In a very short press release released today, Toyota announced that it will debut a dedicated hybrid concept at next month’s 2010 Detroit Auto Show. “The vehicle will be revealed during a news conference held on Monday, January 11th in the Riverview Ballroom at COBO Hall,” Toyota said. “News conference schedules are being finalized and [...]
According to senior sources at the company, Mercedes-Benz is stuck between the choice of three of four-cylinder units for its next-generation of downsized engines. While BMW has already confirmed that it will offer a 3-cylinder engine for the next-generation 3-series, Mercedes-Benz executives are a bit hesitant to follow due to the extra cost and complexity [...]
While GM has yet to release any official pricing details for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, it is widely known that GM’s new electric plug-in vehicle will cost $40,000 or about $32,500 after a $7,500 federal tax credit. In an attempt to get consumers to pay that much for a Chevy, GM is packing the Volt with [...]
While you kill some minutes before lunch, we thought we’d keep you entertained with some Top Gear (you can thank us in the comments section after the jump). Check out this clip from the current season of Top Gear as Jeremy Clarkson test-drives the 2010 BMW X5 M, Audi Q7 V12 TDI and the new [...]
Porsche announced today that after just three months of going on sale, the Stuttgart automaker has produced the 10,000 unit of its new Panamera sedan at its Leipzig plant. The 10,000 Panamera was a 500-hp Turbo model and will be delivered to a customer in Singapore. “”Sales of the Panamera have really taken off: we [...]
The UK’s favorite hybrid, Toyota Prius, has been named Top Gear Magazine‘s 2009 City Car of the Year. The new 2010 Toyota Prius has been in very high demand in the UK, attracting more than 4,000 customer orders since going on sale in August. “You have to admire the Prius. It’s a testament to Toyota that [...]
Ferrari’s Special Projects has unveiled their second one-off model known as the Ferrari P540 Superfast Aperta. Built for an American client, this special one-off Ferrari is based on the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano and was inspired by a Carrozzeria Fantuzzi-designed Ferrari built specifically for the 1968 Fellini film, Toby Dammit. The client, known as Edward Walson, [...]
Mercedes-Benz is apparently getting ready to show off how its future vehicles will look with a concept that hints at its upcoming design direction. The concept is scheduled to make its debut at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show next month. “We want to elevate our design towards art and if any company can do it [...]
General Motors Company announced today that Ray Young has been named vice president of International Operations and will report to Tim Lee, president of GM International Operations, effective February 1, 2010. GM said that Young will remain Chief Financial Officer of General Motors until a replacement is named. In his new role, Young, 47, will lead [...]
Saab announced today that it had closed a deal with Beijing Automotive Industry Holdings Co. Ltd (BAIC) of certain Saab 9-3, current 9-5 and powertrain technology and tooling. Saab will assist BAIC to integrate this technology into future BAIC vehicles. “This arrangement is excellent for both parties, now and for the future,” said Jan Ã…ke [...]
