Archive | July, 2010
Enterprise Rent-A-Car to offer Nissan LEAF rentals in January 2011

Enterprise Rent-A-Car to offer Nissan LEAF rentals in January 2011

Nissan has already teamed up with Hertz Corporation, the world’s largest car rental brand, to bring its Nissan LEAF electric-vehicle to car rental in the U.S. and Europe by early 2011. Joining Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car announced today that it will take delivery of 500 units of the Nissan LEAF in January 2011 as it prepares [...]

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Hamann throws Design Edition Race ‘Anodized’ wheels on Ferrari 458 Italia

Hamann throws Design Edition Race ‘Anodized’ wheels on Ferrari 458 Italia

Hamann has yet to go crazy with the Ferrari 458 Italia but the tuner has announced that its Design Edition Race “Anodized” and Design Unique Forged “Anodized” wheels are available for the new Italian stallion. “Characteristic for the modern style of both designs are the matte black anodized finish and the delicate cross spokes,” Hamann [...]

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TechArt Porsche Panamera Turbo gets 580-hp, 0-62 mph in 3.8 secs

TechArt Porsche Panamera Turbo gets 580-hp, 0-62 mph in 3.8 secs

TechArt, which has already released a body kit for the new Porsche Panamera lineup, today announced performance modifications for the Panamera Turbo. The tuner’s TA 070/T1 package for the Panamera Turbo gives the 4.8L turbocharged V8 a total of 580-hp (80 more than the standard model) along with 612 lb-ft of torque. That allows 0 [...]

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2011 Hyundai Equus engineering and packaging details announced

2011 Hyundai Equus engineering and packaging details announced

The 2011 Hyundai Equus sedan is ready to hit dealerships later this summer and to keep us excited the Korean automaker has released some interesting engineering and feature information on the all new model. The 2011 Equus will hit dealerships in two configuration including Equus Signature and Equus Ultimate. Both will be powered by a [...]

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Mini set to join WRC in 2011 with Countryman WRC

Mini set to join WRC in 2011 with Countryman WRC

Mini announced today that it is making a comeback to the international rally circuit starting 2011 when it will compete at selected rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). Mini said that it will go on to participate in the entire 2012 season onwards. The BMW owned company also said that it is working [...]

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Nissan announces national roll-out plan for LEAF, 8-year / 100,000 mile warrant on battery

Nissan announces national roll-out plan for LEAF, 8-year / 100,000 mile warrant on battery

While the Chevrolet Volt may be stealing headlines today with the announcement of its pricing details, Nissan announced today that the LEAF will be available to customers in December in California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona and Tennessee. The fully-electric LEAF will then make its way to Texas and Hawaii in January 2011 followed by North Carolina, [...]

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2011 Chevrolet Volt prices start at $41,000 or $350 a month for 3-year lease

2011 Chevrolet Volt prices start at $41,000 or $350 a month for 3-year lease

General Motors today announced the pricing details on the 2011 Chevrolet Volt electric-vehicle with extended-range capability, which will be initially available to Chevrolet customers in California, New York, Michigan, Connecticut, Texas, New Jersey and the Washington D.C. area. Click here for more news on the Chevrolet Volt. Prices for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt start at [...]

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Video: 2011 Ford Explorer in Action

Video: 2011 Ford Explorer in Action

Now that you’ve seen all the press images and our live shots of the 2011 Ford Explorer, it’s time to see some b-roll footage of the new SUV…crossover… or whatever you want to call it. Click here to read our original post on the 2011 Ford Explorer. Refresher: Power for the 2011 Ford Explorer comes from [...]

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Brand Spankin’ New Images: 2011 Audi A7 Sportback

Brand Spankin’ New Images: 2011 Audi A7 Sportback

While every car enthusiast in the United States had their attention focused on the new 2011 Ford Explorer yesterday, those in Europe were enjoying the launch of the new Audi A7 Sportback, a ‘five-door-coupe’ as the company calls it. The model goes on sale in Europe later this year and should start heading to the [...]

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Say goodbye to the Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Say goodbye to the Ford Explorer Sport Trac

As FoMoCo kills the unibody Explorer and changes over to a car-based platform, the Dearborn automaker will also be killing the Explorer Sport Trac, which is a half-SUV, half-pickup. After being on sale for a full decade, the Explorer Sport Trac will disappear along with the current Explorer SUV and FoMoCo will send buyers of [...]

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