Archive | February, 2011

Porsche CEO: Panamera plug-in hybrid, Panamera Coupe are possibilities

Yes, Porsche CEO Matthias Mueller revealed a lot about the company’s future product plans in a recent interview with Automotive News Europe. Besides talking about the next-generation Porsche 911 and the entry-level Boxster and Cayman, Mueller gave some insight into what Porsche has in the works for the future of the Panamera sedan lineup. In [...]

Continue Reading
Exclusive: Designers looking to get Buick Regal Convertible approved for production

Exclusive: Designers looking to get Buick Regal Convertible approved for production

The Buick Regal has become a very successful model for the brand and General Motors as a whole. So much so that demand for the Regal in the United States was outstripping inventory when it first launched last year. Currently, the 2011 Buick Regal is available only as a sedan, but what else does GM [...]

Continue Reading
Toyota recalls 2.17 million vehicles, NHTSA closes pedal entrapment investigation

Toyota recalls 2.17 million vehicles, NHTSA closes pedal entrapment investigation

Toyota is recalling 2.17 million vehicles in the United States to address accelerator pedals that could get jammed in floor mats or driver’s side floor carpet. “In the event that the floor carpet around the accelerator pedal is not properly replaced in the correct position after a service operation, there is a possibility that the [...]

Continue Reading
Spyker sells its sports car business for $44 million

Spyker sells its sports car business for $44 million

Now here is something we didn’t see coming at all. A premium coachbuilding company based in Coventry, UK has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to acquire the assets of the Spyker Cars’ sports car business. The move comes as production of the Spyker C8 Aileron flagship supercar ramps-up. The purchase price for Spyker’s sports car [...]

Continue Reading
BREAKING: GM reports first profit since 2004, earned $4.7 billion in 2010

BREAKING: GM reports first profit since 2004, earned $4.7 billion in 2010

General Motors announced today that it earned $4.7 billion last year, its first full-year profit since 2004. The profit was the biggest at the company since 1999. Revenue for 2010 came in at $135.6 billion. The profit is good news for GM’s 50,000 workers at its U.S. factories who will get a profit-sharing bonus averaging [...]

Continue Reading
How New Tire Technology Protects You on the Road

How New Tire Technology Protects You on the Road

If you’re looking for new tires for your vehicle, consider investing in a set that features the latest tire technology. New tire technology like self-inflating tires and lower rolling resistance design keeps you better protected on the road. It can also help you save money by improving your car’s fuel economy and lengthening the time [...]

Continue Reading
Porsche CEO: Next 911, entry-level Boxster and Cayman models due in 2012

Porsche CEO: Next 911, entry-level Boxster and Cayman models due in 2012

Porsche new CEO Matthias Mueller recently had a sit down with Automotive News Europe and revealed some interesting product plans for the company’s future. Right off the bat, Mueller mentioned that the next-generation 911, which we’ve been hearing about for quite some time now, will be the most successful 911 of all time. Mueller said [...]

Continue Reading

Video: Mini Rocketman Concept is the philosophy of 1959 built for 2011

The Mini Rocketman Concept takes the brand back to its subcompact roots with a 3+1-seating layout with 3 doors and a length of just over 3 meters (approximately 10 feet). Want to learn more about the Rocketman. You can either watch a new short video released by Mini or read our original post on the [...]

Continue Reading
CNBC points out America’s worst speed traps

CNBC points out America’s worst speed traps

Being pulled over by a cop lying in wait just plain sucks, and can certainly make you feel defeated. Given the state of the economy as of late, there are more speed traps set than ever, with some cities outnumbering others. The advent of automated traffic cams have made it even worse for consumers, allowing [...]

Continue Reading
Ford introduces electrified Facebook page

Ford introduces electrified Facebook page

Ford is taking its electrified vehicle game to the social media arena; it has introduced a Facebook page dedicated to its electric technologies and the five vehicles thereof that it will introduce. The page is part of Ford’s consumer education campaign, and can be found at www.facebook.com/FordElectricVehicles. “People who are passionate about electrified vehicles or [...]

Continue Reading