Exactly 15 years ago (September 8 to be more exact) the first U.S. produce BMW 318i rolled off the production line in Spartanburg, S.C. Two days ago, the BMW Spartanburg plant produced its 1.5 million vehicle – a 2009 Monaco Blue BMW X6 xDrive 35i with an oyster interior. However, the 1.5 million vehicle will [...]
Like we always say, nothing is as official as a lengthy press release and a bunch of high-res photos. So if you weren’t already swamped with SLS AMG news, here is another (but the most official) post on the upcoming Mercedes-Benz supercar. Mercedes-Benz says that design language of the SLS AMG was inspired by an [...]
General Motors Company announced today that it will offer any customer who buys a GM car to return it for a full refund within 60 days if they’re not totally happy with it. Known as the “Satisfaction Guarantee,” the program is available to eligible buyers of a new Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac vehicle. “We [...]
Honda has released its 2010 Honda CR-V crossover SUV with an upgraded exterior, interior, better fuel-economy and more power. For 2010, the Honda CR-V gets a refreshed front fascia with a new grille, a new bumper and a re-sculpted hood. The back gets a new rear-bumper and the side profile is enhanced with 10-spoke alloy [...]
Toyota has dropped some additional information along with more pictures of its new 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept, which is scheduled to debut next week in Frankfurt. Power for the 2010 Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept comes from the Hybrid Synergy Drive used in the new Prius, but with the nickel-metal hydride battery pack replaced by [...]
At the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show next week, Fiat will be flaunting its new 105-hp and 135-hp MutliAir engine technology. However, for us, it’ll be the new the Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde with 170 hp 1.4 MultiAir TBi that will get all the attention. The engine is mated to the next-generation C635 6-speed gearbox, [...]
When Bob Lutz returned from retirement to head up GM’s marketing in July, he said that GM would focus more on its brands rather the corporation. Well, new Chairman Ed Whitacre has something else in mind. According to sources familiar with the plan, GM will launch a broad post-bankruptcy advertising campaign next week with an [...]
When you’re shopping for a car in the $90,000 to a $100,000 range, what kind of fuel-economy the car gets is probably the last thing on your mind to help you make your decision on whether to purchase the car or not. However, it may be nice to know that your car rates at the [...]
After months and months of debates and discussion, GM has finally announced today what it plans on doing with Opel. The Detroit automaker said that under a new deal, Magna/Sberbank will own a 55 percent stake in Opel, while GM will hold a 35 percent stake and employees will receive a 10 percent stake. GM [...]
The 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show will be supercar heaven for all auto enthusiasts. Mercedes-Benz will unveil its SLS AMG, McLaren will bring us the MP4-12C, Ferrari will show off its new 458 Italia and Audi will show us the R8 Spyder. Just leaked while we you were getting yourself a cup of coffee to stay away [...]
