The most significant launch for Chrysler this year is the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The first TV ad spot made such a huge impact with consumers that Chrysler decided to throw up a giant image of the new 2011 Grand Cherokee on the front of its Auburn Hills headquarters. “The Jeep Brand and the entire [...]
It’s probably one of the most ridiculous races you’ve ever heard of in your life – a Mini Cooper S vs. a Porsche 911 Carrera S. Well, Mini thought it would be interesting and challenged Porsche to a race at Road Atlanta. At first Porsche declined and it seemed like Hyundai was going to step [...]
So you think Porsche has the hottest plug-in hybrid electric supercar (the 918 Spyder). Well you may have forgotten, but shortly after the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG supercar made its debut, the Stuttgart automaker confirmed that it will do an electric-version, scheduled to debut in 2015. Well, here is the prototype of the electric Gullwing. [...]
Roger Becker is the former Director of Vehicle Engineering for Lotus, a position of great responsibility for any automotive executive. Becker retired in January after 44 years of service and to honor his input on Lotus vehicles, the company is offering a special-edition Elise and Exige known as the RGB Special Edition. “I am honored [...]
As Nissan gets ready to launch its Leaf electric vehicle, the first modern-day fully electric vehicle to be produced by a major automaker, it is taking steps to ensure that its mechanics are fully capable of dealing with technical issues as that arise. The company has opened a new technical training center in Livermore, CA. [...]
Victor Muller, CEO of Spyker Cars NV, the new owner of Swedish car manufacturer Saab, has said that he expects U.S. sales of the Swedish car brand to double in 2010 with the rolling out of the 9-5 sedan this year. Muller noted that the brand now has more stability and that customers have more [...]
Speaking at the Automotive News Green Car Conference last week, Chrysler’s senior vice president for powertrain, Paolo Ferrero, said that the Auburn Hills automaker has an electric-vehicle strategy but it isn’t disclosing details right now. Ferrero said that the Fiat 500 electric will hit the roads in 2012 and is only a small part of [...]
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May will be back this Sunday for the series 15 of our favorite TV show in the world – TopGear The first episode will feature May taking the Toyota Hilux pickup for a final assignment before the active volcano in Iceland decided to erupt. The Stig will rip up [...]
Following Lincoln’s announcement last week of free scheduled maintenance, Cadillac announced today that it is providing all owners of 2011 models with free frequently required maintenance services for the first four years or 50,000 miles. “Cadillac is adding Premium Care Maintenance as a way to extend customer service beyond the sale,” said Kurt McNeil, vice [...]
The 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe is ready to hit dealerships this August and take on competitors like the BMW 335i Coupe. Why not the BMW 328i Coupe – well, because it’s slower. All 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe models are powered by a 3.6L direct-injected V6 engine producing 304-hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. That means [...]
