Archive | October, 2009
Video: BMW’s Jump for Joy Part 2 commercial takes a shot at Audi

Video: BMW’s Jump for Joy Part 2 commercial takes a shot at Audi

Last week, we brought you a new BMW commercial called “Jump for Joy.” Apparently, there is a Part 2 to the commercial, or an extended version, that features a little comical shot at BMW’s German rival Audi. Whatever you do, BMW warns you to not try this stunt at home or if you own an [...]

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2010 GMC Terrain SLE2 Test-Drive Update: A look around the interior

2010 GMC Terrain SLE2 Test-Drive Update: A look around the interior

Let’s face it. Even though you may end up loving the exterior of a vehicle, you spend most of your time “living” inside of it. With that in mind, the 2010 GMC Terrain interior does not disappoint. In terms of quality, the inside of the GMC Terrain uses very solid an sturdy materials for the [...]

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egmCarTech v3.0: Check out egmCarTech Videos

egmCarTech v3.0: Check out egmCarTech Videos

You’ve probably noticed that things look a bit different around here at egmCarTech. Well, that’s because last week we launched the new and redesigned version 3.0 of our web site. For the remainder of this week, we’ll be introducing you to a new section of egmCarTech 3.0 everyday (or at least until we run out [...]

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Report: Aston Martin Cygnet production could start in 2010, prices to start around $32,000

Report: Aston Martin Cygnet production could start in 2010, prices to start around $32,000

The global economic downturn has put a big dent in a number of luxury automaker’s global growth plans. Aston Martin being one of them, released an image of the Cygnet concept car earlier this summer. Aston believes the model will give it the chance to increase unit sales and target the compact segment, a segment [...]

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GM looking to get rid of Saturn inventory within the next 4 months

GM looking to get rid of Saturn inventory within the next 4 months

Following Penske Automotive’s termination of talks with General Motors to acquire Saturn, the Detroit automaker has halted production of the brand’s cars and crossovers and plans to sell the thousands of units left in its inventory within the next four months. GM said that many of the vehicles were built to supply Penske Automotive. GM [...]

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Review: 2010 Ford Taurus SHO – It’s SHOw Time

Review: 2010 Ford Taurus SHO – It’s SHOw Time

During a period of deep recession, when GM and Chrysler were chomping at the bit for government funds and Detroit was looked at as nothing more than an output engine for gas-guzzling cars, Ford was hard at work redesigning their much-loved Taurus and were working on bringing back the legendary high-performance Taurus SHO (Super High [...]

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Video: 2011 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle in Action

Video: 2011 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle in Action

Earlier this morning (around 1 a.m.) GM unveiled its new 2011 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV). We now have a video of GM’s latest police car in action. Click here to see our original post on the Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle. Refresher: Power comes from a 6.0L V8 engine that produces 355-hp with a [...]

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Chrysler creates ‘Ram’ brand, shakes up executive positions

Chrysler creates ‘Ram’ brand, shakes up executive positions

As reported last month, Chrysler Group LLC confirmed today that it is splitting its Dodge brand into two different brands – the Dodge Ram Brand and the Dodge Car Brand. “The brand-focused strategy has been refined further with the unbundling of the Dodge Brand which now consists of the Dodge Ram Brand and the Dodge [...]

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Honda CEO: Hyundai is awesome, a threat to future of Japanese automakers

Honda CEO: Hyundai is awesome, a threat to future of Japanese automakers

Last week, Toyota’s CEO said that his company “grasping for salvation.” Today, Honda’s CEO is complimenting Hyundai saying that they are a threat to Japanese made vehicles. What is going on with these Japanese CEOs? Honda’s CEO Ito Takanobu said that he sees Hyundai as a huge threat to the future of Japanese automakers. “Hyundai [...]

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Mazda to raise $1.1 billion to increase investment in hybrid technologies

Mazda to raise $1.1 billion to increase investment in hybrid technologies

Mazda has never really been a fan of hybrid technology. In fact, the only hybrid vehicle the company has ever offered to the market in the United States is the Mazda Tribute Hybrid, which is based on the Ford Escape Hybrid. The Japanese automaker today said that it is looking to raise up to $1.1 [...]

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