Archive | May, 2010
Report: GM to build new Buick compact crossover in Orion

Report: GM to build new Buick compact crossover in Orion

According to a report by the Associated Press General Motors is planning on building a compact crossover at its Orion Township, Michigan factory. The new compact crossover, which we’ve heard about previously, will focus on attracting younger buyers to the brand. A person familiar with the plans said that GM is starting to equip the [...]

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Nissan recalls 134,215 Infiniti G35 sedans and coupes due to faulty airbags

Nissan recalls 134,215 Infiniti G35 sedans and coupes due to faulty airbags

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that Nissan is recalling 134,215 Infiniti G35 sedans and coupes due to a faulty airbag that may not deploy during a crash. The recall covers Infiniti G35 sedans from model years 2005-2006 and G35 coupes from 2005-2007. The NHTSA reports show that Nissan has yet to inform federal [...]

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Chrysler announces financing and lease incentives for 2010 models

Chrysler announces financing and lease incentives for 2010 models

Chrysler announced today that it is offering 0 percent financing on most 2010 model year Chrysler, Dodge Jeep and Ram Truck vehicles when a new car shopper finances through GMAC Financial Services. For example, consumers looking for a 2010 Chrysler brand vehicles can choose 0 percent financing for up to 60 moths or 1.9 percent [...]

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Video: Audi releases episode 1 one of “The Next Big Thing” starring Timberlake and A1

Video: Audi releases episode 1 one of “The Next Big Thing” starring Timberlake and A1

Audi today officially launched its “The Next Big Thing” series staring the Audi A1, Justin Timberlake and Dania Ramirez as they “plunge into a suspenseful, mysterious” and quite lame (according to us) story. Timberlake will star in six internet episodes with the A1 that will be released each Tuesday from now until June 8 over [...]

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Chrysler posts best monthly gain since 2005

Chrysler posts best monthly gain since 2005

It seems like Chrysler Group LLC’s new CEO Sergio Marchionne may be living up to his promises. The Auburn Hills automaker reported a 25 percent sales gain in April 2010, the biggest since the automaker posted a 27 percent gain way back in July 2005. Of course since Chrysler declared bankruptcy in April 2009, it [...]

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Porsche 911 GT2 RS leaked ahead of September debut

Porsche 911 GT2 RS leaked ahead of September debut

Here is the first picture of the upcoming Porsche 911 GT2 RS snapped ahead of the car’s press launch scheduled for September. The picture was taken at special launch to VIPs and dealers this past weekend – and while you can sit there and just stare at it, the folks at Teamspeed.com have dug up [...]

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Toyota to keep going with incentives, Lexus jumps in on the action

Toyota to keep going with incentives, Lexus jumps in on the action

Toyota said that it’s going to stick with its aggressive consumer incentives this month in efforts to keep its strong sales results going following a blow to the brand’s image due to massive recalls. Toyota’s Lexus brand also came out with a program of special leases and low interest rates. During the month of April, [...]

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Ford Fiesta Movement helps attract interest of 125,000 people to new hatch

Ford Fiesta Movement helps attract interest of 125,000 people to new hatch

It seems like round two of the Fiesta Movement has paid off for FoMoCo. The automaker announced that the Fiesta Movement has now generated more than 6.2 million YouTube views, more than 750,000 Flickr views and nearly 4 million Twitter impressions. “The second Fiesta Movement mission will facilitate some exciting opportunities for local bands who [...]

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1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica fetches $3.5 million at RM Sporting Classics auction

1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica fetches $3.5 million at RM Sporting Classics auction

2.8 million euros ($3.5 million USD) is a lot of money. You can buy two Bugatti Veyrons, two Aston Martin One-77s and – well, you get the idea. However, if you’re a collector than you won’t feel bad cashing out $3.5 million for a 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. The model brought in the highest price [...]

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Video: Scosche introduces Apple iPad mount, gets it right

Video: Scosche introduces Apple iPad mount, gets it right

If you thought you’ve seen every possible iPad mount or installation in a vehicle – you’re wrong. Check out this video of Doug Broadhurst and Ted Lopez from Scosche demonstrate the new iKit in a Subaru STI. Other Apple iPad connectivity methods. Apple iPad windshield mount may get you an “˜obstruction of view” ticket Video: [...]

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