Mazda is seriously considering a 4-cylinder diesel for the CX crossover for the U.S. market in efforts to boost fuel-economy without sacrificing performance, reports Road&Track. The 2.2L diesel inline 4-cylinder in the European 5-passenger CX-7 makes 170-hp and a peak torque of 295 lb-ft. That’s enough to get it from 0-62 mph in 11.3 seconds. [...]
Roush and Barrett-Jackson have teamed up to offer a limited-edition, high-performance version of the Ford Mustang. The new 2010 Barrett-Jackson Edition Roush Mustang will be sold at the 8th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Palm Beach on April 1. Of the 50 units to be produced, 25 will be based on 2010 models and [...]
To celebrate Mazda MX-5′s 20th birthday in France, Mazda rolled out a special edition MX-5 Matte and Black Edition at the Salon du Cabriolet, Coupé & SUV. There aren’t any power upgrades so this MX-5 Matte and Black Edition models are still powered by a 167-hp 2.0L 4-cylinder engine. Mazda apparently teamed up with LK [...]
After talks with Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machines Co., Ltd. (Tengzhong) broke down last month, General Motors said that it will begin the orderly wind-down of the Hummer operations. However, GM also confirmed that it is examining prior bids with a fresh look and is also looking at new offers. According to a report by [...]
Lotus yesterday delivered the first Evora in North America at John Eagle European”s Lotus of Austin. Dealer Sonny Morgan handed Austin-area resident Bruce Rice the keys to his brand new 2010 Lotus Evora and hosted a party to commemorate the first delivery yesterday evening inside the dealership. “Delivering the first Evora in North America was [...]
In order to demonstrate Toyota’s recent problems with unintended acceleration, ABC News’s Brian Ross drove a car as part of a segment that was rigged to suddenly accelerate. Toyota is furious over the fact that the image of the tachometer used during the segment was not the tachometer of the car driven by Ross, but [...]
At the launch of the new MP4-12C, McLaren Automotive boss Ron Dennis said that the company is working on two new cars to join the lineup. While no details were given, the two cars are thought to be a Porsche 911 rival and an F1 replacement. There will also be more versions of the MP4-12C, [...]
The concept of ‘bigger is better’ is starting to go by the wayside, especially when it comes to the auto industry. With the price of fuel the way it is, and especially since the surge we saw back in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, people are reluctant to get behind the wheels of gas guzzlers. [...]
If you thought going to the dealer and negotiating a finance or lease was a hassling task, wait until you hear what you’ll have to go through to purchase the 2012 Lexus LFA. As announced last month, the flagship of the F portfolio will start at a wallet draining $375,000 – and that price tag [...]
The two-time Formula One World Champion Fernando Alonso, driver of Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro, has bought himself the new Maserati GranCabrio (GranTurismo Convertible on the stateside) that he has selected. “The Spanish driver has chosen for the GranCabrio elegant fixtures, preferring a darker shade for the exterior in combination with two-tone upholstery for the interior, Maserati [...]
