During a live web chat on GM’s FastLane blog, Susan Docherty, General Manager of Buick and GMC, said that the company has no plans to offer a diesel or Denali version of the 2010 GMC Terrain. Answering questions from consumers, Docherty said that there are “no current plans for a Denali version” for the Terrain. “In [...]
Spies have caught a pack of “Coyote” powered Ford F-150 pickups undergoing hot-weather testing. The 4-vlave 5.0L V8 engine is expected to pump out approximately 400-hp with a maximum torque of 400 lb-ft. Ford plans to replace the 5.4L V8 engine with the Coyote V8 in 2010. The naturally aspirated engine is expected to deliver [...]
Mazda is still celebrating its 20th Anniversary of the Mazda Roadster (known to us as the beloved Mazda MX-5). The Japanese automaker hosted a special commemorative event on Sept. 20 at Miyoshi Proving Ground with over 1,600 MX-5s and their owners as they made their way to the car’s birthplace. “Approximately 2,600 owners and fans [...]
The pioneer of lightweight construction and design, Audi, has developed an Audi A5 Coupe prototype that sheds 240 pounds by switching steel for an advanced aluminum and carbon fiber construction. When compared to the production steel-bodied Audi A5, which carries a curb weight of 3,130 lbs, the Audi A5 aluminum prototype weighs in at 2,888 [...]
“The most striking visual element of the 2010 Murano is once again its body, which imparts a “modern art” feel while still maintaining its distinctive “Murano-ness,” Yeah, we don’t see it at all. Apparently, there is a bold grille, new wide front headlights, a wide hood, aggressive wheel arches, and optional 20-inch wheels. Power for [...]
McLaren Automotive announced today that it has appointed two senior positions within its global operations. Anthony Josephwill head up McLaren Automotive North America and will see the launch of the MP4-12C for the U.S. market. McLaren North America will be based in the New York Tri-State area. Refresher: Power comes from a 3.8L V8 twin-turbo engine [...]
Along with the Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV, Mitsubishi will show the Concept i-MiEV CARGO at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. Based on the production i-MiEV, the Concept i-MiEV CARGO hints at a future of a electric commercial vehicle which adds “a generous amount of rear free space to extend the range of uses to which it [...]
Just yesterday we reported that General Motors Company was to announce the sale of Saturn to Penske later this week. Well, things have shockingly changed. Penske Automotive Group just announced that it has terminated its discussions with GM to buy Saturn, citing concerns directly related to the future supply of vehicles beyond the supply period it [...]
Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood kicked of a two-day event on distracted driving this morning. LaHood said that distracted driving is a ”menace to society” and a “deadly epidemic.” He said he wants to crack down on texting and talking on the cell phone behind the wheel along with other activities that take a driver’s [...]
Mitsubishi will be showing its new plug-in hybrid system in its new Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV next month at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. The Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV’s front and rear wheels are powered by two electric motors and a 1.6L DOHC MIVEC gasoline engine which works as a generator and can power the front wheels. [...]
