Archive | November, 2009
European Auto Source gives BMW 7-Series M Sports matte-black trim

European Auto Source gives BMW 7-Series M Sports matte-black trim

At the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, BMW showed off its 2009 7-Series M Sports Package. The package adds additional chrome trim on the front and rear aprons, illuminated M entry trim, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line, exclusive Carbon Black Metallic paintwork, 19 to 20-inch M light-alloy wheels, electronically controlled BMW Dynamic Drive and an M leather steering [...]

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Mercedes-Benz has not ruled out diesels for AMG, electric SLS AMG due in 2015

Mercedes-Benz has not ruled out diesels for AMG, electric SLS AMG due in 2015

According to a report by WhatCar, Mercedes-Benz has not ruled out diesel engines for its AMG models. Oliver Wiech, AMG’s product manager, said that diesel is not ruled out for the AMG versions of the C-Class, E-Class, SLK and SL. “We are taking an open view and looking at lots of options, but if you look [...]

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Goodbye Pontiac: Last unit rolls off the assembly line, a G6 sedan

Goodbye Pontiac: Last unit rolls off the assembly line, a G6 sedan

General Motors built the last Pontiac for the U.S. market on Wednesday, reports The Detroit News. The white Pontiac G6 sedan rolled off the assembly line around 12:45 p.m and there was no celebration, GM officials or media on hand. The only people allowed in the facility were a group of “final process” workers to oversee [...]

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Happy Thanksgiving from egmCarTech

Happy Thanksgiving from egmCarTech

You’re probably wondering why we aren’t posting that many articles today. Well, Thanksgiving happens to be one of the very few holidays that us bloggers get a chance to rest our fingers and kick back and relax (which is weird because we’re still hunting the web for more news – it’s really an addiction). We [...]

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Chevrolet Camaro Convertible production confirmed for Q1 2011

Chevrolet Camaro Convertible production confirmed for Q1 2011

Last month General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson confirmed that the Camaro Convertible will arrive as a 2012 model in the first quarter of 2011. Yesterday, GM said that the North American production of the 2011 Buick Regal sedan will take place at the company”s Oshawa Car Assembly plant. Digging a little bit through the press release, [...]

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ENCO Exclusive gives Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 620-hp

ENCO Exclusive gives Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 620-hp

Enco Exclusive has introduced a new tuner package for the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4, giving it more power and a somewhat classier look than the standard model. Finished in matte-black, the Enco Exclusive Gallardo LP 560-4 carries a new carbon fiber GT3 front bumper, front splitter, rear spoiler, GT3 design side skirts, carbon fiber boot [...]

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Nissan Qazana generating “love it or hate it” reaction, production model due in Oct. 2010

Nissan Qazana generating “love it or hate it” reaction, production model due in Oct. 2010

According to insiders at Nissan, the upcoming Qazana SUV is generating a “love it or hate it” reaction. The Qazana, which is due to go on sale in October 2010, is expected to kickoff a new design era for the Japanese automaker. “The Nissan brand is going to have a more attractive and emotional appeal [...]

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GM’s turnaround fueled by hot products

GM’s turnaround fueled by hot products

October saw the first monthly sales gain in almost two years for GM, according to Detroit News. The Detroit automaker has slashed costs by almost $30 billion and has brought itself to a pot where it expects to start repaying federal loans next month. These are all great signs, but in order to post a [...]

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Romania upset about Clarkson comments on gypsies and communism

Romania upset about Clarkson comments on gypsies and communism

Here is our obligatory monthly article on how Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson has provoked outrage with his sarcastic and witty comments. The Romanian government has asked BBC to remove ”offensive” remarks made about the country in season premier of series 14. If you happened to catch the episode on BBC, Clarkson and his co-presenters, Richard Hammond [...]

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Honda Helpful giving out free gas to SoCal Honda owners

Honda Helpful giving out free gas to SoCal Honda owners

If you live in Southern California, keep your eyes open for a blue tanker truck from now until December 31. SoCal Honda is sending their “Honda Helpful” teams to give out free gas to lucky Honda owners. The team is reportedly spread out across Southern California communities to perform good deeds including handing out umbrellas when [...]

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