Archive | February, 2011
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 to debut at 2011 New York Auto Show

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 to debut at 2011 New York Auto Show

According to recent reports, the next-generation 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 will make its world debut at the 2011 New York Auto Show in April. Sources suggest that the 2012 Jeep Grand SRT8 will be powered by the same 6.4L HEMI V8 engine found in the new 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 (also found in the 2011 [...]

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2011 Geneva Preview: Renault Wind Roadster Gordini gets sporty

2011 Geneva Preview: Renault Wind Roadster Gordini gets sporty

Joining the successful Twingo and Clio Gordini models, Renault is now adding its Gordini package to the Wind Roadster, which will debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show next month. “A true driver’s car, the coupé-roadster proudly bears the Gordini colors,” Renault said in a statement. “Shod with 17-inch black diamond alloy wheels, it features [...]

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GM, Chrysler to offer some salaries workers bonuses as much as 50%

GM, Chrysler to offer some salaries workers bonuses as much as 50%

GM and Chrysler are going to be awarding some managers bonuses of as much as 50% of their salary. GM is going to be paying bonuses to most managers equal to 4% to 16% of their salaries, ranging up through 50%, to less than 1% of its 26,000 salaried US employees. GMs bonuses are based [...]

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Ford to reduce debt by another $3 billion

Ford to reduce debt by another $3 billion

Taking a leap towards attaining an investment grade credit reading, Ford announced plans today to reduce its corporate debt levels by another $3 billion through the planned redemption, or conversion of preferred securities. After all is said and done, Ford is looking at about $16 billion in debt; the company ended 2009 with $33.6 billion [...]

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Long-wheelbase Porsche Panamera in the works for U.S. and China

Long-wheelbase Porsche Panamera in the works for U.S. and China

In a move to better appeal to North American and Chinese customers, Porsche is developing a long-wheelbase version of its Panamera, to effectuate greater rear-seat legroom in the vehicle. The 115-inch Panamera wheelbase will be extended to 120 inches. The long-wheelbase S-class boasts 124 inches. All of the added length will be used to incorporate [...]

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Dodge Viper alive and well, development moving forward

Dodge Viper alive and well, development moving forward

Dodge’s supercar, the Viper is all but dead says brand CEO Ralph Gilles. The car was discontinued last year after its 18-year run as a favorite among enthusiasts who were drawn heavily to its 600-hp V10 engine. Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne revealed a concept last fall of a new Viper during a dealer meeting, which [...]

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NHTSA steps up investigation into 100,00 VW, Audi diesels

NHTSA steps up investigation into 100,00 VW, Audi diesels

The NHTSA is stepping up an investigation into nearly 100,000 Volkswagen and Audi diesel vehicles due to fuel pump failures. The investigation is to now include 97,272 diesel powered 2009-10 Volkswagen Jettas, 2010 Golfs, and Audi A3s. The NHTSA received 160 complaints with regard to the aforementioned vehicles, with approximately half of the reports alleging [...]

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2011 Geneva Preview: Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate Edition is very exclusive

2011 Geneva Preview: Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate Edition is very exclusive

What would be the ultimate Range Rover? Well, you’re about to find out at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. Land Rover has announced that it will debut the exclusive, hand-finished 2011 Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate Edition in Geneva with a handcrafted luxury interior featuring natural leather, an Apple iPad and a lot of class. While [...]

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Chevrolet Camaro’s Miss Evelyn ad was most-watched commercial of all time

Chevrolet Camaro’s Miss Evelyn ad was most-watched commercial of all time

Now that the Super Blow XLV and all of its commercials have passed, it’s time to take a look at which commercials faired the best during the game. While many recall the Chrysler ‘Born of Fire’ featuring Eminem and Volkswagen’s Darth Vader ad being the two best automotive commercials during the game, Chevrolet ended up [...]

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Video: How does the Chevrolet Cruze Eco hit 42 mpg highway?

Video: How does the Chevrolet Cruze Eco hit 42 mpg highway?

Wondering how the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco model manages to hit 42 mpg on the highway? Lucky for you General Motors has put together this short video showing how the Cruze Eco model manages to hit 42 mpg on the highway with some significant fuel-saving modifications. Click here to read more news on the Chevrolet [...]

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