Archive | January, 2010
TechArt reveals 2010 Porsche Panamera tuning package

TechArt reveals 2010 Porsche Panamera tuning package

TechArt today revealed its tuning program for the new 2010 Porsche Panamera S and Panamera 4S, both of which will debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The package includes the addition of TechArt’s Aerodynamic Kit I, which adds a three part front spoiler with a new front apron, 21-inch TECHART Formula or sporty 22-inch TECHART Formula [...]

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BREAKING: Edward Whitacre to continue on as GM CEO

BREAKING: Edward Whitacre to continue on as GM CEO

General Motors’ chairman Edward Whitacre announced today that he has taken the company board’s offer to stay on as Chief Executive Officer of the automaker. Whitacre said that GM will immediately call off the search for a new CEO. “The board of directors asked if I would be willing to stay on at GM and [...]

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Question of the Day: What standard features do you expect to see in a luxury vehicle?

Question of the Day: What standard features do you expect to see in a luxury vehicle?

With almost every luxury vehicle costing well over $30,000, buyers expect to see a lot in their new cars from automakers like BMW, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Lincoln, Cadillac and others. However, some luxury vehicles disappoint with no power seats, no heated seats, no one-touch up/down for all windows, no Bluetooth connectivity, no iPod connectivity and [...]

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LIVE: GM’s CEO Whitacre holding press conference later this morning

LIVE: GM’s CEO Whitacre holding press conference later this morning

General Motors has just announced that its Chairman and CEO Edward Whitacre will host a press conference later this morning at 11:30 a.m. (EST). The short press release said that Whitacre will “provide updates on GM business activities.” We’re guessing one of those updates includes the progress on Saab’s sale to Spyker. Update: A source [...]

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Don’t get your hopes up: Spyker says outcome of Saab sale is still uncertain

Don’t get your hopes up: Spyker says outcome of Saab sale is still uncertain

Numerous publications reported earlier this morning that General Motors could sign a deal to sell Saab to Spyker either today or sometime early this week. Spyker has just released a short statement saying: Spyker Cars N.V., manufacturer of exclusive premium sports cars, has noted recent press speculation about the SAAB negotiations. Spyker confirms that talks [...]

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Video: Chris Harris test-drives the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG

Video: Chris Harris test-drives the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG

Our friend Chris Harris just sent us a video of his take on the new 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG and well, in short, he likes it more than the Jaguar XF-R and the BMW M5. Has Chris driven a Cadillac CTS-V sedan? We’re not sure. Either way, follow the jump for the video. Refresher: Power [...]

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Audi A1 interior color choices to include Wasabi Green trim

Audi A1 interior color choices to include Wasabi Green trim

And the teasing continues. Audi today announced that its new Audi A1 will be available in new colors that aren’t a part of the palette of the current lineup by the Ingolstadt automaker. Joining the interior color choices when the A1 goes on sale in Europe later this year will be Wasabi Green. “A completely [...]

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Washington D.C. joins California, Michigan as Chevrolet Volt’s initial launch market

Washington D.C. joins California, Michigan as Chevrolet Volt’s initial launch market

General Motors announced today that the greater Washington D.C. area will join California and Michigan as the initial launch market for the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle. “Concentrating Volt sales in these three key initial markets allows us to give our first customers a high-quality experience,” said Jim Campbell, Chevrolet general manager. “In addition [...]

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Report: GM set to announce Saab sale to Spyker this week

Report: GM set to announce Saab sale to Spyker this week

According to a number of reports coming out early this morning, General Motors could sign a deal to sell its Saab brand to Spyker Cars later today or sometime early this week. Bloomberg is reporting that Spyker has offered GM cash and preferred shares in a new Saab that would be worth $500 million. The [...]

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2011 BMW 335is prices start at $50,525, coming to 2010 New York Auto Show

2011 BMW 335is prices start at $50,525, coming to 2010 New York Auto Show

After all the talk and the leaked images, BMW today confirmed the 2011 BMW 335is Coupe and Convertible lineup. As a direct shot to the outstanding Audi S4, both the 335is Coupe and Convertible are powered by the 3.0L twin-turbo N54 inline-6 engine making 320-hp and 332 lb-ft of torque. Both models also get an [...]

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