Toyota factory workers can breathe a sigh of relief. Although the manufacturer plans to suspend production at two U.S. plants in response to a major lag in sales following its massive recent recalls, company spokesman Mike Goss announced that the company will be retaining all of its employees during the suspensions in production set to [...]
After patiently waiting for 7 years, the Lotus Elise will finally get a facelift for the 2011 model year. Ready to make its debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, the 2011 Elise will get a new body design incorporating new front clamshell, rear bumper and engine cover. Lotus has also added all in one [...]
With diesel-powered engines slowly but surely making their way onto the American market, the German automakers are taking the lead, introducing diesel-powered variants of their most popular gasoline-powered models. Increased fuel-economy, more torque, and a smaller price-premium over gasoline-powered cars than electric-hybrids, diesel power certainly offers a range of benefits. Current diesel prices however, are [...]
GM Certified Used Vehicles announced today that it will add all Saturn models years 2005-2010 for purchase at any of the 3,400 Buick, Chevrolet and GMC GM Certified Used Vehicles dealers across the nation. “This move gives peace of mind to consumers who love the Saturn brand,” said Paul Pejza, manager, GM Certified Used Vehicles. [...]
If you thought that the current starting price-tag of the $89,800 2010 Panamera S sedan was too high, Porsche is now offering a slightly more affordable option – of course, you’ll have to sacrifice 100 horses. Come next month at the 2010 Beijing Motor Show (where the Panamera originally made its debut), Porsche will hold [...]
If you live in the UK, then you’ll be enjoying some nice Countryman news today as the prices of the new Mini Crossover have been announced for your region. Starting at £16,000 ($25,086 USD), buyers can opt for the 98-hp Mini One Countryman, which goes from 0-62 mph in a very long 12.7 seconds while [...]
Hyundai announced today that it will now offer an optional in-dash LG Electronics navigation unit in the 2010 Elantra. The navigation system features Bluetooth, map software for the continental U.S., available Point of Interests and route guidance provided by audio and 2D may prompts. The navigation system also features a 6.5-inch high resolution touchscreen, which [...]
According to John Cafaro, director of design for Buick and Chevrolet, Buick is currently undergoing what Cadillac went through. “Cadillac said: ‘What we are doing is not working. Our customers are dying off. We have to carve a new image.’ That is where Buick is right now,” Cafaro said. He said that General Motors is now [...]
Even though the United States was the first country to get the Lexus brand (in 1989), the luxury Toyota brand will be ditching us with the upcoming Lexus CT 200h. Scheduled to make its debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in March, Inside Line has learned that stateside consumers are unlikely to see the [...]
Volkswagen has announced that it is offering three all-new 2010 special edition models at its dealer showrooms nationwide. “Volkswagen constantly looks for ways of providing our customers special limited edition models that provide the opportunity of owning something unique,” said Mark Barnes, Chief Operating Officer, Volkswagen of America, Inc. “The CC R-Line, Jetta TDI Cup [...]
