You’re probably really jealous of those lucky few driving around in a Bugatti Veyron. Well, once you figure out how much it costs to maintain one, you won’t be that disappointed. You may think that those lucky guys driving the Veyron can very well afford the operating cost of the supercar but when you hear [...]
There is no doubt that Internet marketing is slowly overtaking TV marketing. GMC says that it could drop TV commercials altogether to sell a new crossover based on the GMC Granite Concept, if produced. GMC said that it is looking to viral marketing to help spread the word via e-mail, social networking and other resources [...]
Nick Reilly, the new CEO of GM”s German subsidiary Opel motors, has asked his staff to not stay disillusioned and place blame for the company”s problems with GM. “That is only a poor excuse to avoid assuming responsibility for the difficult situation — it’s a victim mentality.”, Reilly said. There are numerous things that contributed [...]
Jeff Greenly of Yocum Ford, Lansdale PA came into work this weekend to find the pricing on the 2011 Ford Mustang GT on his computer. Now take this with a grain of salt since the document featuring the prices is a leaked source – nothing has been officially confirmed by Ford as of yet. According [...]
Unlike the 2011 BMW 335i Coupe and Convertible, which dropped their 3.0L twin-turbo inline-6 for a N55 3.0 inline-6 engine with a single twin-scroll turbocharger, the 2010 BMW 135i Coupe and Convertible keep their TwinPower Turbo Technology. With the help of High Precision Injection and fully variable VALVETRONIC valve management, the 2010 135i Coupe and [...]
Honda today dropped official details and additional high-res photos of its new HSV-10 GT race car, which will compete in the GT500 class of the 2010 Super GT Series. Power comes from a 3.4L V8 making 500-hp with a maximum torque of 289 lb-ft. It is mated to a Ricardo sequential gearbox with steering wheel [...]
BMW is planning to co-develop and share the next-generation Mini platform with another automaker. “The door is still open,” said Wolfgang Armbrecht, Mini’s vice president of brand management. “Today in the car business, you have to create fascinating cars. But, on the other hand, you have to be realistic as far as economics are concerned.” [...]
Following the Mini E trial lease program, BMW AG will launch a new program for its ActiveE electric-car. The 1-Series coupe based electric-car will be leased to a limited number of customers next year in preparation for launching a plug-in vehicle in about four years, says Klaus Draeger, the BMW board member who heads up [...]
Chrysler’s Jeep brand plans on using Fiat’s C-segment platform on future models. The platform, used on the Alfa Romeo Milano, is flexible enough to be used in two lengths and can also adapt a four-wheel-drive system. The platform will be used on entry-level models for more fuel-efficient and urban oriented SUVs. Sources say that Chrysler [...]
The Japanese Nikkei business daily is reporting that Toyota Motor Corp plans on doubling its global output of gas-electric hybrid vehicles to 1 million units in 2011. Toyota, which originally planned to sell 1 million models annually worldwide soon after 2010, has been ramping up its hybrid lineup with its the Toyota Sai and Lexus [...]
