The Free Press is reporting that General Motors is seeking a state tax break to keep corporate staff positions at its downtown Detroit Renaissance Center. 37 percent of employees not covered by the tax credits, roughly 1,500, could be transferred to other GM facilities in south Michigan. The GM Renaissance Center has roughly 4,000 employees. GM [...]
Japanese automakers are weary as they keep a watchful eye on Hyundai Motors and its affiliate Kia Motors. The two companies combine to make the world’s fourth largest automaker by sales and despite this economy we are in, they are making money hand over fist. The Japanese are worried because as Reuters reports, “South Korea [...]
The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee was spotted driving around in Michigan roads looking rather nice in a matte-black paint job with black wheels. We’re guessing this is just a prototype of the next-generation Grand Cherokee making rounds at local dealerships. Click here for more news on the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Refresher: The 2011 Jeep Grand [...]
Among the 13,000 entries received from consumers for the Chevrolet Volt’s paint color name contest, GM has chosen three finalists. The three finalists include: EV-ergreen: by Devin McQuarrie, 30, of San Jose, CA Viridian Joule: by Dave Thomas, 40, of Sanford, FL environMINT: by Matthew Valbuena, 30, of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA You can vote [...]
Earlier in July, Bob Lutz confirmed that the Cadillac CTS-V Coupe is on the way with a possibility of a CTS-V Sport Wagon. It was later confirmed by an ‘inside source’ that CTS-V lineup will be extended to the Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon. Today, CARandDRIVER is reporting that Bob Lutz has confirmed a production CTS-V [...]
At the 2009 SEMA Show earlier this month, Jay Leno unveiled his twin-turbocharged version of the 3.6L V6 Chevrolet Camaro. With the help of Turbonetics T-3 turbochargers, output was taken up to a total of 425-hp. Apparently, when the turbochargers aren”t being used, there is virtually no loss in the fuel-economy of the base 3.6L V6 [...]
When releasing a convertible version of a luxury-performance coupe, there is much risk that the aesthetics of the car will suffer. This crisis was averted however, by the Infiniti design team with regards to the 2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible. From certain angles, the convertible looks better than its sibling, the coupe. The three-piece power retractable [...]
According to a report by AutoCar, Mercedes-Benz is planning to replace the CLC with true coupe version of the C-Class by 2011. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe will also replace the CLK, which was discontinued earlier this year after 12 years. “We went back and studied what made our coupes so popular in the past. If [...]
Starting today, Europeans will be able to order the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG for a starting price of 177,310 euros ($265,513 USD). Deliveries of the new high-performance Benz coupe will begin in Spring 2010. Click here for more Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG news. Refresher: Power comes from a 6.2L V8 making 563-hp with a maximum torque of [...]
When the 2011 Buick Regal goes on sale in the second-quarter of 2010, it will be offered with a 2.4L inline 4-cylinder engine making 182-hp and a maximum torque of 172 lb-ft. A turbocharged variant making 220-hp will join the lineup later next year. However, for those of you looking for more power from the [...]
