Archive | August, 2009
Miscellaneous Thoughts: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe GXP update, Ferrari 430 Spyder on fire, Kia’s Hamster game on Facebook

Miscellaneous Thoughts: 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe GXP update, Ferrari 430 Spyder on fire, Kia’s Hamster game on Facebook

We’re close to wrapping up this lovely Aug. 11, which means its that time of the day where we gather up our random thoughts or findings from around the Internet. 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe GXP test-drive updates: Well, I finally go around to setting the perfect seating position in the car and I have to [...]

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Chevrolet Camaro Convertible due in 2011, Malibu coming in 2012, production Orlando on the way as well

Chevrolet Camaro Convertible due in 2011, Malibu coming in 2012, production Orlando on the way as well

We’re getting a bit annoyed by not having pictures to go with our GM future-product stories today – but we have to make-do with what we have. The last of the four-core brands GM discussed today was the company’s pride and joy – Chevrolet. As we already know the Chevrolet Camaro Convertible has been pushed [...]

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Poll: Do you think General Motors is changing its ways?

Poll: Do you think General Motors is changing its ways?

After a day of GM eating up our headlines with new product development stories, we were wondering how your perspective on General Motors has changed. Just for your reference, here are some of things we heard from General Motors today: - 2011 Chevrolet Volt expected to get 230 mpg in the city - GM confirms new Cadillac [...]

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Rumor: Aston Martin working on hardcore DBS variant

Rumor: Aston Martin working on hardcore DBS variant

Taking a break from all the GM news today we’re going to bring you some news from the supercar world. The folks at PistonHeads apparently ran into some Aston Martin test-drivers on a trip to the Nurburgring. Besides seeing the Aston Martin Rapide, the Aston Martin drivers were hanging out with a DBS prototype. While [...]

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GMC planning Denali version of Acadia, small boxy crossover

GMC planning Denali version of Acadia, small boxy crossover

All morning, we’ve been hearing about the Chevrolet Volt, Cadillac’s future sedans and Buick’s new crossover and mid-sized sedan – but what about the fourth core brand of General Motors Company? The one that produces pickups, SUVs and crossovers – GMC. According to sources, GM is considering a Denali version of the Acadia Crossover for [...]

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Details on the upcoming Cadillac ATS and XTS sedans

Details on the upcoming Cadillac ATS and XTS sedans

Continuing on with the surge of GM product news coming out this morning, we now have more details on the upcoming Cadillac ATS and XTS sedans. Both cars were shown to a select-group of media today in near-production form in Detroit. The Cadillac ATS sedan seems to be a mixture of the of the CTS [...]

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Nissan takes a shot at Volt’s 230 mpg, says its LEAF gets 367 mpg

Nissan takes a shot at Volt’s 230 mpg, says its LEAF gets 367 mpg

Nissan decided to poke a little fun at the 2011 Chevrolet Volt’s claim of averaging 230 mpg for city driving via Twitter saying that its new Nissan LEAF EV averages 367 mpg. “Nissan Leaf = 367 mpg, no tailpipe, and no gas required. Oh yeah, and it’ll be affordable too!” Nissan’s Twitter status read.  Nissan [...]

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Aston Martin Rapide to make world debut at Frankfurt, interior revealed

Aston Martin Rapide to make world debut at Frankfurt, interior revealed

According to AutoTelegraaf.nl, the much-anticipated Aston Martin Rapide will make its world debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show next month. The publication also posted a couple of new images of the four-door Aston Martin, giving us our first look at the production interior. Power is expected to come from a V12 engine making 477-hp. [...]

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Cash for Clunkers claims hit $1.15 billion

Cash for Clunkers claims hit $1.15 billion

Just last week, the U.S. Senate approved a $2 billion extension for the Car Allowance Rebate System (aka Cash for Clunkers). According to the Department of Transportation dealers have submitted 273,077 applications totaling $1.15 billion as of Monday morning. That’s about $120 million above the figure of last Friday morning reports, Automotive News. However, the department [...]

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Buick to get a new mid-sized sedan in 2010

Buick to get a new mid-sized sedan in 2010

Hidden somewhere in the numerous media webchats going on around the Internet today, Senior Creative Designer at GM Richard Duff confirmed that Buick will be getting a new mid-sized sedan next year. Asked whether Buick will get the Regal sedan in the U.S., Duff replied: “We’re going to have a new mid size sedan slightly [...]

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