While autos around the world are coming back in a strong way, German companies, and German luxury companies more specifically, are bouncing back in a strong way. The main factors in this rebound, aside from the general auto recovery, are expanded access to credit, and strong demand from the emerging markets; particularly China. Chinese demand [...]
General Motors has announced that the 2011 CTS Sport Sedan and CTS Sport Wagon will offer a new 19-inch all-season tire and wheel package that uses carbon fiber in the tire”s sidewall to provide responsive handling in a range of conditions. Previously, the 19-inch wheels were only available with summer tires on these models. GM [...]
Probably one of the oddest-looking parts on the 2011 Chevrolet Volt is the awkwardly large shifter knob. When introduced back in 2008, lead interior designer Tim Grieg said that the lack of a transmission gave designers the opportunity to “re-invent the shifter.” Well, after many critics complained about the shape and size of the shifter, [...]
During a live webchat with Buick Product Marketing Director Roger McCormack, those who attended learned that Buick is planning on expanding its product lineup in a big way. While chatting about the 2011 Buick Regal, McCormack said that that a coupe model was under “very strong consideration.” When asked if Buick was considering a convertible [...]
Honda announced that its Marysville Auto Plant in Ohio has become the first of its plants outside of Japan to produce 10 million vehicles with the production of a Honda Accord sedan. Honda started production at Marysville in November 1982 with the Accord sedan as well. “Production of this 10 millionth automobile is the result [...]
General Motors announced today that owners of new 2011 Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC models will soon be able to control key functions of their cars from their smartphones. “Giving our customers control of their vehicles with smart phone application technology is a key advantage of OnStar’s in-vehicle connectivity,” said Chris Preuss, OnStar president. “This [...]
You can always count on the Internet for leaked information and photos. Today, a real picture of the 2012 Dodge Durango has popped up on Twitter. Sources say powertrain choices are likely to consist of the 280-hp 3.6L Pentastar V6 and the 360-hp 5.7L V8 HEMI. Chrysler will offer rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive as an option. [...]
There aren’t many tuners out there that focus their attention on modifying Maseratis but when they do, they spent a great deal of time getting it right. Novitec Tridente, which happens to focus its tuning on Maseratis, has just released a new package for the Quattroporte sedan. After some work, the 4.7L V8 in the [...]
AmeriCredit Corp., an independent automobile finance company that provides financing solutions through auto dealers across the nation, will be acquired by General Motors in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $3.5 billion. “This acquisition supports our efforts to design, build and sell the world”s best vehicles by expanding the financing options we can offer to [...]
FoMoCo is making history again, well at least its Lincoln brand is. The automaker announced today that the new 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid will be priced the same as its conventional gas sibling. “Customers are very enthusiastic about the MKZ Hybrid and we think they will be even more excited to learn they sacrifice nothing [...]
