Archive | July, 2010
Report: Mazda working on new CX-5 with SKY engine lineup

Report: Mazda working on new CX-5 with SKY engine lineup

According to company sources, Mazda has plans to launch a new small SUV/Crossover by the end of next year. The model, which will reportedly be badged the CX-5, is rumored to be based on the Kazamai Concept. Insiders say that the Mazda CX-5 will be the first production Mazda to be powered by the new [...]

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2011 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle goes on sale Oct. 2010

2011 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle goes on sale Oct. 2010

For townships looking to replace their current GM police interceptor vehicles, General Motors announced today that its 2011 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle with a detective package will be available for order starting October 2010 with deliveries to begin in April 2011. The police package Chevrolet Caprice PPV will be available to order in January [...]

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Obama to visit 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chevy Volt, 2011 Explorer plants on Friday

Obama to visit 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chevy Volt, 2011 Explorer plants on Friday

After Barack Obama’s latest trip to Detroit, where he had the chance to pose with the Chevrolet Volt, the president will now get his second chance at checking out the new Volt as he makes a trip through several auto plants to illustrate the industry’s return to profitability after a government funded bailout. The White [...]

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BREAKING: 2011 Audi A7 Sportback unveiled

BREAKING: 2011 Audi A7 Sportback unveiled

After all the wait Audi today took the wraps off of its A7 Sportback four-door-coupe – known as a five-door-coupe by Audi. Based on the Audi Sportback Concept that made its debut at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, the production A7 Sportback model will roll into dealerships mostly unchanged. The 2011 Audi A7 Sportback, which [...]

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Nissan recalls 46,000 Cubes for fuel leakage issue

Nissan recalls 46,000 Cubes for fuel leakage issue

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said today that Nissan is recalling 46,000 units of the 2009-2010 Cube due to fuel leakage. “These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 301, ‘fuel system integrity,’” said NHTSA in its recalls summary. “When the vehicle was rotated following a rear [...]

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Spy Shots: 2011 Jeep Wrangler interior gets restyled, upgraded

Spy Shots: 2011 Jeep Wrangler interior gets restyled, upgraded

An image of the inside of the 2011 Jeep Wrangler has hit the web showing an updated and restyled interior – and we have to say, it seems to be a complete overhaul inspired by the new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Right away you can see noticeable differences including better quality, better design and a [...]

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GM to announce 2011 Chevrolet Volt pricing, ordering details tomorrow

GM to announce 2011 Chevrolet Volt pricing, ordering details tomorrow

General Motors announced today that more than 600 dealers in launch markets have begun preparing for the arrival of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt. Click here for more news on the Chevrolet Volt. “About 90 percent of our Chevrolet dealers in launch markets to date have requested to become participating Volt dealers,” said Tony DiSalle, Chevrolet [...]

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Chrysler to make tweaks, upgrades before bringing in Fiat based models

Chrysler to make tweaks, upgrades before bringing in Fiat based models

Chrysler Group LLC’s complete product renaissance overhaul by its new Italian owner, Fiat SpA, will be done in two phases. First, Fiat will breathe new life into the Auburn Hills automaker’s existing lineup, which was kicked off with the new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Next up will be the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger rear-wheel-driver [...]

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Chevrolet Cruze sales pass 270,000 before model comes to U.S.

Chevrolet Cruze sales pass 270,000 before model comes to U.S.

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze won’t hit dealerships in the United States until September, but it is already a very popular vehicle on an international level. General Motors announced today that the Cruze among the fastest-growing nameplates in the world with sales rising an average of 18 percent per month. GM said today that 140,000 units [...]

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Porsche will definitely offer electric sports cars, testing three Boxster EV prototypes

Porsche will definitely offer electric sports cars, testing three Boxster EV prototypes

Many you may have forgotten but Porsche will expand its hybrid offering beyond the Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid with the Panamera S Hybrid sedan early next year. Besides the Porsche 918 Spyder, which has yet to be officially announced for production, Porsche announced today that it is currently working on three research vehicles with all-electric-drive. [...]

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