- Key Competitors: Audi A8, Lexus LS, BMW 7-Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Infiniti M. – Engines: 385-hp 5.0L naturally aspirated V8; 470-hp 5.0L supercharged V8; 510-hp 5.0L supercharged V8. Europe also gets a 275-hp 3.0L AJ-V6D Gen III. – Transmission: 6-speed automatic with a fully-adaptive shift system. – Performance: 510-hp 5.0L supercharged V8 goes from 0-60mph time of [...]
Porsche announced that shortly after going on retail sale, the new 2010 Porsche Panamera is also available as a rental car through Avis starting October 1. The Stuttgart automaker said that the Panamera S and Panamera 4S will be especially offered at major city and airport locations. “As a longstanding business partner of Porsche, Avis offers [...]
- Key Competitors: Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, Chrysler Aspen, Honda Pilot. – Engine: 171-hp 3.0L D-4D diesel for UK only; 4.0L V6 dual VVT-i gasoline for other markets. – Pricing/Availability: UK sales begin later this year. The 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser made its public debut yesterday in Frankfurt. A 5-door model with 7-seats [...]
Mazda has confirmed that it will be bringing its popular Mazda2 to the United States in fall of 2010. Mazda told its dealers at a national meeting in Palm Spring, California that the U.S. based Mazda2 will be unveiled at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show in December with a minor facelift. Sources told Automotive [...]
- Key Competitors: Upcoming production Honda CR-Z hybrid. – Power: 98-hp 1.8L mated to Hybrid Synergy Drive System. – Performance: 0 to 62 mph in 10 seconds. – Fuel-Economy: Official figures not confirmed; Co2 emissions below 100 g/km. EV mode allows it to travel for up to 1.2 miles on battery power at speeds of [...]
Speaking for the first time publicly at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Porsche’s new CEO, Michael Macht, said that the Stuttgart automaker is “considering and working hard on an electric-powered sports car that would meet the high demands of the Porsche brand.” “I am also convinced that one day Porsche will have an electric sports [...]
A recent survey making its way around to those interested in purchasing the 2011 Chevrolet Volt next year has revealed some pricing details on the new plug-in hybrid. In the short 15-minute survey GM said: ”Depending on content, the vehicle will effectively cost between $32,000 -$38,000 after a tax credit of $7,500.” The survey also showed [...]
According to Ray Lane, Kleiner Perkins investor, and former President of Oracle, Fisker is preparing to announce plans to build a $39,000 plug-in hybrid vehicle later this week or next week. Lane let the new slip at the AlwaysOn Going Green conference in Sausalito, Calif. earlier this week. Does that mean Fisker has received funding from the [...]
Last month, Fiat won approval to purchase Carrozzeria Bertone. The automaker will now use the Bertone plant in Italy to build Chryslers, according to Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne. Marchionne said that Chrysler’s new 5-year post bankruptcy business plan will be released in November, reports Automotive News. He declined to reveal which Chrysler vehicles will be [...]
Chrysler announced yesterday that it will offer leasing options for U.S. customers on all 2010 model year Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles through Chrysler”s preferred lender, GMAC Financial Services. “We are pleased to re-enter the leasing market so we can offer customers the opportunity to lease vehicles at rates competitive with the marketplace,” said Peter [...]
