The Department of Transportation is really starting to feel the pinch of the rush caused by the cash-for-clunkers program. The DOT is over 10 days late in issuing payment of at least hundreds of thousands of dollars on submitted claims. Ray LaHood, Transportation Secretary, blames the issue on computer glitches, which apparently have since been [...]
Along with the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 sedan, BMW unveiled the production version of the 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 SUV. The ActiveHybrid X6 will make its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month and will go on sale in the U.S. a little before the ActiveHybrid 7 – during the fourth-quarter of 2009. Power [...]
BMW has just announced the details on the production version of the new BMW ActiveHybrid 7, which will make its world-premiere at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show next moth. Sales of the ActiveHybrid 7 will kick off in Spring 2010 in the United States. Power comes from a 4.4L V8 engine with a maximum output [...]
By now we shouldn’t even be doing introductions to our Miscellaneous Thoughts posts (believe us we’re not close to wrapping up this day right now, but it’s time for a little break). 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe GXP: After a week of driving, we are slowly starting to fall for the 260-hp little bugger. There may [...]
Nissan today announced pricing details for the 2010 Maxima sedan, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. Prices start at $30,460 for the Maxima 3.5 S and $33,180 for the Maxima 3.5 SV. Both models are equipped with a standard 290-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 and Xtronic CVT with available paddle shifters. What’s new for 2010? Nissan [...]
In the past couple of days, we’ve seen automakers flaunt their electric-car developments. General Motors announced that its 2011 Chevrolet Volt will average 230 mpg in the city (allegedly); Nissan introduced its Nissan LEAF EV; and electric-sports car maker Tesla Motors announced that it turned profitable for the first time. However, Honda Motor Co. is not [...]
At a time where most new car shoppers are looking for fuel-efficient vehicles as a result of last year’s spike in gas-prices, the 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor seems to be a shining star for the gas-guzzling pickup segment. According to Ford, the new F-150 SVT Raptor has exceeded expectations. Speaking to PickupTrucks.com, Ford Special [...]
The last time we heard anything about the Acura NSX – it pretty much made us very depressed. Rumor has it that the car will now become a “Super Hybrid Sports” model that would be powered by a 450-hp 3.5L V6 engine mated to a hybrid system. Every dream of seeing a 600-hp 5.5L V10 [...]
Yesterday, General Motors Company announced a number of new products in the pipeline. We heard about two new Cadillac sedans, a new Buick sedan and crossover, the Chevrolet Orlando, Camaro Convertible and the next-generation Malibu. However, there was one popular GM model left out of the mix – the Chevrolet Corvette. According to the folks [...]
FoMoCo is cranking up output of the Ford Focus due to an increase in demand as a result of the government’s new Cars Allowance Rebate System incentive. “Cash for clunkers, thank you,” says Anderson Robinson Jr., president of UAW Local 900, which has added weekday and Saturday overtime at Ford’s Wayne, Michigan plant, reports Automotive News. [...]
