Toyota’s Executive Vice President Takeshi Uchiyamada says that Toyota will start selling plug-in hybrid vehicles to consumers in 2011 at an affordable price. Uchiyamada made the comments while showing the Prius plug-in hybrid prototype. Later this month, a total of 350 vehicles will be delivered in Japan and Europe in support of model programs with business [...]
Are you one of those new car shoppers that love to remain loyal to a certain automotive brand? According to J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Customer Retention Study, resale value and vehicle quality are amongst the most important factors for new-vehicle shoppers to stick with their automotive brand. The study found that the resale value [...]
Last week, Ford announced that it is finally offering Ford SYNC owners the ability to create, manage and download multiple address books to their Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicles. The new app, SYNCMyPhone, was developed by Ford along with current SYNC users who beta-tested the application for the finished product. “SYNCMyPhone speaks to how the [...]
At the 2010 Detroit Auto Show next month, BMW will expand its Z4 lineup with the addition of the BMW Z4 sDrive35is, the closest we’ll get to an M version of the Z4 for now. Featuring increased air intake flow and increased boost pressure, the twin-turbocharged 3.0L 6-cylinder engine now produces a total of 335-hp [...]
German based tuner Brabus is all about power and breaking world-records. The company has just dropped its latest creation, the Brabus GLK V12, which sets a new speed record for a street-legal SUV. Brabus threw in its BRABUS SV12 R Biturbo 750 engine in the GLK, helping it producing an eye-watering 750-hp with a peak [...]
Yesterday we told you that Nissan is considering bring back the 240SX as a competitor to Toyota’s upcoming FT-86 rear-wheel-drive sports car. According to AutoCar, Kia is also planning an entry-level rear-wheel-drive sports car based on the Kee Coupe Concept. Sources say that the model will share its platform technology with the Hyundai Genesis Coupe. [...]
Myers Motors has announced that it is taking orders for its new two-passenger model. Based on the company’s single-seater NmG model, the two-seater model features an advanced lithium-ion battery system that provides drivers with 60-miles on a full charge. “This range covers over 80% of America”s daily driving habits, says Myers Motors. The company has [...]
Yes, it looks the same as last year’s model but Acura says that the 2010 MDX receives a significant number of enhancements for the new model year. Look a little closer and you’ll notice that the 2010 Acura MDX receives an upgraded front and rear body work with a new grille, revised tail lights and [...]
Now is the time to go car-shopping; if you have the extra money laying that is. The recession has resulted in great value opportunities out there. Car sales are down across the board, and this creates a glut in the general supply. Used-vehicle registrations have decreased nationally over 7%, and new-car registrations are down a [...]
BMW and Mini have entered into an agreement with Mercedes-Benz USA by which the latter will be responsible for the former two companies’ vehicles being imported through the port of Baltimore. BMW and Mini will use the Mercedes-Benz vehicle preparation center to inspect, process, and repair their pre-delivered vehicles starting in March. President of BMW [...]
