Chrysler Group’s Dodge Ram brand still has plans to roll out a hybrid version of its light-duty Dodge Ram pickup in 2010; however, a diesel variant is still in question. Plans for both a hybrid and a diesel light-duty Ram for 2010 were revealed last year. Currently, the heavy-duty Dodge Ram is offered with a [...]
Ford will be the featured automaker of this year’s 2009 SEMA show where it will show a number of modified vehicles from its new lineup. Taking the center stage at SEMA this year will be Ford’s new 2010 Ford Taurus. The Ford Transit Connect, Ford Flex, Focus, and Edge will also join the lineup along [...]
The new 2011 Lexus LFA will be available in a track-tuned trim that will be stripped out and built to track specification. An insider confirmed that the track-spec Lexus LFA won’t have an upgraded powertrain or engine. “The LFA is such a bespoke machine that buyers can specify pretty much what they want,” said a [...]
Yesterday, we told you about the winners that will compete with Bob Lutz and his Cadillac CTS-V at the Monticello Motor Club in New York later this week. Most of us won’t be attending the event, however it’s still pretty interesting to see what the schedule will look during the day. Each competitor will get [...]
BMW wants to position its upcoming family of electric-vehicles as ‘premium’ vehicles’ that will compete in the top tier of the growing EV segment. The family of electric-vehicles, known as Project i, will be made available with two, three and four wheels. The recently revealed BMW Simple Concept isn’t a guide to how future Project [...]
As BMW gets closer to unveiling the next-generation BMW 5-Series later next month, spies have been spotting prototypes driving around the German automaker’s headquarters. In the latest spy shot by Autowereld.com, we get a nice view of the front fascia of the 2010 BMW 5-Series. Stay tuned for the official details and the high-res photos [...]
Honda’s new CEO Takanobu Ito said that the Japanese automaker is reviewing its entire lineup and is looking to build less costly and more fuel-efficient vehicles. That will mean making some major changes to some next-generations vehicles that are already well along in the development process. One such vehicle undergoing changes is the next-generation Honda [...]
Meet the Maserati Kuba Crossover, a design project by Russian student Andrei Trofimtchouk. Right off the bat we want to point out that the Maserati has no plans to do an SUV or Crossover anytime soon but if they ever do, let’s hope it looks somewhat like this. The Maserati Kuba looks something like the [...]
BMW has ruled out doing an M version of the 5-Series Gran Turismo, reports AutoCar. A source told the publications that the twin-turbo V8 550i Gran Turismo will be the range-topping model in the lineup. The BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo is set to replace the slow selling 5-Series station wagon in the United States. The [...]
Nissan announced today that it will add its Krom badge to the 2010 Nissan Rogue, which will now join the Nissan Cube Krom. The 2010 Nissan Rogue Krom will hit dealerships nationwide in December 2009 and will offer some additional sporty styling with 17-inch wheels and a center-exit sport-tuned exhaust. The 2010 Nissan Rogue Krom [...]
