Archive | February, 2010
2011 Hyundai Azera gets refreshed with more power, improved fuel-economy

2011 Hyundai Azera gets refreshed with more power, improved fuel-economy

Here is the 2011 Hyundai Azera and while it doesn’t look as revolutionary as the new 2011 Sonata, it does receive some critical upgrades including a number of powertrain upgrades, an advanced 6-speed automatic transmission and some exterior restyling. The most obvious upgrades to the 2011 Hyundai Azera exterior include headlights, tail lights, a new [...]

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Audi A1 will get high-performance S1, 5-door, cabriolet variants by 2012

Audi A1 will get high-performance S1, 5-door, cabriolet variants by 2012

According to Audi boss Rupert Stadler, Audi will milk the A1 for all its worth. The new compact Audi is designed to be turned into four individual models in a move the Stadler predicts will add at least 100,000 additional sales to its books annually. The first model is the three-door hatchback we saw last [...]

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Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda planning a trip to the United States

Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda planning a trip to the United States

When Toyota’s recall troubles started, President and CEO Akio Toyoda was widely criticized for not publicly addressing problems in a timely manner. Since than, Toyoda has held a press conference apologizing to Toyota customers and is now planning to visit the United States to meet with dealers, employees, suppliers and customers to get a better [...]

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Honda expands airbag recall to an additional 378,758 units

Honda expands airbag recall to an additional 378,758 units

It seems like Toyota isn’t the only with recall woes. After issuing a global recall of 646,000 units of its Fit, Jazz and City models over a faulty window switch, Honda said that it will be expanding a previously announced recall to replace an airbag inflator in an additional 378,758 U.S. vehicles. “In total, Honda is aware [...]

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2011 Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty unveiled, ready to take on Ford Super Duty

2011 Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty unveiled, ready to take on Ford Super Duty

Okay so at first sight the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado heavy-duty doesn’t look as different than the current model – well, that’s because most of the changes are mechanical and are ready to make the heavy-duty GM pickup a segment best in about every category. The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado heavy-duty lineup is now larger than ever [...]

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BREAKING: 2011 Ford Edge revealed, first to get 4-cylinder EcoBoost in the U.S.

BREAKING: 2011 Ford Edge revealed, first to get 4-cylinder EcoBoost in the U.S.

The Ford Edge became the No.1 selling crossover in its segment in its first full year on the market when it was launched in 2006, and has sold more than 330,000 units since then. Today, the Dearborn automaker continues its crossover success with the new 2011 Ford Edge highlighted by a new exterior design, a [...]

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Brand Spankin’ New Images: 2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition

Brand Spankin’ New Images: 2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition

Before its world debut at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show tomorrow, Nissan today released some brand spankin’ new images of the 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition for us to enjoy. Check out the updates high-res gallery after the jump. Check out our review of the 2009 Nissan 370Z here. Refresher: The 2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary [...]

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Video: 2011 Audi A1 tour with design chief Stefan Sielaff

Video: 2011 Audi A1 tour with design chief Stefan Sielaff

Just a couple hours ago, Audi officially took the wraps off of the 2011 Audi A1. We now have a video of Audi’s design chief Stefan Sielaff giving us a tour of the new compact Audi. Hit the jump to see the video. Click here to see our original post on the Audi A1. Refresher: [...]

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Nissan Juke confirmed for the U.S., to make stateside debut at New York Auto Show

Nissan Juke confirmed for the U.S., to make stateside debut at New York Auto Show

Nissan just announced that its new small crossover SUV, the Nissan Juke, will join the automaker’s lineup in fall 2010. The new 2011 Nissan Juke will make its world debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show next month and will make its North American debut at the 2010 New York Auto Show shortly after. “The [...]

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Video: Hennessey Cadillac CTS-V V700 runs 11.14 at 129.95 mph

Video: Hennessey Cadillac CTS-V V700 runs 11.14 at 129.95 mph

In May 2009, Hennessey Performance unveiled its performance package for the Cadillac CTS-V sedan. Kicking of the lineup is the V600 package, which give the CTS-V 610-hp, allowing for a 0 to 60 mph time of 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 195 mph. Next up is V650 package, which provides an extra 40 [...]

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