Besides the New Beetle Convertible, the Eos is the only other convertible offered by the German automaker. Today, Volkswagen unveiled the 2011 model year Eos and along with some design upgrades to bring it up-to-date with the design theme of other 2011 model year vehicles in its lineup, V-dub announced that the Eos will get [...]
Speaking at the media launch of the 2011 Mini Countryman in Texas, Jim McDowell, the head of Mini USA, confirmed that prices for the new Mini crossover will start at $22,350, about $550 more than the Mini Clubman. The starting price tag includes destination charges. Click here for more Mini Countryman news. Sales of the [...]
Chrysler Group LLC today released an interior shot of the all-new 2011 Dodge Durango, which is scheduled to hit dealerships later this year. The interior of the 2011 Durango was created by the same interior design studio that designed the upgraded interior in the Ram trucks and the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee. From the looks [...]
Just two days ago, spy shots of the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 prototype hit the Internet. Well, there is now a video of the next-gen Z28 hitting up the Nurburgring (courtesy of the guys at Camaro5). Click through for the video. Refresher: It is widely reported that the next-generation Camaro Z28 will get its power [...]
In an effort to improve its image and rebuild its leadership in customer satisfaction, Toyota announced today that new Toyota brand and Scion vehicles will now come standard with Toyota Care and Scion Service Boost. Both offer complimentary normal factory-scheduled maintenance and 24-hour roadside assistance for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first. The [...]
Let’s start the morning off with two recalls back-to-back. Joining Cadillac and the recall of the 2010 SRX crossovers, Aston Martin is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 DB9 Coupe, DB9 Volante, V8 Vantage Coupe, V8 Vantage Roadster and DBS Coupes. Aston Martin told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that the front bottom suspension arm [...]
General Motors announced today that it is conducting a voluntary safety recall on 3,966 Cadillac SRX crossovers from the 2010 model year for a possible damage to the power steering line. However, GM points that the issue is believed to exist on only two or three of the recalled vehicles. “If the line is damaged, [...]
For the Audi R8 V10 owners looking to distinguish themselves on the road or the track, PPI Automotive Design GmbH has what you”re looking for. The Audi-only modifiers have announced the release of 10 essetially all-new R8 V10s, called the RAZOR GTR-10. Even upon the old RAZOR GTR, this model is an update: is adds [...]
The Treasury Department projected a taxpayer loss of $17 billion on the bailouts of GM, Chrysler, and auto finance companies. That number is considerably lower than the last forecasted loss of $24.3 billion. This is the second time the forecast has been reduced since last year. The 98-page report projected a total loss of $29 [...]
Green is the new black – well not exactly but its extremely important for automakers to work into their vehicle designs in today”s increasingly environmentally conscious auto market, and Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche seems to be well aware of this. At the Paris Auto Show last week, Zetsche announced that the Mercedes S-class luxury sedan [...]
