Archive | August, 2010
2011 Honda Accord prices start at $21,180

2011 Honda Accord prices start at $21,180

Honda has released the EPA details and pricing on the 2011 Accord Sedan and Coupe, which hit dealerships later this year. Prices Start at $21,180 for the 4-cylinder 2011 Accord LX Sedan and $22,780 for the 190-hp 4-cylinder Accord LX-S Coupe. Prices for the 271-hp V6 Accord EX Sedan start at $27,080 and $29,730 for the [...]

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Ewanick talks of new ad campaign for Silverado

Ewanick talks of new ad campaign for Silverado

In an ad campaign concept reminsicent of the ‘Mac vs. PC’ commercials, GM’s new marketing chief Joel Ewanick plans to capitalize on the factions of die hard pickup truck loyalists to promote the new Chevrolet Silverado. The campaign will be a totally comprehensive mix of TV, print, and online media. “There”s really two big camps,” [...]

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Review: 2011 Ford Fiesta SEL Sedan, 6-speed PowerShift auto is where the fun is

Review: 2011 Ford Fiesta SEL Sedan, 6-speed PowerShift auto is where the fun is

We recently reviewed the 2011 Ford Fiesta SE hatchback, and were very impressed by FoMoCo”s new subcompact. Usually, it is the Europeans who get to have all the fun with different variants of models we wish we had on the stateside. But this time, Ford decided to offer the 2011 Ford Fiesta in two variations [...]

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Toyota recalls 1.13 million Corolla, Corolla Matrix models from 2005-2008

Toyota recalls 1.13 million Corolla, Corolla Matrix models from 2005-2008

UPDATE: As a part of the recall, Toyota is also recalling 199,163 Pontiac Vibe models from 2005-2008 due to a a faulty powertrain control. Toyota has announced that it will conduct a voluntary safety recall involving approximately 1.13 million 2005-2008 Model Year Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles sold in North America to address some [...]

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Buick may use Opel design, engineering on other models

Buick may use Opel design, engineering on other models

The 2011 Buick Regal, which is fully based on the Opel Insignia from Germany, is performing pretty well for General Motors in terms of sales. Basically, the Regal is a rebadged Insignia that wears a bunch of Buick branding. According to insiders, GM is planning other Buicks based on Opel design and engineering. First and [...]

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2011 Toyota Highlander debuts in Moscow

2011 Toyota Highlander debuts in Moscow

The redesigned 2011 Toyota Highlander has made its official world debut at the 2010 Moscow Motor Show and we have to say… Toyota is finally getting some emotion and aggressiveness back into its styling. The new 2011 Highlander receives a total new front end design with new headlamps, a new grille and a new front [...]

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Brabus releases Mercedes SLS AMG tuning package, performance upgrades coming soon

Brabus releases Mercedes SLS AMG tuning package, performance upgrades coming soon

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is already one of the sexiest supercars we’ve ever laid eyes on. However, if you’re a tuner by the name of Brabus, than you can definitely find a way to get a little more out of the new Gullwing. German tuner Brabus has announced a new tuning program for the SLS [...]

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Brand Spankin’ New Images: Lancia Stratos teases us a little more

Brand Spankin’ New Images: Lancia Stratos teases us a little more

As we get closer to its launch date at the end of this year, the remake of the Lancia Stratos continues to tease us more and more everyday. Here are some new high-res photos to keep you excited for the next couple of months. Make the jump for the high-res image gallery. Click here for [...]

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Audi S1 will be first ‘S’ model offered in FWD only, coming to Geneva in 2011

Audi S1 will be first ‘S’ model offered in FWD only, coming to Geneva in 2011

As the Audi A1 slowly goes on sale across Europe, the German automaker continues work on the high-performance S1, which is expected to debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The model will go head-to-head with the likes of the Mini Cooper S. Power will come from a tuned version of Volkswagen’s 1.4L supercharged and [...]

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Talk show host Todd Schnitt will be first to build his own Corvette engine

Talk show host Todd Schnitt will be first to build his own Corvette engine

The first person to take advantage of General Motors Performance Build Center’s build your own Corvette engine will be Todd Schnitt, host of a Tampa-based syndicated radio show. Schnitt will personally build the 638-hp supercharged small block engine for his new Corvette ZR1. “As part of the Corvette Engine Build Experience ordering option, a special [...]

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