turbojet engine into the pickup. [...]
