Archive | April, 2010
2010 New York: 2010 BMW 335is is ready to take on the Audi S4

2010 New York: 2010 BMW 335is is ready to take on the Audi S4

Key Competitors: Audi S4, Infiniti G37 S. Power: 3.0L twin-turbo N54 inline-6 – 320-hp / 332 lb-ft of torque. Transmission: 6-speed manual, 7-speed double-clutch transmission with launch control. Performance: 0-60 mph in 5 seconds flat. Availability: Spring 2010. Pricing: $50,525 for the 2011 BMW 335is Coupe, $59,075 for 2011 BMW 335is Convertible. Our recent week-long [...]

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2010 New York: 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid coming this fall

2010 New York: 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid coming this fall

Key Competitors: Lexus RX 450h, BMW ActiveHybrid X6. Power: 333-hp 3.0L supercharged V6 gasoline engine mated to a 47-hp electric-motor. Total output – 380-hp / 427 b-ft of torque. Availability: Fall of 2010. Pricing: TBA. The 2011 Porsche Cayenne made its stateside debut at the 2010 New York Auto Show today but the highlight of [...]

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Mulally says U.S. must take lead in green technology

Mulally says U.S. must take lead in green technology

At his keynote address at the New York International Auto Show, Ford CEO Alan Mulally outlined his company”s plan for delivery of green vehicles, but warned that the U.S. is falling behind in the race to develop new battery and powertrain systems. He placed an onus on world governments, saying that incentives will be needed [...]

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Obama administration to purchase the first 100 Chevy Volts

Obama administration to purchase the first 100 Chevy Volts

Update: Obama administration to buy first 100 Chevy Volts – Free Press Showing his commitment to fuel efficiency, President Obama announced today a government purchase of over 5,600 hybrid vehicles for the federal fleet. This move more than doubles the amount of hybrids in use by the government. The government, Obama said, “is doubling the [...]

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