Much like the effects felt by Chrysler, FoMoCo is feeling a shortage in inventory of the Escape crossover, which is in short supply after the cash-for-clunkers surge. A tentative plan is in place to boost production of the Escape, by reassigning some workers from the Dearborn, Mich. plant that produces the F-150 pickup, to the [...]
The all-new Devon GTX supercar is scheduled to make its public debut at the 2009 Pebble Beach Councours d’Elegance on August 15. However, Devon Motorworks took its all-American supercar to the famed Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca where it returned a lap record time of 1:35.075. Following the GTX’s debut at Pebble Beach, the Devon Motorworks team will [...]
We couldn’t think of a better vehicle for the U.S. Border Patrol – the 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor. While the Department of Energy is giving out billions to find the development of electric-vehicles and plug-in hybrids, the Border Patrol is thinking of something a little more gas-guzzling and a little more powerful than the [...]
After all the waiting, Porsche has finally taken the wraps off of the 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo, which will make its debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show next month in Coupe and Cabriolet form. So – let’s get right down to the details you’re waiting to hear. Power comes from a 3.8L flat-six boxer [...]
Mitsubishi Motors North America has announced pricing on the new 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GTS and Ralliart, both models, which are set to arrive at dealerships on Aug. 17. Kicking-off the lineup is the new 2010 Lancer Sportback GTS, which is powered by a 2.4L engine making 168-hp with a peak torque of 167 lb-ft. Prices [...]
After General Motors Company came out of bankruptcy, it was freed of any obligations to clean up polluted properties at discarded plants that will now require millions of dollars of clean up. GM’s quick bankruptcy allowed the new company to get rid of billion in liabilities, including claims that state governments had against the company [...]
The U.S. Senate has approved a $2 billion extension of the Cars Allowance Rebate System (Cash for Clunkers) and has sent it to the White House. The measure, which was approved by a 60 to 37 vote, extends the successful program that has increased auto sales in the United States. President Barack Obama is expected to [...]
The 2010 Porsche Panamera is on its way to the U.S. and will be available for sale in October. If you’re considering buying one and want to customize it to keep your four-door Panamera exclusive and unique, Porsche will be offering numerous customization options. Buyers can opt for the Yachting Mahogany interior trim, which gives [...]
Ferrari 430 sacrificed to save boys life: A Ferrari F430 was sacrificed in Dallas last month as the owner swerved to avoid hitting a boy riding a bicycle. The Ferrari ended up in Lake Oakdale. Ouch – WreckedExotics Ken Block and Travis Pastrana have fun at the Salt Flats: We don’t think it’ll much longer before [...]
Fisker Automotive announced today that Marti Eulberg, former CEO of Maserati North America, will become the company’s head of global sales and marketing, reports Automotive News. Eulberg, 45, resigned her position at Maserati in April. For most of the 1990s, she worked for BMW of North America in sales. She previously held management positions at Volvo [...]
